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- [CEC 18 Focuses on the Budget and Smaller Class Size at July Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/cec-18-focuses-on-the-budget-and-smaller-class-size-at-july-meeting/) - The budget and smaller class size initiative were the topics of discussion at the monthly Community Education Council District 18 (CEC 18) meeting held at the District Office, located at 1106 East 95th Street, on Monday, July 6th. Norlon Hamilton, South Brooklyn’s senior grants officer, joined the meeting virtually to discuss how the Contracts For
- [Under New Management, Aviator Sports and Event Center is Renamed Floyd Bennett Sports Complex](https://canarsiecourier.com/under-new-management-aviator-sports-center-at-floyd-bennett-field-is-renamed-floyd-bennett-sports-complex/) - In a company announcement on July 13th, Gateway Hospitality LLC has assumed operations of the former Aviator Sports and Event Center and has renamed it Floyd Bennett Sports Complex. Gateway is a subsidiary of ExplorUS, a family-owned national hospitality and recreation management company with almost 30 years of experience operating national, state and local park concessions.
- [District 22 Superintendent to Host Roundtable on Screen Time](https://canarsiecourier.com/district-22-superintendent-to-host-roundtable-on-screen-time/) - Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) held their monthly calendar meeting on Tuesday, July 7th, at the District Office, located at 5619 Flatlands Avenue, where the discussion centered around Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and screen time. The meeting was also streamed live to the public via Zoom. During the meeting, District 22 Superintendent Julia Bove
- [One Brooklyn Health to Host Free Family Health Fair at Interfaith Campus](https://canarsiecourier.com/one-brooklyn-health-to-host-free-family-health-fair-at-interfaith-campus-2/) - WHAT: One Brooklyn Health (OBH) will host its Free Interfaith Campus Family Health Fair, bringing together healthcare providers, community organizations, and local families for a day of health, wellness, and entertainment. The event will feature complimentary health screenings, health education, wellness resources, and information from OBH service lines, including Bone & Joint, Behavioral Health, Chemical Dependency, Dental,
- [Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast 2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/our-lady-of-mount-carmel-feast-2026/) - For 139 years, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has been the heart of an Italian-American tradition – the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast, featuring the world famous Dancing of the Giglio. It’s a celebration of faith, culture and family tradition spanning 12 days and nights, from July 8th to July 19th, where the streets are filled with
- [Senator Roxanne J. Persaud Honors Ronnie McNair with a NYS Senate 2026 Veterans’ Hall of Fame Award](https://canarsiecourier.com/senator-roxanne-j-persaud-honors-ronnie-mcnair-with-a-nys-senate-2026-veterans-hall-of-fame-award/) - BROOKLYN, NY — New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud visited the Millennium Development Penn Wortman Older Adult Center on Friday, June 26th to proudly present the induction of Ronnie McNair to the New York State Senate 2026 Veterans’ Hall of Fame. The New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame recognizes exceptional veterans whose
- [Shots Fired, No One Harmed](https://canarsiecourier.com/shots-fired-no-one-harmed/) - The NYPD is looking for an individual that discharged a firearm in Canarsie last month and have released a photo of the suspect. Around 1:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3rd, the suspect fired a gun two times in the air in front of 1336 East 92nd Street, near Avenue K, according to police. He then
- [‘Fastest Kid in Canarsie’ Qualifies for Junior Olympics](https://canarsiecourier.com/fastest-kid-in-canarsie-qualifies-for-junior-olympics/) - Benjamin Jerome Mack Cartwright Jr. qualified for his third Junior Olympic appearance in Schenectady, New York last month. The local celebrity, also known as BJ, has been featured in the Canarsie Courier several times, celebrating win after win (see “Canarsie’s Fastest Kid Wins Gold in Millrose Games,” Canarsie Courier, February 20, 2025”). During the Junior
- [Shooting in Local Lounge on 4th of July Holiday](https://canarsiecourier.com/shooting-in-local-lounge-on-4th-of-july-holiday/) - The NYPD has released several photos of a shooting that took place at Flava II Restaurant & Lounge and is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person responsible. Police said the incident took place around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 4th, inside the lounge, located at 8920 Avenue D, within the confines of
- [Arrest Made in Laundromat Homicide](https://canarsiecourier.com/arrest-made-in-laundromat-homicide/) - An arrest was made in connection to the fatal shooting of a 41-year-old man inside a laundromat on Memorial Day. Adolphus Black, 57, of Brownsville, was arrested and charged with murder and criminal possession of a firearm on Tuesday, July 7th, within the confines of the 63rd Precinct. Black allegedly shot Kevon Lee, 41, of
- [What's Happening — 07/16/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-07-16-2026/) - Thursday, July 16th Angling for Fish I End of Gerritsen Avenue 3086 Gerritsen Avenue 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16th The Flossy Organization: Fitness Thursdays: Yoga Canarsie Park House Seaview Avenue & East 88th Street 6:30 p.m. Register at https://tinyurl.com/wk8juftb. Friday, July 17th Fishing Frenzy Fridays Shirley Chisholm State Park - Penn Pier 1750
- [Will NYC's New Bus Plan Deliver?](https://canarsiecourier.com/will-nycs-new-bus-plan-deliver/) - For many residents of Southeast Brooklyn, taking the bus isn't a choice — it's a necessity. Thousands of neighbors rely on buses every day to reach work, school, medical appointments and subway connections. Yet, too often, those trips are slowed by traffic and unreliable service. The city's newly released Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service
- [Marine Park – Kool Elements and a Salsa Sensational Evening](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-kool-elements-and-a-salsa-sensational-evening/) - The crowd was ready to turn up the heat and salsa on the Marine Park lawn with Kool Elements on Wednesday, July 8th. This was the fourth concert in a series of adored Marine Park summer concerts sponsored by Assemblywoman Jaime Williams. Kool Elements have played, entertained and inspired dancing for the past four years
- [Hobby Box Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting — a Grand Slam!](https://canarsiecourier.com/hobby-box-grand-opening-and-ribbon-cutting-a-grand-slam/) - Name a hobby, sport or a collectible, and there were enthusiasts, fanatics and aficionados lined up with anticipation outside Hobby Box, at 2600 Flatbush Avenue, for its Opening Day celebration on Sunday, July 12th. There were in-person autograph and photo opportunities with former basketball players like Allan Houston and Shawn Kemp, former baseball player Joba
- [After the Commute, a Private Movie Studio: Why BrooklynLook](https://canarsiecourier.com/after-the-commute-a-private-movie-studio-why-brooklynlook/) - JOI combines AI characters, conversation and custom video creation in an adults-only platform built for people who want entertainment shaped around their own imagination. A Brooklyn evening has its own rhythm. The train reaches Rockaway Parkway, traffic loosens on the Belt Parkway, dinner is finished and the phone comes out. Usually, that means sports clips,
- [Scores Attend Final Shabbat Service at Temple Emanu-El of Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/scores-attend-final-shabbat-service-at-temple-emanu-el-of-canarsie/) - Scores of devoted worshippers gathered to pray, reminisce and say goodbye to each other and Temple Emanu-El of Canarsie, a fixture in the community for over 75 years. The distinguished institution, located at 1880 Rockaway Parkway, closed its doors for good after the last shabbat service was held on Saturday, June 27th. Some congregants traveled
- [Sheepshead Bay — Protest Erupts at Holocaust Memorial Park After Controversial Mayoral Appointee Invited to Speak](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-protest-erupts-at-holocaust-memorial-park-after-controversial-mayoral-appointee-invited-to-speak/) - What was intended to be a solemn ceremony honoring Holocaust victims and survivors instead erupted into a heated protest on June 28th after organizers invited Phylisa Wisdom, executive director of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Office to Combat Antisemitism, to deliver the keynote address at Holocaust Memorial Park. The annual commemoration, held at the park overlooking Sheepshead
- [Water Main Break Floods Canarsie Street, Three-Week Repair Finally Complete](https://canarsiecourier.com/water-main-break-floods-canarsie-street-three-week-repair-finally-complete/) - Residents along East 105th Street and Avenue N in Canarsie were met with flooded roadways after a water main break erupted on the night of June 21st, sending water rushing across the street and prompting an extensive emergency repair effort. Neighbors first noticed water quickly pooling in the roadway late that evening and reported the
- [NACA Ends Year with Updates, Awards and Plans for New Beginnings](https://canarsiecourier.com/naca-ends-year-with-updates-awards-and-plans-for-new-beginnings/) - The Nieuw Amersfort Community Association (NACA) held its last meeting before the summer break on Tuesday, June 23rd, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 3913 Avenue J, with a mix of emotions as members celebrated the year-end with an awards ceremony and were saddened to learn that two members would not be returning in their usual
- [What's Happening — 07/09/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-07-09-2026/) - *cancelled due to weather* Thursday, July 9th Assemblywoman Jaime Williams: Yoga in the Park Side of Carmine Carro Community Center 3000 Fillmore Avenue 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 10th Fishing Frenzy Fridays Shirley Chisholm State Park - Penn Pier 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue Multiple sessions starting at 2 p.m. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yfvv5hnf. Saturday, July 11th
- [How Local Healthcare Facilities Respond to Unexpected Demand](https://canarsiecourier.com/how-local-healthcare-facilities-respond-to-unexpected-demand/) - Today's healthcare facilities work hard to meet the needs of their patients. Most of the time, hospitals, clinics, urgent care centers, and other medical providers can predict how many staff members they'll need to provide the care their patients need. However, unexpected situations can quickly increase demand and create staffing challenges. Whether it's an outbreak
- [How to Build a Rewarding Career as a Physical Therapist](https://canarsiecourier.com/how-to-build-a-rewarding-career-as-a-physical-therapist/) - Nobody walks into a physical therapy clinic with a firm handshake and lands a patient. The field requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree — three years of graduate school stacked on top of a bachelor's. That means a lot of anatomy diagrams, late nights, and enough cold coffee to fill a small lake. But
- [Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul Unveil Historic Plan to Build the Fastest, Best Bus System in New York City History](https://canarsiecourier.com/mayor-mamdani-and-governor-hochul-unveil-historic-plan-to-build-the-fastest-best-bus-system-in-new-york-city-history/) - “Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service” identifies 50 priority corridors for speed improvements, including five next-generation rapid bus routes, saving riders as much as six minutes each ride Plan will install shelters and seating at hundreds of bus stops, roll out thousands of new buses, phase in all-door boarding in 2027 and deliver a new,
- [CARSTAR Brooklyn Auto Solutions Celebrates Fourth Anniversary with Community BBQ and NABC Recycled Rides Vehicle Gift](https://canarsiecourier.com/carstar-brooklyn-auto-solutions-celebrates-fourth-anniversary-with-community-bbq-and-nabc-recycled-rides-vehicle-gift/) - CARSTAR, North America’s premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities, is proud to highlight CARSTAR Brooklyn Auto Solutions, owned by Dwayne Simon, who recently celebrated the shop’s fourth anniversary with its fourth annual community BBQ on Saturday, June 27th, at 100-19 Glenwood Road. The celebration kicked off with a meaningful milestone for the business
- [One Brooklyn Health to Host Free Family Health Fair at Interfaith Campus](https://canarsiecourier.com/one-brooklyn-health-to-host-free-family-health-fair-at-interfaith-campus/) - BROOKLYN, NY — One Brooklyn Health (OBH) invites Brooklyn residents to attend the OBH Interfaith Campus Family Health Fair on Friday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1545 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213. The free event will bring together healthcare services, health education, and family-friendly activities designed to promote wellness for people of all ages. Community members will have access
- [Happy 250th Birthday, America!](https://canarsiecourier.com/happy-250th-birthday-america/) - America celebrated its 250th birthday with grand celebrations all over the city, including the Sail4th 250 Parade of Tall Ships right here in Brooklyn. On July 3rd, Class B tall ships from all over the world made their way from Hell Gate Bridge in Queens, along the East River to Gravesend Bay in Brooklyn, where
- [Letter to the Editor: VA Student Thanks the Canarsie Courier for Helping with School Project on New York](https://canarsiecourier.com/letter-to-the-editor-va-student-thanks-the-canarsie-courier-for-helping-with-school-project-on-new-york/) - Editor’s Note: Third-grade students from McLean, Virginia were assigned a project to teach others about the United States. Anvitha from The Langley School was assigned the state of New York. She contacted the Canarsie Courier to gather information about New York and also requested souvenirs and postcards (see “Help a Virginia Student Learn About New
- [Marine Park — Film Shoot near Salt Marsh Nature Center](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-film-shoot-near-salt-marsh-nature-center/) - The comedy-mystery film August, directed by Nick Borenstein, is currently in production in New York and was being filmed behind the Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Center, located at 3301 Avenue U, on Monday, June 10th. The film crew set up their tent just beside the Nature Center and brought their gear to the nature
- [Community Says Goodbye (of Sorts) to Beloved Reverend](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-says-goodbye-of-sorts-to-beloved-reverend/) - A host of congregants and other members of the Canarsie community said goodbye to The Very Reverend Edward R. P. Kane during a special mass held in honor of his retirement from Holy Family Church, located at 9719 Flatlands Avenue. For almost 30 years, the Canarsie community, and especially Holy Family Church, have been blessed
- [Addressing the Elephant in the Room – Canarsie Park](https://canarsiecourier.com/addressing-the-elephant-in-the-room-canarsie-park/) - The 69th Precinct Community Council held its final meeting before the summer break on Tuesday, June 30th, at the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), located at 9502 Seaview Avenue. Gardy Brazela, president of the 69th Precinct Community Council, said he hopes to see all of the evening’s attendees at the annual National Night Out Against Crime
- [Sheepshead Bay — Man Shot Twice at Sheepshead Bay Houses](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-man-shot-twice-at-sheepshead-bay-houses/) - A 59-year-old male was rushed to South Brooklyn Hospital after he was shot at 2238 Batchelder Street, between Avenues V and W, on Thursday, July 2nd. Officers from the 61st Precinct/PSA1 arrived at the scene, on the grounds of NYCHA’s Sheepshead Bay Houses, around 3:15 p.m. where they found the victim with gunshot wounds to
- [Impact of the FIFA World Cup 2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/impact-of-the-fifa-world-cup-2026/) - The FIFA World Cup has always been more than a soccer tournament. For weeks every four years, the world pauses to celebrate something that transcends language, borders, politics and culture. Billions of people tune in. Families gather around televisions. Strangers become teammates. Entire nations unite behind a common dream. This year's tournament is historic. Hosted
- [NHS Housing Fair Connects Brooklyn Residents with Vital Resources](https://canarsiecourier.com/nhs-housing-fair-connects-brooklyn-residents-with-vital-resources/) - Hundreds of local residents gathered at Brooklyn College on Saturday, June 6th, for the annual Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) Housing Fair. The bustling event served as a critical hub for tenants, prospective buyers, homeowners and those seeking affordable housing, pairing them directly with industry experts, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Hosted by the Neighborhood Housing
- [East New York – Police Searching for Homicide Suspect](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-police-searching-for-homicide-suspect/) - A 52-year-old male who was punched in the face in the vicinity of Pitkin and Van Siclen Avenues did not survive his injuries. The incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. on Thursday, July 2nd. Police from the 75th Precinct/PSA2 responded to the scene where they found the victim unconscious. They were informed that Kemal Karakatal, of
- [East New York – Man Shot on Street in Broad Daylight](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-man-shot-on-street-in-broad-daylight/) - Detectives are investigating the shooting of a 30-year-old man in the afternoon of Sunday, July 5th. Officers from the 75th Precinct responded to 114 Cozine Avenue, between Pennsylvania and New Jersey Avenues, around 3:20 p.m. where they found the victim with a gunshot wound to the left torso. Paramedics rushed him to Brookdale Hospital in
- [Spring Creek – Residents Impacted by Blackout on the 4th of July Holiday](https://canarsiecourier.com/spring-creek-residents-impacted-by-blackout-on-the-4th-of-july-holiday/) - A record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees last week, caused blackouts across the city, and Starrett City was no exception. The lights went out in multiple buildings across the sprawling complex around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4th. Over 100 firefighters responded to various buildings, searching stairwells and elevators for trapped residents. Power
- [Mail Carrier's Quick Actions Help Save Man Trapped Beneath BMW in Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/mail-carriers-quick-actions-help-save-man-trapped-beneath-bmw-in-canarsie/) - What began as a routine afternoon of car repairs quickly turned into a frightening rescue after a young man was trapped beneath his BMW on East 100th Street on Wednesday, July 1st. The accident occurred sometime between 4 and 8 p.m., leaving the man pinned underneath the vehicle until a passing mail carrier spotted him
- [The Long March to 250 Years of Freedom](https://canarsiecourier.com/the-long-march-to-250-years-of-freedom/) - On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. After two and a half centuries, we have an opportunity not only to celebrate our Nation's birth, but to reflect on the long journey that brought us here. History reminds us that freedom is never built overnight.
- [Fans Get a Sneak Peek of Gravesend Season 3 at Special Premiere Event](https://canarsiecourier.com/fans-get-a-sneak-peek-of-gravesend-season-3-at-special-premiere-event/) - Fans of the hit streaming Brooklyn-based 1980s crime drama, Gravesend, got an exclusive first look at Season 3 during a special premiere event held on Wednesday, June 10th, at the Bellmore Movies & The Showplace in Long Island. Cast members, crew, investors and supporters gathered to watch Episodes 1 and 2 on the big screen
- [Record Crowds, Unprecedented Security Mark 2026 Israel Day Parade](https://canarsiecourier.com/record-crowds-unprecedented-security-mark-2026-israel-day-parade/) - Fifth Avenue in Manhattan was awash in blue and white on Sunday, May 31st, as tens of thousands of marchers and spectators gathered for the 2026 Israel Day Parade, celebrating Israel's 78th anniversary under the theme, "Proud Americans, Proud Zionists." Marching from East 62nd Street to East 74th Street, the annual event drew one of
- [Marine Park – JHS 278 Celebrates Perfect Soccer Season with a 13-0 Win](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-jhs-278-celebrates-perfect-soccer-season-with-a-13-0-win/) - There is nothing more rewarding than holding a championship trophy in your hands, surrounded by teammates and hearing cheers from family, friends and coaches. This was the scene on Thursday, June 25th, when Marine Park JHS 278 celebrated its historic Middle School Athletic League (MSAL) soccer championship at the school, located at 1925 Stuart Street.
- [Skating into Summer with a BBQ and Skate Night](https://canarsiecourier.com/skating-into-summer-with-a-bbq-and-skate-night/) - Skaters of all ages and abilities attended the free Family Skate Night and BBQ on Friday, June 26th, at the John Malone Community Center (JMCC) located at 2331 Bergen Avenue, presented by Community Board 18 (“CB18”). Families, friends, community members and skate enthusiasts rolled into summer with two skating sessions, a DJ, soccer clinic, barbecue
- [Student Council Runs Successful Farm Market at Bildersee](https://canarsiecourier.com/student-council-runs-successful-farm-market-at-bildersee/) - On the afternoon of Monday, June 8th, the Student Council at I.S. 68 Isaac Bildersee, at 956 East 82nd Street, set up their final pop-up Farm Market for the semester. Since April, the group took up their post near the school’s entrance on East 82nd Street, just off of Avenue J, every Monday afternoon at
- [Assemblywoman Jaime Williams Spearheads Jubilant Caribbean Heritage Celebration](https://canarsiecourier.com/assemblywoman-jaime-williams-spearheads-jubilant-caribbean-heritage-celebration/) - The atmosphere at the Holy Family parking lot, located at 9719 Flatlands Avenue, was one of warmth that emanated not just from the sun that shone brightly throughout the day on Saturday, June 20th, but also from the camaraderie and kinship shared by the hundreds of people from the Caribbean diaspora, who gathered there to
- [Williams Cruises to Decisive Primary Victory in 59th Assembly District](https://canarsiecourier.com/williams-cruises-to-decisive-primary-victory-in-59th-assembly-district/) - Assemblywoman Jaime R. Williams scored a decisive victory in the June 23rd Democratic Primary, earning the overwhelming confidence of voters throughout Brooklyn's 59th Assembly District and defeating Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed challenger Jibreel Jalloh by nearly a two-to-one margin. While several races across New York City saw victories by DSA-backed candidates, voters in the
- [Marine Park – Older Adults Celebrated by Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-older-adults-celebrated-by-da-eric-gonzalez/) - Scores of guests were in attendance at the Older Americans Month Celebration hosted in their honor, on May 27th, by Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, in collaboration with Community Board 18, Millennium Development and the NYC Department for the Aging. The annual celebration, which was held this year at the Marine Park Older Adult Center
- [Community Board 18 in Support of Reconstruction Project on Avenue J and East 81st Street](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-board-18-in-support-of-reconstruction-project-on-avenue-j-and-east-81st-street/) - A team from the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) gave a presentation on the reconstruction of Avenue J and East 81st Street, an area experiencing drainage and pedestrian safety issues. Residents expressed concerns about the impact of the project at the Wednesday, June 17th meeting of Community Board 18 (CB18), held
- [Music City – A New Musical](https://canarsiecourier.com/music-city-a-new-musical/) - Last November, I saw a jukebox country musical titled Music City at an off-Broadway church on the Upper West Side. The show had music by JT Harding, book by Peter Zinn and excellent direction by Eric Tucker, whose staging at off-Broadway's BEDLAM Theatre has been impressing me for years. Choreography by John Heginbotham who staged
- [A BBQ and Some Shout-Outs at the Final 63rd Precinct Community Council Meeting Before Summer Break](https://canarsiecourier.com/a-bbq-and-some-shout-outs-at-the-final-63rd-precinct-community-council-meeting-before-summer-break/) - The irresistible aroma of a summer barbeque drew community members into the 63rd Precinct Community Council meeting on Wednesday, June 24th, at the John Malone Community Center located at 2331 Bergen Avenue, which was packed for the last meeting before summer recess. Recognition, awards and food were all on the menu. Paul Curiale, executive director
- [What's Happening — 07/02/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-07-02-2026/) - Thursday, July 2nd World Cup Watch Party Gerritsen Beach Library 2808 Gerritsen Avenue 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, July 3rd Fishing Frenzy Fridays Shirley Chisholm State Park - Penn Pier 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue Multiple sessions starting at 2 p.m. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yfvv5hnf. Monday, July 6th Community Education Council 18 Meeting District 18 Office 1106 East
- [Homemade Quality Desserts at Brown Butter Confectionery](https://canarsiecourier.com/homemade-quality-desserts-at-brown-butter-confectionery/) - I’m Lori-Ann, the owner and baker for Brown Butter Confectionery LLC. Brown Butter Confectionery is a Brooklyn-based home bakery that started from a love for baking and has grown into something truly special. By day, I’m a full-time critical care nurse dedicated to caring for patients and their families. Then, in the evenings and on weekends,
- [Letter to the Editor: Canarsie Sent a Message. Now It's Time to Listen.](https://canarsiecourier.com/letter-to-the-editor-canarsie-sent-a-message-now-its-time-to-listen/) - Dear Editor: Now that the election is over and the primary is behind us, Canarsie has an opportunity to come together, reflect and focus on what matters most: the future of our community. This election cycle exposed a troubling reality. At a time when our neighborhood needed unity, economic development and visionary leadership, we instead
- [No Trash, Curbside Composting or Recycling Collection on Independence Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/no-trash-curbside-composting-or-recycling-collection-on-independence-day/) - The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that there would be no trash, curbside composting, or recycling collection on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2026. Residents who normally receive Saturday trash, curbside composting, or recycling collection should place their material at the curb Saturday evening for collection beginning Sunday, July 5. Friday, July 3 is a
- [Marine Park – A Night of Klezmer Music With Cantor Shea Rubenstein and Keyboardist Tzvi](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-a-night-of-klezmer-music-with-cantor-shea-rubenstein-and-keyboardist-tzvi/) - Concertgoers appreciated the music of Cantor Shea Rubenstein and Keyboardist Tzvi on Wednesday, June 24th, at the second concert in a series of adored Marine Park summer concerts sponsored by Assemblywoman Jaime Williams. Rubenstein sang several traditional Jewish anthems as well as some with much deeper meaning such as “Yerushalayim,” a song about a longing
- [Marine Park – Junior Golf Program Keeps Them Swinging](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-junior-golf-program-keeps-them-swinging/) - The PGA Junior League Program just finished their 2026 Spring Session, with a Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, June 9th. The program, which offers free golf to kids, ages 8-13, is held at the Marine Park Golf Course, at 2880 Flatbush Avenue. Thirty-five young golfers spent six weeks learning the basics of golf -- how to
- [Distilled David Copperfield Charms Off-Broadway](https://canarsiecourier.com/distilled-david-copperfield-charms-off-broadway/) - The days are getting longer, the beach is calling, and summer barbecues abound. It’s also a perfect time to get in some summer reading. If you are a fan of the classics but don’t have the time to tackle a Dickensian tome, then you are in luck! There is a wonderfully charming (and thankfully condensed)
- [Gerritsen Beach – Touring an Ambulance Up Close on Father’s Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/gerritsen-beach-touring-an-ambulance-up-close-on-fathers-day/) - Parents and their children visited Dr. John's Playground at Avenue X and Gerritsen Avenue on Sunday, June 21st, to see the Gerritsen Beach Fire Department’s (GBFD) ambulance and check out its newest drone at a fun and informative event called “Just for Kids: Inside an Ambulance.” Organized by the Marine Park Alliance (MPA), the GBFD
- [Bergen Beach Civic Association Holds Final Meeting Before Summer Recess](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-civic-association-holds-final-meeting-before-summer-recess/) - The Bergen Beach Civic Association ("BBCA") held its final general meeting before its summer recess on Tuesday, June 9th, at the historic Hudson River Yacht Club, with community leaders, elected officials and residents gathering to discuss neighborhood issues, upcoming events and quality of life concerns. The BBCA has long served as a voice for Bergen
- [To Friends, Family and Neighbors](https://canarsiecourier.com/to-friends-family-and-neighbors/) - Friends, Family and Neighbors: First, congratulations to Assemblymember Jaime Williams on her reelection. While this is not the outcome our campaign hoped for, I am not discouraged — and neither should you be. Today, I am thinking about the people who powered this campaign: the volunteers who gave up evenings and weekends, the supporters who
- [What's Happening — 06/25/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-06-25-2026/) - Thursday, June 25th Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse: Movie Under the Stars: Zootopia 2 Side of Carmine Carro Community Center 3000 Fillmore Avenue 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 26th Free Family Skate Night and BBQ John Malone Community Center 2331 Bergen Avenue 5 p.m. — Food serving begins 5:30 p.m. — First skate session 7:30 p.m.
- [Second Time Around for P.S. 236 Journalists](https://canarsiecourier.com/second-time-around-for-p-s-236-journalists/) - It seems like a lot of schools these days are starting journalism clubs and establishing their own school newspapers. During May and June, the Canarsie Courier had a total of three schools visit our offices, including a high school, intermediate school and most recently a talented bunch of young, enthusiastic journalists from P.S. 236 Mill
- [Police Commissioner Lauds 69th Precinct, but Firearms and Auto Theft Still Plague Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/police-commissioner-lauds-69th-precinct-but-firearms-and-auto-theft-still-plague-canarsie/) - The 69th Precinct Community Council held a robust meeting on Tuesday, May 26th, at the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), 9502 Seaview Avenue, where one of the guest speakers was a representative for Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. After Council Secretary Yolaine Ridore directed the group’s customary prayer to commence the meeting, Captain Sashanna Wynter, commanding officer of
- [Parents Rally to Save Longtime Afterschool Provider at P.S. 115](https://canarsiecourier.com/parents-rally-to-save-longtime-afterschool-provider-at-p-s-115/) - Parents, educators and elected officials are calling for greater transparency following a decision that will bring a new afterschool provider to P.S. 115 Daniel Mucatel School (1500 East 92nd Street), ending an 18-year relationship between the school community and Millennium Development. The change came to light on May 20th when Millennium announced during its annual
- [Marine Park – JHS 278 Soccer Team Captures City Championship](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-jhs-278-soccer-team-captures-city-championship/) - Just three years after the program was established, the Marine Park JHS 278 MSAL (Middle School Athletic League) Soccer Team made history on Sunday, June 14th, when they defeated the Simon Baruch Middle School at the Rocco Commisso Soccer Stadium in Manhattan. The team completed a perfect 13–0 season and captured the city championship by
- [World-class musicians join MostArts’magic](https://canarsiecourier.com/world-class-musicians-join-mostartsmagic/) - ALFRED -- The MostArts Festival continues to draw a growing circle of world- class musicians to the Village of Alfred and the Festival’s unique celebration of the classical music tradition, as The Magic Returns. Exactly what is the magic? Let’s begin with the MostArts Festival Orchestra, which is an extraordinary international ensemble, with over a dozen
- [Summer Bowling Nights Just Got Better With These Custom T-Shirt Ideas for Friends](https://canarsiecourier.com/summer-bowling-nights-just-got-better-with-these-custom-t-shirt-ideas-for-friends/) - Summer bowling nights are more than just rolling strikes and sharing snacks between frames. They are opportunities to create memories with friends, enjoy friendly competition, and build traditions that everyone looks forward to. One of the easiest ways to make these nights more memorable is by creating custom bowling T-shirts that bring your group together.
