Everyone had big smiles on their faces at the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Family Day on Saturday, June 25th, as families were happy to be back at what was once an annual church event that was put on hold for three years due to the

The Mansurov brothers were crowned champions of a national chess competition that took place in Columbus, Ohio from May 13-15th.  Both brothers attend P.S. 236 Mill Basin School, 6302 Avenue U, and the entire school could not be prouder of their achievements. A total of

Over a dozen steel pan drummers teamed up with a number of salsa Latin jazz musicians to create a magical night of live music and dance with a Caribbean flair, coupled with surprise visits from the NYC Public Advocate and the Ambassador to Dominica at

Kings Plaza Mall held a Caribbean American Heritage Month celebration on Wednesday, June 29th in the mall’s center court.  The entire month of June is dedicated to celebrating the rich history of the Caribbean, and Kings Plaza wanted to recognize some local activists “in recognition

Assemblywoman Jaime Williams hosted the 59th Assembly District’s Environmental Ambassadors at Midget Squadron Yacht Club, in Canarsie, on Saturday, June 18th, where they took part in a workshop and celebratory picnic. This celebration was the culmination of these young heroes’ perseverance and selfless desire to

Canarsie artist Kenny Altidor is speaking out against gun violence.  Believing that a community can be united through art, he organized a Community Sip & Paint Against Gun Violence, which was held at I.S. 68 Bildersee, at the corner of Flatlands Avenue and East 82nd

Reggae and Soca lovers got to enjoy their favorite Dancehall and Caribbean artists on Tuesday, June 28th at Wingate Park, located on Winthrop Street and Brooklyn Avenue in East Flatbush, the home of the popular Wingate Concert Series, which was put on pause during the

Collectibles, clothing, entertainment and household goods galore! No, this wasn’t the scene of a fancy flea market or antique show out in the suburbs – this was a quaint freebie event right in Canarsie at the local library where residents dropped off gently used items

Global Kids and P.S./I.S. 109, in collaboration with P.S./I.S. 109 PTA, celebrated the 1st Annual Juneteenth Celebration 2022 at the school, located at 1001 East 45th Street, on Friday, June 17th!  There was a buzz, energy of excitement and authentic anticipation from Global Kids scholars

On Tuesday, June 14th, Breukelen residents joined together for a Peace Walk and Rally at the site of a recent fatal shooting, where 25-year-old Isaiah Bowman was shot in the torso on June 10th (see “Shooting Claims Another Life,” Canarsie Courier, June 16, 2022). Community

After an absence of many years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a celebration of the neighborhood coming back to life with the return of the Flatlands/Flatbush Community Fun Day held Saturday afternoon on the grounds of the Flatlands Dutch Reformed Church at 3931

Brooklyn Public Library Supervisor of Community Outreach, Brenda Bentt-Peters Members of Flatlands Civic logged in for meeting Flatlands Civic Club, Inc. President Joan Gilbert invited the community to participate in the group’s final meeting before the summer hiatus, which was held via Zoom on Thursday

“What do we want? A Community Center!” Those were the chants by community advocates, elected officials and residents who joined together for A Rally Against Gun Violence, at Rockaway Parkway and Glenwood Road, near the “L” train station, on Sunday, June 12th. The Flossy Organization’s

Hundreds, if not thousands, of families will flock to local recreational spaces this summer to host family parties and celebrations. In Canarsie, if you’re not chilling by the water at the pier, you’re probably planning a barbecue or picnic at Canarsie Park. What you may

With plenty of “hot spots” on the NYPD’s radar, especially during the summertime, constantly patrolling active locations is just one of the tasks taken on by Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs). At a recent Sector A Build the Block meeting, held via Zoom on Thursday June