It’s spring, and you know what that means – time to do some spring cleaning and dispose of old papers and unwanted, confidential documents! A Shredding Event held in the Avenue U Parking Lot of Marine Park on Saturday, May 6th made that all possible, thanks

Over 200 mothers of all ages, and young children, showed up for a pre-Mother’s Day outdoor extravaganza hosted by State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud (SD 19) on Saturday, May 6th, at 1222 East 96th Street. The main attraction was the giveaway of a wide array

Even in a community as tight-knit as Bergen Beach, there exists a major divide between those who love and care for the neighborhood feral cat population and those who view them as a nuisance and want them gone. With one cat confirmed dead and two

Members of Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) held their monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, May 2nd via Zoom to discuss a number of very important matters, including potential school safety protocols and exciting new ELA and math initiatives. District 22 Superintendent Julia Bove

It was standing room only at P.S./I.S. 66, located at 845 East 96th Street, as the Community Education Council of District 18 hosted a Town Hall event, which was also live streamed to the public, with NYC Schools Chancellor David C. Banks on Monday, May

Marine Park Salt Marsh park rangers confiscated more than 50 handmade cat shelters without warning from the Gerritsen Beach stretch of the park last month, much to the frustration of community members. The shelters were built by Gerritsen Beach residents to serve the large stray

Hundreds of supporters attended the 69th Precinct Community Council’s Seventh Anniversary Banquet and Fundraiser, held at Liberty Hall Cathedral of Praise, 1387 East 96th Street, on Thursday, May 4th. After opening prayers by several clergy members, the singing of the National Anthem and speeches by

In October 2020, the City put forth a controversial proposal that would allow the construction of affordable housing at the Flatbush African Burial Ground, located at 2286 Church Avenue. The move was swiftly met with backlash from members of the community who have been advocating

Are you keen to keep on top of your child’s attendance? Do you want to make sure they’re performing their best as the school year progresses? You’re in luck! Signing up for a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) will give you more than just

Barely over a dozen residents turned out for the 69th Precinct Sector D’s quarterly Build the Block meeting, held on April 27th at the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), 9520 Seaview Avenue, but they sure had a lot to say about what goes on in their neighborhood. Neighborhood

A bunch of bicycle racks have popped up – literally overnight – along Paerdegat Avenue North, specifically at the corners of Paerdegat 1st, 4th, 7th and 10th Streets, and residents in the Paerdegat section of Canarsie are not happy! Community Board 18 District Manager Sue

In addition to talking about street improvements and quality of life concerns in the Flatlands area, Flatlands Civic Club, Inc. (FCC) had a successful April Zoom meeting and shared some news about their own initiatives. Keisha Sydney, Community Coordinator for the Sesame Flyers youth organization,

Assembly District 59 covers a large span of waterways – more than any other assembly district in the entire city, so it seems fitting that an environmentalist like Assemblywoman Jaime Williams is the elected official representing some of the neighborhoods surrounding Jamaica Bay, an area

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries’ office, abandoned vehicles and traffic were the primary topics of discussion at the Mill Island Civic Association’s last meeting for the season, held on April 27th at Temple Sholom on Avenue U. Jeffries’ Constituent Services Director Frieda Menos visited the meeting to