On Saturday morning, July 8th, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY 08) held a two-hour session of Congress on Your Corner in the Holy Family Church parking lot, 9719 Flatlands Avenue. Prior to the 9 a.m. start, scores of constituents queued up in anticipation of having their

The Rockaway Parkway Merchants Corridor Association has a new name – the Canarsie Merchants Association! The press event and banner unveiling took place on Friday, June 23rd. Despite the rainy weather, we were determined to celebrate a significant milestone. With the support of everyone who

On Tuesday, June 27th, the 69th Precinct Community Council held its final monthly meeting at the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), 9502 Seaview Avenue, before breaking for summer. Council President Gardy Brazela introduced a new Commanding Officer, Captain Christopher Trinchese, whose most recent deployment was at

The June 28th meeting of the 63rd Precinct Community Council was full of meaningful moments — such as a hearty goodbye to outgoing Council Vice President Nick Miller, welcoming new Crime Prevention Officer Ryan Walsh and awarding Officer Evan Cruz the Cop of the Month

June is Caribbean Heritage Month, so it was fitting that the Marine Park Summer Concert Series kicked off the season with the cool sounds of Kool Element Latin Jazz Project, among other talented musicians, at the second annual Salsa and Caribbean Night, held in Marine

Many New Yorkers took advantage of the Safe Disposal Event sponsored by State Senator Roxanne Persaud (SD 19) on Saturday, June 24th, by clearing out household refuse they had stowed, waiting for just such an opportunity. Representatives from the Department of Sanitation (DSNY), who partnered

Vendors and families from the South Asian community, along with guests, gathered at 2182 Flatbush Avenue on June 25th to celebrate their culture and support minority and women-owned businesses in a pop-up bazaar and cultural event that was fun, diverse and educational for all. The

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced on June 27th that a Brooklyn man has been sentenced to 35 years to life in prison for a shooting that left a 21-year-old man dead. The defendant and his alleged accomplice opened fire into a car parked in

P.S. 276 Girl Scout Troop My name is Gillian Fable, and I am an Ambassador in the Girl Scouts. I have been in Girl Scouts for over 10 years. This experience has helped me to grow from being a shy and quiet girl to being

Voter turnout was low for the City Council race, as Kings County had only four contested elections in this year’s Primary Election, held on Tuesday, June 27th. Early voting started on Saturday, June 17th and ran for nine days through Sunday, June 25th. Councilwoman Mercedes

On Monday, June 19th, also known as Juneteenth, a significant and momentous occasion took place as a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the grand opening of The Xperience Coffee House & Juice Bar, located at 1454 Rockaway Parkway. This eagerly awaited event brought together an array of

After listening to police updates and information, Flatlands and Mill Basin residents from Sector C expressed gratitude to their Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) at the 63rd Precinct Build the Block meeting held on Thursday, June 22nd at Purpose Life Church, 4021 Flatlands Avenue. As locations often

On Thursday, June 15th, the 69th Precinct Clergy Council hosted its annual Police Officers Prayer Awards and Dinner at Liberty Hall Cathedral of Praise, 1387 East 96th Street. Scores of officers attended the affair and several were recognized for their dedicated service. The ceremony opened

A 73-year-old woman lost control of her car and crashed into a Dunkin’ store on Nostrand Avenue and Avenue X around 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 24th. Police said the woman, who was driving a white car; hit a parked red car first and then