It’s official: the fastest kid in Canarsie, 3rd-grader Benjamin Jerome Mack Cartwright, Jr., also known as BJ, can now also be called the fastest kid in the world, having won first place in the Millrose Games’ “Youth Boys’ (U-8) Fastest Kid in the World” 55-meter

The Louis Armstrong Musical is playing at Studio 54 on Broadway until February 23rd.  Armstrong (1901-1971) lived a life that overflowed with hardships but also met with a lot of luck. He was a self-taught exponent of American jazz, a nightclub performer and familiar face on

On Friday, January 31st, P.S. 115 The Daniel Mucatel School, at 1500 East 92nd Street, hosted a Family Paint Night where students, families and friends had an amazing, creative evening.Everyone followed along as Julia Magid, the school’s art teacher, guided the students step-by-step to make

On Sunday, February 2nd, visitors convened at the Ryan Visitor Center in Floyd Bennett Field to enjoy a National Park Service (NPS) ranger presentation about the life and career of photojournalist, park advocate and social reformer, Jacob Riis, and how he came to have one

Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day.  Sadly, some of them don’t make it home to their families. Police Officer Cecil Frank Sledge made the ultimate sacrifice on January 28, 1980, when he lost his life during a “routine” traffic

Although it’s cold outside, the Brooklyn-based Regina Opera chased away the winter blues at its Winter Gala Concert, held on Sunday, February 2nd, in the auditorium of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy, at 5902 6th Avenue, where the company’s artists sang from a

Residents of all ages gathered at the Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park on Saturday morning, February 1st, to partake in a Textile Arts Workshop and learn about Adinkra symbols. Organized by the Marine Park Alliance, with assistance from Brooklyn College, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse

In a healthcare industry that has become inundated with physicians who overprescribe pain medication and are all too eager to put patients with chronic pain under the knife, it’s refreshing to meet a doctor who takes an entirely different approach. As warm and kind as

Faculty, family members and classmates gathered in the auditorium of P.S. 207, at 4011 Fillmore Avenue, as the Fillmore Academy Drama Club performed its theatrical production of the classic Disney movie, Mary Poppins. Performing on two nights (January 22nd and January 23rd), the drama club

Residents gathered at the Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park on Saturday, January 25th, to observe Lunar New Year and partake in festivities, cultural activities and learning – and enjoy a special lion dance performance. Organized by the Marine Park Alliance, this celebration of

The frigid temperatures that blanketed the community on Thursday, January 16th, were not sufficient to deter parents from attending their children’s dance performance, held in the auditorium of P.S. 115 The Daniel Mucatel School, located at 1500 East 92nd Street. Decked out in colorful, glittery

During the 2024 holiday season, the Canarsie Merchants Association (CMA) organized a lineup of engaging events and initiatives designed to support our local merchants and strengthen the sense of community among residents.Throughout December, we hosted a series of family-friendly activities, including pop-up markets, Canarsie Restaurant

Let’s welcome Utica Liquor Warehouse (ULW) to the neighborhood, where they are raising glasses and expectations as it opens its doors to the community. Located at 2134 Utica Avenue, this state-of-the-art, full-service liquor and wine store has already become a go-to destination for spirits enthusiasts,

Canarsie kicked off the New Year in spectacular fashion as TriniJam BK and Visit Canarsie hosted their much-loved annual Christmas party, a tradition that has become a cornerstone of the holiday season in the neighborhood. Held in late December at TriniJam restaurant, at 9501 Flatlands

On Sunday, December 22nd, The Bridge Multicultural and Advocacy Project (Bridge MCP) held its Annual “Unity in Action” Holiday Celebration at 1894 Flatbush Avenue. The annual event honors individuals who have shown a strong commitment to supporting the community while also celebrating the unity of