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

Over two dozen tables of some of the most sought-after giftware, custom-made or designed items, clothing, makeup, jewelry, toys, household goods, lotions and potions, and much more were on display at P.S. 312’s annual Vendor Market held on April 29th. The second annual event, held

Trusts became the main topic of interest at the April 25th Nieuw Amersfort Community Association (NACA) meeting in the basement of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 3913 Avenue J. “Trusts and wills are coming up a lot for most of us here,” NACA president Steve

About 43 teenagers gathered to read, dance, play and eat at the third Teen Takeover event, held at the Canarsie Library, 1580 Rockaway Parkway, on Friday, April 28th. Teen Takeover events are held in various Brooklyn Public Library locations, after the library closes, and are

On Saturday, April 23rd, a Memorial Ride was held for fallen Police Officer Michael Ellis, 34, who tragically passed away in February 2020 from injuries sustained in an off-duty car crash six weeks earlier. The NYPD officer, who served in the 63rd Precinct, was driving in

The 63rd Precinct has seen a 60% spike in crime over the past month, Commanding Officer Rachael Kosak reported at the monthly Community Council meeting, held on April 26th at the Kings Plaza Community Center on Flatbush Avenue. Last year, there were about 20 major

Deputy Inspector Khandakar Abdullah is moving to the 81st Precinct, and Captain Jared Badillo will serve as the new commanding officer of the 69th Precinct.  Community Council President Gardy Brazela made the announcement at the April 25th meeting, where he thanked Abdullah for his service