Toward the end of this week, Muslims from all over the neighborhood will come together to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.” It is a time of joy and gratitude, and an opportunity for Muslims to reflect on

April 8, 2023 was a memorable day for the Nelson family, a day that they honored someone who was very special to them – U.S. Army Sergeant Mario Nelson. The event was a street co-naming, held at the corner of East 83rd Street and Avenue N, in

School District 18 Superintendent Celeste Terry invites parents and educators to upcoming Chancellor Town Hall meeting. Guest speaker Harry Peralta reviewed the dangers of bedbugs. Most school board meetings host guest speakers that hash out topics like capital budgets, building improvements and statistics. School District

Hundreds of people from diverse religions and ethnic backgrounds gathered at the Bridge Multicultural and Advocacy Project, 1894 Flatbush Avenue, to pray and reflect during the celebrations of Passover, Ramadan and Easter. The annual event, held on April 2nd, garnered support for a united community,

Car lovers visited the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan for the New York International Auto Show, where auto manufacturers showcased their latest designs and sporty colors, everything from Ford, Jeep, Toyota, Kia, Honda, Chevy and Subaru to Lamborghini. There was a lot of emphasis on

Residents led the discussion at the 63rd Precinct Sector C Build the Block Meeting, held at Congregation Beit Hillel of Flatlands, at 2164 Ralph Avenue, on March 30th. Many complaints coming out of Sector Charlie — which encompasses Mill Basin and Flatlands — centered around

Police officers save lives daily, not only by protecting the public but also by donating blood, and officers came out in full force with their commanding officer to do just that at a New York Blood Center mobile bus that was parked outside the 63rd Precinct, at

It’s no April Fool’s joke! Although it started as a rainy, dreary morning, by the time the 13th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicked off in Gerritsen Beach on Saturday, April 1st, the rain was tapering off. Some might say it’s the Luck of the Irish,

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Rosetta Gaston Neighborhood Senior Center, 460 Dumont Avenue, held its 28th Annual Women’s Day Celebration on Friday, March 31st. The party room was full of women who were excited to celebrate the event, as well as men who

The Nieuw Amersfort Community Association (NACA) invited Park and Recreation Manager for NYC Parks Danielle Goldfarb to their monthly meeting, sparking conversation about Amersfort Park’s history, condition and proposed future plans. The meeting, held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 3913 Avenue J, began with

On Tuesday, April 4th, the 69th Precinct Community Council, in partnership with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, hosted a free job fair at the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), 9502 Seaview Avenue. The event was co-sponsored by State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud (SD 19), Assemblywomen Jaime Williams (AD

  The Breukelen Houses Community Center, originally built generations ago, is a vital resource for the community and in desperate need of renovations. Its outdated facilities and lack of modern amenities, such as a technology room, are hindering the community’s ability to reach its full

Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) held a virtual meeting on Tuesday evening, April 4th, via Zoom, which was punctuated by President Oluwaseun Salako’s very moving tribute to the victims murdered at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee. His thoughtful words were apolitical, focused

Despite the unusually chilly weather on Monday, April 3rd, members of the 69th Precinct Clergy Council gathered on the corner of Rockaway Parkway and Seaview Avenue to pray for the welfare of the Canarsie community and the rest of the Nation. The prayer vigil was