- [Marine Park – Caribbean Night Kicks Off Summer Concert Series](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-caribbean-night-kicks-off-summer-concert-series/) - The day was hot, and there was a burst of rain before the concert start time, but it turned out to be a beautiful evening in Marine Park – a perfect night for Caribbean island music to be played, enjoyed and celebrated. On Wednesday, June 17th, families came with rolling carts filled with snacks and
- [Marine Park — P.S. 207 Hosts Annual Art Showcase](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-p-s-207-hosts-annual-art-showcase/) - Visual Arts teachers Michele Kelly and Donna Tran hosted the P.S. 207 Elizabeth G. Leary Annual Arts Showcase, on Monday, June 15th. P.S. 207 students and their families were invited to visit the showcase to appreciate and admire the tremendous talent of their peers in the school’s visual arts program. They perused the beautiful work
- [Sheepshead Bay – Volunteers Clean Up Plumb Beach in Honor of World Ocean Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-volunteers-clean-up-plumb-beach-in-honor-of-world-ocean-day/) - Volunteers pitched in on Saturday, June 6th, to help clean up Plumb Beach in honor of World Ocean Day (WOD). The event was organized by the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC). Originally proposed in 1992 by Canada's International Center for Ocean Development at the Earth Summit in Brazil, WOD focuses on the importance of the
- [Award Season Continues at June’s Mill Basin Civic Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/award-season-continues-at-junes-mill-basin-civic-meeting/) - Awards, accolades and recognition were abundant at the Mill Basin Civic Association monthly meeting held on Tuesday, June 9th, in the basement of Mary Queen of Heaven Church, located at 1395 East 56th Street. Paul A. Colella, one of six recipients of the Terri Cadet-Donald Student Achievement Awards, was unable to attend the annual Student
- [Marine Park – Free Yoga in the Park Returns for Another Great Season](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-free-yoga-in-the-park-returns-for-another-great-season/) - Yoga enthusiasts were excited to attend the first free yoga session of the season in Marine Park on Monday, June 15th – and to get outdoors to enjoy a beautiful, sunny night after being cooped up all winter long! Yoga instructor Cathy Dews has been teaching the classes, which are suitable for all levels, including
- [Jaime Williams Says Political Deception Won't Distract Her From Delivering Results for the 59th Assembly District](https://canarsiecourier.com/jaime-williams-says-political-deception-wont-distract-her-from-delivering-results-for-the-59th-assembly-district/) - In a desperate attempt to sway an election just days before voters head to the polls, DSA-backed candidate Jibreel Jalloh and his supporters have chosen to spread false allegations involving my family rather than discuss the issues that matter to the people of the 59th Assembly District. The latest attack attempts to portray a private
- [Juneteenth is a Reminder That Freedom Requires Action](https://canarsiecourier.com/juneteenth-is-a-reminder-that-freedom-requires-action/) - Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally learned they were free — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. More than a celebration of emancipation, Juneteenth is a reminder of the long journey toward freedom, equality and full participation in American life. That journey did not
- [P.S./I.S. 66 Steals the Show at CEC 18 Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/p-s-i-s-66-steals-the-show-at-cec-18-meeting/) - The basement of the District 18 Office was transformed into a lavish art gallery on Monday, June 1st, exhibiting P.S./I.S. 66 students’ photographs, a culminating assignment that intrigued meeting attendees at the monthly Community Education Council for District 18 (CEC 18) meeting, held at the District Office, located at 1106 East 95th Street. Carl Brown,
- [Flatlands – Sellers Beware!](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-sellers-beware/) - When a 20-year-old man arranged a meeting with an unknown individual to sell a watch, he wasn’t expecting the buyer to run off with his expensive timepiece. The NYPD is hoping to catch the thief and recently released pictures of the suspect. The seller met the buyer outside 4011 Hubbard Place, within the confines of
- [From Classrooms to Creators: Students Bring Science to Life](https://canarsiecourier.com/from-classrooms-to-creators-students-bring-science-to-life/) - Science education is about much more than memorizing facts and formulas. It's about engaging in hands-on experiments and problem-solving that closely resemble those of real scientists and engineers. On Wednesday, June 3rd, District 22 hosted its annual D22 Science Expo at P.S. 236 Mill Basin School, located at 6302 Avenue U. The event brought together
- [One Brooklyn Health Selects hellocare.ai to Advance AI-Powered Virtual Care Across Its Hospitals](https://canarsiecourier.com/one-brooklyn-health-selects-hellocare-ai-to-advance-ai-powered-virtual-care-across-its-hospitals/) - New York, NY and Clearwater, FL – June 15, 2026 – One Brooklyn Health (OBH), a integrated healthcare system serving Brooklyn, New York, has selected hellocare.ai as its enterprise partner for AI-assisted virtual care delivery. The partnership will bring advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to OBH’s clinical teams, enabling scalable, continuous patient monitoring and enhanced care
- [Micro Rounds and Quick Bets: How Fast Play Formats Are Redefining Online Gaming](https://canarsiecourier.com/micro-rounds-and-quick-bets-how-fast-play-formats-are-redefining-online-gaming-2/) - Casinos used to be about patience. A poker hand could take several minutes. Roulette meant waiting while the ball spun around and around. Online platforms copied that pace for a long time. Now the mood is different. Players want things to happen faster. Fast play formats built around micro rounds and quick bets are becoming
- [The Premier Soccer League: South Africa’s Stage for Passion, Power, and Progress](https://canarsiecourier.com/the-premier-soccer-league-south-africas-stage-for-passion-power-and-progress/) - Every match day in South Africa carries a special rhythm. Streets fill with jerseys of Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, and SuperSport United. The Premier Soccer League, or PSL, is more than just a football competition. It’s a meeting point of culture, rivalry, and pride that has shaped the country’s sporting identity for nearly
- [How Brooklyn Hospitality Venues Are Improving Temperature Control Behind the Bar](https://canarsiecourier.com/how-brooklyn-hospitality-venues-are-improving-temperature-control-behind-the-bar/) - Growing Demand for Consistent Beverage Dispensing Restaurants, cafés, and hospitality venues across Brooklyn are increasingly focused on improving operational consistency behind the bar. While customers may notice faster service or smoother pours, many of the most impactful upgrades happen out of sight — within cooling and dispensing infrastructure. As venues expand their menus and layouts,
- [What's Happening — 06/18/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-06-18-2026/) - Thursday, June 18th Canarsie Merchants Association: Merchant Security Council Virtual Event 2 p.m. Register at info@cmainc.org. Friday, June 19th Canarsie Merchants Association: 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Rockaway Parkway Between Flatlands Avenue and Farragut Road Artwalk — 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Business Mixer — 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/62826436963. Saturday, June 20th Marine Park
- [East Flatbush — Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting of 52-Year-Old Man](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-arrest-made-in-fatal-shooting-of-52-year-old-man/) - A person of interest was arrested and charged after an East Flatbush man was fatally shot within the confines of the 67th Precinct last week. Robert Chan, 60, also of East Flatbush, was charged on Saturday, June 13th, with criminal possession of a loaded firearm, criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment. Police said
- [Back in Tune: How Music Connects and Empowers Students](https://canarsiecourier.com/back-in-tune-how-music-connects-and-empowers-students/) - Students from District 22 gathered on Monday, June 1st, at Marine Park JHS 278, 1925 Stuart Street, to showcase their musical abilities as part of the growing orchestra program, an initiative and a way for students from many schools to work, create and perform together. The District 22 Music Ambassadors Concert, which paused during the
- [Mill Basin – Assemblywoman Jaime Williams Visits Masjid Aisha, Strengthens Community Ties](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-assemblywoman-jaime-williams-visits-masjid-aisha-strengthens-community-ties/) - Assemblywoman Jaime Williams received a warm welcome during a Friday, June 12th visit to Masjid Aisha (Mill Basin Islamic Center), located at 5804 Avenue N, where she met with the mosque's president, Imam, mosque leaders and members of the congregation. The visit highlighted Williams’ longstanding relationship with the diverse communities she represents throughout southeast Brooklyn.
- [Flatlands – Assemblywoman Williams Secures $250,000 for New Ambulance for Flatlands Volunteer Ambulance Corps](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-assemblywoman-williams-secures-250000-for-new-ambulance-for-flatlands-volunteer-ambulance-corps/) - Community leaders, volunteers and residents gathered outside the headquarters of the Flatlands Volunteer Ambulance Corps (“FVAC”), at 4623 Avenue N, on Monday, June 8th, as Assemblywoman Jaime Williams presented a $250,000 state grant to help purchase a new ambulance for the organization that has served southeastern Brooklyn since 1975. The funding will enable FVAC to
- [H.E.S. Shares Fun and Education at Annual Street Fair](https://canarsiecourier.com/h-e-s-shares-fun-and-education-at-annual-street-fair/) - The street fair hosted by the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), on Sunday, June 7th, provided an afternoon of pure fun for scores of families and young children. The H.E.S. Annual Street Fair was not only perfect for friends and neighbors to connect with each other but also for families to enjoy hours of amusement with
- [Female Arrested in Canarsie Homicide Case](https://canarsiecourier.com/female-arrested-in-canarsie-homicide-case/) - An arrest has been made in connection to the stabbing death of Bayview Houses resident Isaiah Freeman. Following an investigation, police from the 69th Precinct arrested Belinda Munford, 53, on Friday, June 5th. Munford, also a Bayview resident, was charged with murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon. The suspect is being accused of
- [These Custom Metal Table Legs Are the Bold Living Room Trend Nobody Saw Coming](https://canarsiecourier.com/these-custom-metal-table-legs-are-the-bold-living-room-trend-nobody-saw-coming/) - Living room furniture trends are constantly changing, but one design feature has unexpectedly become the center of attention: custom metal table legs. What used to be considered a simple structural piece is now being used as a bold design statement in modern homes. Homeowners are moving away from mass-produced furniture and searching for pieces that
- [Marine Park — Sing for Hope Piano Arrives at Carro Center](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-sing-for-hope-piano-arrives-at-carro-center/) - A beautifully painted piano has appeared just outside the Carmine Carro Center, located at 3000 Fillmore Avenue, leaving park-goers wondering how and why. Those who were curious enough to approach the piano and read the signage discovered that the instrument is one of more than 700 artist-designed “Sing for Hope” pianos that are placed in public spaces around the world for everyone to play
- [P.S. 276 Annual Multicultural Day Message – Love and Togetherness](https://canarsiecourier.com/p-s-276-annual-multicultural-day-message-love-and-togetherness/) - Diversity, culture and love were on full display at the 5th Annual Multicultural Day Celebration hosted on Thursday, May 28th, by the staff and students of P. S. 276 The Louis Marshall School, located at 1070 East 83rd Street. The schoolyard was awash with an explosion of vibrant colors –- reds, greens, blues and yellows
- [Artificial Intelligence and Senior Scams: Precinct Official Says, ‘No Threat’ Just Yet!](https://canarsiecourier.com/artificial-intelligence-and-senior-scams-precinct-official-says-no-threat-just-yet/) - Everyone is talking about the negative impacts of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) – from being replaced in the job market to faking identities – and apparently made-up content everywhere you look. Appropriately, as senior scams have been the focus of every community meeting, questions about this fooling technology came into play at the Flatlands Civic Club,
- [Jaime Williams' Reelection Campaign](https://canarsiecourier.com/letter-to-the-editor-jaime-williams-reelection-campaign/) - FROM THE DESK OF ROBERT PEARL - PAID FOR BY THE FRIENDS OF JAIME 2026 An Open Letter To The Community Dear Neighbor: In the heat of a political primary, facts often become casualties of ambition. Labels are thrown around carelessly, narratives are manufactured, and long records of public service are suddenly reduced to slogans
- [District 22 Mourns the Loss of Beloved Parent Coordinator](https://canarsiecourier.com/district-22-mourns-the-loss-of-beloved-parent-coordinator/) - Members of Community Education Council District 22 (CEC 22) convened at P.S./I.S. 109 Glenwood Academy, located at 1001 East 45th Street, on Tuesday, June 2nd. The meeting was also streamed live to the public via Zoom. The group celebrated a big win, as they announced that School Facilities would be renovating every single bathroom that
- [P.S. 114 Hosts Annual Career Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/p-s-114-hosts-annual-career-day/) - P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary, located at 1077 Remsen Avenue, was bustling with activity on Wednesday, May 20th, as the school celebrated "Imagine Your Future: College, Career and Trade Day." Every year, professionals from across the community, in various fields and with entirely different skill sets come together to share their wisdom and passion with students
- [Journalists From The Lamb Lantern Visit the Canarsie Courier](https://canarsiecourier.com/journalists-from-the-lamb-lantern-visit-the-canarsie-courier/) - Students from P.S./I.S. 206 The Joseph F. Lamb School paid a visit to the Canarsie Courier on Thursday, May 21st, and got to see how a 105-year-old newspaper operates. The P.S./I.S. 206 Journalism Club has 22 students, made up of mostly 6th- and 7th-graders, with two graduating 8th-graders. Their online paper, The Lamb Lantern, was
- [Prayer Vigil Held Near Site of Tragic Stabbing Death](https://canarsiecourier.com/prayer-vigil-held-near-site-of-tragic-stabbing-death/) - The 69th Precinct Clergy Council held its monthly prayer vigil at Rockaway Parkway and Seaview Avenue on Monday, June 1st, at the site where a fatal stabbing took place last month. “We don’t want to lose another person,” Clergy Council President Rev. Cecil Mooonsam said. Candles and tributes for Isaiah Freeman were placed outside the
- [Celebrating Bike Month at Community Bike Ride](https://canarsiecourier.com/celebrating-bike-month-at-community-bike-ride/) - May is National Bike Month, a month dedicated to encouraging more people to get out and ride their bikes for fun and fitness while promoting safe streets. Participation can be as simple as riding your bike around your neighborhood, commuting to work or school, and joining organized events. Many communities, like Canarsie, host group rides,
- [CCDI Commemorates 10th Anniversary with Inaugural Awards Gala](https://canarsiecourier.com/__trashed/) - In commemoration of its 10th anniversary, CCDI (Canarsie Community Development Inc.) hosted a fundraising gala on Friday, May 22nd, at the Paerdegat Squadron Hall, 1330 Paerdegat Avenue North, and honored three scientists – Dr. Brett Branco, Dr. Michael Menser and Dr. William Solecki – who have made significant contributions to the field of environmental science
- [SBS Touts Resources to Canarsiens at CB18 Meeting in Spite of Heavy Rains ](https://canarsiecourier.com/sbs-touts-resources-to-canarsiens-at-cb18-meeting-in-spite-of-heavy-rains/) - On Wednesday, May 20th, heavy downpours delayed and prevented some guests and members of Community Board 18 (CB18) from attending its monthly meeting — but the gathering went on, nonetheless. In addition to its regular agenda, there was a focus on getting information out to the neighborhood’s small business owners. As such, the board’s Public Hearing featured
- [Spring Creek — Woman Shot on Street in Starrett City](https://canarsiecourier.com/spring-creek-woman-shot-on-street-in-starrett-city/) - An arrest was made in connection to a shooting that took place in the vicinity of Pennsylvania and Vandalia Avenues on Saturday, June 6th. Elijah Daniels, 22, a resident of Starrett City, was arrested and charged with assault, reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a weapon. Police from the 75th Precinct responded to the scene
- [Your Vote, Your Voice: A Reminder as Early Voting Starts](https://canarsiecourier.com/your-vote-your-voice-a-reminder-as-early-voting-starts/) - Early Voting for New York's Primary Election begins this Saturday, June 13th, and continues through Sunday, June 21st. Election Day is Tuesday, June 23rd. Voters can visit www.nycvotes.org to find their polling site and view Early Voting dates and hours. Elections are often discussed in terms of candidates and political parties, but they are centrally
- [What's Happening — 06/11/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-06-11-2026/) - Friday, June 12th Marine Park Alliance: World Cup Under the Stars Carmine Carro Community Center - Flagpole 3000 Fillmore Avenue 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 13th Marine Park Alliance: Wildflowers of Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Center 3301 Avenue U 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13th Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy: Bike Tour Floyd
- [Neighborhood News: Happy Birthday to Lynn](https://canarsiecourier.com/neighborhood-news-happy-birthday-to-lynn/) - Happy Birthday to Lynn Gerbino on Wednesday, June 10th! We hope you have a wonderful celebration with Anthony and that you enjoy your day off from the Country Club! — Your friends and co-workers at the Canarsie Courier Country Club I want to wish my Beautiful wife Lynn a Happy 71st Birthday. May all your
- [East Flatbush — One Dies in Double Stabbing](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-one-dies-in-double-stabbing/) - A stabbing inside an East Flatbush apartment left one man dead and the other in stable condition. On Friday, May 29th, around 11:10 p.m., police from the 67th Precinct responded to an assault in progress inside 3105 Avenue D. They found a 66-year-old male with a stab wound to his neck and a 34-year-old male
- [Brownsville — Homeless Man Arrested in Stabbing of Elderly Woman](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-homeless-man-arrested-in-stabbing-of-elderly-woman/) - A 75-year-old woman was stabbed at the Glenmore Plaza Houses, and her alleged attacker was arrested about an hour after the frightening incident. Police arrested Shawnee Moore, 36, an undomiciled man, and charged him with assault, criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a vulnerable, elderly person. Police from the 73rd Precinct/PSA
- [Community Members Honored at Mill Basin Civic Awards Ceremony](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-members-honored-at-mill-basin-civic-awards-ceremony/) - Excited families and neighbors filed into the Glen Terrace Catering Hall, at 5313 Avenue N, on Thursday, May 28th, for the Mill Basin Civic Association’s (MBCA) annual Student Achievement Awards Ceremony, held to celebrate elementary and middle school students across District 22. The ceremony saw three students receive awards, along with other active community members,
- [Fallen U.S. Servicemen Honored and Remembered at Canarsie Memorial Day Parade](https://canarsiecourier.com/fallen-u-s-servicemen-honored-and-remembered-at-canarsie-memorial-day-parade/) - An overcast sky and steady light rain threatened to disrupt the Memorial Day Parade organized by the Brooklyn Canarsie Lions, but the marchers were not deterred. They assembled early on the morning of Monday, May 25th, on the grounds of Holy Family Church, located at 9719 Flatlands Avenue, the starting point of the annual procession
- [Marine Park — There’s Still Time to Wing it to the Salt Marsh to see Spring Migrating Birds](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-theres-still-time-to-wing-it-to-the-salt-marsh-to-see-spring-migrating-birds/) - There’s still plenty of time to see a variety of land birds and shorebirds at Marine Park’s Salt Marsh this season in one of the free Intro to Birding walks cosponsored by the Marine Park Alliance and the NYC Bird Alliance. The series of six bird walks are during the spring bird migration season, which
- [Mill Basin – Bus Driver Shot in Face By Teen](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-bus-driver-shot-in-face-by-teen/) - Two teenaged males were arrested in connection to the shooting of an MTA bus driver in the face with a pellet gun last month. Police from the 63rd Precinct arrested Yonathan Asulin, 18, of Mill Basin, and a 16-year-old, shortly after the incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 23rd. Both were charged with
- [East Flatbush Catholic Church Completes Renovations](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-catholic-church-completes-renovations/) - Bishop Robert Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, led a Mass of Dedication on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church in East Flatbush. The church recently completed an extensive renovation that included the sanctuary, the church walls and floors, as well as upgrades to the electrical and sound system. Additionally, two new
- [Stolen Car Flips, Occupants Flee the Scene](https://canarsiecourier.com/stolen-car-flips-occupants-flee-the-scene/) - A stolen car racing down a Canarsie street flipped on its side while trying to outrun police, and the occupants escaped through the window on Friday, May 29th. The wild scene took place shortly before 6 p.m. on East 88th Street, near Stillwell Place. Neighbors said they heard a loud crash. When they rushed outside,
- [Don’t Exclude Parents From the Process](https://canarsiecourier.com/dont-exclude-parents-from-the-process/) - The recent controversy surrounding the replacement of Millennium Development as the afterschool provider at P.S. 115 in Canarsie is about much more than a contract. It is about whether parents and communities still have a meaningful voice in decisions that directly affect their children. For years, Millennium Development has served generations of students and families
- [What's Happening — 06/04/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-06-04-2026/) - Saturday, June 6th Marine Park Alliance: Intro to Birding Salt Marsh Nature Center 3301 Avenue U 9 to 10:30 a.m. Register at https://nycbirdalliance.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/nycbirdalliance/event.jsp?event=21333&. Saturday, June 6th Marine Park Alliance: Volunteer Day 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Register at https://www.marineparkalliance.org/volunteer/. Saturday, June 6th Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy: World Ocean Day Cleanup Plumb Beach Belt Parkway - eastbound,
- [East New York – Shooting Leaves Bus with Bullet Hole in Window, Suspects on Run](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-shooting-leaves-bus-with-bullet-hole-in-window-suspects-on-run/) - Detectives are searching for two groups of suspects who fired shots at each other and missed, striking an MTA Bus on Thursday, May 28th. Officers from the 75th Precinct responded to Flatlands and Williams Avenues around 6:45 p.m. where they recovered multiple shell casings and a handgun. They also found a bullet hole in the
- [Sixty-Third Precinct Cops of the Month Prove That Car Theft is a Drag](https://canarsiecourier.com/sixty-third-precinct-cops-of-the-month-prove-that-car-theft-is-a-drag/) - Police officers Roodjerry Guerrier and Jesus Solismedina were honored at the 63rd Precinct Community Council meeting on Wednesday, May 27th, for dragging a perpetrator out from under a vehicle. The monthly meeting was held at Mary Queen of Heaven Church, located at 1395 East 56th Street. Guerrier and Solismedina, working the midnight tour on April
- [Fatal Stabbing at Rockaway and Seaview](https://canarsiecourier.com/fatal-stabbing-at-rockaway-and-seaview/) - A Canarsie man was stabbed to death in the vicinity of Seaview Avenue and Rockaway Parkway on Wednesday, May 27th. The NYPD recently released a photo of a female suspect and is asking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual. Officers from the 69th Precinct arrived at the scene around 8:10 p.m. and found Isaiah
- [NHS Brooklyn Marks 10 Years of Community Impact with Annual Housing Resource Fair](https://canarsiecourier.com/nhs-brooklyn-marks-10-years-of-community-impact-with-annual-housing-resource-fair/) - As housing affordability, financial stability, and homeownership remain top concerns for many New Yorkers, NHS Brooklyn is bringing together trusted resources, experts and community partners for its 10th Annual Housing Resource Fair on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Brooklyn College Student Center, 2705 Campus Road, Brooklyn, NY 11210.
- [Christian Josiah Montrose Avenue: Canarsie Remembers a Life Lost Too Soon](https://canarsiecourier.com/christian-josiah-montrose-avenue-canarsie-remembers-a-life-lost-too-soon/) - On a rainy afternoon in Canarsie, family, friends, community leaders and elected officials gathered at East 104th Street and Avenue K for a tribute many described as both painful and healing. On Saturday, May 9th, the block where 19-year-old Christian Josiah Montrose was killed was officially co-named Christian Josiah Montrose Avenue, ensuring he will be remembered in
- [Science and Medicine Middle School Opens Students’ Eyes to Future Possibilities During Annual Career Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/science-and-medicine-middle-school-opens-students-eyes-to-future-possibilities-during-annual-career-day/) - Students embarked on a journey of professional discovery on Thursday, May 21st, at the Science and Medicine Middle School 366, located at 965 East 107th Street, as local experts and industry leaders gathered for the school's annual Career Day. The event transformed classrooms into interactive forums, connecting students with working professionals from healthcare, public service,
- [Marine Park — A Spectacular High School Musical Closes Out the School Year](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-a-spectacular-high-school-musical-closes-out-the-school-year/) - As the school year comes to an end, the Fillmore Academy Drama Club put on their final production of Disney's High School Musical Jr. in the auditorium of P.S. 207, at 4011 Fillmore Avenue. Family, faculty and classmates gathered for two nightly performances, which were held on May 20th and May 21st. Based on the
- [Fallen Servicemen Honored by Assemblywoman Jaime Williams](https://canarsiecourier.com/fallen-servicemen-honored-by-assemblywoman-jaime-williams/) - In observation of Memorial Day, Assemblywoman Jaime Williams (AD 59), assisted by the student council from P. S. 276 The Louis Marshall School, located at 1070 East 83rd Street, hung banners of 12 United States servicemen who were killed in the line of duty along the fence which guards the Canarsie Cemetery on Remsen Avenue.
- [Marine Park – Community Leaders Gather for Marine Park Alliance’s Garden of Giving Gala](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-community-leaders-gather-for-marine-park-alliances-garden-of-giving-gala/) - Despite torrential rain and stormy skies outside, the atmosphere inside the Marine Park Golf Club, at 2880 Flatbush Avenue, was warm, energetic and filled with community spirit as civic leaders, park advocates, supporters and residents gathered for the third annual Garden of Giving Gala hosted by the Marine Park Alliance (MPA) on Wednesday, May 20th.
- [NYS Senate Social Services Committee, TAT, and Trucking Association of NY Bring Human Trafficking Awareness Exhibit to Albany](https://canarsiecourier.com/nys-senate-social-services-committee-tat-and-trucking-association-of-ny-bring-human-trafficking-awareness-exhibit-to-albany/) - On Wednesday, May 13, Senator Roxanne J. Persaud partnered with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) and the Trucking Association of New York (TANY) to host TAT’s “Freedom Drivers Project”, a mobile, walk-through exhibit designed to educate the public on the realities of human trafficking and the importance of prevention through awareness and early intervention. The exhibit
- [Let the Races Begin!](https://canarsiecourier.com/let-the-races-begin/) - Drivers – start your engines! The Brooklyn South Soap Box Derby was a fun day of competition and an expression of teamwork. Held on Sunday, May 17th, at Marine Park JHS 278, located at 1925 Stuart Street, the event was preceded by the JHS 278 Color Guard and Choir leading the Pledge of Allegiance and
- [Launch of Second Little Free Library in Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/launch-of-second-little-free-library-in-canarsie/) - The Rhosebuds of the Eta Nu Sigma Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated proudly revealed their Little Library on Sunday, May 17th, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Richard’s Restaurant, located at 9404 Avenue L. They worked in conjunction with the Canarsie Merchants Association to build a successful Little Library that will
- [Kings County Conservative Party Honors Donald Cranston at Annual Reagan Award Brunch](https://canarsiecourier.com/kings-county-conservative-party-honors-donald-cranston-at-annual-reagan-award-brunch/) - Members of the Kings County Conservative Party filled the Hudson River Yacht Club, at 2101 Bergen Avenue, on April 26th, with energy, patriotism and calls for political change during its Annual Brunch and Ronald Reagan Americanism Award presentation honoring longtime public servant and community advocate Donald Cranston. Hosted by Brooklyn Conservative Party Chairwoman Fran Vella-Marrone,
- [Don’t Panic Over Foundation Problems Until You Learn About Drilled Pier Repair](https://canarsiecourier.com/dont-panic-over-foundation-problems-until-you-learn-about-drilled-pier-repair/) - Many homeowners become concerned when they notice changes like cracked brickwork, sloping floors, or gaps around windows and doors. These issues are often signs that the foundation is shifting beneath the structure due to unstable soil conditions. Weather patterns, drainage problems, and soil expansion can all contribute to foundation settlement over time. Taking these warning
- [Flatlands — McCarthy Brothers Honored at 30th Anniversary Major Eugene T. McCarthy, USMC Memorial](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-mccarthy-brothers-honored-at-30th-anniversary-major-eugene-t-mccarthy-usmc-memorial/) - Three decades have passed, yet all who knew Eugene T. McCarthy drew closer than ever to remember and honor his life and that of his brother, Dennis, at the Major Eugene T. McCarthy, USMC Memorial Ceremony held at the Major McCarthy Triangle on Avenue N and East 31st Street (Kings Highway Service Road) on Sunday,
- [Academy for Young Writers Takes a Tour of the Canarsie Courier](https://canarsiecourier.com/academy-for-young-writers-takes-a-tour-of-the-canarsie-courier/) - Thanks to an organization called Press Pass NYC, schools across the city are establishing their own newspapers, and one East New York high school – the Academy for Young Writers – started an online publication, which is thriving. Press Pass provides faculty training, student programs and the support needed to start a school newspaper, according
- [No More Lives Lost to Gun Violence](https://canarsiecourier.com/no-more-lives-lost-to-gun-violence/) - Gun Violence Awareness Month is more than a campaign color or a hashtag. It is a painful reminder that in neighborhoods across this country, the sound of gunshots has become far too familiar. Behind every statistic is a family forced to bury a loved one, a young person carrying trauma or a community learning how
- [4 Tips Young Professionals Need to Combat Burnout](https://canarsiecourier.com/4-tips-young-professionals-need-to-combat-burnout/) - Being a young professional, you feel hard-pressed to perform and prove you deserve the role you’ve been given. There’s nothing wrong with pouring so much time and effort into setting yourself up as a reliable worker. Regardless of the nature of your job and where you’re working, you’re never spared from the effects a
- [Neighborhood News: Kayla’s College Graduation](https://canarsiecourier.com/neighborhood-news-kaylas-college-graduation/) - Now, we are going to celebrate you graduating college on June 1st. We are so proud of you. I personally like to wish you all the luck in the world. Love, Grandma, Mom & Dad, Marissa, Uncle Ricky, Aunt Happy, Aunt Dominique, Ken, and cousins Arianna, Zack, Madison, Michael and Cadence.
