The last thing Breukelen Houses tenant Wendy McClarin expected to find in her Canarsie kitchen was a creature whose home is normally a cave or desert – maybe even the attic of a house located deep in Upstate New York. “One day in October, I

Members of Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) met virtually on Tuesday evening, December 6th via Zoom for the much-anticipated presentation of the proposed 5-Year Capital Plan (2020-2024) given by Yvette Knight of the School Construction Authority (SCA). The SCA performs major capital improvement

Firefighters battled an all hands house fire in a three-story brick home in Canarsie on Thursday, December 8th. Units arrived at the attached private residence located at 982 East 88th Street, off the corner of Avenue J, around 9 a.m., where there was heavy fire

A Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on Thursday, December 8th, inside the Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park, kicking off the 2022 Festival of Lights, the first of five holiday events held by Marine Park Alliance and NYC Parks. Talented students from P.S.

The second floor of a private dwelling at 1270 East 38th Street, between Avenue L and Flatbush Avenue, caught on fire around 7 p.m. on Sunday. One person was treated for minor injuries. The Red Cross assisted those who were displaced by the fire.

The Mill Island Civic Association (MICA), which serves the Mill Island portion of the Mill Basin neighborhood, discussed illegally parked vehicles and scams during its last meeting of 2022 on Thursday, December 8th, at Temple Sholom, 2075 East 68th Street. The meeting also served as

Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman gathered with members of the community at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Assembly District 58 office, located at 903 Utica Avenue, on Monday, December 5th.  The ribbon-cutting was followed by the illumination of “One Love Little Caribbean” Holiday Lights, representing love and

Santa and his elves have been busy decking the halls of the seventh floor at 875 Pennsylvania Avenue! He had some help from Elizabeth Figueroa, a longtime resident of the Penn-Wortman Houses, who has been spreading Christmas cheer to her friends and neighbors at the

There’s no doubt that graffiti in any form is typically frowned upon in our community. However, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been raising awareness for catch basin cleanliness – and keeping pollution out of New York’s waterways – by installing white stencil signs

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th Congressional District) was unanimously elected House Democratic Leader on November 30th. He’ll replace Nancy Pelosi, 82, who stepped down after two decades of service and pledged her support for Jeffries. Pelosi was the first female House Speaker. Jeffries’ recent election is also

The 69th Precinct Community Council held its Annual Holiday Celebration at the Midget Squadron Yacht Club, 1490 Paerdegat Avenue North, on Friday, December 2nd, where there was plenty of good food, music and camaraderie. Council President Gardy Brazela said the annual tradition, which is always

An unidentified suspect shot a man in the right leg in Canarsie last week. The shooting occurred in front of 1472 East 86th Street, between Avenue N and Seaview Avenue, around 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30th.  Officers from the 69th Precinct found the victim

Members of Serenity Community Garden gathered Sunday afternoon to spruce up the garden and get ready for the upcoming holidays. Boxes of balls, lights, decorations and brightly-colored bows were hung on the two Christmas trees and all around the garden to create a Flatlands holiday

The annual Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting at the Hendrick I. Lott House, a New York City Landmark historic farmhouse, kicked off the holiday season on Friday, December 2nd. The event featured a hot cocoa stand, festive lights, two mounted police officers and, of course,