P.S./I.S. 109 Black History celebration in the past has been amazing, and this year was no different. How to start an African dance troupe made up of staff and parents? Well, the founder and owner of HOW (The Hands on Workshop Experience) Leslie-Ann Angus-Torres did

Two huge decorative trees – one red, for love, and the other gold, for prosperity – adorn the entryway of UMI Sushi & Seafood Buffet at 3839 Nostrand Avenue. Patrons pause to take pictures under each before proceeding to the interior of the restaurant where

  Guests at the Marine Park Alliance (MPA) presentation of Women’s History Month: Women in Film were treated to a jam-packed Academy Award style celebration of the true women behind films during this past Oscar awards weekend. “Every year, Women’s History Month has a theme

Derelict, abandoned boats and other marine debris are environmental hazards that create navigational risks, and property damage, especially after heavy weather events when these vessels can become dislodged. On Friday, February 24th, NYC Parks Chief of Waterfront and Marine Operations Nate Grove and Councilwoman Inna

A representative of the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), with information about the new and exciting changes taking place at libraries, was the special guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Marine Park Community Association held on February 21st at the Carmine Carro Community Center.

March is Women’s History Month – a time to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of women all over the world. Older women, however, might personally celebrate their bodies if they’re approaching menopause and saying a final goodbye to their periods. “A lot of women are

After complaints about longstanding issues were raised at the January meeting of the Nieuw Amersfort Community Association (NACA), staff members from Councilwoman Farah Louis’ office responded by taking quick action, as announced at NACA’s February 28th meeting. Monthly NACA meetings held every fourth Tuesday in

On Sunday, March 5th, Democratic House Leader, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY 8), Congressman James McGovern (MA 2) and First Deputy Mayor of New York Sheena Wright met with members of Green City Force (GCF) at the Bayview Houses, 5955 Shore Parkway, for a tour of

Shamrocks, leprechauns and lots and lots of green lights. This is the scene at Brooklyn’s Home for the Holidays, a single-family home in Georgetown that showcases large, magical displays for all of the major holidays. Currently, the house is decorated for St. Patrick’s Day, which

Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse hosted a Community Safety Meeting at the Bayview Community Center, 5955 Shore Parkway, on February 27th to introduce Man Up! Inc. as the cure violence organization for Canarsie. Man Up! will be funded through the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ). Man

One of the many positive aspects of the monthly 69th Precinct Community Council meetings is the tremendous turnout by members of the community who show their support for our local police and the Community Council. The February 28th meeting, held at the Hebrew Educational Society,

Mill Island Civic Association held its first meeting of 2023 on February 23rd at Temple Sholom, 2075 East 68th Street, where one of the main points of discussion was the proposed changes to the B2 and B100 bus lines. The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), the

Taking advantage of the power of numbers in a close-knit community, Marine Park residents were asked to mobilize on a number of issues affecting them at the February 21st Marine Park Community Association (MPCA) meeting held at the Carmine Carro Community Center. MPCA 2nd Vice

Iconic Pizzeria Filmed in Saturday Night Fever Serves Its Last Slice By Linda Steinmuller “It was bittersweet to say goodbye to a Brooklyn tradition when the iconic Lenny’s Pizzeria in Bensonhurst closed after 70 years of great pizza,” Canarsie resident and DJ Jimmy Diele told