P.S. 115 kicked off the 2022-2023 school year by inviting their 3K and Pre-K students back to school with a mini carnival. The students and their families enjoyed bounce houses, face painting, music, early childhood carnival games and many more fun-filled activities in the P.S.

Yolaine Ridore is a walking miracle. She is one of the few pancreatic cancer survivors. Many of our readers may know Yolaine Ridore. A Canarsie resident, she serves on the board on the 69th Precinct Community Council, is a member of the Canarsie Lions and attends

Now that summer’s officially over, most police officers in the city hope that house parties and other warm-weather nuisances finally wind down. For Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) with the 69th Precinct’s Sector D, tragedies resulting from dangerous drivers and those menacing noise complaints continue to

After taking a summer hiatus, the Bergen Beach Civic Association (BBCA) held their general meeting on Tuesday, September 13th at the Hudson River Yacht Club, 2101 Bergen Avenue. Over the summer, violent crime in the 63rd Precinct, which serves Bergen Beach, was reported to be low, with

Whether they came by car, plane, bus and trains, or attended virtually, people came in droves – all for the same reason – to raise awareness about the growing threat of Esophageal Cancer (EC) at the 4th Annual 5K Esophageal Cancer Run/Walk event that took

On Saturday, September 17th, No Limits For Youth (NLFY) held its 5th Annual Courtsmen Chess Tournament at the Prince Joshua Avitto Community Center, 876 Schenck Avenue. NLFY was proud to announce a new champion in the 18 and Under division, as Estiveen Rosario took first

The 20th anniversary of the Spirit of Life Walkathon was a true celebration of life! Held outside the John Malone Community Center, 2302 Bergen Avenue, the annual walkathon is held in memory and celebration of Tommy Meo Jr., a 12-year-old boy who left this world

The plaza at Rockaway Parkway and Glenwood Road was alive on the afternoon of Friday, September 9th, as “From Litter To Glitter,” a group comprised of Canarsie residents committed to the revitalization of their community, celebrated its fifth anniversary with a fete that also paid

On Saturday, September 10th, the 48th Mill Island Block Association hosted a block cleanup in collaboration with the Parks Department Stewardship Team, Department of Sanitation and NYPD. The stewardship team, led by Elizabeth Kim, consisted of volunteers, including children and adults, from the five boroughs.

On Friday, September 9th, the Principal and staff of P.S. 276 Louis Marshall, 1070 East 83rd Street, broke with tradition and threw their students and families a barbeque and ice cream party in the schoolyard, as a way of welcoming the students back to school.

Over 35 vendors, fitness classes, health and community resources, back-to-school supplies and giveaways were just some of the many resources available at the Community Board 18 Health and Back-to-School Resource Fair held on Saturday, September 10th, outside the Community Board office at 1097 Bergen Avenue.

It may seem like yesterday, but 21 years ago, two planes struck the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, killing almost 3,000 people. We will never forget the first responders who risked their lives to save thousands of people on that tragic day. For those

A Back-to-School Parade welcomed students back to P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary on Thursday, September 8th, the official opening day for New York City public schools. Students lined up in the schoolyard at 1077 Remsen Avenue, where they were assigned to their new classes, met their

Hundreds of seniors came out from all across State Senator Roxanne Persaud’s District 19 and beyond on Thursday, September 8th to join in on the annual Senior Resource Day activities taking place in the spacious courtyard behind the District Office located at 1222 East 96th

Members of Community Education Council District 22 (CEC 22) met virtually via Zoom on Tuesday evening, September 6th, just days before the official opening of public schools on Thursday, September 8th. Families were eager to find out what they could expect on the first day