- [What's Happening — 05/28/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-05-28-2026/) - Thursday, May 28th Job Fair Samuel J. Tilden High School 5800 Tilden Avenue 4:30 to 6 p.m. Register at 718-826-0807. Thursday, May 28th Mill Basin Civic Association Student Achievement Awards Glen Terrace Catering Hall 5318 Avenue N 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 29th Stargazing at Floyd Bennett Field Floyd Bennett Field – Community Garden
- [Annual Art Show Celebrates District 22 Student Talent](https://canarsiecourier.com/annual-art-show-celebrates-district-22-student-talent/) - Families filed into P.S. 236 Mill Basin School, located at 6302 Avenue U, on Monday afternoon, May 18th, for the Annual District 22 Visual Arts Exhibition. Students from 32 District 22 schools participated in the exhibition, which featured work spanning all grade levels, including a vast array of styles and mediums. Families perused the displays
- [Flatlands — Laundromat Shooting Leaves Man Dead and Another Wounded](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-laundromat-shooting-leaves-man-dead-and-another-wounded/) - Crime Scene detectives are combing through clues after a man was fatally shot and another man wounded in an early morning shooting on Memorial Day. Officers from the 63rd Precinct responded to a reported shooting inside Xpress Laundromat, at 1809 Utica Avenue, off Avenue J, around 8 a.m. on Monday, May 25th. They found a
- [East New York – Man Crushed to Death After Falling Between Train Cars](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-man-crushed-to-death-after-falling-between-train-cars/) - An investigation is underway into the death of an unidentified man that was struck by a northbound “3” train on Tuesday, May 19th. The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. at the New Lots Avenue station. Officers from the 75th Precinct/Transit District 32 found the unconscious male on the train roadbed. EMS pronounced him dead at
- [East Flatbush – Fire Claims Two Lives, Leaves Three Others Injured](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-fire-claims-two-lives-leaves-three-others-injured/) - Firefighters battled a deadly blaze that took the life of an elderly woman and her adult son on Saturday, May 23rd. The fire also left three others in critical and stable condition. Units responded to the raging fire at 1693 Nostrand Avenue, between Beverly and Cortelyou Roads, where they found heavy fire and smoke on
- [Role Models in the Classroom: The Community Value of Career Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/role-models-in-the-classroom-the-community-value-of-career-day/) - When professionals visit schools to talk about their careers, they do more than describe their jobs — they help young people imagine new possibilities for their future. Career Day events and classroom guest speakers offer students firsthand exposure to real-world professions, connecting classroom learning with future opportunities. On Wednesday, May 13th, I.S. 211 John Wilson,
- [I Love My Pet Day Offers Resources and Adoption Opportunities](https://canarsiecourier.com/i-love-my-pet-day-offers-resources-and-adoption-opportunities/) - Adopting a pet, whether it's a cat or a dog, can become one of the most exciting moments in a person's life. Bringing a new loved one into the family was likely on the mind of Assemblywoman Jaime Williams when she hosted her annual “I Love My Pet Day” outside her District Office, at 5318 Avenue
- [Period Poverty Continues to Impact Canarsie and Other Communities](https://canarsiecourier.com/period-poverty-continues-to-impact-canarsie-and-other-communities/) - Period poverty remains an ongoing issue in many low-income and working-class neighborhoods across New York City, including Canarsie. The week of May 11-17 has been recognized as a time for advocacy, discussion and action on menstrual equity and the growing need to support individuals who struggle to afford feminine hygiene products. On Tuesday, May 12th,
- [Marine Park Alliance Welcomes First-Ever Program and Communications Manager](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-alliance-welcomes-first-ever-program-and-communications-manager/) - Elliot Ma has childhood memories of often visiting Marine Park with his family as a kid, driving there in his dad’s old Toyota Sienna from their home in Bensonhurst. Now, he’s working to support the park and what it can offer to other families who visit. Ma is the new program and communications manager at
- [Marine Park – The Bare Necessities! – P.S. 207’s Annual Jungle Book Performance](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-the-bare-necessities-p-s-207s-annual-jungle-book-performance/) - Second-graders at P.S. 207 have been rehearsing their lines since February for Jungle Book – and it showed! The young actors had a spectacular performance of the beloved Disney classic on Friday, May 8th, in the P.S. 207 auditorium at 4011 Fillmore Avenue. Directed by Performing Arts teacher Kimberly Simek, the 2nd-graders told the story
- [District 22 Opens New Early Education Center](https://canarsiecourier.com/district-22-opens-new-early-education-center/) - Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 5th, at P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold, located at 2469 East 18th Street, also streamed live via Zoom. The highlight of the meeting was an announcement regarding a brand new Joan Snow 3K and Pre-K center, located at 1326 East 57th Street,
- [A Memorial Day Tribute](https://canarsiecourier.com/a-memorial-day-tribute/) - Memorial Day arrives each year draped in the colors of summer — parks filled with families, children riding bicycles beneath waving American flags. Yet beneath the long weekend and the unofficial beginning of summer rests something sacred: a day set aside to honor those who gave their lives in service to this nation. Originally known
- [District 18 Schools Presented with Resolutions for National Teacher Appreciation Week](https://canarsiecourier.com/district-18-schools-presented-with-resolutions-for-national-teacher-appreciation-week/) - The Community Education Council for District 18 (CEC 18) and State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud’s Office celebrated National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4th to 8th) by presenting New York State Legislative Resolutions to District 18 schools at the CEC 18 meeting on Monday, May 4th, held at the District Office located at 1106 East 95th
- [Dozens Honored at Community Council's Annual Gala](https://canarsiecourier.com/dozens-honored-at-community-councils-annual-gala/) - Several 69th Precinct officers, including Commanding Officer Captain Sashanna Wynter, Executive Officer Captain Deane Powell, Lieutenant Donald Louis, Community Affairs Officer Nicole Rostant and Crime Prevention Officer Steven Thompson, were honored by the 69th Precinct Community Council at their 10th Annual Fundraiser Benefit, hosted on Friday, May 8th. Jennifer Viechweg-Horsford, director of Community Relations at
- [No Trash, Curbside Composting or Recycling Collection on Memorial Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/no-trash-curbside-composting-or-recycling-collection-on-memorial-day/) - The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Memorial Day, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday, Monday, May 25, 2026. Residents who normally receive Monday trash, curbside composting, or recycling collection may place their material at the curb Monday evening for collection beginning Tuesday,
- [Flatbush – ‘May’-laise – City Under Siege and the Insidious Rise of Antisemitism](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatbush-may-laise-city-under-siege-and-the-insidious-rise-of-antisemitism/) - May, Jewish Heritage Month, meant to celebrate culture and pride, has turned into a chaotic period with a string of violence, vandalism and antisemitic protests across our city. What unfolded on the streets in the heart of Brooklyn on Monday, May 11th, left many New Yorkers stunned as an anti-Israel demonstration in one of the
- [Bergen Beach Civic Installs Officers, Honors Outstanding Students and Celebrates Community Spirit](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-civic-installs-officers-honors-outstanding-students-and-celebrates-community-spirit/) - The Bergen Beach Civic Association (BBCA) turned its latest monthly meeting, held at the Hudson River Yacht Club, 2101 Bergen Avenue, into a heartfelt celebration of community, leadership and neighborhood pride, as members gathered for the organization’s annual installation of officers ceremony, recognition of outstanding local students and a spirited dance performance by the Dance
- [Shots Fired in Canarsie, No One Injured](https://canarsiecourier.com/shots-fired-in-canarsie-no-one-injured/) - The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual who allegedly discharged a firearm several times in Canarsie on Saturday, May 9th, and have released surveillance of the suspect. Police said the suspect fired several shots in the rear of 100-15 Avenue J around 10:25 p.m. The unidentified individual fled the scene
- [Kenrex: True Crime Drama Soars Off Broadway](https://canarsiecourier.com/kenrex-true-crime-drama-soars-off-broadway/) - Are you an aficionado of true crime podcasts? Luckily for you there is a sensational new Off Broadway play starring Jack Holden. Kenrex, currently playing at the Lortel Theatre, is based on the unsolved murder of Ken Rex McElroy, an infamous bully of Skidmore, Missouri, who terrorized local townsfolk. Ken Rex is ultimately killed in
- [What's Happening — 05/21/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-05-21-2026/) - Thursday, May 21st Middle School Career Day Science & Medicine Middle School (for grades 6-8) 965 East 107th Street 8:20 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, May 21st Canarsie Merchants Association: Merchant Security Council 2 p.m. More information at www.cmainc.org. Friday, May 22nd Canarsie Community Development Inc. 10th Anniversary Celebration Paerdegat Squadron Hall 1330 Paerdegat Avenue
- [Brownsville – Firefighters Contain Two Alarm Apartment Fire](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-firefighters-contain-two-alarm-apartment-fire/) - Firefighters worked to contain a fast-moving fire at 123 Chester Street, between Sutter and Pitkin Avenues, on Friday, May 15th. Engine Company 231 and Tower Ladder 120 arrived to find fire on the third floor of a three-story apartment building around 2:30 a.m. Battalion 44 called for a second alarm as members working on the third
- [Regina Opera's Performance of Carmen Ends the Season with Laughter and Shock](https://canarsiecourier.com/regina-operas-performance-of-carmen-ends-the-season-with-laughter-and-shock/) - The Regina Opera Company's 56th season came to a close after four performances of Carmen. The legendary opera opened on Saturday, May 9th, in the auditorium of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy, at 5902 6th Avenue, where the audience not only laughed but also gasped. Originally based on a novel of the same
- [What's Happening — 05/14/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-05-14-2026/) - Thursday, May 14th Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse: Silent Disco Carmine Carro Community Center Lawn 3000 Fillmore Avenue 6 p.m. Saturday, May 16th Assemblywoman Jaime Williams: I Love my Pet Day District Office 5318 Avenue N 12 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17th Marine Park Alliance: Intro to Birding Salt Marsh Nature Center 3301 Avenue U 9
- [Senator Roxanne J. Persaud Honors Principal Krystle Charlemagne as 2026 'Woman of Distinction'](https://canarsiecourier.com/senator-roxanne-j-persaud-honors-principal-krystle-charlemagne-as-2026-woman-of-distinction/) - The New York State Senate’s annual Women of Distinction program recognized exceptional women from across the state during a ceremony held on May 6th in Albany. The program celebrates women who have made meaningful contributions to their communities and demonstrated outstanding leadership across a range of fields. State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud proudly selected Krystle
- [Brownsville – Teen Fatally Shot in Chest](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-teen-fatally-shot-in-chest/) - An 18-year-old male did not survive his injuries after he was shot in the chest at the Van Dyke Houses on Sunday, May 10th. Police from the 73rd Precinct/PSA 2, responding to a 911 call, arrived at 375 Blake Avenue, off Mother Gaston Blvd., around 3:05 p.m. and found the victim, Quahmir Cruz, with a
- [Foreclosure Challenges and Community Response](https://canarsiecourier.com/foreclosure-challenges-and-community-response/) - Home foreclosure is a major housing challenge for working- and middle-class neighborhoods throughout New York City. This issue is especially relevant in Canarsie, which has a higher homeownership rate than many other Brooklyn neighborhoods. State Senator Roxanne Persaud invited the nonprofit, Grow Brooklyn, to participate in a “Conversation on Foreclosure Prevention” that covered alternatives, effective
- [Letter to the Editor: Historian Shares Information Regarding the Establishment of the Canarsie Courier](https://canarsiecourier.com/letter-to-the-editor-historian-shares-information-regarding-the-establishment-of-the-canarsie-courier/) - Dear Editor: Thank you for publishing my recent column regarding Walter S. Patrick and reprinting my column on the history of Canarsie’s earliest newspapers (see “Walter S. Patrick’s Legacy: 105 Years of the Canarsie Courier” and “Canarsie’s Earliest Newspapers: The Predecessors of the Canarsie Courier,” Canarsie Courier, April 23, 2026). In the interest of full
- [Celebrating Mother’s Day at P.S. 115](https://canarsiecourier.com/celebrating-mothers-day-at-p-s-115/) - Today [Wednesday, May 6th], we took time to honor and appreciate the incredible mothers in our P.S. 115 community. We recognize the hard work, sacrifices and unwavering dedication you give to your children and families each and every day. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. As a school community, it is important for us to
- [Neighborhood News: Happy Birthday in Heaven](https://canarsiecourier.com/neighborhood-news-happy-birthday-in-heaven-4/) - Happy Birthday to the Canarsie Courier’s late business manager, Catherine Rosa, on Thursday, May 14th. “We can’t take this place” without you! It’s been almost eight years since you left us — way too soon. We have such fond memories of all the good times — and many laughs — we had with you. We talk
- [Senate District 19 Moms Pampered at Pre-Mother's Day Event](https://canarsiecourier.com/senate-district-19-moms-pampered-at-pre-mothers-day-event/) - The annual “Pre-Mother’s Day Clothing and More Distribution for Women," hosted by State Senator Roxanne Persaud, took place on Saturday, May 2nd, at her District Office, 1222 East 96th Street. The event brought together Senate District 19 community --- friends, families, moms --- who enjoyed refreshments and clearly welcomed the morning respite. They received free
- [Autism Awareness Grows in Brooklyn: Community Voices and Actions](https://canarsiecourier.com/autism-awareness-grows-in-brooklyn-community-voices-and-actions/) - Autism is often misunderstood, both by the public and within families, causing a major challenge for those affected. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) impacts communication, interaction and perception. Though awareness is increasing, stigma and misconceptions persist. Clear understanding and acceptance, not judgment, must become the norm. On Thursday, April 30th, Assemblywoman Jaime Williams held an “Understanding
- [Abdul Bah Shows Blue Grit, While Jibreel Jalloh Calls Out Developer](https://canarsiecourier.com/abdul-bah-shows-blue-grit-while-jibreel-jalloh-calls-out-developer/) - The 69th Precinct, in association with its Community Council, held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 28th, at the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), 9502 Seaview Avenue. The room, which was filled with a seemingly larger police presence in an extended space, had some delays but ultimately took off on its agenda of addressing the concerns
- [Canarsie Walking Tour Brings Local History to Life](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-walking-tour-brings-local-history-to-life/) - A sizeable crowd gathered at the corner of East 92nd Street and Conklin Avenue on Friday, May 1st, for the 2nd Annual Jane’s Walk — a global festival of volunteer-led community tours, in partnership with the Canarsie Merchants Association and the Canarsie Historical Society. Current Canarsie residents, former residents who came back to visit, and
- [Clergy Council Covers Canarsie in Prayer](https://canarsiecourier.com/clergy-council-covers-canarsie-in-prayer/) - There’s power in prayer, and that’s why the 69th Precinct Clergy Council gathered at the corner of Glenwood Road and Rockaway Parkway on Monday, May 4th, to pray for the Canarsie community. “We believe that we serve a God that hears, and he answers,” Clergy Council President Rev. Cecil Moonsam declared. The monthly prayer vigil
- [Conte’s Carpets Sets the Gold Standard in Flooring](https://canarsiecourier.com/contes-carpets-sets-the-gold-standard-in-flooring/) - For over 35 years, Conte Carpets & Flooring has been recognized as an industry leader, providing top-tier flooring installation in both residential and commercial settings. With decades of experience and a wealth of stellar reviews, it’s no wonder the community has come to trust and depend on Conte’s. Longtime Canarsie resident and owner, Joe Conte,
- [String of Cars Vandalized in Canarsie Over the Weekend](https://canarsiecourier.com/string-of-cars-vandalized-in-canarsie-over-the-weekend/) - Four cars were broken into on East 96th Street, between Foster Avenue and Avenue D, during the early morning hours on Saturday, May 9th. A brick, which was found on the sidewalk, was used to break the front passenger side window of each vehicle. Home surveillance video places the time of the incident around 1:30
- [Haitian Heritage Month and the Ongoing Fight for TPS](https://canarsiecourier.com/haitian-heritage-month-and-the-ongoing-fight-for-tps/) - Each May, Haitian Heritage Month arrives like a vibrant reminder of history, pride and perseverance. Across New York City, the sound of kompa music fills the streets, Haitian flags wave proudly in the air, and communities gather to honor the enduring spirit of a people whose story is rooted in courage and resistance. This year,
- [East New York — Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Woman in Her Face](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-suspect-arrested-for-allegedly-shooting-woman-in-her-face/) - An arrest has been made in connection to the alleged shooting of a 41-year-old female. Jermael Middleton, 37, of East New York, was arrested and charged with attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon on Thursday, May 7th. Police from the 75th Precinct responded to 696 Georgia Avenue, off of Hegeman Avenue, around 4:35
- [Marine Park — New Season Kicks off With South Asian Dance Workshop](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-new-season-kicks-off-with-south-asian-dance-workshop/) - As the weather gets warmer, people are anxious to get out of the house — on Saturday afternoon, May 2nd, visitors gathered at the Carmine Carro Community Center, 3000 Fillmore Avenue, in Marine Park, for the first event of the spring/summer season. The Dancing into Spring: South Asian Dance Workshop was organized by the Marine
- [East New York – NYPD Looking for Two Shooting Suspects](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-nypd-looking-for-two-shooting-suspects/) - A 41-year-old man was shot in his left leg, and the NYPD is looking for two suspects wanted in connection to the shooting, which occurred in the confines of the 75th Precinct. Around 8 p.m. on Friday, May 1st, at the intersection of Riverdale Avenue and Hinsdale Street, the victim was approached by two unidentified
- [Assemblywomen Jaime Williams and Monique Chandler-Waterman Launch 'Learn to Swim' Program at H.E.S.](https://canarsiecourier.com/assemblywomen-jaime-williams-and-monique-chandler-waterman-launch-learn-to-swim-program-at-h-e-s/) - On Sunday, May 3rd, Assemblywomen Jaime Williams and Monique Chandler-Waterman, alongside Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.) Executive Director Moshit Rivkin, announced the assemblywomen’s joint allocation of funding to launch a long-awaited Free “Learn to Swim” program. This program, aimed at improving water safety and expanding access to aquatic education for local residents, kicks off National Water
- [Marine Park Alliance Receives Largest Award in Organization’s History](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-alliance-receives-largest-award-in-organizations-history/) - Marine Park Alliance (MPA) has been awarded a $75,000 grant through the Hudson River Foundation’s (HRF) “Advancing Habitat Restoration with Community” initiative to develop a community-driven restoration framework for Marine Park. According to the April 30th award announcement, the project will guide future restoration of wetlands, shorelines and maritime habitats, strengthening ecological resilience and expanding
- [Sheepshead Bay – March of the Living: Walk to Remember](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-march-of-the-living-walk-to-remember/) - Under a chilly spring sky, dozens gathered on Sunday morning, April 19th, at Holocaust Memorial Park, at West End Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, for the annual “March of the Living: Walk to Remember,” a solemn and powerful tribute marking Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). Participants, wrapped in blue and white, many carrying Israeli and American
- [What Are Players Discovering About PH Bingo Games on GZone That Traditional Bingo Lacks?](https://canarsiecourier.com/what-are-players-discovering-about-ph-bingo-games-on-gzone-that-traditional-bingo-lacks/) - If you’ve ever experienced traditional bingo, you probably remember the calm atmosphere—players quietly focused, holding paper cards, while numbers are called one by one. It’s simple, nostalgic, and undeniably enjoyable. For many, it’s a relaxing way to pass the time and connect with others. But let’s face it—while traditional bingo has its charm, it can Discover PH Bingo Games on GZone with faster gameplay, colorful visuals, an exciting variety, and interactive features designed for modern players.
- [Keep Your Loved Ones Safe: Warn Them of the Latest Scams and Threats](https://canarsiecourier.com/keep-your-loved-ones-safe-warn-them-of-the-latest-scams-and-threats/) - Theft and the elderly have been a recurring topic at the 63rd Precinct Community Council meetings, and it was on the agenda at the Wednesday, April 22nd meeting, held at Purpose Life Church, located at 1895 Flatbush Avenue. Attendees were advised to talk to older and vulnerable individuals to warn them about the latest acts
- [Mill Basin – A Night of Remembrance, Resolve and Survival at Flatbush Park Jewish Center](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-a-night-of-remembrance-resolve-and-survival-at-flatbush-park-jewish-center/) - An evening of solemn remembrance, resilience and unity unfolded at the Flatbush Park Jewish Center, located at 6363 Avenue U, on Tuesday, April 14th, as community leaders, survivors and residents gathered to commemorate Yom HaShoah 2026–5786, honoring the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust and reaffirming the enduring pledge of “Never Again.” The ceremony,
- [It’s Zoom or Bust! Flatlands Civic Leader Stands Behind Virtual Meetings](https://canarsiecourier.com/its-zoom-or-bust-flatlands-civic-leader-stands-behind-virtual-meetings/) - To Zoom or not to Zoom. There’s no question about it – many civics have returned to pre-pandemic, in-person sessions. However, after getting pushback recently by a couple of residents to resume monthly meetings at a physical location, Flatlands Civic Club, Inc. (FCC) President Joan Gilbert stood her ground – she won’t be forcing members
- [Marine Park Young Adults Hold Neighborhood Cleanup](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-young-adults-hold-neighborhood-cleanup/) - Having noticed a lack of organized litter cleanup efforts within the community, the Marine Park Young Adults Association (MPYAA) decided to hold their very first Marine Park Litter Pickup Day, on Saturday, April 25th. A group of dedicated volunteers worked for hours despite the frigid weather and heavy rain – picking up cigarette butts, plastic
- [One Brooklyn Health Expands BKHI Survey Access Through MyChart to Advance Health Equity](https://canarsiecourier.com/one-brooklyn-health-expands-bkhi-survey-access-through-mychart-to-advance-health-equity/) - Brooklyn, NY — One Brooklyn Health (OBH) is expanding its commitment to health equity with the Brooklyn Health Equity Index (BKHI) survey, now available to patients through MyChart, further advancing its vision to deliver equitable, high-quality care and improve health outcomes across the communities it serves. The brief survey gives patients an opportunity to share
- [Neighborhood News: Canarsie Historian's Birthday](https://canarsiecourier.com/neighborhood-news-canarsie-historians-birthday/) - Happy Birthday to Ira Kluger on Wednesday, May 6th! As president of the Canarsie Historical Society, we are grateful for all your extensive knowledge of Canarsie history. Thank you for leading the Jane’s Walk on May 1st; those who attended learned so much about the history of Conklin Avenue’s commercial corridor. You are a treasure trove of
- [What's Happening — 05/07/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-05-07-2026/) - Saturday, May 9th World Migratory Bird Day Hike Shirley Chisholm State Park - Fountain Side 950 Fountain Avenue 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 9th Marine Park Alliance: Beach Glass Workshop Carmine Carro Community Center 3000 Fillmore Avenue 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9th Marine Park Alliance: Arts & Crafts Showcase Carro
- [Brownsville – Two Shooting Victims in Stable Condition](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-two-shooting-victims-in-stable-condition/) - By Linda Steinmuller Two men were shot inside a building in Brownsville last week. Police from the 73rd Precinct responded to a 911 call, arriving at 91 Junius Street, between Glenmore and Liberty Avenues, around 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28th, where they found a 35-year-old male who was shot in the right leg and
- [This Mother’s Day Weekend, We Turn Love Into Legacy](https://canarsiecourier.com/this-mothers-day-weekend-we-turn-love-into-legacy/) - Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate love — the kind that is patient, unwavering and powerful enough to shape a life and sustain a family through anything. It is a moment to honor the sacrifices, the quiet strength and the everyday acts of care that define motherhood. But for some mothers in our community,
- [Precision Craftsmanship: The Secret To A Standout Dirt Bike](https://canarsiecourier.com/precision-craftsmanship-the-secret-to-a-standout-dirt-bike/) - Most riders settle. They grab whatever parts are available, slap on some accessories, and hit the track, thinking that speed alone is what turns heads. But the riders who genuinely stand out put thought into every single detail, and that approach starts long before the engine fires up. The Finish That Sets The Tone You
- [Canarsie’s quiet bet and how online gambling is reshaping New York’s gaming scene](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsies-quiet-bet-and-how-online-gambling-is-reshaping-new-yorks-gaming-scene/) - Take a stroll down Flatlands Avenue or listen in at a neighborhood coffee spot in Canarsie, and you’ll notice more folks talking about betting apps and odds than ever before. Not so long ago, online gambling felt sort of foreign, and maybe a little off-limits. Now, for plenty of New Yorkers, it’s settling right into
- [Consuming Fire Ministry Lit up Liberty Hall Cathedral with Prayers](https://canarsiecourier.com/consuming-fire-ministry-lit-up-liberty-hall-cathedral-with-prayers/) - Liberty Hall Cathedral of Praise, located at 1387 East 96th Street, was packed with clergy leaders and other guests who attended the 3rd annual Prayer Breakfast, hosted by Consuming Fire Ministries International Inc. (CFMII), on Saturday, April 25th. The prayers offered were as liberal as the breakfast served. “I pray that every part of it
- [Old Mill Basin – Rapist on the Loose](https://canarsiecourier.com/old-mill-basin-rapist-on-the-loose/) - An 18-year-old female was raped within the confines of the 63rd Precinct last month and her assailant has not been caught. The NYPD has released a photo of the rapist and is asking the public’s assistance in identifying him. As reported to police, the victim was inside a building near East 56th Street and Mill
- [What's Happening — 04/30/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-04-30-2026/) - Thursday, April 30th Canarsie Merchants Association: Spring into Wellness Golden Age of Brooklyn Adult Day Care 9305 Avenue L 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 1st Canarsie Merchants Association: Second Annual Jane’s Walk East 92nd Street & Conklin Avenue 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2nd Marine Park Alliance: Volunteer Day Marine Park 3064 Gerritsen Avenue 11
- [Demanding Transparency at East 108th Street Construction Site](https://canarsiecourier.com/demanding-transparency-at-east-108th-street-construction-site/) - For months, Canarsie residents have been organizing around a basic principle: our community deserves transparency. At 945–951 East 108th Street, construction is actively underway. Excavation, foundation work and heavy drilling have already begun. Yet the only public-facing description of the project labels it vaguely as “mixed-use,” offering no meaningful clarity about its intended purpose or
- [East Flatbush – P.S./I.S. 109 Students Celebrate Literacy in Cozy Style at Annual PJ and Books Event](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-p-s-i-s-109-students-celebrate-literacy-in-cozy-style-at-annual-pj-and-books-event/) - P.S. 109 students enjoyed a warm and joyful celebration of reading during the school’s annual PJ and Books Literacy Event, held on Friday, April 17th. The school library transformed into a cozy haven as students arrived dressed in their favorite pajamas, ready for an afternoon centered around stories, imagination and community. The event continues to
- [Fresh Creek Civic Calls for Halt on East 108th Street Development](https://canarsiecourier.com/fresh-creek-civic-calls-for-halt-on-east-108th-street-development/) - The Fresh Creek Civic Association (FCCA) has worked to advocate on behalf of Canarsie residents since the group was founded, just after Superstorm Sandy. While their original focus was increased storm resiliency and future flood prevention, the group has taken on a wide variety of other challenges over the years. Recently, the group has been
- [Essential Estate Planning: Protecting Your Future and Your Loved Ones](https://canarsiecourier.com/essential-estate-planning-protecting-your-future-and-your-loved-ones/) - Estate planning is often misunderstood as something reserved for the wealthy or the elderly. In reality, it is a critical step for anyone who wants to protect loved ones and maintain control over their future. At its core, estate planning ensures your assets, values and wishes are honored during your lifetime and after you’re gone.
- [Bergen Beach — Plant Giveaway at Carol Pino Learning Farm](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-plant-giveaway-at-carol-pino-learning-farm/) - Hundreds of plants were distributed to families as the Carol Pino Learning Farm celebrated Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22nd. A line formed at the main gate, located at 7124 Avenue N, well ahead of the event's start time, as guests prepared to enter the farm, where they were invited to adopt student-grown vegetable and
- [Fifty Shades of Novakhov: A Birthday Spectacular Celebrating Talent, Community and Leadership](https://canarsiecourier.com/fifty-shades-of-novakhov-a-birthday-spectacular-celebrating-talent-community-and-leadership/) - The Oceana Theater, located at 1029 Brighton Beach Avenue, was filled to capacity on the evening of Thursday, April 16th, as more than 1,200 attendees gathered for “50 Shades of Novakhov,” a lively and multifaceted stage production celebrating the 50th birthday of Assemblyman Michael Novakhov. Produced by People’s Artist of Ukraine Georgy Melsky, the event
- [One Brooklyn Health Marketing, Comms & PR Team, Wins Gold at the 5th Annual Anthem Awards for Community Impact](https://canarsiecourier.com/one-brooklyn-health-marketing-comms-pr-team-wins-gold-at-the-5th-annual-anthem-awards-for-community-impact/) - One Brooklyn Health Marketing, Communications & Public Relations Team : Enid Dillard, Senior Director , Tahisha Solages , Assistant Director, Akiah Conliffe , Marketing Manager, and Amanda Barrett, Public Relations Specialist has been named a Gold winner in the Community Event category at the 5th Annual Anthem Awards for the Production of the OBH Gospel
- [The 69th Precinct Addresses Neighborhood Concerns](https://canarsiecourier.com/the-69th-precinct-addresses-neighborhood-concerns/) - On Tuesday, March 31st, the 69th Precinct, in conjunction with its Community Council, addressed concerns of Canarsie residents. The gathering, held at the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), 9502 Seaview Avenue, marked the precinct’s first session of the year, having not held its monthly meeting since November due to the unusually frigid (and snow-filled) winter proving
- [Events and Elected Officials at April Mill Basin Civic Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/events-and-elected-officials-at-april-mill-basin-civic-meeting/) - The Tuesday, April 14th meeting of the Mill Basin Civic Association (MBCA) was an expedited one, running through the most notable community news tidbits the board had to offer and following a new agenda format, held at the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club, located at 5809 Avenue T. MBCA meetings typically kick off with the elected
- [Artificial Intelligence in Schools Discussed at CEC 18 Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/artificial-intelligence-in-schools-discussed-at-cec-18-meeting/) - The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within schools was a topic of discussion at the Community Education Council for District 18 (CEC 18) meeting on Monday, April 13th, at the CEC 18 District Office, located at 1106 East 95th Street. Superintendent Celeste Terry asked the crowd what they knew about AI. “AI is bad!” “AI
- [I.S. 68 Celebrates Diversity and Talent](https://canarsiecourier.com/i-s-68-celebrates-diversity-and-talent/) - The cafeteria at I.S. 68 Isaac Bildersee, located at 956 East 82nd Street, was all abuzz on the evening of Friday, April 17th, with families, students and teachers who got together and welcomed spring with a Multicultural Celebration and Community School Forum that showcased their diversity and talent through various dances, music, foods and fashion.
