Voter turnout was very light in the August 23rd Primary Election, following nine days of Early Voting, where the U.S. House of Representatives and State Senate were both on the ballot. Incumbent Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (District 8) won the Democratic nomination in the Congressional Primary, grabbing

On Saturday, August 20th, residents of the Bayview Houses enjoyed a fun-filled day with games, hamburgers and hot dogs, and fresh vegetables straight from Bayview’s very own garden at the annual Bayview Day. A crowd gathered by Bayview’s Management Office where the event was held,

Trailers and film crew from the hit TV show FBI surrounded Mill Basin’s Lindower Park at the intersection of Strickland and Mill Avenues on Wednesday, August 17th and Thursday, August 18th. While they were stationed near the park, the team was actually filming down the block in

On Saturday, August 20th, the 69th Precinct Clergy Council, led by President Reverend Cecil Moonsam, held its annual Community Outreach and Gospel Splash at Canarsie Park where several churches congregated for a communal worship. And contrary to past practices, the Council’s theme song, “Every Praise,”

It was standing room only at an Emergency Meeting on Redistricting held on Wednesday, August 17th by Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse (46th District) to address the proposed redistricting of Canarsie. Eager constituents, crammed into a conference room at Sunrise Adult Day Health Care Center, 9517 Avenue J, and

Residents gathered on Sunday evening at Canarsie Park for the 2nd Annual Flossy Day, named after Canarsie’s nickname, The Floss, for a basketball tournament season championship game. Organized by Ramel Young with the help of various organizations and individuals, spectators came to watch two games,

It is important to have plenty of water by your side especially during the hot days of summer, and a rain barrel sure comes in handy for all your aquatic needs. Organized by Assemblywoman Jaime Williams in conjunction with the Marine Park Alliance (MPA), with

On Saturday, August 13th, the Dorie Miller American Legion Post 213 hosted their community picnic at Canarsie Pier. The morning started with Cadets from Brooklyn Tech Squadron Civil Air Patrol assisting U.S. Military veterans from various organizations to set up their tables and tents, which

For years, the span along Seaview Avenue, from East 102nd Street to East 108th Street, has been an eyesore. Despite the sporadic community cleanups and attempts at maintaining the strip, which includes a bike path (sadly used for others to dump their trash in passing),

Former and current residents of Canarsie and the Bayview Houses gathered together at the Canarsie Pier for the annual “Jungle Juice” reunion on Saturday, August 13th. Old Canarsiens traveled from many different places, including other cities, to spend the day barbecuing, drinking and dancing to

An excited crowd of over 700 people filled every available space around the stage and beyond as fans, both old and new, came to see and hear Decades take them on a lively musical journey highlighting favorite rock ‘n’ roll hits going back seven decades

In partnership with hyperlocal organizations in Brownsville, the Brooklyn Mobile Tech Coalition (BMTC) has developed a series of “on-site” field trip experiences for students as a part of New York City’s Department of Education’s Summer Rising programming in August. The BMTC is a consortium of

America’s Got Talent, watch out! Students from local schools displayed their talent at a Youth Showcase on Wednesday, August 10th, to the delight of spectators and onlookers passing through Marine Park. Presented by Millennium Development, kids from area schools, including Roy H. Mann, I.S. 278

A pair of cooling centers opened up in East Flatbush on Thursday, August 3rd. The cooling centers are located at 1000 Utica Avenue and 3304 Clarendon Road and are of great assistance to seniors in need. Senior Jennifer Campbell told the Canarsie Courier, “I am glad

During National Night Out Against Crime, on Tuesday, August 2nd, District 20 K 1 Lions fanned out across their communities to show support for law enforcement. They distributed anti-crime materials, health information pamphlets about COVID-19 and monkeypox, and a variety of PPE – face masks,