Colorful holiday window displays in Southeast Brooklyn are beginning to rival those in Manhattan, as artist Joe Indart has been painting many of the businesses in the area for the upcoming holiday season. “You make the neighborhood shine,” said one of his many fans on

A fire broke out on the first floor of a doctor’s office located at 2020 East 53rd Street, off of Flatbush Avenue, around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29th. Firefighters from nearby Ladder 159 responded to the blaze, which was deemed suspicious. There were no injuries

Zoom meetings have been the go-to method for Build the Block meetings in Canarsie for over two years, no thanks to pandemic protocols constantly changing. Finally, on Thursday, December 1st, the 69th Precinct hosted an in-person gathering at Church at the Rock, 1288 East 92nd

The 69th Precinct Community Council held their final meeting of the year at St. Alban’s Church on Tuesday, November 29th, where plans for a safer New Year were discussed and awards were given to four special people who help make Canarsie a better community. Council

Commanding Officer Captain Rachael Kosak and Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) were called away from the monthly meeting of the 63rd Precinct Community Council, held at the Flatlands Reformed Church, 3931 Kings Highway, on Wednesday night, November 30th, to assist at a horrific crime scene nearby.

Seventy-five families were served a hearty Thanksgiving meal at the Flatlands Reformed Church, 3931 Kings Highway, on Thanksgiving Day. It is Pastor Paul Glover and his wife Jill’s vision to serve the community again since the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was all made possible with

Several Haitian organizations held a press conference on Friday, November 25th to denounce Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader and his administration’s policies against Haitians living in the Dominican Republic. The press conference, organized by Kenny Altidor, a Haitian-American artist and community activist who lives in

Deputy Inspector Gaby Celiba, Commanding Officer of the 67th Precinct and the highest ranking Haitian officer in the NYPD, was promoted to Inspector at a Promotion Ceremony held on November 22nd at the Police Academy in College Point, Queens. Inspector Gaby Celiba joined the NYPD as

On Saturday, November 26th, the Rockaway Parkway Merchants Corridor Association (RPMA) held its Second Annual Small Business Saturday expo on Rockaway Parkway and Glenwood Road, near the “L” train. The purpose was to promote support for the Rockaway Parkway merchants, as well as showcase Rockaway

On Monday evening, November 21st, the Brooklyn Canarsie Lions Club hosted the 40th Annual Brotherhood Service: A Community Praying Together Before Thanksgiving, in the auditorium of Holy Family School, located at 9719 Flatlands Avenue. The event, a long-standing tradition for the Canarsie Lions, was attended by over

Honesty. Integrity. Reliability. That’s what you’ll get when you shop at P.C. Richard & Son, America’s No. 1 family-owned electronics, appliance and mattress retailer. The trusted store has been in business since 1909 and recently opened up its newest store, conveniently located across from Kings

Principal Jennifer Troman and the students of P.S. 276 had a fun learning experience, planting tulip bulbs in the school’s Heritage Garden on Wednesday, November 23rd. Under the direction of Mr. Sebert Harper, Herbologist, students learned about the parts on a flower, as well as

The Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department, known as the “Vollies,” held their Annual Ragamuffin Parade on Thanksgiving Day.  Starting around 10 a.m. on November 24th, Woody the Woodpecker kicked off the parade, in a large truck transporting a float with everyone’s favorite characters on board.  The

Thanksgiving cheer filled the air as the Kings Theatre presented its annual holiday luncheon with free Thanksgiving dinners for all. An estimated crowd of over 300 people lined up for probably the best-tasting Thanksgiving dinner you could imagine. Hot turkey, stuffing, ham, sweet potatoes, rice,

November 24th marked the 14th anniversary of Brooklyn Metropolis Lions Club. To celebrate the occasion, the members teamed up with Mylah’s Organization Inc., Police Service Area 2 (PSA2) and the 75th Precinct to provide a robust Thanksgiving feast for seniors at Vandalia Senior Center, located