- [Board Members Butt Heads Over Proposed Canarsie Cannabis Shop at CB18 Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/board-members-butt-heads-over-proposed-canarsie-cannabis-shop-at-cb18-meeting/) - Community Board 18 (CB18) held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 15th, on a welcomed evening of warm temperatures. Chairperson Naomi Hopkins returned to her in-person hosting duties, having been absent for the previous meeting. The evening’s major points of discussions were a Public Hearing featuring a representative for the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY)
- [East Flatbush – Firefighters Contain Two Alarm Blaze in Apartment Building](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-firefighters-contain-two-alarm-blaze-in-apartment-building/) - Firefighters contained a fire that broke out on the top floor apartment of 1091 Willhomr Street, near East 95th Street, on Sunday, April 26th. Engine Company 283 responded to a call of an odor of smoke and quickly found a fire in a back bedroom around 10:15 a.m. As the company was stretching a hose line,
- [East Flatbush – Firefighters Battle Scrapyard Fire For Hours](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-firefighters-battle-scrapyard-fire-for-hours/) - Firefighters spent over two hours battling a scrapyard fire at 8701 Ditmas Avenue on Tuesday, April 21st. Units from the 58th Battalion responded to calls for a fire at the location around 4:40 p.m. About 65 firefighters used two hose lines to knock down the main body of fire. There were no injuries, and as
- [Flatbush Optical – Proudly Serving the Caribbean Community with Clear Vision and Warm Service](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatbush-optical-proudly-serving-the-caribbean-community-with-clear-vision-and-warm-service/) - For generations, the Caribbean community has helped shape the heart and culture of Brooklyn, bringing warmth, family values, hard work and pride to the neighborhood. At Flatbush Optical, we are proud to serve this vibrant community with trusted eye care, quality eyewear and personal service that feels like home. Located in the heart of Flatbush
- [Walter S. Patrick’s Legacy: 105 Years of the Canarsie Courier](https://canarsiecourier.com/walter-s-patricks-legacy-105-years-of-the-canarsie-courier/) - Sixty-five years ago, on the Canarsie Courier’s 40th anniversary, Walter S. Patrick, who, on April 22, 1921, established the Courier together with Lester J. Stillwell, returned to Canarsie to commemorate the occasion. He and his successors, Edward M. Herrschaft, Joseph B. Samitz and Robert M. Samitz, posed for a photo in front of the Courier’s
- [Canarsie’s Earliest Newspapers: The Predecessors of the Canarsie Courier](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsies-earliest-newspapers-the-predecessors-of-the-canarsie-courier/) - By Ira M. Kluger Co-President, Canarsie Historical Society Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Canarsie Courier’s 100th anniversary edition, which was published on April 22, 2021. On the occasion of the Canarsie Courier’s 91st anniversary, I prepared a history of Canarsie’s early newspapers, which preceded the establishment of the Canarsie Courier. An updated version of this history
- [MetroPlusHealth Launches Invisible Thread Campaign](https://canarsiecourier.com/metroplushealth-launches-invisible-thread-campaign/) - MetroPlusHealth just launched its Invisible Thread campaign, inspired by a New York City Department of Health report showing that 72% of New Yorkers believe their neighbors are willing to help one another. This statistic reveals a powerful insight that informs the campaign: despite New Yorkers’ diverse experiences, opinions and backgrounds, there is a common thread
- [East New York – Teen Fatally Shot Inside Livonia Deli](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-teen-fatally-shot-inside-livonia-deli/) - A 16-year-old male shot by another teen in an East New York bodega did not survive his injuries. Police from the 75th Precinct were called to the scene, at Livonia Deli & Grocery, at 909 Livonia Avenue, around 4:15 p.m. on Friday, April 24th, where they found Marquise Byfield with a gunshot wound to the
- [Flatbush – Man Shot Near Flatbush and Church Avenues](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatbush-man-shot-near-flatbush-and-church-avenues/) - A 21-year-old man is in stable condition after being shot in his right leg last week. Police from the 70th Precinct, responding to a 911 call of an assault, found the victim at 892 Flatbush Avenue, near Church Avenue, around 9:10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14th. He was taken to Kings County Hospital by EMS,
- [An Earth Day Call to Action](https://canarsiecourier.com/an-earth-day-call-to-action/) - Every year, Earth Day reminds us to protect the planet — to recycle more, waste less and take climate change seriously. But in south Brooklyn, Earth Day must mean something more. It must reflect urgency, resilience and justice — because for our communities, environmental challenges aren’t abstract — they are lived realities. We’ve experienced this
- [Bergen Beach Civic Meeting Highlights Elections, Community Concerns and Albany Update](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-civic-meeting-highlights-elections-community-concerns-and-albany-update/) - The Bergen Beach Civic Association (BBCA) held its general meeting on Tuesday, April 14th, at the Hudson River Yacht Club, at 2101 Bergen Avenue, drawing local residents, elected officials and community stakeholders for an evening of updates, civic business and neighborhood discussion. The meeting included reports from guest speakers and local representatives. Assemblywoman Jaime Williams
- [Kings Plaza – Another Carjacking, This Time by Four Young Men](https://canarsiecourier.com/kings-plaza-another-carjacking-this-time-by-four-young-men/) - Two victims of a carjacking sustained minor injuries when their car was stolen from the Lowe’s parking lot at 5602 Avenue U, adjacent to Kings Plaza Shopping Center, on Wednesday, April 15th. The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in tracking down four individuals responsible for the robbery that took place within the confines
- [Marine Park – Three Involved in Carjacking on Flatbush Avenue](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-three-involved-in-carjacking-on-flatbush-avenue/) - The NYPD is looking for three individuals involved in a carjacking on Flatbush Avenue last month and are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects. Police said the incident occurred around 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, March 29th. A 20-year-old man was sitting inside his 2011 gray Audi, in front of 2160 Flatbush Avenue, between
- [P.S. 312 PTA Hosts Radio Music Night](https://canarsiecourier.com/p-s-312-pta-hosts-radio-music-night/) - Bingo crews, “raffle-holics,” the P.S. 312 Bergen Beach School community and people who just wanted a chance to wear their dancing shoes were in line at 7 p.m. sharp for their seats at the adults-only Radio Music Night hosted by the P.S. 312 Parent Teacher Association (PTA) on Friday evening, April 17th. This was the
- [District 22 Calls for Pause on AI in the Classroom](https://canarsiecourier.com/district-22-calls-for-pause-on-ai-in-the-classroom/) - Members of Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 14th, at P.S. 222 Katherine R. Snyder, located at 3301 Quentin Road. It was also streamed live to the public via Zoom. The group considered a resolution to pause the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom for
- [Hundreds Attend Annual Job Fair Hosted by 69th Precinct Community Council, Elected Officials and the H.E.S.](https://canarsiecourier.com/hundreds-attend-annual-job-fair-hosted-by-69th-precinct-community-council-elected-officials-and-the-h-e-s/) - The 69th Precinct Community Council, in partnership with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, State Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblywomen Jaime Williams and Monique Chandler-Waterman, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse and the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), hosted a free, in-person job fair at 9502 Seaview Avenue, on Monday, April 13th. The annual event, which connected members of the community with employers
- [What's Happening — 04/23/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-04-23-2026/) - Saturday, April 25th Forest Restoration and Biomarathon Marine Park Gerritsen and Channel Avenues 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 25th Free Learn to Play Pickleball McGuire Field 2333 Bergen Avenue 1 to 3 p.m. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsG4nytKRtk59BGAqdDzK6PS2K3_yQumbcacZA2lAf4cx08Q/viewform. Tuesday, April 28th Tot Time Tuesdays (recommended ages 2 to 5) Shirley Chisholm State Park – Hendrix
- [What's Happening — 04/16/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-04-16-2026/) - Saturday, April 18th Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse: Prom Dress Giveaway Community Office 5827 Flatlands Avenue 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18th Earth Day: Art in the Park and Shoreline Cleanup Shirley Chisholm State Park - Penn Water Access Area 1750 Granville Payne Avenue 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19th Salt Marsh Alliance: Celebrate the
- [For Safety, Brooklyn Bikers Gather for Annual Bike Blessing](https://canarsiecourier.com/for-safety-brooklyn-bikers-gather-for-annual-bike-blessing/) - Engines roared across Mill Basin and became a low unified rumble as a large number of bikers gathered outside of the Bikers of Brooklyn Riding Club headquarters at 6330 Avenue N for their 16th annual Bike Blessing event on Saturday, April 11th. Michael Dogalione, one of the founders of the Bikers of Brooklyn, said that
- [Canarsie Park Set for Pathway Reconstruction](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-park-set-for-pathway-reconstruction/) - A $2.3 million upgrade is coming to Canarsie Park. Canarsie residents can expect improvements at one of Brooklyn’s most valued green spaces as the NYC Department of Parks moves forward with a pathway reconstruction project. The project focuses on rebuilding sections of the park’s existing paths to improve safety, accessibility and overall usability for visitors.
- [Brooklyn Residents Gain 'Street Smarts' at Local Legal Forum](https://canarsiecourier.com/brooklyn-residents-gain-street-smarts-at-local-legal-forum/) - In an era where understanding the fine print of the law can change the trajectory of a life, the East Kings County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. stepped up on Saturday, March 21st, to bridge the gap between the courtroom and the community. They hosted a special educational event called “Street Smarts
- [Aubrey Smith: Calm in a Whirl of Students and Professors ](https://canarsiecourier.com/aubrey-smith-calm-in-a-whirl-of-students-and-professors/) - Editor’s Note: Roger French is a journalism student at Baruch College. He is also a Canarsie resident who is interning at the Canarsie Courier during his spring semester. The following article is his firsthand account of an IT Assistant at the college’s lab. Each year, Baruch College, one of 26 schools making up the City
- [East New York – Teen Fatally Shot in Chest](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-teen-fatally-shot-in-chest/) - A man who was shot in the vicinity of Drew Street and Linden Boulevard did not survive his injuries. Police from the 75th Precinct responded to the scene around 3:35 p.m. on Friday, April 10th, where they found the victim, Steven Lantigua, 18, of East New York, with a gunshot wound to the chest. He
- [Brownsville – Arrest Made in Stabbing Dispute](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-arrest-made-in-stabbing-dispute/) - An arrest has been made in connection to the stabbing of a 44-year-old man in front of 484 East 98th Street, between Church and Lott Avenues, on Wednesday, April 8th. Ronnie Lendore, 50, of Brownsville, was arrested and charged with attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon on April 8th. Responding to a
- [Student Spotlight: Cavali Jonah Berry, P.S. 233](https://canarsiecourier.com/student-spotlight-cavali-jonah-berry-p-s-233/) - Editor’s Note: Canarsie resident Cavali Jonah Berry is a 5th-grade student at P.S. 233 The Langston Hughes School, located at 9301 Avenue B. He’s the CEO and Founder of Cavali Editz, a media and creative brand that focuses on editing, content creation and storytelling – especially highlighting youth voices, school events and community stories. Its
- [Tragic Accident at Floyd Bennett Field Kills One, Injures Two Others](https://canarsiecourier.com/tragic-accident-at-floyd-bennett-field-kills-one-injures-two-others/) - A vehicle collided into one of the vacant hangars at Floyd Bennett Field, killing one of its passengers, on Wednesday, April 8th. A 2022 Toyota RAV4, driven by a 33-year-old woman, was traveling southbound in the parking lot when her SUV ran off the roadway, slamming into the empty building, around 6:10 p.m., according to
- [Canarsie is Not a Dumping Ground](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-is-not-a-dumping-ground/) - In Canarsie, illegal dumping isn’t just an eyesore — it’s a symptom of something deeper. Along industrial corridors and quieter residential blocks, trash is routinely discarded as if this community is out of sight and out of mind. Construction debris, furniture and hazardous waste don’t just appear; they are brought here, often by outside actors
- [P.S./I.S. 66 Blue Jay Pantry Supports Students and Families](https://canarsiecourier.com/p-s-i-s-66-blue-jay-pantry-supports-students-and-families/) - Families experiencing food insecurity and housing instability now have much-needed assistance thanks to the Blue Jay Pantry at P.S./I.S. 66, an in-school resource designed to support students and their parents. The initiative was introduced by Principal Krystle Charlemagne alongside Councilman Chris Banks and Community School District 18 Superintendent Celeste Terry. The pantry, which opened on
- [Brooklyn’s Next Generation Takes Charge at the 2026 MIPO Youth Summit](https://canarsiecourier.com/brooklyns-next-generation-takes-charge-at-the-2026-mipo-youth-summit/) - On March 20th, the Flatbush YMCA housed students filled with potential. Students, teachers and local leaders crowded into the space for the MIPO Youth Summit 2026, a daylong event designed to give New York City’s young people more than just advice, but the actual tools they need to thrive. Hosted by Making the Impossible Possible,
- [Beyond the Hype: Canarsie’s 'Real Madness' Reclaims the Court](https://canarsiecourier.com/beyond-the-hype-canarsies-real-madness-reclaims-the-court/) - In Brooklyn, basketball is more than a game, it’s a lifestyle. On March 25th, that lifestyle took a serious turn toward the future of the game as the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.) hosted “The Real Madness of March.” Far from the bright lights and brackets of the NCAA, this event (hosted by the Community Collaboration
- [Tax Season is Here — And So is a Threat to Small Homeowners](https://canarsiecourier.com/tax-season-is-here-and-so-is-a-threat-to-small-homeowners/) - With the April tax deadline fast approaching, families across our neighborhood are once again sitting at their kitchen tables, going through receipts, checking numbers and asking the same question they ask every year: can we afford this? For too many in our community, the answer is getting harder. Tax season is supposed to be about
- [Gerritsen Beach — Library Hosts Easter Egg Hunt](https://canarsiecourier.com/gerritsen-beach-library-hosts-easter-egg-hunt/) - Staff at the Gerritsen Beach Library, located at 2088 Gerritsen Avenue, hosted a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt in their courtyard garden on Tuesday afternoon, March 31st. The turnout far exceeded expectations considering around 50 kids lined up for the age 6-12 hunt alone, but it all worked out for the best as each child went
- [East Flatbush – Firefighters Battle Two Alarm Blaze in Rear of Attached Homes](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-firefighters-battle-two-alarm-blaze-in-rear-of-attached-homes/) - Firefighters were confronted with heavy fire in the rear of two attached houses at 836 and 838 Brooklyn Avenue, located between Linden Blvd. and Lenox Road, on Tuesday, March 31st. Members of Engine Company 248 and Ladder Company 174 arrived to find heavy fire on the first floor of one home around 8:10 p.m. Members
- [Gerritsen Beach – Neighborhood Clad in Green for Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade](https://canarsiecourier.com/gerritsen-beach-neighborhood-clad-in-green-for-annual-st-patricks-day-parade/) - A majority of customers coming and going from the Gerritsen Avenue Key Food were wearing some hue of green in preparation for the much-anticipated 16th Annual Gerritsen Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 28th – and warm green bagels from Gerritsen Bagels were certainly inviting on a rather chilly Saturday morning. This parade has
- [Local Theatre Company Puts Kids in the Director’s Seat](https://canarsiecourier.com/local-theatre-company-puts-kids-in-the-directors-seat/) - Triple Promise Academy, Bay Ridge's premier performing arts school for kids and teens, is turning the world of theatre education upside down this spring! Founded in 2022 by Jill and Nicholas Hudson, Triple Promise Academy for the Performing Arts offers a plethora of classes and theatre-production programs for kids and teens of all ages and
- [Brownsville – Two Alarm Fire Injures 15 People, Displaces Five](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-two-alarm-fire-injures-15-people-displaces-five/) - Firefighters were confronted with heavy smoke from a two-story building at 42 Lott Avenue, off of Herzl Street, around 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 2nd. Members from Engine Company 283 and Tower Ladder 170 fought the blaze that engulfed the first and second floor of the two-story mixed occupancy building, causing two fire victims to
- [Bergen Beach — St. Bernard Church Holds Good Friday Procession](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-st-bernard-church-holds-good-friday-procession-2/) - Parishioners gathered outside St. Bernard Church, located at 2055 East 69th Street, following the 3 p.m. Mass on Good Friday (April 3rd) to participate in the parish's traditional procession throughout the neighborhood, sometimes called the Outdoor Stations of the Cross. Escorted by police officers from the 63rd Precinct, who provided protection, Pastor, Father John Maduri,
- [East New York – Firefighters Contain Fire in Private Dwelling](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-firefighters-contain-fire-in-private-dwelling/) - Firefighters made short work of a fire in a private residence at 510 Hegeman Avenue, off of Sheffield Avenue, on Friday, April 3rd. Firefighters from Tower Ladder 170 and Engine Company 257 arrived to find fire on the first floor of a two-story, flat-roof house around 8:30 a.m. About 12 units and 65 firefighters used
- [Upgrading or Downsizing? Deciding When to Sell Your Motorcycle](https://canarsiecourier.com/upgrading-or-downsizing-deciding-when-to-sell-your-motorcycle/) - When you find the perfect motorcycle, it'll give you years of amazing rides and exciting experiences. Still, the bike that's right for you now might not fully meet your needs a few years down the road. People's lives and riding habits tend to change over time, and many find that after several years on a
- [What's Happening — 04/09/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-04-09-2026/) - Friday, April 10th T-Shirt Making for Teens and Tweens Flatlands Library 2065 Flatbush Avenue 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11th Puppets at the Park: Last One’s a Rotten Egg! Shirley Chisholm State Park - Hendrix Creek Patio 1750 Granville Payne Avenue Showings: 1 to 1:20 p.m., 1:40 to 2 p.m., 2:20 to 2:40 p.m.
- [CMA – 5th Annual Urban Community Gardening Initiative](https://canarsiecourier.com/cma-5th-annual-urban-community-gardening-initiative/) - On March 18th, the Canarsie Merchants Association hosted its 5th Annual Urban Community Gardening Initiative at Kut Creations, located at 9315 Avenue L. This event was designed to inspire community members to start growing their own food right at home, no matter how much space they have. It highlighted how simple and convenient it can
- [Neighborhood News: Business Manager's Birthday](https://canarsiecourier.com/neighborhood-news-business-managers-birthday/) - Happy Birthday to Alessandro Marra Jr. who celebrates his big day on Thursday, April 2nd! Enjoy your day with family and friends. — The crew at the Canarsie Courier
- [Councilwoman Narcisse Hosts Easter Eggstravaganza](https://canarsiecourier.com/councilwoman-narcisse-hosts-easter-eggstravaganza/) - Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse hosted an Easter Eggstravaganza at Power Playground, located at Utica Avenue and Avenue N, on Saturday afternoon, April 4th. The park was brimming with happy children, enjoying the warm weather, playing on swings and slides, and participating in many of the fun activities being offered. There was music, face painting, a coloring
- [Marine Park — Taiko Masala Thunder Drummers Usher in Spring](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-taiko-masala-thunder-drummers-usher-in-spring/) - To celebrate cherry blossom season, the Marine Park Alliance (MPA), with support from Assemblywoman Jaime Williams, invited the community to gather under the trees in the grove located at East 36th Street and Avenue U, on Saturday afternoon, April 4th, for authentic and contemporary taiko (drumming) and fue (Japanese bamboo flute) music from Taiko Masala.
- [Women of District 46 Celebrated During Women's History Month](https://canarsiecourier.com/women-of-district-46-celebrated-during-womens-history-month/) - Twenty-three women from District 46 (D46) were recognized by Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse at the “Women of Impact Awards” and reception she hosted on Thursday, March 19th, at her District Office, located at 5827 Flatlands Avenue. The event was held in celebration of Women’s History Month and brought together friends, family and community members. The awardees
- [Marine Park — Volunteers Care for Street Trees Along Avenue S](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-volunteers-care-for-street-trees-along-avenue-s/) - The Marine Park Young Adults partnered with NYC Parks on Saturday, March 28th, for a morning of urban greening and community care. More than 30 volunteers showed up, despite the cold, donned garden gloves and took up gear, working in small groups to weed and mulch scores of street trees along Avenue S, beginning at
- [Protect and Invest in Our Parks](https://canarsiecourier.com/protect-and-invest-in-our-parks/) - There is something quietly sacred about a park. Not in the grand, ceremonial sense — but in the everyday moments we often overlook. A child learning to ride a bike on cracked pavement. Elders sitting on benches, watching the world move by. Families gathering under trees for birthdays, for barbecues, for breath. In neighborhoods like
- [What's Happening — 04/02/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-04-02-2026/) - Saturday, April 4th Marine Park Alliance: Volunteer Day Marine Park - MPA Shed 3000 Fillmore Avenue 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Register at bit.ly/volunteer4MPA. Saturday, April 4th Marine Park Alliance: Cherry Blossom Festival: Taiko Masala Thunder Drumming Marine Park - Cherry Blossom Grove East 36th Street & Avenue U 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4th
- [Six Thousand Eggs Found at Senator Persaud's Annual Easter Egg Hunt](https://canarsiecourier.com/six-thousand-eggs-found-at-senator-persauds-annual-easter-egg-hunt/) - State Senator Roxanne Persaud hosted her annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28th, at Canarsie Park, and the biting cold did nothing to deter families from coming to enjoy the festivities. Children were invited to take pictures with not one, but three very cheerful Easter bunnies, get their faces painted, munch on fresh popcorn,
- [King Henry Performs Magic at Gerritsen Beach Library](https://canarsiecourier.com/king-henry-performs-magic-at-gerritsen-beach-library/) - Guy Zoda, aka “King Henry,” the on-field entertainer and community ambassador for the Brooklyn Cyclones baseball team, performed his magic show at the Gerritsen Beach Library, located at 2808 Gerritsen Avenue, on Thursday, March 26th. More than 75 children from P.S. 193 Gil Hodges, located at 2515 Avenue L, exited their school buses and bounced
- [Ciao Bella! Marine Park Alliance Celebrates Italian-American Women for Women’s History Month](https://canarsiecourier.com/ciao-bella-marine-park-alliance-celebrates-italian-american-women-for-womens-history-month/) - On Saturday, March 21st, The Marine Park Alliance (MPA), in partnership with Assemblywoman Jaime Williams, celebrated exceptional Italian and Italian-American women for Women’s History Month at the Carmine Carro Center. Colorful green, white and red Italian flags decorated the center at 3000 Fillmore Avenue and were given out to guests, along with “I Love Italia”
- [Positive News at the 63rd Precinct Community Council Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/positive-news-at-the-63rd-precinct-community-council-meeting/) - Everyone was excited to see one another at the first meeting of the year since inclement weather canceled the January and February meetings of the 63rd Precinct Community Council. Captain James Tomasulo made up for lost time by honoring several Cops of the Month at the March 25th meeting, held at the John Malone Community
- [Bergen Beach — St. Bernard Church Hosts Easter Egg Hunt](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-st-bernard-church-hosts-easter-egg-hunt/) - Eager children and their families lined up outside the garden at St. Bernard Catholic Church, located at 2055 East 69th Street, on Sunday, March 29th, for the parish's annual Easter Egg Hunt. Some were waiting in line more than an hour before it was set to begin. While the 11:30 a.m. Palm Sunday Mass was
- [Brownsville – Stabbing Injures Two Women and One Man, Suspect on the Run](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-stabbing-injures-two-women-and-one-man-suspect-on-the-run/) - A triple stabbing left two women and a man injured on Sunday afternoon, March 29th. Officers from the 73rd Precinct/PSA2 responded to multiple calls of a stabbing at 430 Dumont Avenue, off of Powell Street, in the Woodson Houses, around 12:55 p.m. They located a 23-year-old man with a stab wound to the chest and
- [IRS Announces Special Saturday Hours at Taxpayer Assistance Centers to Provide Face-to-Face Help](https://canarsiecourier.com/irs-announces-special-saturday-hours-at-taxpayer-assistance-centers-to-provide-face-to-face-help/) - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that special Saturday hours will be available over the next few months at select Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC) across the country. The special Saturday openings will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on select Saturdays through the end of June. Offices in dozens of states will participate.
- [Placing Your First Accumulator Bet](https://canarsiecourier.com/placing-your-first-accumulator-bet/) - Accumulator bets combine several selections. They allow players to raise a large potential outcome from a small stake. The EPL is starting up, and a whole host of fixtures are playing at once. You really want to place a bet, but have a few teams you think may win, and see great odds. Instead of
- [Tax Time Guide: Steps Taxpayers Can Take Now to Resolve Tax Issues and Stay on Track](https://canarsiecourier.com/tax-time-guide-steps-taxpayers-can-take-now-to-resolve-tax-issues-and-stay-on-track/) - Taxpayers who owe taxes or have not yet filed can benefit from acting early. Taking the steps outlined below can help limit penalties and interest, prevent delays and make it easier to resolve tax issues. This Tax Time Guide focuses on what to do now. Step 1: Prepare to file your return Before filing, taxpayers
- [Brownsville – Shooting of 9-Year-Old Boy Being Investigated as Possible Stray Bullet](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-shooting-of-9-year-old-boy-being-investigated-as-possible-stray-bullet/) - Detectives are attempting to trace the bullet that struck a 9-year-old boy on Thursday, March 26th. The boy was walking near 391 Bristol Street, between Livonia and Riverdale Avenues, when he felt pain in his right leg around 5:55 p.m. Officers from the 73rd Precinct responded to the scene and cordoned off the area. EMS took
- [Marine Park — Assemblywoman Williams Hosts Free Easter Bonnet and Egg Hunt](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-assemblywoman-williams-hosts-free-easter-bonnet-and-egg-hunt/) - Assemblywoman Jaime Williams hosted her annual “Some-Bunny Loves You” Easter Bonnet and Egg Hunt in Marine Park on Sunday afternoon, March 29th, which drew an unbelievable crowd. Local families came in droves to join in the festivities, which included face painting, temporary tattoos, a bubble station, giant lawn games like Jenga and Connect Four, pictures
- [Time is Running Out to Claim $1.2 Billion in Refunds for Tax Year 2022](https://canarsiecourier.com/time-is-running-out-to-claim-1-2-billion-in-refunds-for-tax-year-2022/) - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on March 20th that over 1.3 million people across the Nation have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2022 and face an April 15th deadline to submit their tax returns. The IRS estimates that approximately $1.2 billion in refunds remains unclaimed for taxpayers who have not filed their Form 1040
- [Sheepshead Bay – Teen Shoots Another Teen Dead](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-teen-shoots-another-teen-dead/) - A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection to the homicide of another 16-year-old male within NYCHA’s Sheepshead Bay Houses. Police arrested and charged the suspect with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and criminal possession of a firearm on Tuesday, March 24th. Officers from the 61st Precinct/PSA1 responded to 2957 Avenue X, between Nostrand Avenue and
- [Canarsie is on the Map! — Sue Ann Partnow Says](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-is-on-the-map-sue-ann-partnow-says/) - The March 18th Community Board 18 (CB18) meeting kicked off with much fervor. Greg Borruso, 1st Vice Chairperson, who hosted in lieu of absent Chairperson Naomi Hopkins, kept the meeting apace. The event returned to its hybrid in-person/Zoom mix after running fully virtually in the previous meeting due to last-minute snow blasts. Following brief announcements,
- [Neighborhood Pride: Bergen Beach’s Hometown Kid Heads to West Point](https://canarsiecourier.com/neighborhood-pride-bergen-beachs-hometown-kid-heads-to-west-point/) - Assemblywoman Jaime Williams made a special surprise visit on Sunday, March 15th, to a hometown standout, James Friscia, presenting him with a New York State Assembly Citation in recognition of his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. The intimate gathering was held at his family’s home in Bergen Beach and included Allison
- [Sacred Days, Shared Humanity ](https://canarsiecourier.com/sacred-days-shared-humanity/) - At this moment in time, something sacred is happening all around us. Across Brooklyn, and across the world, families are gathering in prayer, reflection and celebration. For Muslims, Eid marks the end of Ramadan — a month of fasting, discipline and deep spiritual renewal. For Jewish families, Passover tells the story of liberation, of a people rising from bondage into freedom.
- [Night Side Songs at Lincoln Center: A Reminder That Sickness is Not a Spectator Sport](https://canarsiecourier.com/night-side-songs-at-lincoln-center-a-reminder-that-sickness-is-not-a-spectator-sport/) - According to the writer Susan Sontag, “Illness is the night side of life.” Everyone faces illness at one point or another, either being ill themselves or serving as a caretaker. In the glorious new musical Night Side Songs, centered on Yasmine (Brooke Ishibashi) who is diagnosed with cancer and her mother (Mary Testa) who is
- [Hebrew Educational Society Hosts Successful Summer Camp Open House](https://canarsiecourier.com/hebrew-educational-society-hosts-successful-summer-camp-open-house/) - The auditorium at the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), 9502 Seaview Avenue, was packed with dozens of parents and their children who attended the Summer Camp Open House and reunion that was held on Sunday, March 22nd. The H.E.S. team oversaw dozens of returning and prospective campers who participated in arts and crafts and other interesting
- [Inspiring Futures: The Impact of Career Day on Young Students](https://canarsiecourier.com/inspiring-futures-the-impact-of-career-day-on-young-students/) - Choosing a career path is a significant decision, yet many individuals delay this process until late in high school or college. Research shows that establishing career direction early can improve academic performance, confidence and long-term success. Events such as Career Day help students start this process by exposing them to real-world professions and opportunities. On
- [Our Lady of Trust Catholic Academy to Close in June](https://canarsiecourier.com/our-lady-of-trust-catholic-academy-to-close-in-june/) - Our Lady of Trust Catholic Academy (OLTCA), located at 1696 Canarsie Road, is one of seven Catholic schools within the Diocese of Brooklyn set to permanently close this June, as a result of declining enrollment and rising costs. OLTCA was originally founded in 1966 as the St. Jude School, merged with Holy Family and Our
- [Flatlands – South Shore Student Assaulted at Pizza Shop](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-south-shore-student-assaulted-at-pizza-shop/) - A 16-year-old student was assaulted in an unprovoked attack last week inside Crown Fried Chicken & Pizza, at 5930 Glenwood Road. Police from the 63rd Precinct said the female, a student at the South Shore Educational Complex across the street, was kicked by an unknown assailant around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17th, while standing
- [Flatlands — Flatbush Avenue 'Demolition Derby,' Two Accidents Days Apart](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-flatbush-avenue-demolition-derby-two-accidents-days-apart/) - A car narrowly missed striking a business off Flatbush Avenue at the corner of East 35th Street and Avenue J on Wednesday morning, March 18th, a short distance away from another widely reported crash just days earlier. It must have felt like déjà vu to some who passed by the small turnoff from Flatbush Avenue when
- [Brooklyn SeltzerFest 2026 was Buzzing, Popping and Fizzing in Industry City](https://canarsiecourier.com/brooklyn-seltzerfest-2026-was-buzzing-popping-and-fizzing-in-industry-city/) - “Fizzisists” and egg cream enthusiasts were abuzz and foaming at the mouth at two sold-out sessions of Brooklyn SeltzerFest 2026 on Sunday, March 15th. The second annual event was hosted by the Brooklyn Seltzer Museum and held at Industry City, located at 33 35th Street. The first session, at 11 a.m., was for seltzer lovers
- [Faith Leaders Celebrate Sacred Holidays at The Bridge MCP](https://canarsiecourier.com/interfaith-leaders-celebrate-sacred-holidays-at-the-bridge-mcp/) - Community members, NYPD and a group of faith leaders comprised of rabbis, pastors and imams gathered at The Bridge Multicultural & Advocacy Project (The Bridge MCP), located at 1894 Flatbush Avenue, on Sunday, March 15th, for a “United Interfaith Celebration” held in observance of three sacred holidays: Ramadan, Easter and Passover. “Tonight is especially meaningful
- [How A Talent Network For Doctors Supports Growing Healthcare Demand](https://canarsiecourier.com/how-a-talent-network-for-doctors-supports-growing-healthcare-demand/) - Healthcare systems around the world are under pressure. An aging population, rising rates of chronic illness, and ongoing physician shortages have created a situation where demand for medical professionals consistently outstrips supply. Hospitals and clinics are scrambling to fill gaps, and patients are waiting longer for care as a result. This is exactly where a
- [Sixty-Ninth Precinct Welcomes New Recruits](https://canarsiecourier.com/sixty-ninth-precinct-welcome-new-recruits/) - On Friday, March 13th, Captain Sashanna Wynter, commanding officer of the 69th Precinct, was joined by State Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblywoman Jaime Williams, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse, as well as the 69th Precinct Community and Clergy Councils, to welcome 20 new police recruits to the precinct. The “meet-and-greet” took place at 9720 Foster Avenue. In her
- [The Lewis Store: 118 Conklin Avenue](https://canarsiecourier.com/the-lewis-store-118-conklin-avenue/) - Editor’s Note: On Sunday, March 15, 2026, a two alarm fire swept through a residence at 124 Conklin Avenue, between East 94th and East 95th Streets. The fast-moving fire spread to two adjacent structures, including 118 Conklin Avenue. It took over 100 firefighters almost two hours to extinguish the blaze. Six people were injured, and
- [Sheepshead Bay – FULL Stop Work Order Issued at Coyle Street Shelter Site as Community Demands Meeting with Mayor](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-full-stop-work-order-issued-at-coyle-street-shelter-site-as-community-demands-meeting-with-mayor/) - Construction has been halted at the controversial homeless shelter project at 2134 Coyle Street, after the city issued a FULL Stop Work Order following a dangerous incident and alleged permit violations. In a gathering at the site on Sunday, March 15th, community activists, residents and local elected officials joined to discuss details of the current
- [NYPD Leadership and Community Leaders Gather for Annual Appreciation Dinner Honoring Service and Partnership](https://canarsiecourier.com/nypd-leadership-and-community-leaders-gather-for-annual-appreciation-dinner-honoring-service-and-partnership/) - Senior leadership from the NYPD, alongside elected officials and respected civic leaders, gathered at Bordeaux Steakhouse on Thursday, March 5th, for the Annual Appreciation Dinner, recognizing the service and dedication of the NYPD and celebrating the enduring partnership between law enforcement and the communities they protect. The evening was hosted by Rabbi J. Levy, Chief
- [What's Happening — 03/26/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-03-26-2026/) - Saturday, March 28th Early Spring Bird Walk Shirley Chisholm State Park - Fountain Side 950 Fountain Avenue 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, March 28th Marine Park Alliance: Spring Cleaning Eco-Fair Carmine Carro Community Center 3000 Fillmore Avenue 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28th 25 Years of the Salt Marsh Nature Center Salt
- [East New York – Kamar Samuels Might be NYC’s First Rock Star Chancellor](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-kamar-samuels-might-be-nycs-first-rock-star-chancellor/) - On Saturday, February 28th, NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels visited Thomas Jefferson High School, at 400 Granville Payne Avenue, as part of a five-borough community engagement series known as “Our Schools. Our Future: Conversations with the Chancellor.” Almost wiry in physique, and sporting a white button-up shirt, gray blazer, khaki pants and tan shoes,
- [In the Face of Hate, We Choose Unity](https://canarsiecourier.com/in-the-face-of-hate-we-choose-unity/) - At a time when division often feels louder than unity, local spaces for real dialogue matter more than ever. On Thursday, March 26th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse’s office, located at 5827 Flatlands Avenue, our community has an opportunity to come together for something both simple and powerful: conversation across faiths.
