Impressive Jobs Whenever I’m at a business event, somebody brings up lousy jobs he had as a kid. I can relate. Personally, I’ve been canned more times than green beans. In high school, one of my classmates took a job kneading bread at a bakery.

Regardless of changes to the city’s Build the Block program and how Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) respond to crimes in the community, quarterly meetings continue to serve as an avenue to try to keep residents safe and informed – especially during the active summer months.

It’s the end of the school year that brings big cheers. A new beginning for all those who are winning. They throw their caps up high to reach the sky! On this Graduation Day, they go on their way. They use their knowledge as they

It’s the end of the school year that brings big cheers. A new beginning for all those who are winning. They throw their caps up high to reach the sky! On this Graduation Day, they go on their way. They use their knowledge as they

They say kindness goes a long way! The Bayview Houses Community Association (BHCA) held their first in-person luncheon since the pandemic at their community center, located at 5955 Shore Parkway, on Saturday, June 4th, titled “In Honor of Excellence: Men and  Women of Distinction Awards

A very Happy Birthday to Ira Kluger, co-president of the Canarsie Historical Society!  Ira is practically part of the Canarsie Courier family. Even though he doesn’t officially work here, we feel like he is part of our team.  He has been a contributor to our

The family of 12 year old Kade Lewin was in mourning following his shooting death on March 31 while eating dinner with his 20 year old aunt and 9 year old cousin. The three youngsters were caught in the cross fire of gang rivals when

A very happy birthday to our publisher, Donna Marra, who celebrated her big day on Sunday, March 6th. We hope you had a great day with the family. Happy Birthday from the Canarsie crew!

Anaya and Dimple Willabus Anaya Lee Willabus is New York’s youngest author.  She wrote her first book, The Day Mohan Found His Confidence, when she was 8 years old. A poet and a visionary, Anaya, now 15, is the author of four published books.  Anaya lives in

Evelyn Cruz, liaison for Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, revealed a plan to roll out a new three-digit suicide prevention phone code for mental health victims during the February 23rd Community Board 5 (CB5) general board meeting, held via Webex. The new phone code, 988, which will

      Anaya Lee Willabus                                                    Canarsie Courier March 1st, 2022   Women’s History Month- She is a Leader!   March is Women’s History Month, and throughout time we have learned about outstanding women leaders who have paved the way and have made unparalleled contributions

  The NYPD is asking the public’s help in identifying four suspects wanted for questioning in connection to the stabbing of two teenagers after school last week. Two males, a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old, engaged in a dispute with four other individuals in the vicinity

Anaya Lee Willabus                                                    Canarsie Courier Feruary 22, 2022   The Race for the Hardcore   During the winter, it is a challenge to keep in shape especially for those who run track. As for me, I am on my school’s track team and we

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