Canarsie residents made their cries louder than ever by organizing a rally at the Canarsie Pier on Sunday, demanding a fast ferry route that would connect Canarsie to Manhattan and offer additional transportation options for commuters. A group of organizers from numerous organizations, such as

On Saturday, July 22nd, the works of Vernon Lee Pouncey were displayed at the Flatlands Reformed Church Art Exhibition.  In the group photo, Pouncey is pictured on the left. For more info on the artist’s paintings, contact Vernoneleepouncey.com.  Flatlands Reformed Church is located at 3931

Yoga students of all levels have been taking advantage of free summer classes in Marine Park for years. Now – for the first time ever – the program has come to Canarsie Park, and the classes are gaining popularity each week. Both yoga classes are

When longtime Brooklynite Jerry Del Priore composed his first article for the Canarsie Courier in 1995 – a health and fitness piece he volunteered to write while working at an outpatient substance abuse clinic in the neighborhood – he had no idea he had embarked

Adults have really enjoyed the free outdoor concerts in Marine Park this summer, but it was time for the kids to “jump, wiggle and shake” with The Fuzzy Lemons last week. The Fuzzy Lemons, “the juiciest family-friendly rock band ever,” got kids of all ages

Four days of curated events and life-changing experiences honored the memory of Canarsie’s young rap star, “Pop Smoke.” The late rapper, whose real name is Bashar Barakah Jackson, was killed while in California on a music business trip in February 2020. The rising star would

Police are looking for two suspects who fled the Omar Convenience Corp., at 104-08 Flatlands Avenue, after grabbing approximately $2,550 worth of products last weekend. The robbery took place around 9:05 a.m. on Saturday, July 22nd. Police said an unidentified individual entered the store and displayed

The Scott Yahney & Friends Band, newcomers to the Marine Park Summer Concert Series, brought the house down with an outstanding performance of classic hits, including R&B, disco, classic rock, soul, jazz and more at the third concert in the popular concert series, sponsored by Assemblywoman

Tony Bennett died at the age of 96 on July 21, 2023. One of the greatest voices of our time, Tony Bennett had a fabulous career spanning over 70 years. He won 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. After

Marine Park concertgoers were treated to a demonstration of 3D printing where a digital file creates the model which eventually transfers to the printer. Curious adults and children assembled in front of the Carmine Carro Community Center where Michael Danza, who teaches 3D printing at Kingsborough

Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a two-car accident around 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19th. The accident involved a Porsche SUV and a Mitsubishi Outlander SUV at the corner of Avenue L and East 86th Street. Members of the NYPD, FDNY and EMS responded

Charles A. Rogers (Chuck) July 30, 2013 Dear Chuck:  Happy Birthday in Heaven! It’s hard to believe that you left us 10 years ago; time really does fly by. We miss you and often reminisce about you and the good old days at the Canarsie Courier.

For over 15 years, Canarsie residents have teamed up to clean and help preserve the Fresh Creek Nature Preserve. On Saturday, July 15th, as part of City of Water Day, Fresh Creek Nature Association President Maria Garrett and a group of volunteers met at East

The sun was shining brightly, and summer was in full swing, as residents flocked to the Canarsie Pier for a weekend of fun. Amid the local fishers and bike riders, a few community leaders teamed up to raise awareness for the Jamaica Bay Festival on