- [Flatlands Volunteer Ambulance Celebrates 50 Years](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-volunteer-ambulance-celebrates-50-years/) - It was a terrific afternoon celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Flatlands Volunteer Ambulance Corps and their decades of dedicated service to the communities of Bergen Beach, Flatlands, Futurama, Georgetown, Marine Park, Mill Basin and Mill Island. The event took place at Armon Hall, 2605 Nostrand Avenue, on Sunday, March 1st. Flatlands Volunteer Ambulance Corps
- [Marine Park – Wuffy the Dog Tells the Tale of His Dinosaur Dig](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-wuffy-the-dog-tells-the-tale-of-his-dinosaur-dig/) - Wuffy the loveable dog and his magic lintball stopped by the Carmine Carro Community Center, located at 3000 Fillmore Avenue, on Saturday afternoon, February 21st, to share the details of his adventurous dinosaur dig with children of all ages. This was Wuffy’s second visit to the center in Marine Park. Helen Rogosin, retired teacher, children’s
- [A Mentor With a Unique ‘Attitude’ – Remembering Neil S. Friedman](https://canarsiecourier.com/a-mentor-with-a-unique-attitude-remembering-neil-s-friedman/) - With newsrooms all over the country collapsing, changing formats and laying off dedicated writers, it seems hard to inspire young reporters to pursue their love of journalism. When I graduated Brooklyn College (CUNY) in 2004 and started my career as a cub reporter for the Canarsie Courier, Associate Editor Neil “Don't Forget the S” Friedman,
- [Bus Driver Attacked on B42 Bus](https://canarsiecourier.com/bus-driver-attacked-on-b42-bus/) - The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual responsible for assaulting an MTA bus driver in Canarsie on Valentine’s Day. Police said a 53-year-old bus driver was operating the B42 bus in the area of Rockaway Parkway and Flatlands Avenue around 5:50 p.m. on Saturday, February 14th, when an unidentified male
- [Elderly Man Punched Multiple Times Near Bayview Houses](https://canarsiecourier.com/elderly-man-punched-multiple-times-near-bayview-houses/) - The NYPD is looking for a man who assaulted an 80-year-old man and are asking the public’s help in tracking down the suspect. The assault occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 19th, in the vicinity of 2066 Rockaway Parkway, near Skidmore Avenue and the Bayview Houses. Police said an unidentified individual approached his victim
- [Flatbush — Man Stabbed on Nostrand](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatbush-man-stabbed-on-nostrand/) - A 26-year-old man was stabbed while walking down the street on Tuesday, February 24th, within the confines of the 70th Precinct. Police said the victim was walking in front of 2233 Nostrand Avenue, near Brooklyn College, around 11:45 p.m., when an unknown person stabbed him in the neck with a knife and then fled the
- [Sean Hayes Journeys into The Unknown Off Broadway](https://canarsiecourier.com/sean-hayes-journeys-into-the-unknown-off-broadway/) - Did you see Sean Hayes’ Tony winning comedic performance in Goodnight Oscar? He won in a highly competitive race for his portrayal of entertainment titan, Oscar Levant, giving the performance of the season. If you missed him in that juggernaut, then you’re in luck because he’s back on stage and better than ever. This time
- [Senator Persaud Honors Women of Distinction During Webinar](https://canarsiecourier.com/senator-persaud-honors-women-of-distinction-during-webinar/) - In celebration of National Women’s History Month, State Senator Roxanne Persaud held a webinar on Monday, March 2nd, to honor and recognize four notable women who have made outstanding contributions to the community. Kings County Civil Court Judge, Honorable Sherveal R. Mimes, spoke candidly about her inspiring journey to the bench. She shared what it
- [Crime, Development and More Discussed at Mill Basin Civic Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/crime-development-and-more-discussed-at-mill-basin-civic-meeting/) - The Mill Basin Civic Association held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 10th, at the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club, at 5809 Avenue T, to discuss neighborhood news spanning the topics of crime, commercial development and more. Community Board 18 District Manager Sue Ann Partnow was the first guest to present to the crowd. At the
- [East New York – Canarsie Man Fatally Shot Outside Nightclub](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-canarsie-man-fatally-shot-outside-nightclub/) - A Canarsie man was fatally shot during the early morning hours on Sunday, March 15th, at an illegal nightclub in East New York. Officers from the 75th Precinct responded to 824 Alabama Avenue, off of Stanley Avenue, around 4:10 a.m. where they found Jayden Smith, 24, suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso outside
- [Flatlands – Van Crashes Into Funeral Home, Leaving Gaping Hole in Building](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-van-crashes-into-funeral-home-leaving-gaping-hole-in-building/) - A driver is in stable condition after a chain reaction crash sent him and his work partner barreling into a local funeral home earlier this week. The chaotic scene unfolded around 8:40 a.m. on Monday, March 16th, when the 54-year-old driver of a white commercial van was traveling eastbound on Fillmore Avenue. He lost control and
- [Two Alarm Fire Leaves House Badly Damaged, Three Residents and Four Firefighters Hurt](https://canarsiecourier.com/two-alarm-fire-leaves-house-badly-damaged-three-residents-and-four-firefighters-hurt/) - Firefighters battled a heavy fire in a private dwelling at 124 Conklin Avenue, between East 94th and East 95th Streets, on Sunday, March 15th. Engine Company 257 and Tower Ladder 170 arrived to find fire showing from the first and second floors of a two-story, flat-roof home around 3 a.m. during the two alarm fire.
- [Bergen Beach Civic Meeting Highlights Public Safety, Development Concerns and Local Politics](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-civic-meeting-highlights-public-safety-development-concerns-and-local-politics/) - Residents gathered on Tuesday, March 10th, for the Bergen Beach Civic Association’s (BBCA) monthly meeting at 2101 Bergen Avenue, where community leaders, elected officials and residents discussed neighborhood safety, development projects and upcoming elections. BBCA President Michael Trotta opened the meeting by welcoming attendees and introducing representatives from the 63rd Precinct Community Affairs Unit. Detective
- [Planning for the Future: Key Facts About Your Social Security Benefits](https://canarsiecourier.com/planning-for-the-future-key-facts-about-your-social-security-benefits/) - Social Security is one of the most important financial tools available to American workers, yet many people approach retirement without fully understanding how it works. Getting to grips with the basics now can make a significant difference in how much you ultimately receive. How Benefits Are Calculated The more you know about your Social Security
- [IRS Announces Extended Weekday and Saturday Hours at Taxpayer Assistance Centers Through Spring](https://canarsiecourier.com/irs-announces-extended-weekday-and-saturday-hours-at-taxpayer-assistance-centers-through-spring/) - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on March 6th that it is extending weekly office hours at more than 200 Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC) nationwide to provide taxpayers with additional time to receive in-person assistance during the filing season. Extended weekday hours will be available through Thursday, April 30th. Taxpayers can check whether a nearby
- [Updated Tax Withholding Estimator Lets Millions of Taxpayers Take One, Big, Beautiful Bill Changes into Account When Calculating Their Withholding](https://canarsiecourier.com/updated-tax-withholding-estimator-lets-millions-of-taxpayers-take-one-big-beautiful-bill-changes-into-account-when-calculating-their-withholding/) - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently unveiled enhancements to the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator to reflect changes to credits and deductions under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB), including no tax on tips, no tax on overtime and other tax benefits. The IRS Tax Withholding Estimator is a free, easy-to-use tool that helps workers and retirees
- [What's Happening — 03/19/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-03-19-2026/) - Thursday, March 19th Canarsie Merhcants Association: Merchant Security Council Meeting Virtual Event 2 p.m. Register by emailing norinem@cmainc.org. Saturday, March 21st Free Electronics and Textiles Recycling Collection Event Community Board 18 Office 1097 Bergen Avenue 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21st Street Smarts 2026: Know Your Rights P.S. 272 Curtis Estabrook 101-24
- [Three-Digit Milestone Celebrated](https://canarsiecourier.com/three-digit-milestone-celebrated/) - While it is often said that longevity depends solely on healthy living, and that is certainly part of the equation, centenarian Frieda Shniper believes that taking life one day at a time is just as important. Born on March 11, 1926, in Coney Island, Shniper grew up in the East Bronx area. After divorcing at
- [Living with Hashimoto's Disease](https://canarsiecourier.com/living-with-hashimotos-disease/) - Throughout my career, I've written about other people's health diagnoses. Now, it's time to tell my own story. I'm sharing to help others recognize the importance of taking charge of their health. As both a journalist and patient, I believe in empowering ourselves with knowledge and action. If you experience fatigue, weight changes or mood
- [Protecting Seniors This Tax Season](https://canarsiecourier.com/protecting-seniors-this-tax-season/) - The income tax filing season is officially open, and returns are due April 15, 2026. For many seniors in Canarsie — especially those living on fixed incomes from Social Security, pensions or retirement savings — this time of year brings important financial decisions. Unfortunately, it also brings increased risks. Tax season has become prime time
- [Marine Park – JHS 278 Holds Annual Pinebox Derby Race](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-jhs-278-holds-annual-pinewood-derby-race/) - On Saturday, February 28th, Marine Park JHS 278, at 1925 Stuart Street, held its annual Pinebox Derby Car Race, with more than 80 students competing as parents, teachers and community members cheered them on. Principal Kerri Moser described the event as a “transdisciplinary activity” where students enjoyed a carnival-like atmosphere featuring the race, along with
- [Bergen Beach Pickleball Group Holds Reunion in Rockaway](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-pickleball-group-holds-reunion-in-rockaway/) - Frigid temps and howling winds couldn’t stop a group of passionate pickleball players from braving the bitter cold for a pickleball reunion on Saturday night, February 7th, at Rockaway Beach Pickleball, located at 97-25 Beach Channel Drive in Rockaway, Queens. The night brought together old friends, many who have not seen each other since the
- [P.S./I.S. 66 Celebrates Community with Valentine’s Sneaker Ball](https://canarsiecourier.com/p-s-i-s-66-celebrates-community-with-valentines-sneaker-ball/) - In a vibrant fusion of formal fashion and street style, P.S./I.S. 66 hosted its annual “I Choose You Sneaker Ball” on Friday, February 13th. The school-sponsored event, in honor of Valentine’s Day, transformed traditional dance into a modern celebration of school spirit, inviting students and staff to pair their sharpest formal attire with their most
- [Regina Opera’s Performance of Suor Angelica Presents Faith, Loss and Love](https://canarsiecourier.com/regina-operas-performance-of-suor-angelica-presents-faith-loss-and-love/) - Brooklyn opera aficionados gathered at the auditorium of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy, at 5902 6th Avenue, on Saturday, February 28th, for the premiere of the Regina Opera Company's performance of Puccini's Suor Angelica, as well as two soloist performances with a symphony. The operatic event began with two individual soloist presentations. Anna
- [The Future of Black History – Youth Entrepreneurship and Mentor Match](https://canarsiecourier.com/the-future-of-black-history-youth-entrepreneurship-and-mentor-match/) - On February 26th, the Canarsie Merchants Association hosted its event, “The Future of Black History – Youth Entrepreneurship and Mentor Match” at The Xperience, located at 1454 Rockaway Parkway. This event was made possible in partnership with Shoot For The Stars Foundation, Ownership Is The Future, Score NYC, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, New York City
- [Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2026: IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Watch out for Dangerous Threats](https://canarsiecourier.com/dirty-dozen-tax-scams-for-2026-irs-reminds-taxpayers-to-watch-out-for-dangerous-threats/) - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on March 5th its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals.The Dirty Dozen is part of a broader campaign conducted through the Security Summit, a partnership among the IRS, state tax agencies and the
- [East Flatbush – Arrest Made in Church Avenue Stabbing](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-arrest-made-in-church-avenue-stabbing/) - An arrest has been made in connection to a stabbing that took place at 4201 Church Avenue, within the confines of the 67th Precinct, on Friday, February 27th. On Wednesday, March 4th, Radcliffe Wilson, 59, of Flatlands, was arrested and charged with attempted murder, criminal possession of a weapon, assault, menacing and harassment. Wilson is
- [Four Shot at Richard’s Lounge](https://canarsiecourier.com/four-shot-at-richards-lounge/) - Two men and two women were injured by gunfire when an early morning shooting broke out on Avenue L this past weekend. The shooting occurred around 5:05 a.m. on Sunday, March 8th, inside Richard’s Hall & Lounge, at 9404 Avenue L. Police from the 69th Precinct arrived at the scene where they found two 44-year-old
- [Brownsville – Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Four-Year-Old Boy](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-hit-and-run-driver-kills-four-year-old-boy/) - Rockaway Parkway and Linden Boulevard. is known as one of the most dangerous intersections in the city. A young boy was struck and killed at the location last week, and the driver fled the scene. The tragic incident occurred around 11:10 a.m. on Thursday, March 5th, according to police sources. Police from the 67th Precinct
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- [Official NYC Bin Availability Expands Citywide Ahead of June 2026 Compliance Deadline](https://canarsiecourier.com/official-nyc-bin-availability-expands-citywide-ahead-of-june-2026-compliance-deadline/) - The NYC Bins are available for purchase at The Home Depot, with options for in-store pickup or home delivery through Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber Eats. Trash containerization continues to deliver a cleaner city with 15 straight months of declining rat sightings. With nearly 1 million of these affordable, high-quality bins already being used, low-density residential
- [CB18 Meets Virtually — After Mid-Winter Snow Blast](https://canarsiecourier.com/cb18-meets-virtually-after-mid-winter-snow-blast/) - On Wednesday, February 25th, Community Board 18 (CB18) held its monthly meeting virtually, with 33 members present. The evening’s agenda focused on the Public Hearing of the Proud Nation/Urban Zone and a guest presentation from Green Meadows Farm, which operates out of Floyd Bennett Field. The event kicked off at 7:06 p.m., after some minor
- [Another Four People Shot in Canarsie. We Need Change.](https://canarsiecourier.com/another-four-people-shot-in-canarsie-we-need-change/) - Four people were shot in our community this past weekend. Early Sunday morning, gunfire erupted outside a bar on Avenue L in Canarsie, leaving two women and two men hospitalized. Thankfully, they are expected to survive. But survival should not be the standard we accept for our community. No one should have to run for
- [Senator Persaud Hosts Webinar on Scam Prevention for Older Adults](https://canarsiecourier.com/senator-persaud-hosts-webinar-on-scam-prevention-for-older-adults/) - Older adults are a scammer’s dream come true. Since they often have savings, own a home and keep their credit scores high, older adults make perfect targets. They also tend to be too trusting to suspect fraud and too polite to hang up on a scammer, making them far more likely to fall victim to
- [Superintendent Terry Shares Details About Exciting District 18 Events at CEC Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/superintendent-terry-shares-details-about-exciting-district-18-events-at-cec-meeting/) - February was a great month for creative and profound Black History presentations, a successful science fair, surprising attendance for District 18 (D18), and Superintendent Celeste Terry was excited to share those details at the Community Education Council (CEC) meeting on Monday, March 2nd. Held at the D18 Office, located at 1106 East 95th Street, Terry
- [District 22 Board Considers Changes to Student OMNY Cards](https://canarsiecourier.com/district-22-board-considers-changes-to-student-omny-cards/) - Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) held their monthly meeting at the District Office, located at 5619 Flatlands Avenue, on Tuesday, March 3rd, where expanding the student OMNY transportation program was discussed. The meeting was also streamed live to the public via Zoom. A presentation urged the MTA and NYC schools to expand and
- [The Overlooked Engineering Upgrade: Custom Bellows Protection for Heavy Equipment](https://canarsiecourier.com/the-overlooked-engineering-upgrade-custom-bellows-protection-for-heavy-equipment/) - In heavy industrial settings, large machines perform demanding tasks day after day, often in challenging environments filled with dust, debris, liquids, and extreme conditions. While operators focus on output and efficiency, one simple yet highly effective engineering solution frequently goes unnoticed: custom protective bellows. These flexible, accordion-like covers shield vital moving parts from harm, extending
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- [Phone-First Play: What Online Casino Shows About Leisure In A Faster World](https://canarsiecourier.com/phone-first-play-what-online-casino-shows-about-leisure-in-a-faster-world/) - Whether you live right here in Canarsie or the other side of the planet, you know how modern free time happens in short bursts. A few minutes on your phone between errands, on the ride home or after dinner can now carry more entertainment than a whole evening once did. That helps explain why fast,
- [Treasury, IRS Issue Guidance on Special Depreciation Allowance for Qualified Production Property](https://canarsiecourier.com/treasury-irs-issue-guidance-on-special-depreciation-allowance-for-qualified-production-property/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [IRS Launches New Web Page to Streamline Tax Fraud and Scam Reporting](https://canarsiecourier.com/irs-launches-new-web-page-to-streamline-tax-fraud-and-scam-reporting/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [East Flatbush Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Opens, Now Borough’s Largest Center](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-shirley-chisholm-recreation-center-opens-now-boroughs-largest-center/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Blizzard Uproots Tree in Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/blizzard-uproots-tree-in-canarsie/) - The Blizzard of 2026 will be remembered by heavy winds and record-breaking snow. Almost 20 inches of snow fell on Canarsie by Monday, February 23rd. The storm started Sunday afternoon and lasted about 20 hours. The blizzard caused heavy winds, fallen trees, delays to subway lines (including the “L” train) and travel bans citywide. This
- [Don’t Balance the Budget on the Backs of Homeowners](https://canarsiecourier.com/dont-balance-the-budget-on-the-backs-of-homeowners/) - My parents came to New York chasing the American Dream. By many measures, they achieved it. They worked long hours, saved diligently and eventually bought a modest home in Canarsie. In that house, they raised three children who learned the values of hard work, sacrifice and community. Homeownership wasn’t just a financial milestone — it
- [Alan Brody — Living in a House of Toys](https://canarsiecourier.com/alan-brody-living-in-a-house-of-toys/) - Upon entering Alan Brody’s Brooklyn apartment, one is immediately struck by a variety of toys flanking both sides of the narrow hallway. To say the place is cramped with toys would be an understatement. A further venture into the home revealed toys everywhere: on each foreseeable wall, lined along the flooring, atop cabinets, on the
- [Assemblywoman Jaime Williams Hosts Small Business Resource Fair in Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/assemblywoman-jaime-williams-hosts-small-business-resource-fair-in-canarsie/) - On Friday, February 20th, Assemblywoman Jaime Williams sponsored a Small Business Resource Fair alongside Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman and State Senator Roxanne Persaud, in partnership with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce; the Canarsie Merchants Association; Visit Canarsie, Inc.; CCDI; and the Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce. Held at TriniJam Restaurant, 9501 Flatlands Avenue, the event brought together
- [Bishop Brennan Celebrates Mass at OLM](https://canarsiecourier.com/bishop-brennan-celebrates-mass-at-olm/) - Parishioners filled the pews of Our Lady of Miracles Roman Catholic Church (OLM), located at 757 East 86th Street, early Friday morning, February 20th, to take part in the 2026 Lenten Pilgrimage to the Cross. Together, OLM Pastor, Reverend Father Lucon Rigaud, and His Excellency, Bishop Robert J. Brennan, concelebrated the Mass in English and
- [Mill Basin’s El Caribe Packs the House for First Lincoln Day Gala, Showcasing Republican Strength and Ambition Ahead of the 2026 Elections](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basins-el-caribe-packs-the-house-for-first-lincoln-day-gala-showcasing-republican-strength-and-ambition-ahead-of-the-2026-elections/) - Mill Basin’s El Caribe, located at 5945 Strickland Avenue, was transformed into a sea of red, white and blue on February 12th as the Kings County Republican Party hosted its first-ever Lincoln Day Gala — an event party leaders described as a powerful show of unity and growing Republican momentum in Brooklyn and across New
- [Flatlands — Illustrative Watercolor Art Classes Yield Impressive Results](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-illustrative-watercolor-art-classes-yield-impressive-results/) - The Flatlands Library meeting room transformed into an art gallery where the end results of a watercolor class designed for older adults yielded beautiful watercolor illustrations on exhibit for the art class finale on Friday, February 6th. The colorful watercolors lined the corner of the room’s walls where artists were invited to talk about their artwork
- [Assemblywomen Jaime Williams and Monique Chandler-Waterman Headline Major Events at Caucus Weekend in Albany](https://canarsiecourier.com/assemblywomen-jaime-williams-and-monique-chandler-waterman-headline-major-events-at-caucus-weekend-in-albany/) - As part of Black History Month, the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus held its 55th Annual Legislative Conference Weekend in Albany. “Caucus Weekend,” as it is commonly known, is one of the largest and most influential legislative gatherings in Albany each year, focused on advancing policies that impact communities
- [Brooklyn Buried by Blizzard](https://canarsiecourier.com/brooklyn-buried-by-blizzard/) - Yes, it was an official blizzard, the first one in over a decade, and a real “Snow Day” for NYC schools! It took almost a month for much of the snow from the January 25th storm to melt. Just when you thought the snow might have been over, the city was hit with more of
- [Red Berets Mark 47 Years: Guardian Angels Celebrate Legacy of Service in South Brooklyn](https://canarsiecourier.com/red-berets-mark-47-years-guardian-angels-celebrate-legacy-of-service-in-south-brooklyn/) - The red berets of the Guardian Angels filled Coney Island Gospel Assembly on Friday, February 13th, as members, community leaders and elected officials gathered to celebrate the organization’s 47th anniversary — nearly five decades of organized citizen patrols of the streets and subways, homeless outreach and partnership with law enforcement to help keep New Yorkers
- [East Flatbush — Teen Shot in Stomach](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-teen-shot-in-stomach/) - A 16-year-old male is in stable condition after he was shot in his abdomen on Friday, February 20th. Police from the 67th Precinct responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the vicinity of 1336 Brooklyn Avenue around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, they received a 911 call for a male shot in front of 1351 New York
- [Brownsville — Teen Arrested in Shooting of 13-Year-Old](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-teen-arrested-in-shooting-of-13-year-old/) - A 13-year-old male was arrested and charged in connection to the shooting of another 13-year-old male on Friday, February 20th, in the Seth Low Houses, a NYCHA housing development in Brownsville. The suspect was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment on the same day. The shooting took place around 2:40 p.m.
- [What's Happening — 02/26/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-02-26-2026/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Suspension of Alternate Side Parking Regulations](https://canarsiecourier.com/suspension-of-alternate-side-parking-regulations-2/) - The Mamdani administration today announced that Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended through Sunday, March 1, 2026, to facilitate snow operations. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city. Photo: Wil540 Art, Wikimedia Commons
- [A Night for the Village: Canarsie Honors 2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/a-night-for-the-village-canarsie-honors-2026/) - On Saturday, February 21st, the Bogart House in Brooklyn was buzzing with a specific kind of energy, the kind you only feel when a neighborhood shows up to celebrate its own. The Shoot for the Stars Foundation, founded by Audrey Jackson to carry on her son Pop Smoke’s legacy of giving back, hosted its 3rd
- [Valentine’s Day Shooting Now Deemed a Homicide](https://canarsiecourier.com/valentines-day-shooting-now-deemed-a-homicide/) - The victim of a shooting in an East Flatbush lounge did not survive his injuries. Sheriff Shittu, 30, of Far Rockaway, Queens, was pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital, according to police sources. An argument at a birthday party that was underway at Quilox, 9508 Church Avenue, escalated into a shooting around 4:25 a.m. on Saturday,
- [Pennsylvania Man Arrested in Canarsie Home Invasion](https://canarsiecourier.com/pennsylvania-man-arrested-in-canarsie-home-invasion/) - One month after a scary home invasion on East 92nd Street near Avenue J, a Pennsylvania man has been slapped with a slew of charges. Eric Butler, 23, of Lebanon, PA, was arrested on Wednesday, February 18th, and charged with attempted robbery, assault, burglary and criminal possession of a weapon. Butler is being accused of
- [Mill Basin Civic Meets for First Time Since Big Snow](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-civic-meets-for-first-time-since-big-snow/) - The Mill Basin Civic Association (MBCA) met for the first time since January’s big snow on Tuesday, February 10th, at the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club office, located at 5809 Avenue T, where the board and guests discussed a number of community issues. The snow itself got some airtime, though at this point it was partially
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- [Midwood Older Adults Celebrate Black History Month with Braata](https://canarsiecourier.com/midwood-older-adults-celebrate-black-history-month-with-braata/) - As part of its Black History Month Jubilee, the Midwood Older Adult Center (OAC), located at 2164 Ralph Avenue, hosted a cultural performance on Friday, February 13th, that featured Braata Folk Singers. The event was the second of a series of performances that the center scheduled for the month-long observation and also showcased the Midwood
- [Four Years Later, the ‘Glue’ Still Holds: Neighborhood Remembers TDott](https://canarsiecourier.com/four-years-later-the-glue-still-holds-neighborhood-remembers-tdott/) - On a cold February afternoon, the intersection where Tahjay Dobson once worked his first job as a teen became a sanctuary. For the fourth year in a row, his family and community gathered to mark the anniversary of the death of the young man they knew as “TDott.” Over time, the gathering has transformed from
- [Bergen Beach Civic Rallies Residents to Join Association and Get Involved](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-civic-rallies-residents-to-join-association-and-get-involved/) - The Bergen Beach Civic Association (BBCA) held its general meeting on Tuesday, February 10th, at the Hudson River Yacht Club, 2101 Bergen Avenue, drawing residents for a wide-ranging discussion and updates on neighborhood development, public safety and quality of life concerns. BBCA President Michael Trotta emphasized the organization’s push to expand membership and recruit new
- [District 22 Identifies Priorities and Issues Report to School Construction Authority](https://canarsiecourier.com/district-22-identifies-priorities-and-issues-report-to-school-construction-authority/) - Members of Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 3rd, where the group celebrated two major accomplishments made in January. Having conducted various school visits, members successfully submitted their final report, making recommendations on the District’s priorities to the School Construction Authority (SCA). Having a large number of
- [GameZone Arcade App Download Reflects the Value of Organized Digital Play](https://canarsiecourier.com/gamezone-arcade-app-download-reflects-the-value-of-organized-digital-play/) - The GameZone Arcade App Download represents more than a technical installation process. It reflects a larger shift in how online players approach digital participation. As structured online environments become more common, users increasingly favor platforms that prioritize clarity, stable pacing, and predictable navigation. The GameZone platform illustrates how organization can shape user confidence, especially in
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- [Chess Returns to Broadway in a Slimmed Down and Sleek Revival](https://canarsiecourier.com/chess-returns-to-broadway-in-a-slimmed-down-and-sleek-revival/) - When Chess first premiered on Broadway in 1988, it was not a musical fit for a king. It closed only a few short months into its run but has since been revised multiple times into more palatable versions of itself. The current Broadway revival, directed by Michael Mayer and starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and
- [IRS Opens 2026 Filing Season](https://canarsiecourier.com/irs-opens-2026-filing-season/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [East Flatbush — Valentine’s Day Shooting](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-valentines-day-shooting/) - A birthday party celebration ended in bloodshed at a lounge in East Flatbush during the early morning hours of Valentine’s Day. An argument at Quilox, located at 9508 Church Avenue, escalated into a shooting around 4:25 a.m. on Saturday, February 14th. Officers from the 67th Precinct responded to the scene where they found a 30-year-old
- [Sheepshead Bay — Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Hit-and-Run](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-pedestrian-in-critical-condition-after-hit-and-run/) - A 71-year-old male pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Avenue S around 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, February 12th, and the driver who hit him fled the scene. An investigation revealed that the pedestrian was walking westbound on Ocean Avenue, within the crosswalk, when the driver of a white SUV, traveling northbound
- [Neighborhood News: February Birthday Wishes](https://canarsiecourier.com/neighborhood-news-february-birthday-wishes/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Ramadan Mubarak Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/ramadan-mubarak-canarsie-3/) - As the crescent moon ushers in Ramadan 2026, Muslim families here in Canarsie join millions around the world in a month of fasting, prayer and reflection. From dawn to sunset, we abstain from food and drink — but Ramadan is about far more than hunger. It is about discipline, gratitude and a renewed commitment to
- [Councilman Chris Banks is on the Political Rise](https://canarsiecourier.com/councilman-chris-banks-is-on-the-political-rise/) - On one of the coldest days of winter, Councilman Chris Banks stepped into the reception area of his sprawling East New York office and greeted a family of constituents upon their arrival. Soon, the representative for Council District 42, which also covers Canarsie, Brownsville and East Flatbush, found himself flashing his megawatt smile as he
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- [Sixth Suspension of Alternate Side Parking Regulations](https://canarsiecourier.com/sixth-suspension-of-alternate-side-parking-regulations/) - The Mamdani administration today announced that Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended through Saturday, February 14, 2026, to facilitate ongoing snow operations. Alternate Side Parking Regulations will also be suspended Monday, February 16, 2026, through Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day, the Lunar New Year, Losar, and Ash Wednesday. Payment at parking
- [Brownsville — Firefighters Remove Three Kids From Apartment Fire](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-firefighters-remove-three-kids-from-apartment-fire/) - Firefighters quickly contained an apartment fire on the 14th floor of the Van Dyke Houses at 330 Blake Avenue, off of Mother Gaston Blvd., on Monday, February 16th. Fire Department personnel began receiving multiple calls for the blaze around 11:20 a.m. Members quickly deployed two hose lines to knock down the main body of fire.
