Gang violence is plaguing Canarsie, crime statistics have put residents on edge and elected officials are calling for the end to senseless gang and gun violence. On Thursday, February 10th, elected officials and community residents gathered at the 69th Precinct, located at 9720 Foster Avenue,

On Thursday, February 10th, State Senator Roxanne Persaud’s office distributed more than 100 bags of fresh fruits, vegetables and canned goods to Canarsie residents. The SD-19 Food Distribution event took place at the senator’s office, located at 1222 East 96th Street, in partnership with The Campaign

Move over “Meatless Monday” – “Vegan Friday” in New York City public schools is here! In light of some culinary and nutritional changes taking over city schools thanks to Mayor Eric Adams, School District 18’s Community Education Council (CEC 18) hosted a diverse conversation about

  Students showcase the movements and essence of African dances for their peers. Ms. Elle Scott plays the drum in tune to an African dance. Ms. Elle Scott’s students present song and dance in various classrooms at Bildersee. Principal Merve Williams (top row, second from

Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) met virtually on Tuesday evening, February 8th via Zoom to explore a number of resolutions, learn about capital planning initiatives and vote in new members. The board considered a “Resolution to Support Legislation to Protect the Charter Cap,” which,

Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) met virtually on Tuesday evening, February 8th via Zoom to explore a number of resolutions, learn about capital planning initiatives, and vote in new members.   The board considered a “Resolution to Support Legislation to Protect the Charter

Booklenders can download the BPL library app and scan barcodes on books for contactless borrowing. New roof supplied by Volmar Construction. Managing Librarian Patrick Beard (seated) with BPL Office Aides Patricia Del Sorbo and Donna Flaum. Modern kiosks allow for self-service. Interior of the newly-renovated

Neighborhood Coordination Officers Stephanie Toussaint, left, with her partner Raymond Wong, addressing quality of life issues in 69th Precinct’s Sector C. Tension in the community seems to be growing as southeast Brooklyn neighborhoods are riddled with gun violence. The 69th Precinct’s quarterly Build the Block

Valentine’s Day is a way to show others how much we care about them. One East New York resident wants to share that love with others, and she does that by transforming the seventh floor of 875 Pennsylvania Avenue into a Valentine’s delight that even

JBRPC Executive Director Alex Zablocki and Program Manager Elizabeth Stoehr taking out the trash. Some of the volunteers who helped clean up Plumb Beach on Sunday. City Cleanup Corps members Anil Pasram and Michael Reyes removing debris from the marsh. Assemblywoman Jaime Williams and the

Two special police officers – Thomas Podd and Ronette Benjamin – were honored at a dinner in Mill Basin last week. Officers Podd and Benjamin are Community Affairs Officers with the 63rd Precinct and were recognized for their dedication to the community at a ceremony

It’s funny how a story can come to a writer in the most unexpected way, as it did with longtime Canarsie resident, educator and author, Jacqueline Smartt. When she decided to take up gardening with her mother, Dorothy, Jacqueline had no idea that the mischievous

The 69th Precinct Community Council started off its first meeting of the year with a moment of silence for two police officers, Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora, who lost their lives in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence incident in Harlem

Members of Community Board 18 (CB18) expressed their concerns about an automotive service repair station in Canarsie that is seeking to extend the term of their variance, which would allow the business to continue operations for another 10 years. A representative for the auto repair,