Bergen Beach and Mill Basin community members led a spirited and sometimes heated discussion with police in an attempt to resolve longstanding problems plaguing the area at their quarterly 63rd Precinct Build the Block Sector A meeting on Thursday, August 25th at Temple Sholom, 2075

As the summer comes to an end and the fall ignites new beginnings, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse of the 46th district reminds the community to make a healthy start! The sun was blistering on Saturday, August 27th, on the field at South Shore Educational Complex, located

Park Rangers Liang Yi Jiang, Casey Ryan and Ian Evans. NYC Urban Park Rangers gave a guided tour of the pollinator gardens and beyond to explain how insects, birds and bats share the role of pollinators at a free Parks Department Plants and Pollinators Walk

Where can you learn about the wonders of nature and get to experience its glory at the same time? Southeast Brooklyn’s recreational gem, Shirley Chisholm State Park, is rapidly growing in popularity. Proof of the park’s success was in the hundreds of residents who joined

“All politics is Local” – Flatlands Civic Club President Joan Gilbert Says in an Interview Discussing the Social and Economic issues of the 59th Assembly District Gilbert reflects on her role as a civic club president in alleviating some of those effects over five years. Written

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