- [Happy Valentine's Day From the 69th Precinct to Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/happy-valentines-day-from-the-69th-precinct-to-canarsie/) - On Saturday, February 7th, the Community Affairs Bureau, Brooklyn South and the 69th Precinct Community Council hosted their annual “Older Adults Pre-Valentine’s Dinner” at the Holy Family Ascend auditorium, 9719 Flatlands Avenue, and as usual, they didn’t disappoint and neither did their guests who braved the frigid temperatures and blustery, howling winds to be there.
- [Starrett Man Arrested in Connection with Union Square Stabbing](https://canarsiecourier.com/starrett-man-arrested-in-connection-with-union-square-stabbing/) - Pursuant to an ongoing investigation regarding a stabbing at the 14 Street-Union Square Station on the “L” line, an arrest was made on Tuesday, February 10th, exactly two months after the incident. Christopher Betancourt, 25, was arrested and charged with assault within the confines of the 13th Precinct. The suspect lives in an apartment building
- [7 Top Home Warranty Companies in New York in 2026 for Homeowners](https://canarsiecourier.com/top-home-warranty-companies-in-new-york/) - New York homeowners deal with a very different maintenance reality than homeowners in warmer states. Winter weather, freeze and thaw cycles, older housing stock, and high labor costs all combine to make home repairs both frequent and expensive. In upstate communities, long winters can strain heating systems, water heaters, and plumbing lines. In the city
- [No Trash, Composting or Recycling Collection on President's Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/no-trash-composting-or-recycling-collection-on-presidents-day/) - The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Presidents’ Day, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday, Monday, February 16, 2026. Residents who normally receive Monday trash, curbside composting, or recycling collection may place their material at the curb Monday evening for collection beginning Tuesday,
- [Fifth Suspension of Alternate Side Parking Regulations](https://canarsiecourier.com/fifth-suspension-of-alternate-side-parking-regulations/) - The Mamdani administration today announced that Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to facilitate ongoing snow operations. Alternate Side Parking Regulations will also be suspended Thursday, February 12, 2026, in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city. Photo: PxHere
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- [Fire Safety Saves Lives](https://canarsiecourier.com/fire-safety-saves-lives/) - New York City is facing a historic cold front, the kind that tests not just our patience but our preparedness. As temperatures plunge and heating systems are pushed to their limits, the risk of residential fires and carbon monoxide emergencies rises. Every winter, the FDNY sees the same pattern: more calls and, too often, lives
- [Construction Crews Break Ground for New State-of-the-Art Canarsie Library](https://canarsiecourier.com/construction-crews-break-ground-for-new-state-of-the-art-canarsie-library/) - On Friday, February 6th, the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) held a groundbreaking ceremony at 1580 Rockaway Parkway, the site of the old Canarsie Library that had been demolished months earlier, to make way for a state-of-the-art facility. BPL President and CEO Linda Johnson was joined by NYC Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su, State
- [Marine Park — Spreading African-American Customs at Black History Month Workshop](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-spreading-african-american-customs-at-black-history-month-workshop/) - On Saturday, February 7th, the Marine Park Alliance (MPA) presented Dr. Myrah Brown Green in its Black History Month: Textile Arts Workshop at the Carmine Carro Community Center, 3000 Fillmore Avenue. With bone-chilling temperatures in the low single digits, a variety of guests — from high school students to senior citizens and representing multiple races
- [Woman Stabbed on B82 Bus](https://canarsiecourier.com/woman-stabbed-on-b82-bus/) - The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man who stabbed an innocent bystander during an altercation with another passenger on an MTA bus last month. The victim, a 38-year-old woman, told police officers from the 69th Precinct that she was onboard a B82 bus approaching East 105th Street and Flatlands Avenue
- [Four More Years!](https://canarsiecourier.com/four-more-years/) - On Thursday, January 29th, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse was officially sworn in during her State of the District Address and Inaugural Ceremony, marking the start of her new term representing the 46th City Council District, which includes Canarsie, Flatlands, Bergen Beach, Marine Park, Mill Basin, Gerritsen Beach, Georgetown and parts of Sheepshead Bay. The event took
- [When, How and Where to File Your Taxes](https://canarsiecourier.com/when-how-and-where-to-file-your-taxes/) - When to FileIf you're a calendar year filer and your tax year ends on December 31st, the due date for filing your federal individual income tax return is generally April 15th of each year. For the 2025 tax return, the due date is April 15, 2026. If you use a fiscal year (tax year ending
- [Brownsville — Woman Arrested in Stabbing Death of Bronx Man](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-woman-arrested-in-stabbing-death-of-bronx-man/) - A 47-year-old Bronx man is dead after being fatally stabbed in the chest, and a Brownsville woman was arrested in connection to his homicide the following day. Police charged Aiesha Walker, 48, with manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon on Thursday, February 5th. Police from the 67th Precinct responded to a 911 call around
- [Marine Park – P.S. 207 Goes on a Fantastical Undersea Journey with Production of The SpongeBob Musical](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-p-s-207-goes-on-a-fantastical-undersea-journey-with-production-of-the-spongebob-musical/) - Families, classmates and faculty staff members headed to the auditorium of P.S. 207 Elizabeth G. Leary, located at 4011 Fillmore Avenue, on Wednesday evening, February 4th, for a performance of the Fillmore Academy Drama Club's first play of 2026, The SpongeBob Musical. The Drama Club took attendees on an undersea journey of laughs and heroics
- [East New York — Firefighters Battle Heavy Blaze in Private Residence](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-firefighters-battle-heavy-blaze-in-private-residence/) - Firefighters were confronted with heavy fire in a private residence at 301 Pennsylvania Avenue, between Sutter and Belmont Avenues, on Friday evening, February 6th. Members from Engine Company 290 and Ladder 103 arrived to find fire on the first and second floor of a two-story, brick attached private residence around 5:50 p.m. Over 60 firefighters
- [Letter to the Editor: Help a Virginia Student Learn About New York](https://canarsiecourier.com/letter-to-the-editor-help-a-virginia-student-learn-about-new-york/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [CEC 18 Members and Attendees Brace Frigid Temps and Snow Mounds for Monthly Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/cec-18-members-and-attendees-brace-frigid-temps-and-snow-mounds-for-monthly-meeting/) - This was one meeting where Community Education Council 18 (CEC 18) members and meeting guests were fortunate to have roof parking! They braved the cold and mounds of frozen snow to attend the monthly meeting on Monday, February 2nd, at the CEC 18 District Office located at 1106 East 95th Street. Superintendent Celeste Terry shared
- [Marine Park — Love is in the Air — and Adorning the Houses](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-love-is-in-the-air-and-adorning-the-houses/) - With the dreary weather that’s been hammering Brooklyn lately — mounds of clumpy snow, overcast gray skies and below-freezing temperatures — it seems that light, color and joy are in high demand right now. Well, that’s exactly what some households in the Marine Park area are supplying the neighborhood with through their Valentine’s Day decorations.
- [Flatlands — Customers Accuse Local Supply Store of Fraud](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-customers-accuse-local-supply-store-of-fraud/) - When Nora Kernisant’s 81-year-old father’s Kenmore refrigerator began having trouble in December 2024, he found a local business that sold replacement filters for the old appliance. He bought the product, which typically retails for around $50, at Pemco Supply Company, located at 1991 Utica Avenue. Assuming Pemco was charging the standard rate for the item,
- [BESS Under Scrutiny — Calls Grow to Advance State Safety Legislation](https://canarsiecourier.com/bess-under-scrutiny-calls-grow-to-advance-state-safety-legislation/) - Community leaders, elected officials and environmental justice advocates convened on Saturday, January 31st, for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Virtual Town Hall focused on growing concerns over the siting of these controversial storage systems in densely populated New York City neighborhoods, as pressure intensifies in Albany to advance legislation regulating where these facilities may
- [Canarsie Para Arrested for Allegedly Shoving Student](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-para-arrested-for-allegedly-shoving-student/) - A paraprofessional from P.S. 276 The Louis Marshall School was arrested on Monday, February 2nd, while school was in session. Police said Moaz Mahmoud, 26, was charged with assault and acting in a manner injurious to a child. Mahmoud allegedly struck and shoved a 10-year-old student around 11 a.m. inside the elementary school, which is
- [Fourth Suspension of Alternate Side Parking Regulations](https://canarsiecourier.com/fourth-suspension-of-alternate-side-parking-regulations/) - The Mamdani administration today announced that Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended through Sunday, February 8, 2026, to facilitate ongoing snow operations. New Yorkers are encouraged to shovel out their vehicles Tuesday, with temperatures forecasted to drop through the rest of the week. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city.
- [Sheepshead Bay — Fatal Fire Claims an Innocent Life](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-fatal-fire-claims-an-innocent-life/) - A fire in a Sheepshead Bay apartment building was contained by firefighters on Thursday, January 29th, but one of the occupants didn’t survive. The fire broke out on the second floor of 2709 Ocean Avenue, off of Avenue W, around 2 a.m. Firefighters from Engine Company 291 and Tower Ladder 127 found an unresponsive and unconscious male
- [Black History Month](https://canarsiecourier.com/black-history-month/) - Every February, Black History Month invites us to pause, reflect and celebrate the rich contributions of Black people in the United States. This month is a living reminder of resilience, brilliance and the ongoing pursuit of justice. Black History Month began in 1926 as Negro History Week, founded by historian and scholar Dr. Carter G.
- [East New York – Sanitation Truck on Fire](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-sanitation-truck-on-fire/) - FDNY firefighters quickly extinguished a fire that started inside a Department of Sanitation (DSNY) truck located at the DSNY Depot at Cozine and Georgia Avenues on Monday, February 2nd. Members of the DSNY were working overtime when they smelled smoke in the one-story commercial building at 922 Georgia Avenue. They quickly called 911, and Engine Company
- [SPAM4D – Non-Stop Action, Real Wins](https://canarsiecourier.com/spam4d-non-stop-action-real-wins/) - Have you ever felt like you want a place where games feel active, your mood stays happy, and every moment feels full of fun and excitement without any stress at all? Many people look for something lively yet comfortable, something that fits daily life and brings smiles easily, and that is where SPAM4D feels just
- [Support Speed During Peak Hours and Player Loyalty](https://canarsiecourier.com/support-speed-during-peak-hours-and-player-loyalty/) - Peak hours in online casino gaming are easy to identify. Evenings after work. Weekends. Major sports nights that spill over into casino sessions. Free spin campaigns that land at the same time. These are the moments when platforms are busiest and when support performance becomes most visible. For players, casino games are immediate. Money moves
- [Senator Persaud Hosts Webinar on Alzheimer’s and Dementia](https://canarsiecourier.com/senator-persaud-hosts-webinar-on-alzheimers-and-dementia/) - Although Alzheimer’s has been identified as the fifth leading cause of death for females in the United States and despite the fact that there are more than six million Americans currently living with the disease, it is still a subject many do not wish to discuss. That is precisely why State Senator Roxanne Persaud chose
- [Third Suspension of Alternate Side Parking Regulations](https://canarsiecourier.com/third-suspension-of-alternate-side-parking-regulations/) - The Mamdani administration today announced that Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended through Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to facilitate snow operations. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city. Photo: Lloyd Mitchell
- [Sheepshead Bay Business Community Unites to Build Stronger Local Economy](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-business-community-unites-to-build-stronger-local-economy/) - A packed room of local merchants and community leaders gathered on Thursday, January 29th, at the Sheepshead Bay Library, 2636 East 14th Street, for a Business Growth Meeting hosted by Assemblyman Michael Novakhov (AD 45) in partnership with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and the Sheepshead Bay Library. The event focused on launching the Sheepshead
- [Assembly District 58 Highlights Community Power, Global Impact and Mental Health Leadership](https://canarsiecourier.com/assembly-district-58-highlights-community-power-global-impact-and-mental-health-leadership/) - From neighborhood task forces to international relief efforts, Assembly District 58 is demonstrating what sustained community engagement looks like in action. Under the leadership of Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman, AD 58 has mobilized more than 100 volunteers, advocates and community members across seven in-district task forces, while also responding to crises beyond New York City’s borders.
- [Fresh Creek Residents Disappointed with Snow Removal Efforts](https://canarsiecourier.com/fresh-creek-residents-disappointed-with-snow-removal-efforts/) - Members of the Fresh Creek Civic Association (FCCA) didn’t have to brave the cold weather on Saturday afternoon, January 31st, since their scheduled, in-person meeting was held remotely via Zoom instead. Scores of local residents logged in, where they received important community updates from FCCA President Maria Garrett and members of the board. The group
- [Midget Squadron’s Commodore Takes the Reins for Another Year](https://canarsiecourier.com/midget-squadrons-commodore-takes-the-reins-for-another-year/) - The Midget Squadron Yacht Club is celebrating its 126th year – so what’s the secret to their success? It could be the dedicated members and their anchor, Commodore Howie Rubenfeld, who has tirelessly led the club – through smooth and rocky waters -- since 2017. The Annual Installation of Officers took place on Saturday, January
- [Sheepshead Bay — Community Supports Marine Park Alliance at IHOP Fundraiser](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-community-supports-marine-park-alliance-at-ihop-fundraiser/) - Community members and park enthusiasts showed up to support the Marine Park Alliance (MPA) at its IHOP fundraiser, at 2951 Avenue U, on Tuesday, January 27th, fighting both the cold and difficult driving conditions from the snow leftover from the weekend’s storm. Between the hours of 3 and 10 p.m., 20% of the profits from
- [Marine Park — Welcoming the Year of the Horse With Colorful Lunar New Year Dance Celebration](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-welcoming-the-year-of-the-horse-with-colorful-lunar-new-year-dance-celebration/) - The cold temperatures outside did little to chill the warmth inside the Carmine Carro Community Center, at 3000 Fillmore Avenue, where the Lunar New Year was celebrated on Saturday, January 24th, with a vibrant showcase of culture, movement and community presented by the Marine Park Alliance (MPA), Assemblywoman Jaime Williams and the acclaimed Nai-Ni Chen
- [Extended Suspension of Alternate Side Parking Regulations](https://canarsiecourier.com/extended-suspension-of-alternate-side-parking-regulations/) - The Mamdani administration today announced that Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended through Sunday, February 1, 2026, to facilitate snow operations. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city. Photo: Baqir Ahmed
- [Scores of Citizens Flock to the H.E.S. for Annual MLK Day of Service](https://canarsiecourier.com/scores-of-citizens-flock-to-the-h-e-s-for-annual-mlk-day-of-service/) - There was a bustle of activity throughout the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), at 9502 Seaview Avenue, on Monday, January 19th, where a plethora of volunteers and community partners joined with staff for their Annual MLK Day of Service, observed in honor of slain civil rights leader and activist, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dressed
- [Record Snowfall as the Big Freeze Continues](https://canarsiecourier.com/record-snowfall-as-the-big-freeze-continues/) - A major snowstorm blanketed the area, dropping over 10 inches of snow on Sunday, January 25th, forcing NYC elementary schools to revert to remote learning on Monday. Snow started falling around 5 a.m., dumping record snow in Canarsie and the surrounding areas, followed by sleet, causing icy conditions and limited visibility for pedestrians and motorists
- [DEP’s New Mandatory Downspout Disconnection Met with Major Backlash](https://canarsiecourier.com/deps-new-mandatory-downspout-disconnection-met-with-major-backlash/) - If there’s one thing that bothers Brooklyn residents, it is yet another mandate from a City agency, especially when noncompliance could result in a hefty fine. This time around, residents of Canarsie, Mill Basin, Bergen Beach and Marine Park are at odds with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) over a notice they received in
- [Another School in Bergen Beach? No Way, Residents Say](https://canarsiecourier.com/another-school-in-bergen-beach-no-way-residents-say/) - Concern about a new high school in Bergen Beach was the hot topic at the Community Board 18 (CB18) meeting on Wednesday, January 21st. A public hearing was held, which began with a presentation by two members of the School Construction Authority (SCA) regarding the proposed high school site at 7001 Avenue U, followed by
- [Firefighters Extinguish Canarsie House Fire in Frigid Conditions](https://canarsiecourier.com/firefighters-fight-canarsie-house-fire-in-frigid-conditions/) - Firefighters fought heavy smoke conditions at a Canarsie home on Friday, January 23rd, during frigid temps, below average for this time of year. FDNY personnel from Engine 257 and Ladder 170 rushed to the house, located at 103-08 Avenue M, around 4 p.m. and quickly extinguished the fire. There were no injuries reported, and the
- [East Flatbush — Infant Found Dead Inside Closet, Mom Charged](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-infant-found-dead-inside-closet-mom-charged/) - A 25-year-old mother was arrested in connection to the death of her one-month-old boy on Sunday, January 25th. Police from the 67th Precinct found the boy, identified as Adonnys Kendall, in a duffel bag stuffed inside a closet at 209 Veronica Place, near Beverley Road, while responding to a wellness check – placed by the
- [Carrie Coon Shines in Bug on Broadway](https://canarsiecourier.com/carrie-coon-shines-in-bug-on-broadway/) - Fans of both HBO’s The Gilded Age and The White Lotus have a lot to celebrate this winter as Carrie Coon stars in a revival of Bug, a production that was clearly built to showcase her talent by writer and husband Tracy Letts. This is the first Broadway production of this psycho-thriller, after it first
- [East Flatbush — Firefighters Fight Cold and Fire](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-firefighters-fight-cold-and-fire/) - A fire in a three-story home was quickly contained by firefighters on Saturday, January 24th, on the coldest day of the year so far, with temps dipping into the single digits. The fire broke out at 452 East 52nd Street, between Snyder and Tilden Avenues. Engine Company 310 and Tower Ladder 174 arrived at the
- [A Winter Storm and a Community Commitment](https://canarsiecourier.com/a-winter-storm-and-a-community-commitment/) - This January’s winter storm didn’t just blanket New York City in snow — it tested our patience, our preparedness and our responsibility to one another. With nearly a foot and a half of snow in parts of the city and bone-chilling temperatures expected to linger well into early February, Canarsie, like so many neighborhoods, is
- [What's Happening — 01/29/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-01-29-2026/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Suspension of Alternate Side Parking Regulations](https://canarsiecourier.com/suspension-of-alternate-side-parking-regulations/) - The Mamdani administration today announced that Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, to facilitate snow operations. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city. Photo: Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, Wikimedia Commons
- [Old Mill Basin — Assemblywoman Jaime Williams Coordinates Winter Storm Relief](https://canarsiecourier.com/old-mill-basin-assemblywoman-jaime-williams-coordinates-winter-storm-relief/) - As the winter storm approached the New York City area, which brought almost a foot of snow, Assemblywoman Jaime Williams worked with local partners to help residents of the 59th Assembly District prepare for hazardous conditions. On a bitter cold, sunny Saturday morning on January 24th, supplies were dropped off by Williams' office ready for
- [A Tax Break That Can Help Canarsie Seniors Remain in Their Homes](https://canarsiecourier.com/a-tax-break-that-can-help-canarsie-seniors-remain-in-their-homes/) - Canarsie has always been a neighborhood where homeownership is more than a dream — it’s a lifeline. It’s how working families build stability, pass something down and stay rooted in the same blocks where they raised their children. But today, that foundation is under pressure. Recent reporting from Gothamist and WNYC shows foreclosures rising across
- [Marine Park — Parks Department Installs Red Ladders for Ice Rescue](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-parks-department-installs-red-ladders-for-ice-rescue/) - Those bright red ladders you’ve been seeing stationed near bodies of water aren’t for decoration. With more than 100 lakes and ponds, and over 150 miles of shoreline, many of which freeze over as early as December, the NYC Parks Department is tasked with installing an excess of 700 red emergency rescue ladders citywide each
- [Students at P.S. 115 Show Off Dance Moves at Inaugural Show](https://canarsiecourier.com/students-at-p-s-115-show-off-dance-moves-at-inaugural-show/) - The “Dance Curriculum Showcase” hosted by 3rd-graders and the dance team at P.S. 115 The Daniel Mucatel School, 1500 East 92nd Street, was titled “Move to the Beat,” and that’s exactly what the students did at their inaugural show for the 2026 school year. The presentation, held on Tuesday, January 13th, was a culmination of
- [A Legacy Continues: Celebrating Service](https://canarsiecourier.com/a-legacy-continues-celebrating-service/) - Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy lives on long after his assassination on April 4, 1968. His leadership in the American Civil Rights Movement continues to inspire new generations to create positive change within their communities. On Friday, January 16th, staff from One Brooklyn Health (OBH) visited multiple churches throughout the borough to showcase Dr. King's
- [Brownsville – Former Child Star Killed in Hit-and-Run](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-former-child-star-killed-in-hit-and-run/) - A pedestrian, who was a former child actress, was fatally struck on a Brownsville street on Friday, January 16th. The victim, identified as Kianna Underwood, 33, was crossing Pitkin Avenue at Mother Gaston Blvd. when she was struck by a 2021 black Ford Explorer around 6:45 a.m. An investigation by the NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation
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- [Bergen Beach Civic Association Holiday Party](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-civic-association-holiday-party/) - The holidays may be over, but the parties are still going strong. On Tuesday, January 13th, the Bergen Beach Civic Association hosted its annual gathering, where members, friends and neighbors came together to celebrate a great year of community spirit and to plan for new adventures ahead. Past and present presidents of the civic association
- [Picnic at Hanging Rock](https://canarsiecourier.com/picnic-at-hanging-rock/) - This fall’s musicals were rare, but on December 18th, Picnic At Hanging Rock – The Musical opened at Off-Broadway's Greenwich House Theater, at 27 Barrow Street. The show is based on a novel that was written in 1967 by Joan Lindsay, an Australian, and adapted into a 1975 film by an Aussie film director, Peter
- [Home Invasion in Canarsie by Imposter Delivery Driver](https://canarsiecourier.com/home-invasion-in-canarsie-by-imposter-delivery-driver/) - Canarsie residents should use extra caution when answering their doors, as a male posing as a delivery driver invaded an occupied home this past weekend, striking one of the tenants. The NYPD released a photo of the male suspect, who was wearing a gray sweatshirt, black sweatpants and white sneakers at the time of the
- [Marine Park — Blood Drive Helps to Saves Lives](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-blood-drive-helps-to-saves-lives/) - Volunteers did their part to help save precious lives at a blood drive held at the Carmine Carro Community Center, at 3000 Fillmore Avenue, on Sunday morning, January 18th. The Flatlands Volunteer Ambulance Corps (FVAC), in collaboration with the New York Blood Center, and with assistance from Marine Park Alliance and Millennium Development, among others,
- [Historic Vanderveer House to be Demolished](https://canarsiecourier.com/historic-vanderveer-house-to-be-demolished/) - Canarsie is losing yet another piece of its past, as the Vanderveer House, located at 106-02 Flatlands Avenue, is now set to be demolished. The storied colonial farmhouse is steeped in rich history, as Canarsie’s foremost historian, Ira Kluger explained, since it dates all the way back to the 1820s, when it was built by
- [Flatbush — Detectives Searching for Suspect Who Shot Two Men](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatbush-detectives-searching-for-suspect-who-shot-two-men/) - Detectives are investigating a double shooting that took place at a deli located at 1256 Flatbush Avenue, off of Newkirk Avenue, on Friday, January 9th. Officers from the 70th Precinct arrived at the scene around 2:45 p.m. where they found a 24-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the face. A short time later, they
- [Brownsville – Arrest Made in Christmas Eve Murder](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-arrest-made-in-christmas-eve-murder/) - Three weeks after a fatal shooting, a Brownsville man has been arrested and charged for allegedly killing another man on the morning of Christmas Eve. Shamar Williams, 57, was arrested on Wednesday, January 14th, and charged with murder, robbery and criminal possession of a weapon. Williams is being accused on shooting Marcin Iwanowicz, 46, of
- [No Trash, Composting or Recycling Collection on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/no-trash-composting-or-recycling-collection-on-rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day/) - The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2026, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday. Residents who normally receive Monday trash, curbside composting, or recycling collection may place their material at the curb Monday evening for
- [Sheepshead Bay — 'Taking Brooklyn Back' as Gravesend Cast Brings High-Energy Holiday Bash to Downtown Clothing](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-taking-brooklyn-back-as-gravesend-cast-brings-high-energy-holiday-bash-to-downtown-clothing/) - Everything’s great when it’s Downtown, especially when cast and crew from the Gravesend series is having a party! The clothing store at 2502 Avenue U was transformed into a buzzing hub of music, fashion and Brooklyn pride as our favorite characters from the hit crime drama Gravesend packed Downtown for a raucous Season 3 holiday
- [Flatlands — Firefighters Battle Blaze on Multiple Floors During House Fire](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-firefighters-battle-blaze-on-multiple-floors-during-house-fire/) - Firefighters were confronted with heavy fire in a private dwelling at 611 East 57th Street, between Farragut Road and Foster Avenue, on Thursday, January 8th. Engine Company 310 and Ladder Company 174 arrived to find fire on the first and second floor of a three-story, attached private residence around 3:25 p.m. About 60 firefighters deployed two
- [From Allocation to Action: Canarsie Community Center](https://canarsiecourier.com/from-allocation-to-action-canarsie-community-center/) - Editor's Note: The following letter was sent by Jibreel Jalloh to Mayor Mamdani. Peace Mayor Mamdani, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Rodriguez-Rosa, Commissioner Gross, I write to request a clear update on the status of the $500,000 allocated in the FY2026 city budget for a feasibility study toward a Canarsie Community Center. As you know, this allocation
- [Marine Park — One Last Hurrah for Christmas Trees at Mulchfest '26](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-one-last-hurrah-for-christmas-trees-at-mulchfest-26/) - More than a dozen volunteers gathered at the Avenue U parking lot at 3244 Avenue U on Saturday morning, January 10th, to participate in the Marine Park Alliance's (MPA) annual Mulchfest. After the holidays, residents have the opportunity to dispose of their Christmas trees at the lot. Organized by the MPA and NYC Parks in
- [Flatlands — Gunshots at Glenwood Houses](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-shots-fired-at-glenwood-houses/) - A window at the Glenwood Houses was struck and damaged by gunfire last weekend. Police from the 63rd Precinct responded to 1722 Ralph Avenue, between Glenwood and Farragut Roads, around 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 10th. No injuries were reported; the only damage was to the window in the NYCHA building, according to police. There
- [Mill Basin — PBK Medspa Offers Industry Leading Treatments](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-pbk-medspa-offers-industry-leading-treatments/) - At the forefront of innovation, the staff at PBK Medspa are plugged in to the latest trends in beauty and are industry-trained in the most cutting-edge aesthetic treatments available. Although the office, located at 1584 East 66th Street, feels more like a high-end boutique spa, the treatments offered are rooted in science and technology. Featuring state-of-the-art
- [Flatlands — Car Struck by Flying Bullets](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-car-struck-by-flying-bullets/) - No one was injured when shots were fired in front of 663 East 59th Street, off Farragut Road, on Thursday, January 8th. Police from the 63rd Precinct responded to the scene, across the street from the Glenwood Houses, around 1:50 p.m., where they found a parked 2005 Nissan Altima, which was struck and damaged by
- [Shots Fired on Canarsie Street](https://canarsiecourier.com/shots-fired-on-canarsie-street/) - Officers from the 69th Precinct responded to a 911 call of shots fired in front of 941 East 95th Street, off Foster Avenue, around 8:20 p.m. on Thursday, January 8th. Upon arrival, police discovered multiple gunshot casings at the scene. There were no injuries or property damage, official sources said. Detectives are looking for two
- [Rockaway Parkway’s Quiet Crisis: A Community Corridor in Decline](https://canarsiecourier.com/rockaway-parkways-quiet-crisis-a-community-corridor-in-decline/) - Rockaway Parkway, once the vibrant commercial lifeline of Canarsie, is facing a troubling and highly visible decline. Storefronts that served generations of families now sit dark, locked behind metal gates. Beloved neighborhood institutions — including Fix U Plate, Fisherman’s Cove, a longtime discount store, Steph’s Cake Shop and several other small businesses — have closed,
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- [NYC DOE Nutrition Services Offer ‘Share Tables’ in District 18 Schools](https://canarsiecourier.com/nyc-doe-nutrition-services-offer-share-tables-in-district-18-schools/) - The New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) Office of Food and Nutrition Services (OFNS) shared an overview of their meal program at the Community Education Council for District 18 (CEC 18) meeting on Monday, January 5th, and was excited to report the “Share Table” initiative is successful and reduces the amount of daily food waste.
- [District 22 Board Gains Insight on City Funding](https://canarsiecourier.com/district-22-board-gains-insight-on-city-funding/) - Members of Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) met at the District Office, located at 5619 Flatlands Avenue, for their monthly meeting on Thursday, January 8th, where the highlight included a presentation on the education budget provided by the Coalition for Equitable Education. The meeting was also streamed live to the public via Zoom.
- [New Commanding Officer Welcomed Home at 69th Precinct Appreciation Brunch](https://canarsiecourier.com/new-commanding-officer-welcomed-home-at-69th-precinct-appreciation-brunch/) - The 69th Precinct officially welcomed its new commanding and executive officers during an Appreciation Brunch and Welcome Reception hosted by the Community Affairs Bureau and 69th Precinct Clergy Council. The event took place on December 17th at the 69th Precinct, located at 9720 Foster Avenue, and brought together NYPD leadership, members of the precinct’s Community Council, clergy, elected officials and
- [Tracking how fans follow sports in a mobile world](https://canarsiecourier.com/tracking-how-fans-follow-sports-in-a-mobile-world/) - Sports fans have always found ways to stay close to the action. In the past, that meant radios, televisions, newspapers and stadium visits. Over the past decade, the tools have changed. Phones now deliver scores, lineup updates, injury news and highlight clips at all hours. In many countries, this has also affected how sports wagering
- [Second Annual Holiday Window Competition](https://canarsiecourier.com/second-annual-holiday-window-competition/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Happy New Year, Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/happy-new-year-canarsie/) - As we welcome 2026, I want to extend my warmest wishes to every Canarsie family for a healthy, peaceful and hopeful New Year. This moment gives us the opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come, while recommitting ourselves to the work still ahead — especially at a time when many families are feeling the
- [Bergen Beach — Second Annual Tree Lighting in Honor of Terri Cadet-Donald](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-second-annual-tree-lighting-in-honor-of-terri-cadet-donald/) - Children and families decorated wooden angel ornaments to place on trees outside and inside the John Malone Community Center, located at 2331 Bergen Avenue, on Wednesday, December 17th, at the 2nd Annual Tree Lighting in memory of a beloved neighborhood icon, Terri Cadet-Donald. The event also marked the 1st Annual Terri’s Toy Drive. Millennium Development’s
- [East Flatbush — Detectives Searching for Clues in Church Avenue Stabbing](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-detectives-searching-for-clues-in-church-avenue-stabbing/) - Police from the 67th Precinct responded to a stabbing at 3113 Church Avenue on Monday, January 5th, around 11:25 p.m. A 31-year-old man was stabbed multiple times in the torso, police said. EMS took the victim to Kings County Hospital where he was listed in stable condition. There are no arrests, and an investigation is
- [East New York — Ambulance Flips Over While Responding to Call for Help](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-ambulance-flips-over-while-responding-to-call-for-help/) - Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a two-car accident, involving an ambulance and an SUV, at Stanley Avenue and Linwood Street, around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, January 4th. The collision, which involved a private ambulance and a Honda CRV, caused the ambulance to roll on its side while responding to a code for help.
- [Man Struck by Brick During Verbal Dispute](https://canarsiecourier.com/man-struck-by-brick-during-verbal-dispute/) - The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual wanted in connection with an assault on a 67-year-old man in Canarsie. The incident occurred around 12:05 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30th, in the vicinity of East 94th Street and Avenue J. Police said an unidentified male struck his victim in the left
- [What's Happening — 01/08/2026](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-01-08-2026/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Flatlands — New Year’s Day is Soup Joumou Day in Haitian History, Culture and Remembrance](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-new-years-day-is-soup-joumou-day-in-haitian-history-culture-and-remembrance/) - Community members gathered at 5827 Flatlands Avenue on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026, to celebrate a cherished Haitian tradition by sharing Soup Joumou, also known as Haitian pumpkin soup, a hearty and savory squash-based soup that symbolizes Haiti’s independence and freedom. Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse first hosted the free soup giveaway in 2021 and has made
- [Sheepshead Bay — Holiday Joy and Hope for Ukrainian Children Fill Kings Highway Library](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-holiday-joy-and-hope-for-ukrainian-children-fill-kings-highway-library/) - Laughter, music and the unmistakable magic of the holiday season filled the Kings Highway Library, located at 2115 Ocean Avenue, on Wednesday, December 17th, as nearly 100 Ukrainian children and their families gathered for a festive Christmas and holiday celebration hosted by the TraNa Relief Association. Organized in partnership with Fun On Us and the
- [East New York Man Celebrates Fifth Year of Giving Toys to Children for the Holidays](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-man-celebrates-fifth-year-of-giving-toys-to-children-for-the-holidays/) - It was a bitter, cold day on December 20th, but 794 New Lots Avenue was abuzz with warmth, laughter and wrapped gifts for the community as longtime organizer Malik Sherrod continued his tradition of giving back. Now in its fifth year in East New York, the annual toy distribution has been growing, offering hundreds of
- [Leaders Fighting Hate Honored by The Bridge MCP at Annual Unity in Action Holiday Celebration](https://canarsiecourier.com/leaders-fighting-hate-honored-by-the-bridge-mcp-at-annual-unity-in-action-holiday-celebration/) - It was standing room only at the “Annual Unity in Action Holiday Celebration and Award Ceremony,” on Sunday, December 21st, in honor of four extraordinary individuals who were recognized by The Bridge Multicultural and Advocacy Project (The Bridge MCP) for their remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication to not only the communities they serve, but also
- [Marine Park — Stargazing Saturn at Winter Solstice Event](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-stargazing-saturn-at-winter-solstice-event/) - Stargazers gathered at the Salt Marsh Nature Center, at East 33rd Street and Avenue U, on Sunday evening, December 21st, to observe the night sky on the Winter Solstice. Throughout the last quarter of the year, the Marine Park Alliance (MPA) celebrated several Festival of Lights ceremonies -- global holidays that emphasize the importance of
- [Community Education Council 18 Hosts Winter Holiday Jam](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-education-council-18-hosts-winter-holiday-jam/) - The bitter wind could not keep holiday revelers away from the Winter Holiday Jam, held by Community Education Council 18 (CEC 18) on Friday, December 19th, on the lower level of the District 18 Office, located at 1106 East 95th Street. The venue was festively decorated and offered gift bags, hot chocolate, snacks, music and
- [Community Op Ed: Record Accomplishments, Historic Achievements](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-record-accomplishments-historic-achievements/) - Last week, our administration’s senior leadership came together to celebrate our historic achievements and enduring accomplishments over the past four years. Assembling this diverse and experienced team of dedicated public servants from all backgrounds and all boroughs was an accomplishment in itself. This was the first administration to have five women deputy mayors, the first
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- [No Trash, Curbside Composting or Recycling Collection on New Year’s Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/no-trash-curbside-composting-or-recycling-collection-on-new-years-day/) - The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of New Year’s Day, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday, Thursday, January 1, 2026. Residents who normally receive Thursday trash, curbside composting, or recycling collection may place their material at the curb Thursday evening for collection beginning
- [Off The Ave Foundation Shares Toys and Spreads Goodwill for the Holidays](https://canarsiecourier.com/off-the-ave-foundation-shares-toys-and-spreads-goodwill-for-the-holidays/) - 'Tis the season for giving and on Saturday, December 13th, Off the Ave (OTA) Foundation gave away free toys and gifts to children who turned out at the Brooklyn Public Library, Spring Creek Branch, 121-43 Flatlands Avenue, for the organization’s 8th annual Holiday Toy Giveaway. Over 300 excited children got to choose toys from a
- [Flatbush — Man Shot on Flatbush Avenue](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatbush-man-shot-on-flatbush-avenue/) - Police from the 70th Precinct responded to a 911 call of an assault in progress at 801 Flatbush Avenue, between Caton Avenue and Lenox Road, around 7:55 p.m. on Monday, December 22nd. They found the victim, a 53-year-old male, with a gunshot wound to his hand, police said. He was taken by EMS to Kings County
- [Georgetown —  No Injuries at Fire in Two-Story Home](https://canarsiecourier.com/georgetown-no-injuries-at-fire-in-two-story-home/) - A fire in a two-story, semi-detached home, located at 6658 Avenue M, was quickly contained by firefighters on Tuesday, December 23rd. Engine Company 309 and Tower Ladder 157 arrived to smoke and flames coming from the first floor of the house around 5:30 p.m. A search throughout the building yielded negative results, and the blaze
- [Senator Persaud Hosts Annual Holiday Toy Distribution at I.S. 211](https://canarsiecourier.com/senator-persaud-hosts-annual-holiday-toy-distribution-at-i-s-211/) - Holiday music could be heard outside of I.S. 211 John Wilson School, at 1001 East 100th Street, and throughout the lobby, as excited families waited in line to see Santa and select the perfect present at the annual “Toy Distribution and Much More!” hosted by State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud on Sunday, December 21st. Persaud
- [Brownsville — Man Gunned Down with a Fatal Bullet, Suspect on the Run](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-man-gunned-down-with-a-fatal-bullet-suspect-on-the-run/) - A 46-year-old Midwood man was fatally shot on Christmas Eve morning. Officers from the 73rd Precinct found the victim, Marcin Iwanowicz, unconscious and suffering from a single gunshot wound to the chest, in the vicinity of Belmont Avenue and Powell Street, in Brownsville, around 9:45 am. on Wednesday, December 24th. The victim was taken to
- [Brooklyn and Queens Leaders Launch Self-Funded Humanitarian Mission to Hurricane-Ravaged Jamaica](https://canarsiecourier.com/brooklyn-and-queens-leaders-launch-self-funded-humanitarian-mission-to-hurricane-ravaged-jamaica/) - As communities across Jamaica struggle to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, a delegation of local elected officials is taking direct action. Moving beyond symbolic support, leaders from Brooklyn and Queens embarked on a four-day mission to deliver relief supplies collected through grassroots efforts in Canarsie, Mill Basin and Queens. The delegation included Assemblywomen
- [I.S. 68 Hosts a Festive Holiday Family Event](https://canarsiecourier.com/i-s-68-hosts-a-festive-holiday-family-event/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Merry Christmas, Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/merry-christmas-canarsie/) - As the year slows and the glow of holiday lights warms our familiar streets, there is a feeling that settles in — one rooted in togetherness, reflection and care. This season invites us to pause, gather close to the people we love and remember what Christmas is truly about. In Canarsie, Christmas has always been
- [Canarsie Neighbors Give Thanks Together at Turkey Giveaway](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-neighbors-give-thanks-together-at-turkey-giveaway/) - There is a specific kind of warmth that fills the air in Canarsie when the community comes together, and that spirit was brighter than ever on Tuesday, November 25th, when the courtyard at 715 East 105th Street was transformed into a hub of gratitude as the CABS Health Network hosted a massive turkey giveaway for
- [TriniJam and Visit Canarsie Host Fifth Annual Toy Giveaway, Spotlighting the Power of Community](https://canarsiecourier.com/trinijam-and-visit-canarsie-host-fifth-annual-toy-giveaway-spotlighting-the-power-of-community/) - The spirit of giving was on full display as TriniJam BK Roti Bar & Grill and Visit Canarsie hosted their fifth annual toy giveaway on Saturday, December 20th, continuing a growing tradition that brings families together and puts the community first. Held inside the popular neighborhood restaurant, at 9501 Flatlands Avenue, the event welcomed dozens
- [Sixty-Ninth Precinct Holiday Toy Giveaway a Hit with Families](https://canarsiecourier.com/sixty-ninth-precinct-holiday-toy-giveaway-a-hit-with-families/) - The 69th Precinct Community Council held its annual Holiday Toy Giveaway on Saturday, December 20th, in the Mustard room of the 69th Precinct, located at 9720 Foster Avenue. Excited kids and their parents were treated to hot cocoa as they waited in line outside before entering the precinct where the kids chose their favorite toy
- [Fourth Annual Winter Show Held at P.S. 115](https://canarsiecourier.com/fourth-annual-winter-show-held-at-p-s-115/) - On Wednesday, November 17th, P.S. 115 The Daniel Mucatel School, 1500 East 92nd Street, hosted two performances of its 4th annual Winter Show. The first was held at 9 a.m. for staff and students and the other at 11 a.m. for parents and other guests. Classes 201 through 205 as well as the school's Step
- [Mill Basin — Holiday on the Avenue Features Performances, Music, Merchants and Merriness](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-holiday-on-the-avenue-features-performances-music-merchants-and-merriness/) - Despite steady rain throughout much of the day, the weather cleared just in time for the annual Holiday on the Avenue celebration, giving a welcome window of relatively mild winter conditions that allowed the event to proceed as planned along Avenue N. Residents, merchants and civic leaders gathered on Friday afternoon, December 19th, for the
- [Spring Creek — Snapshots of Joy](https://canarsiecourier.com/spring-creek-snapshots-of-joy/) - On Saturday, December 13th, The Opportunity Hub, a nonprofit organization in Spring Creek Towers, hosted its third annual holiday event, bringing together community members for a cheerful day of celebration. Now a cherished tradition, the event features complimentary family photos, thoughtfully chosen gifts and festive snacks. Held at the Brooklyn Sports Club at 1540 Van
- [Community Issues and Holiday Events Highlighted at Bergen Beach Civic](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-issues-and-holiday-events-highlighted-at-bergen-beach-civic/) - The Bergen Beach Civic Association (BBCA) held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 9th, bringing together residents, elected officials and community leaders to discuss neighborhood concerns while sharing holiday wishes ahead of the New Year. The meeting was chaired by Sal Calise, the immediate past president of the BBCA, who stepped in to lead
- [Santa Claus is Coming to Town!](https://canarsiecourier.com/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town/) - As the youngest residents of Marine Park and Bergen Beach anxiously await the arrival of Santa Claus this Christmas season, they can spot his likeness on nearly every block in the neighborhood. Figures and inflatables, big and small, featuring jolly old St. Nick are probably the most popular holiday decoration of all, and for good
- [Bergen Beach — Carol Pino Learning Farm Hosts Winter Festival](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-carol-pino-learning-farm-hosts-winter-festival/) - District 22 students and their families were invited to celebrate "Winter on the Farm" at the Carol Pino Learning Farm, located at 7124 Avenue N, on Friday afternoon, December 12th. Those who braved the biting, cold weather were given the warmest of welcomes. District Family Leadership Coordinator Heather Fiorica and Family Support Coordinator Linda Dalton
- [QQWIN4D – Experience Winning Like Never Before](https://canarsiecourier.com/qqwin4d-experience-winning-like-never-before/) - Do you want an online gaming place that feels fresh every time you log in? Are you looking for a platform where play feels smooth, calm, and full of positive vibes? Do you like the idea of enjoying wins in a relaxed way without confusion or stress? If these questions sound like your daily thoughts,
- [What's Happening — 12/25/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-12-25-2025/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Marine Park – Bay Ridge Man Killed on Scooter](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-bay-ridge-man-killed-on-scooter/) - A man riding a scooter was killed when he collided with a minivan Sunday morning. The tragic accident occurred around 11:50 a.m. on December 21st. Police from the 63rd Precinct rushed to the scene – the intersection of Fillmore Avenue and East 38th Street – where they found the victim, Ilya Perloff, 42, of Bay
- [Canarsie House Engulfed in Flames and Smoke](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-house-engulfed-in-flames-and-smoke/) - Firefighters quickly snubbed out a house fire at 923 East 86th Street on Wednesday, December 17th, around 1 p.m. Engine Company 257 and Tower Ladder 170 arrived to find smoke and fire emitting from the garage of the home, located between Flatlands Avenue and Avenue J. There were no injuries, and the blaze was declared under
- [Senator Roxanne J. Persaud Announces $4.5 Million in State Aid for New Lots Avenue Library](https://canarsiecourier.com/senator-roxanne-j-persaud-announces-4-5-million-in-state-aid-for-new-lots-avenue-library/) - State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud announced that the Brooklyn Public Library – New Lots Avenue Branch has been allocated 4.5 million in state aid for library construction funds. In addition, Senator Persaud personally secured $500,000 in capital funding to support the project. The funds will enable the Brooklyn Public Library – New Lots Avenue Branch
- [Brownsville – Preteen Charged In Stabbing at Betsy Head Park](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-preteen-charged-in-stabbing-at-betsy-head-park/) - A 12-year-old male was arrested and charged with attempted murder for the alleged stabbing of another 12-year-old male in Brownsville’s Betsy Head Park, shortly after school dismissal on Thursday, December 18th. Police from the 73rd Precinct responded to calls of a stabbing inside the park, at Thomas S. Boyland Street and Dumont Avenue, around 2:55
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- [Marine Park — Celebrating Kwanzaa with African Drumming](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-celebrating-kwanzaa-with-african-drumming/) - Marine Park Alliance’s annual Festival of Lights series continued on Saturday, December 13th, with Kwanzaa Drumming at the Carmine Carro Community Center, at 3000 Fillmore Avenue. Local families and MPA’s Teen Leaders joined together to use conga, djembe and shakers to celebrate Kuumba (Creativity) – one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa – with the Cumbe
- [Flatlands — Bright and Brrr-isk Tree Lighting at Amersfort Park](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-bright-and-brrr-isk-tree-lighting-at-amersfort-park/) - Freezing temperatures and steady wind may have shaken the tree at Amersfort Park’s annual tree lighting event on Thursday, December 11th, but spirits were unwavering as children enjoyed hot cocoa, music and dancing in the park. Even the blowup balloon characters appeared to be shivering from their constant shaking from the blustery winds, but Millennium
- [Holiday Cheer and Community News Combined at Mill Basin Civic Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/holiday-cheer-and-community-news-combined-at-mill-basin-civic-meeting/) - Spirits were high at the last Mill Basin Civic Association (MBCA) meeting of the year on Tuesday, December 9th, at the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club, located at 5809 Avenue T, as the organization meshed its usual slate of community updates with an upbeat holiday party. The event started with aspects of a regular meeting. Former
- [Bayview Shines With Holiday Cheer at Annual Toy Giveaway](https://canarsiecourier.com/bayview-shines-with-holiday-cheer-at-annual-toy-giveaway/) - Holiday joy filled the halls of Bayview Houses on Saturday, December 6th, as the Bayview Housing Community Association hosted its Annual Toy Giveaway, transforming Apartment 1B at 9910 Seaview Avenue into a festive, bustling Santa’s workshop brimming with toys, decorations and community spirit. Organized under the leadership of tenant association President Sheryl Boyce, the event
- [P.S. 276 Hosts Merry and Bright Winter Wonderland Extravaganza](https://canarsiecourier.com/p-s-276-hosted-merry-and-bright-winter-wonderland-extravaganza/) - On Wednesday, December 10th, Santa and his elves made a pit stop at 1070 East 83rd Street to drop off hundreds of packages for the Toy Giveaway that was held during The Winter Wonderland Extravaganza hosted by P.S. 276 The Louis Marshall School. Every child in school received a present that day. The school also
- [Georgetown – Horrific Double Stabbing Leaves One Dead, Suspect in Custody](https://canarsiecourier.com/georgetown-horrific-double-stabbing-leaves-one-dead-suspect-in-custody/) - An arrest has been made in connection to a double stabbing inside a Georgetown home last week, resulting in the death of one of the occupants. Albert Torres, 35, of Sunset Park, was arrested on Friday, December 12th, and charged with murder and attempted murder. Officers from the 63rd Precinct rushed to the scene of
- [Santa Visits Local Bay Ridge Businesses](https://canarsiecourier.com/santa-visits-local-bay-ridge-businesses/) - ‘Tis the weeks before Christmas, and right here in Bay Ridge, Free photos with Santa abound, and cost not even a smidge!!! That’s right, folks! For the fourth year in a row, one local business here in the heart of Bay Ridge offers photographic meet-and-greets with Santa Claus for the entire family — all 100% FREE,
- [Hanukkah’s Light](https://canarsiecourier.com/hanukkahs-light/) - As Hanukkah candles glow across Brooklyn, we are reminded that light is more than a symbol — it is a choice we make together, especially in moments that test our faith in one another. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem more than 2,000 years ago. Each
- [Community Op-Ed: Using Technology to Better Communicate With All New Yorkers](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-using-technology-to-better-communicate-with-all-new-yorkers/) - From the very start, I have been a tech mayor, and our administration has continually expanded our use of technology to keep New Yorkers safer, stronger, and more informed. From linking our public schools to the NYPD so we can respond more rapidly to any school emergency, to deploying safety drones and expanding broadband to
- [Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates Re-opening of Gerritsen Beach](https://canarsiecourier.com/brooklyn-public-library-celebrates-re-opening-of-gerritsen-beach/) - Brooklyn Public Library celebrated the re-opening of Gerritsen Beach Library on Thursday. One of the most picturesque branches in all of New York, this waterfront library overlooks the Shell Bank Channel. “We are thrilled to be back at Gerritsen Beach Library,” said Linda E. Johnson, President and CEO, Brooklyn Public Library. “The Library is a
- [Marine Park — Tree Lighting Brings Holiday Cheer to the Marine Park Older Adult Center](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-tree-lighting-brings-holiday-cheer-to-the-marine-park-older-adult-center/) - The young-at-heart of all ages gathered on Friday, December 12th, at the Carmine Carro Community Center, 3000 Fillmore Avenue, to celebrate the holiday season with music, dance and refreshments at the Marine Park Older Adult Center Tree Lighting event. Students from I.S. 278, P.S. 222, P.S. 207 and Fillmore Academy helped ignite the holiday spirit
- [Bergen Beach — St. Bernard Tree Lighting Captures the Spirit of Christmas](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-st-bernard-tree-lighting-captures-the-spirit-of-christmas/) - Members of the Bergen Beach faith community gathered outside St. Bernard Church, located at 2055 East 69th Street, on Saturday evening, December 13th, following the 5 p.m. mass, to take part in a beloved and time-honored Christmas tradition, despite the snow that had begun to fall. All were invited to join the church choir and
- [Shots Fired in the Breukelen Houses](https://canarsiecourier.com/shots-fired-in-the-breukelen-houses/) - The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a reckless endangerment incident that occurred within the confines of the 69th Precinct around 12:40 p.m. on Saturday, December 6th. Police said an unidentified individual discharged a firearm in the rear of 105-13 Glenwood Road, within the Breukelen Houses.
- [Flatlands — Firefighters Battle Fire on Roof of Apartment Building](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-firefighters-battle-fire-on-roof-of-apartment-building/) - Firefighters contained a fire on the roof of a six-story apartment building on Saturday, December 13th. Engine Company 309 and Tower Ladder 157 arrived to find smoke and fire emitting from the top floor of 3857 Kings Highway, between Flatbush Avenue and Overbaugh Place, around 1:15 p.m. The fire also extended to an apartment below. About
- [Marine Park — Community Decorates for Christmas in a Big Way](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-community-decorates-for-christmas-in-a-big-way/) - Residents of Marine Park have gone all out this year, decking out their homes with beautiful Christmas displays as the holiday quickly approaches. From traditional religious-themed displays that include nativity scenes, to classic reindeer and snowmen (and women), and some novel inflatables like an octopus and a flamingo, members of the community are beautifying the
- [Flatlands — Holiday Toy Giveaway Adds Literacy and Furry Friends for Children at the 63rd Precinct](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-holiday-toy-drive-adds-literacy-and-furry-friends-for-children-at-the-63rd-precinct/) - Children and families received a warm welcome, toys and books as they joined Santa and his furry friends at the 63rd Precinct, 1844 Brooklyn Avenue, on Wednesday, December 10th, for a holiday toy giveaway. The event, in its third year, was sponsored by the Brooklyn First Responders Lions and Leos Clubs, Stalwart Youths, the 63rd Precinct
- [School Construction Authority Shares 2025-2029 Capital Plans With CEC 18](https://canarsiecourier.com/school-construction-authority-shares-2025-2029-capital-plans-with-cec-18/) - Maintenance construction plans for some District 18 schools were discussed, and attendees were able to view the helpful NYC Department of Education (DOE) language website, at the Community Education Council for District 18 (CEC 18) meeting on Monday, December 1st, at the District Office, located at 1106 East 95th Street. Erica Porter, manager from the
- [GameZone’s 2025 Tongits Philippines Tournament Scene](https://canarsiecourier.com/gamezones-2025-tongits-philippines-tournament-scene/) - What began as a promising launch in mid-2025 quickly evolved into a defining year for the Tongits Philippines tournament community. GameZone didn’t just introduce tournaments but engineered a full-scale ecosystem where skill, consistency, and nerve were rewarded at every stage. Following its official debut in May, the platform wasted no time building momentum. Within months,
- [Sixty-Ninth Precinct, Community Welcome New Commanding Officer](https://canarsiecourier.com/sixty-ninth-precinct-community-welcome-new-commanding-officer/) - On November 13th, Captain Sashanna Wynter became commanding officer of the 69th Precinct, located at 9720 Foster Avenue, making her the second female ever to serve there in that capacity. The 39-year-old, who joined the NYPD in 2008, has had an illustrious career so far, having served in various precincts throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens,
- [Sheepshead Bay — Community Erupts After Sudden Construction Begins at Controversial Coyle Street Site](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-community-erupts-after-sudden-construction-begins-at-controversial-coyle-street-site/) - Tensions flared as residents, community leaders and elected officials gathered at 2134 Coyle Street for an urgent press conference on Wednesday, December 3rd, following reports that developers had begun work on the long-contested development without proper permits or notice to the neighborhood. In addition, a "work-in-progress" sign was posted, indicating "mixed-use," leaving residents once again
- [Georgetown -- Brooklyn’s Home for the Holidays Brings Magic, Music and Community Spirit](https://canarsiecourier.com/georgetown-brooklyns-home-for-the-holidays-brings-magic-music-and-community-spirit/) - Winter’s first real chill didn’t stop hundreds of neighbors, families and friends from gathering on Friday, December 5th, for one of southern Brooklyn’s most beloved traditions — the second annual Brooklyn’s Home for the Holidays lighting celebration, at the corner of East 72nd Street and Avenue K. The festivities, presented in partnership with Community Board
- [Spreading Holiday Cheer in Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/spreading-holiday-cheer-in-canarsie/) - There’s a special kind of warmth that settles over Brooklyn in December — one that has nothing to do with the temperature. It’s the warmth of community, of familiar faces bundled against the cold and of moments that remind us what the holiday season is truly about. This year, that warmth was on full display
- [District 22 Considers the Implications of AI in the Classroom](https://canarsiecourier.com/district-22-considers-the-implications-of-ai-in-the-classroom/) - Members of Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) convened at the District Office, located at 5619 Flatlands Avenue, on Tuesday, December 2nd, for their monthly meeting, which was also streamed live to the public via Zoom. The meeting was punctuated by a robust discussion around the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom. “Let’s not take missteps,” Superintendent Julia Bove cautioned the group. She explained that too much
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- [Community Op-Ed: Creating Safe Public and Green Spaces for our Children](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-creating-safe-public-and-green-spaces-for-our-children/) - From day one, our administration’s North Star has been public safety. We have gone to work to sweep out crime and illegal activities from our neighborhoods, and because of this work, we are currently in our eighth consecutive quarter of crime reductions. That means for almost two straight years — since January 2024 — crime
- [Hanukkah is Almost Here!](https://canarsiecourier.com/hanukkah-is-almost-here/) - Members of the Jewish community, in Marine Park and Bergen Beach, have been preparing to celebrate Hanukkah for weeks now, having displayed menorahs, sweater-clad teddy bears with dreidels, a Star of David gingerbread house and one very cute snowman Rabbi on their stoops, lawns and in driveways. Some homes are even decked out in beautiful
- [Brownsville — Shooting Leaves Two Men Wounded and Suspect on Run](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-shooting-leaves-two-men-wounded-and-suspect-on-run/) - Two men were shot on Friday, December 5th, at Sutter and Rockaway Avenues, outside the Brownsville Houses, within the confines of the 73rd Precinct/PSA2. Police responded to a 911 call of an assault in progress at the location around 6:50 p.m. They discovered the victims sitting inside a Honda Civic. A 20-year-old man was shot
- [Captain Tomasulo Announces Crime Down 10.9% in 63rd Precinct](https://canarsiecourier.com/captain-tomasulo-announces-crime-down-10-9-in-63rd-precinct/) - Captain James Tomasulo, commanding officer of the 63rd Precinct, was full of great news at the 63rd Precinct Community Council meeting on Wednesday, December 3rd — he announced the October and November Cops of the Month and a decrease in crime year to date. The December meeting, held at the John Malone Community Center, located
- [Marine Park – Families Have a Holly Jolly Good Time with Santa in the Park](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-families-have-a-holly-jolly-good-time-with-santa-in-the-park/) - Christmas spirit was in full swing at the Carmine Carro Community Center, at 3000 Fillmore Avenue, on Saturday, December 6th, where hundreds of children lined up for their photo with Santa — along with arts and crafts, holiday activities and plenty of festive treats. At creative tables, children gathered to make Christmas ornaments while hot chocolate,
- [Ari'el Stachel in Other](https://canarsiecourier.com/ariel-stachel-in-other/) - Ari'el Stachel won a Tony award for his performance in the 2018 hit musical, The Band's Visit, about an Egyptian band stranded in Israel. He was cast as a romantic lead, playing a trumpet and singing a song with one of the show's leading ladies. Now he has written a solo play about his childhood. His
- [Sixty-Ninth Precinct Community Council Kicks off Holiday Season with Jolly Celebration](https://canarsiecourier.com/sixty-ninth-precinct-community-council-kicks-off-holiday-season-with-jolly-celebration/) - The weather outside was freezing, but there was nothing but warmth inside the Midget Squadron Yacht Club, 1490 Paerdegat Avenue North, on the evening of Friday, December 5th, where the Annual Holiday Celebration hosted by the 69th Precinct Community Council was underway. There was an outpouring of camaraderie among NYPD, clergy, elected officials and the
- [Marine Park — Salt Marsh Nature Center Celebrates Silver Jubilee with Photo Contest](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-salt-marsh-nature-center-celebrates-silver-jubilee-with-photo-contest/) - Members of the Salt Marsh Alliance (SMA) and the Urban Park Rangers welcomed the community into the Salt Marsh Nature Center, located at 3302 Avenue U, on Saturday afternoon, December 6th, to celebrate their silver jubilee in a very special way: a gallery viewing. Since the Salt Marsh Nature Center opened its doors, 25 years ago, on Earth
- [NYC Department of Sanitation’s 'Winter Schedule' Begins for 2025-2026 Snow Season](https://canarsiecourier.com/nyc-department-of-sanitations-winter-schedule-begins-for-2025-2026-snow-season/) - Schedule Change Allows for Round-the-Clock Storm Readiness; Collection Times Could Vary Slightly The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that it has transitioned its operations to its annual “Winter Schedule” with additional employees working overnight hours to allow for quicker and more effective snow operations work. When snow is not in the forecast, Sanitation
- [Community Op-Ed: A Big City of Small Businesses](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-a-big-city-of-small-businesses/) - New York City is a big city of small businesses — mom and pop shops, bodegas, food trucks, restaurants, and more — and there’s no better time for our businesses to shine than the holiday season. The holiday season adds $500 million to the city’s economy through increased spending and foot traffic — and this
- [East Flatbush — Ongoing Hurricane Melissa Relief Effort Held at P.S. 208](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-ongoing-hurricane-melissa-relief-effort-held-at-p-s-208/) - Since the catastrophic advent of Hurricane Melissa which ravaged the island of Jamaica on October 28th, a coalition of elected officials, local organizations, the Jamaican Consulate and the Jamaican American Law Enforcement Organization (JAMLEO) have organized a series of relief efforts aimed at collecting much-need supplies for families recovering from the category five storm which
- [New Commanding Officer Introduced at Community Council’s Last Meeting of the Year](https://canarsiecourier.com/new-commanding-officer-introduced-at-community-councils-last-meeting-of-the-year/) - There was a lighter than usual turnout at the Tuesday, November 25th meeting of the 69th Precinct Community Council, held at St. Alban’s Church, 9408 Farragut Road. The rainy, dreary night kept some residents away, but those who attended received some important safety advice to protect themselves during the holidays. Council President Gary Brazela shared
- [Flatbush — Detectives Searching for Suspects Wanted for Stabbing Near Little Haiti Train Station](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatbush-detectives-searching-for-suspects-wanted-for-stabbing-near-little-haiti-train-station/) - Police from the 67th Precinct responded to a stabbing at Nostrand and Newkirk Avenues on Tuesday, November 25th. Police said a 38-year-old man was stabbed in the right arm near the Newkirk Avenue – Little Haiti train station around 3:45 p.m. The victim was found inside the “2/5” station on the Brooklyn-bound side. EMS took
- [Canarsie Residents React to Mamdani’s Mayoral Win: Hope, Caution and a Desire for Real Change](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-residents-react-to-mamdanis-mayoral-win-hope-caution-and-a-desire-for-real-change/) - When news broke that Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election, many in Canarsie said they felt a mix of optimism and long-awaited change — especially among everyday working people who have felt left behind for too long. One lifelong Canarsie resident, who works for the City, said her vote for Mamdani was
- [Shop Local, Give Local and Help Canarsie Grow](https://canarsiecourier.com/shop-local-give-local-and-help-canarsie-grow/) - Giving Tuesday arrives each year as a reminder that the heart of any community is found in how we show up for one another. In Canarsie, that truth feels especially urgent. Our neighborhood is sustained by the people and institutions that work every day to serve us — our local nonprofits, our family-owned small businesses
- [Hundreds Turn Out for Senator Persaud's Food and Clothing Distribution](https://canarsiecourier.com/hundreds-turn-out-for-senator-persauds-food-and-clothing-distribution/) - The food distribution hosted by State Senator Roxanne Persaud on Monday, November 24th, was a great success, judging by the large number of constituents who began to queue up outside her District Office, located at 1222 East 96th Street, four hours ahead of the 12 p.m. start time. At the giveaway, which was held in
- [Melting Pot Restaurant Serves Free Thanksgiving Meals to Community](https://canarsiecourier.com/melting-pot-restaurant-serves-free-thanksgiving-meals-to-community/) - On Tuesday, November 25th, Melting Pot Restaurant, located at 4914 Avenue H, served Thanksgiving dinner days early, by hosting its Fourth Annual Thanksgiving Free Meal Appreciation Giveaway. The restaurant gave free meals to anyone who walked through its doors and ordered one. A light rain did not prevent patrons from lining up outside of the
- [Canarsie Lions Celebrate 43rd Thanksgiving Brotherhood Service](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-lions-celebrate-43rd-thanksgiving-brotherhood-service/) - On Monday, November 24th, the Brooklyn Canarsie Lions hosted its 43rd Annual Brotherhood Service, “A Community Praying Together Before Thanksgiving,” at Canarsie Ascend, Holy Family School Auditorium, located at 9719 Flatlands Avenue. The event was emceed by Canarsie Lion, Joan Alexander-Bakiridden, who recited the Lions Prayer and Lions Anthem. Lion Dr. Earl Satahoo led the
- [Turkey Raffle Held at Southern Brooklyn Civic Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/turkey-raffle-held-at-southern-brooklyn-civic-meeting/) - There was a festive and charitable feeling in the air at the annual turkey raffle and monthly joint meeting of the Marine Park Community Association and the Madison-Marine-Homecrest Civic Association on Tuesday, November 18th, at the Carmine Carro Community Center, located at 3000 Fillmore Avenue. Mary Dory collected monetary and canned/boxed donations for a food
- [What's Happening — 12/04/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-12-04-2025/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [East Flatbush — Man Shot, Woman Stabbed Inside Home](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-man-shot-woman-stabbed-inside-home/) - Officers from the 67th Precinct responding to a male shot inside a home also found a female who was slashed with a knife on Sunday, November 23rd. The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. on the first floor of a residence at 521 East 40th Street, between Clarendon Road and Avenue D. A preliminary investigation revealed that
- [Flatlands – Shooting Leaves Man Wounded, Suspects on Run](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-shooting-leaves-man-wounded-suspects-on-run/) - A man is recovering after being shot in the buttocks on Sunday, November 23rd. Officers from the 63rd Precinct responded to a 911 call in the vicinity of 4918 Avenue K, near Utica Avenue, around 2:15 p.m. where they discovered a 23-year-old man with one gunshot wound. Paramedics took the victim to Brookdale Hospital in
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- [Brownsville — Man Stabbed to Death Outside NYCHA Building](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-man-stabbed-to-death-outside-nycha-building/) - A 48-year-old man was stabbed to death in front of 301 Sutter Avenue (Langston Hughes Houses) on Wednesday, November 19th. Police from the 73rd Precinct/PSA2 arrived at the NYCHA building, located between Mother Gaston Blvd. and Rockaway Avenue, around 5:30 p.m. where they found the victim, Kevin Coleman, of East New York, with multiple stab
- [South Shore Manor Residents Enjoy Turkey and all the Trimmings](https://canarsiecourier.com/south-shore-manor-residents-enjoy-turkey-and-all-the-trimmings/) - Residents of South Shore Manor, located at 1041 East 83rd Street, enjoyed an early Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 20th, courtesy of the 69th Precinct Community Council. The 69th Precinct’s new commanding officer, Sashana Wynter, greeted the residents of the assisted living facility. “This is my first year, and I’m happy to see a lot
- [Gratitude in Action: Planting Seeds of Thanks](https://canarsiecourier.com/gratitude-in-action-planting-seeds-of-thanks/) - As we enter this season of giving and gratitude, I want to take a moment to share my heartfelt appreciation for all the people who make Canarsie the vibrant, resilient and caring community that it is. Thanksgiving is a time when we pause to reflect on what matters most — family, neighbors and the ties
- [United States to Host Its First Jamaican Rising Day Parade](https://canarsiecourier.com/united-states-to-host-its-first-jamaican-rising-day-parade/) - Brooklyn, New York – December 10, 2025 United States to Host Its First Jamaican Rising Day Parade Historic Launch Event Set for December 10 at Brooklyn Borough Hall History will be made in 2026 when New York City hosts the first Jamaican Rising Day Parade in the United States. This national event honors Jamaica’s cultural,
- [Community Op-Ed: New Investments to Make Our City Safer and More Affordable](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-new-investments-to-make-our-city-safer-and-more-affordable/) - Over the last four years, the Adams administration has delivered four on-time, balanced, and fiscally responsible budgets. This year, we continued our record of strong fiscal management with a $115.9 billion Adopted Budget. This record of achievement was built on the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget, often called the “Best Budget Ever.” And earlier this
- [Mill Basin — P.S. 236 Hosts First-Ever Parent vs. Staff Kickball Game, Strengthening School Spirit](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-p-s-236-hosts-first-ever-parent-vs-staff-kickball-game-strengthening-school-spirit/) - On Monday, November 3rd, P.S. 236 Mill Basin, located at 6302 Avenue U, turned its schoolyard into a lively arena of community spirit with the school’s first-ever Parents vs. Teachers Kickball Game after dismissal. The event, planned since the beginning of the school year, brought together families, educators and community partners for an afternoon of
- [Fresh Creek Civic Meets New Community Affairs Officer](https://canarsiecourier.com/fresh-creek-civic-meets-new-community-affairs-officer/) - Members of the Fresh Creek Civic Association (FCCA) gathered at the Jamaica Bay Library, located at 9727 Seaview Avenue, on Saturday, November 15th, for their regular monthly meeting. FCCA President Maria Garrett informed the group that she and her team had been working diligently, behind the scenes, to substantiate rumors of the potential homeless shelter that had been brought to their attention at last month’s meeting. While her
- [Tragedy at Bayview Houses, Infant Found Dead in Rear of Building](https://canarsiecourier.com/tragedy-at-bayview-houses-infant-found-dead-in-rear-of-building/) - A police investigation is underway after a NYCHA employee found an infant dead at the Bayview Houses last week. The worker was raking leaves near 1580 East 102nd Street, between Seaview Avenue and Shore Parkway, on Thursday, November 20th, when he made the tragic discovery. Officers from the 69th Precinct and PSA1 responded around 11:05
- [Regina Opera’s Performance of La Bohème Brings Tears of Sadness and Laughter](https://canarsiecourier.com/regina-operas-performance-of-la-boheme-brings-tears-of-sadness-and-laughter/) - Although the year is coming to an end, the Regina Opera Company kicked off its 56th season, from November 2025 to May 2026, with a stellar performance of Giacomo Puccini's legendary 1896 opera, La Bohème, on Saturday, November 15th. Residents and opera lovers gathered at the auditorium of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy,
- [Marine Park — How Brooklyn Became Part of New York City: Historian Chronicles Consolidation of the Five Boroughs](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-how-brooklyn-became-part-of-new-york-city-historian-chronicles-consolidation-of-the-five-boroughs/) - Residents packed the Salt Marsh Nature Center, at 3302 Avenue U, to hear Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger recount Brooklyn's 1898 merger with New York City at an event sponsored by the Salt Marsh Alliance, Inc. on Sunday, November 2nd. Schweiger, a former science teacher, has served as the Kings County historian for 23 years.
- [Giving Thanks Together: Williams’ District Hosts Annual Turkey Distribution Event](https://canarsiecourier.com/giving-thanks-together-williams-district-hosts-annual-turkey-distribution-event/) - Gratitude and generosity filled the crisp autumn air on Friday, November 21st, as Assemblywoman Jaime Williams welcomed residents of the 59th Assembly District to her Annual Turkey Distribution at her district office at 5318 Avenue N. Families lined up down the block, many arriving early, eager to take part in what has become a much-loved
- [Vacant Lot at 5502 Flatlands Avenue Discussed at CB18 Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/vacant-lot-at-5502-flatlands-avenue-discussed-at-cb18-meeting/) - Community Board 18 (CB18) held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 19th, at the Community Board Office located at 1097 Bergen Avenue, where a rezoning application, street co-naming and “Stop the Chop” were some of the topics discussed. A vacant lot at 5502 Flatlands Avenue was originally zoned for residential use. As the irregularly shaped
- [Senator Persaud Hosts Halloween Pop-up Event](https://canarsiecourier.com/senator-persaud-hosts-halloween-pop-up-event/) - Kids — transformed into superheroes, police officers and princesses — snatched up bags of candy at a Pop-up Halloween Candy Distribution hosted by State Senator Roxanne Persaud, at 1425 Rockaway Parkway, in front of Capital One Bank. Senator Persaud thanked all her guests, staff and volunteers for contributing to the fun-filled afternoon of trick-or-treating, which
- [Emergency Meeting of Community Board 18 Ends Without Quorum](https://canarsiecourier.com/emergency-meeting-of-community-board-18-ends-without-quorum/) - Community Board 18 held an emergency meeting on Thursday, November 13th, which drew a large crowd of residents who gathered to hear a revised proposal tied to the zoning application for 5502 Flatlands Avenue. The session, held at the Community Board Office at 1097 Bergen Avenue, called days before a City Council deadline, was intended
- [Community Rallies Against Rumored Men’s Shelter on East 108th Street](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-rallies-against-rumored-mens-shelter-on-east-108th-street/) - A cold Friday evening on November 14th brought a powerful show of unity to 945 East 108th Street, where dozens of Canarsie residents gathered outside a former senior care center rumored to be the future site of a men’s homeless shelter. While no official confirmation has been issued by the City, the possibility alone was
- [Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman Hosts 'Advancing My Future' Career and Workforce Fair](https://canarsiecourier.com/assemblywoman-monique-chandler-waterman-hosts-advancing-my-future-career-and-workforce-fair/) - Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman welcomed students, families, educators and community advocates to a transformative afternoon of learning and exploration at the “Advancing My Future – College, Vocational, Career and Workforce Fair” held on Saturday, November 8th, at the Tilden Educational Campus, 5800 Tilden Avenue. The fair, which ran from 12 to 4 p.m., was designed to
- [Best Diamond Leverback Earrings for a Black Dress](https://canarsiecourier.com/best-diamond-leverback-earrings-for-a-black-dress/) - A black dress is more than clothing—it's a statement. It can be mysterious, confident, sensual, classic, or modern. It flatters every skin tone, suits every event, and remains the backbone of timeless style. But the true magic of a black dress is how incredibly well it pairs with jewelry—especially diamonds. Among all earring styles, diamond
- [Letter from Assemblywoman Jaime Williams to Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani](https://canarsiecourier.com/letter-from-assemblywoman-jaime-williams-to-mayor-elect-zohran-mamdani/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Letter to the Editor: MTA Runaround, Subway and Buses Not Running Around](https://canarsiecourier.com/letter-to-the-editor-mta-runaround-subway-and-buses-not-running-around/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [No Trash, Curbside Composting or Recycling Collection on Thanksgiving Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/no-trash-curbside-composting-or-recycling-collection-on-thanksgiving-day-2/) - The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Thanksgiving Day, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Residents who normally receive Thursday trash or curbside composting collection may place their material at the curb Thursday evening for collection beginning Friday, November 28. Residents
- [East Flatbush — Fire Marshals Investigating Cause of Fire in Three-Story Building](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-fire-marshals-investigating-cause-of-fire-in-three-story-building/) - Firefighters quickly contained a first-floor fire that started in a deli at 280 East 92nd Street, off of Clarkson Avenue, on Wednesday, November 19th. Fire Department personnel responded to the blaze around 2 p.m. where Engine Company 283 was met with smoke showing from the first floor of the three-story, mixed-use building. About 60 members
- [Not So Fast, Santa! Residents Display Thanksgiving Decorations with Pride](https://canarsiecourier.com/not-so-fast-santa-residents-display-thanksgiving-decorations-with-pride/) - While many of their neighbors have gone straight from Halloween to Christmas decorations, some residents of Marine Park and Bergen Beach are taking a stand, displaying their Thanksgiving inflatables with pride, a trend that seems to be becoming more and more popular throughout Brooklyn this year. "I love Thanksgiving," Bergen Beach resident Anthony Rotella said.
- [Mill Basin Civic Meets for First Time at New Location](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-civic-meets-for-first-time-at-new-location/) - The Mill Basin Civic Association (MBCA) met for the first time at its new home, the recently relocated Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club — which now resides at 5809 Avenue T in a storefront that suffered a roof collapse two years ago — on Tuesday, November 18th. The meeting featured remarks from community leaders, crime updates
- [Superintendent Terry Shares Video from Fabulous Legislative Breakfast at CEC 18 Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/superintendent-terry-shares-video-from-fabulous-legislative-breakfast-at-cec-18-meeting/) - Community School District 18 Superintendent Celeste Terry pumped up the crowd when she shared a video of photographs and interview clips with elected officials, along with other community members, from the 2025 Legislative Breakfast at the Community Education Council for District 18 (CEC 18) meeting on Monday, November 3rd, at the District 18 Office, located
- [Brownsville – Gunman Killed in Police-Involved Shooting](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-gunman-killed-in-police-involved-shooting/) - A cop suffered a graze wound while responding to a report of a person shot at 1046 Thomas S. Boyland Street in the early morning on Monday, November 17th, and both the perpetrator and the victim are dead. Officers from the 73rd Precinct found the victim, Leroy Wallace, 41, on the sidewalk with a gunshot
- [Car Rams into Laundromat on Rockaway Parkway](https://canarsiecourier.com/car-rams-into-laundromat-on-rockaway-parkway/) - An out-of-control car plowed through the window of a business on Rockaway Parkway on Friday, November 14th. The speeding vehicle flew into Canarsie Laundry Depot & Dry Cleaning, at 1772 Rockaway Parkway, off of Avenue L, around 1 p.m. First responders, including NYPD, FDNY and EMS, responded to the scene of the accident and removed
- [Hundreds of Donations Collected at ‘Packing Day’ for Hurricane Melissa Relief Effort](https://canarsiecourier.com/hundreds-of-donations-collected-at-packing-day-for-hurricane-melissa-relief-effort/) - A borough-wide hurricane relief effort will bring much-needed support to Jamaican families devastated by Hurricane Melissa thanks to a powerful display of Caribbean unity and Brooklyn community strength. What began on November 2nd at St. Lucia House culminated on Sunday, November 16th, at TriniJam BK Roti Bar & Grill, at 9501 Flatlands Avenue, where hundreds
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- [Community Op-Ed: Expanding These ACS Programs Will Help More Young People Living in Foster Care Build New Lives](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-expanding-these-acs-programs-will-help-more-young-people-living-in-foster-care-build-new-lives/) - Young people living in foster care in our city need help building a strong future where they are set up for success. As an administration committed to uplifting all our city’s youth, we are here to make sure those young people connect to college and career opportunities more easily. That is why, last week, we
- [Thousands Say Farewell to Fallen Firefighter Patrick Brady](https://canarsiecourier.com/thousands-say-farewell-to-fallen-firefighter-patrick-brady/) - Thousands of firefighters and mourners lined the streets of Belle Harbor, Queens, on Saturday, November 15th, in remembrance of fallen Firefighter Patrick D. Brady who tragically passed away while battling an all hands fire in Brooklyn on November 8th. At the Church of St. Francis de Sales, FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker told mourners, “I never
- [Setting the Record Straight: Exposing HTC’s Misinformation Campaign on NYC’s Short-Term Rental Law](https://canarsiecourier.com/opinion-setting-the-record-straight-exposing-htcs-misinformation-campaign-on-nycs-short-term-rental-law/) - By Tony Lindsay, President, New York Homeowners Alliance Corp. Intro 948A has nothing to do with tenants or housing stock — it’s a targeted reform to protect private-dwelling homeowners who actually live in their homes from politically driven attacks disguised as “tenant protection.” New Yorkers deserve facts — not fear-mongering — when it comes to
- [Neighborhood News: Congrats to MPA Executive Director](https://canarsiecourier.com/neighborhood-news-congrats-to-mpa-executive-director/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Golden Age’ Broadway Classics Performed at Triple Promise Academy](https://canarsiecourier.com/golden-age-broadway-classics-performed-at-triple-promise-academy/) - Old things are new again at Triple Promise Academy for the Performing Arts in the heart of Bay Ridge! The canon of American musical theatre dates back nearly a century. But this heritage is too often ignored in education, which tends to repeat just the flashiest productions of the last few years. Yet Triple Promise
- [Honoring Those Who Served at Veterans Day Event](https://canarsiecourier.com/honoring-those-who-served-at-veterans-day-event/) - Overcast skies and the threat of rain didn’t dampen the Fifth Annual Veterans Appreciation Day Celebration held in Marine Park on Sunday, November 9th. Residents and local elected officials gathered behind the Carro Center, at 3000 Fillmore Avenue, to honor those who made sacrifices to protect and preserve our liberties and freedoms. Assemblywoman Jaime Williams,
- [Bergen Beach — Environmental Study Center Holds Fall Festival](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-environmental-study-center-holds-fall-festival/) - While the Environmental Study Center (ESC), located at 7151 Avenue T, is not usually open to the public, they invited a limited number of District 22 families to attend their first Fall Festival on Monday, November 3rd. The 7,000-square-foot learning center, sitting on over one acre of beautiful grounds, offers rich and engaging environmental science
- [Marine Park — Families Flock to Annual Family Fall Festival](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-families-flock-to-annual-family-fall-festival/) - It may have felt like summer, but the spirit of fall was in full swing as hundreds of families gathered for Assemblywoman Jaime Williams’ Annual Family Fall Festival at the Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park on Sunday, October 26th. Despite the unseasonably warm weather, the event brought the magic of autumn to life
- [Canarsie Community Leader Shares Story of her Veteran Father’s Service](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-community-leader-shares-story-of-her-veteran-fathers-service/) - When Valerie Woodford, of Canarsie, and her siblings were little, they didn’t fully understand the point of military service or what it meant to be a veteran. Her late father, William Vincent Woodford, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and he made sure to emphasize to his children the importance of serving
- [Marine Park Alliance Honors Dedicated Volunteers with Luncheon](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-alliance-honors-dedicated-volunteers-with-luncheon/) - The Carmine Carro Community Center, at 3000 Fillmore Avenue, was awash in green and purple t-shirts as the Marine Park Alliance (MPA) held its fifth annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Saturday, November 8th, for its teen leaders, who wear green, and frequent volunteers, who wear purple. The event included a hot lunch, desserts, group photos
- [Marine Park — Another Successful Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-another-successful-lustgarten-pancreatic-cancer-research-walk/) - It was a crisp fall morning, but festive teams of people gladly showed up for the 15th Annual Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk, held near the Carmine Carro Community Center, located at 3000 Fillmore Avenue, in Marine Park on Sunday, October 26th. Everyone was ready for the 8:30 a.m. start time, where warm bagels, pastries
- [Sixty-Ninth Precinct and Community Bid Farewell to Beloved Captain Richard A. Peters Sr.](https://canarsiecourier.com/sixty-ninth-precinct-and-community-bid-farewell-to-beloved-captain-richard-a-peters-sr/) - It was a tight squeeze at Guarino Funeral Home, 9222 Flatlands Avenue, as scores of NYPD officers joined family and friends to pay their last respects to Auxiliary Officer Richard A. Peters Sr. on Friday, November 7th. Captain Peters, who was posthumously promoted from lieutenant, began his service with the NYPD in 1984, first at
- [Residential Population and Retention Rates on Par with City in District 22](https://canarsiecourier.com/residential-population-and-retention-rates-on-par-with-city-in-district-22/) - Members of Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) gathered for their monthly meeting at the District Office, located at 5619 Flatlands Avenue, on Wednesday, November 5th, which was also streamed live to the public via Zoom. While the group ordinarily meets on the first Tuesday of each month, the meeting was moved to Wednesday due to Election Day. The highlight of the meeting was an informative presentation,
- [Over Two Million New Yorkers Cast Their Ballots in Mayoral Election](https://canarsiecourier.com/over-two-million-new-yorkers-cast-their-ballots-in-mayoral-election/) - New York City elected its first Democratic Socialist mayor – Zohran Mamdani, who took 50.4% of the vote, at the largest turnout for a mayoral election in history. Locally, Democrats won big, including incumbent candidates. The 34-year-old Queens assemblyman won against former Governor Andrew Cuomo (41.6%), who ran as an Independent after losing to Mamdani
- [Brownsville — FDNY Mourns Firefighter Killed in Line of Duty](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-fdny-mourns-firefighter-killed-in-line-of-duty/) - The FDNY is mourning the tragic line of duty death of Firefighter Patrick D. Brady of Tower Ladder 120. On Sunday, November 9th, members of the FDNY placed purple and black bunting at a ceremony held at the firehouse where Brady served, at 107 Watkins Street in Brownsville. Brady, 42, an 11-year-veteran of the Department,
- [Community Op-Ed: Administration Accomplishments](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-administration-accomplishments/) - For nearly four years, the Adams administration has worked every day to make New York City a safer, more affordable city for all, especially working-class families. We have made great progress on public safety, public health, and economic growth, and we continue to be the most pro-housing administration in modern city history. We are proud
- [What’s the Plan for 945 East 108th Street?](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-the-plan-for-945-east-108th-street/) - A major property in our community — the former nursing home at 945 East 108th Street — was quietly sold for $11.4 million to a private investor, Abraham Posner, through the company, 913 East 108 LLC. This 33,000-square-foot facility once cared for older adults in Canarsie. Now, rumors are spreading that the new owner plans
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- [Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Stabbing at a Canarsie Car Wash](https://canarsiecourier.com/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-for-stabbing-at-a-canarsie-car-wash/) - A dispute between two men escalated last weekend when the suspect pulled a knife on his victim. The incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. on Saturday, November 1st, inside Joshua’s Car Wash, located at 8610 Flatlands Avenue. Police said a 38-year-old male and the suspect, Darron Dacosta, 34, were involved in a dispute when the alleged
- [Empower Your Health: Breast Cancer Awareness](https://canarsiecourier.com/empower-your-health-breast-cancer-awareness/) - Medicine and technology have evolved, and preventive medicine can save lives. The month of October paid homage to Breast Cancer, a deadly yet curable disease. Mammograms offer several benefits that can significantly improve health outcomes. One of the most notable advantages is the ability to detect breast cancer in its early stages. When cancer is
- [Canarsie Pier – Closed!](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-pier-closed/) - The federal government shut down on October 1st, marking the longest government shutdown in history. As Canarsie Pier is on federal land – it’s part of Gateway National Recreation Area – the entrance to the parking lot has been closed due to the shutdown. But that doesn’t stop visitors from entering the popular fishing spot.
- [Nineteen Individuals from SD 19 Honored by State Senator Roxanne Persaud](https://canarsiecourier.com/nineteen-individuals-from-sd-19-honored-by-state-senator-roxanne-persaud/) - During the annual Senate District 19 (SD 19) “Power 19 Awards,” which was held at the Paerdegat Yacht Club, 1330 Paerdegat Avenue North, on October 20th, State Senator Roxanne Persaud recognized 19 extraordinary individuals for their invaluable contributions to their communities. The honorees -- Anthony Almonor, Zaria Brown-McKenzie, Tiffanie Cummings, Steven DeStephano, Ciani Espada, Tiffany
- [Senator Persaud Hosts Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event](https://canarsiecourier.com/senator-persaud-hosts-annual-domestic-violence-awareness-event/) - The message that was shared and reiterated throughout the Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event hosted by State Senator Roxanne Persaud on Saturday, October 25th, was to talk about it, share knowledge and have conversations about all types of abuse because talking is healing and it can break the vicious cycle. There were a lot of
- [Free Food Distribution Sites in Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/free-food-distribution-sites-in-canarsie/) - Cuts and delays to SNAP benefits couldn’t come at a worse time. Across Brooklyn, families are already struggling to afford groceries, rent and basic needs — and now the federal government shutdown has delayed November SNAP benefits statewide. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) confirmed that regular and expedited benefits
- [East Flatbush – Tree Uprooted During Deadly Storm](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-tree-uprooted-during-deadly-storm/) - Very heavy wind and record-breaking rain hit NYC on Thursday, October 30th, causing flooding, interruptions to subway lines (including the “L” train) and even death to two New Yorkers. This tree toppled onto a car in East Flatbush – on East 38th Street, near Farragut Road – due to powerful winds around 3:30 p.m. Fortunately,
- [East Flatbush – Man Dies in Basement During Flash Flood](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-man-dies-in-basement-during-flash-flood/) - Heavy rains caused flash flooding last week, killing two New Yorkers, one of them an East Flatbush resident. Over two inches of rain fell in Brooklyn on Thursday, October 30th, delaying flights at all three major airports, overwhelming the sewer system and flooding the streets, subways and some basement apartments. In a basement apartment at
- [Governor Hochul Announces MTA to Increase Weekday Service on A and L Subway Lines Beginning Today](https://canarsiecourier.com/governor-hochul-announces-mta-to-increase-weekday-service-on-a-and-l-subway-lines-beginning-today/) - Reduced Wait Times for Over 100,000 Weekday Riders Increased Service Follows Back-To-Back Months of Record Subway Performance in August and September Governor Hochul today announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is adding more weekday service to the A and L subway lines beginning this morning, November 3. This increase will improve the A and
- [Community Op-Ed: School Safety Saves Lives](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-school-safety-saves-lives/) - I’ve always said that public safety is the prerequisite to prosperity in our city and it has always been our administration’s North Star. We strive to ensure that all New Yorkers feel safe in their homes, on the streets, and in other public spaces — this includes in our schools where our young people spend
- [Flatlands – One Minor Injury in Two Alarm Fire at Private Residence](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-one-minor-injury-in-two-alarm-fire-at-private-residence/) - Firefighters contained a two alarm fire at 1645 Troy Avenue, a two-story, brick attached building off of Avenue H, on Saturday, November 1st. Members of Engine Company 255 and Tower Ladder 157 were met with heavy smoke and fire emitting from the basement around 3 p.m. The fire extended to the first and second floors of
- [Bergen Beach — Students at P.S. 312 Walk in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-students-at-p-s-312-walk-in-support-of-breast-cancer-awareness/) - On Monday, October 27th, P.S. 312 Bergen Beach, located at 7103 Avenue T, hosted a Breast Cancer Walk to raise awareness about the dreadful disease, as well as raise funds to assist in the ongoing fight against it. Staff and students were joined by some parents for a few laps around the playing field. The
- [Scams are Driving Grand Larceny Numbers Up](https://canarsiecourier.com/scams-are-driving-grand-larceny-numbers-up/) - A moment of silence was held at the October 28th meeting of the 69th Precinct Community Council for Lieutenant Richard Peters, an Auxiliary Officer who recently passed away. Funeral services will be held starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 7th, at Guarino Funeral Home. Deputy Inspector Dion Hinds, commanding officer of the 69th Precinct,
- [Why Aviator Still Flies Above the Rest](https://canarsiecourier.com/why-aviator-still-flies-above-the-rest/) - There are not many games in late history that fitted a close club like online casino and made an impact. Aviator did that. It didn’t look like a slot, didn’t sound like one, and definitely didn’t feel like one. Just a red plane, a rising line, and one simple choice. That is of course when
- [Opinion: Why Canarsie Homeowners and Businesses Must Stand Up for Their Rights](https://canarsiecourier.com/opinion-why-canarsie-homeowners-and-businesses-must-stand-up-for-their-rights/) - Your Home, Your Rules: Why Canarsie Homeowners and Businesses Must Stand Up for Their Rights By Tony LindsayPresident, New York Homeowners Alliance Corp www.nyhomealliance.org | tlindsay@nyhomealliance.org Our neighborhood has always been built on hard work, homeownership and community pride. For generations, families and small business owners alike have poured their lives into this community. But
- [East Flatbush — Community Continues to Demand Answers as Family Mourns Young Father Slain by Police](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-community-continues-to-demand-answers-as-family-mourns-young-father-slain-by-police/) - On Saturday, October 11th, a coalition of elected officials and community leaders gathered with family and friends on the corner of Ralph Avenue and Clarendon Road for “A Community Healing” event, in response to the police-involved fatal shooting of 28-year-old Royston Bacchus on October 5th. The incident, which was reported in the October 9th issue
- [I.S. 68 Spreads Anti-Drug Awareness Message During Red Ribbon Week](https://canarsiecourier.com/i-s-68-spreads-anti-drug-awareness-message-during-red-ribbon-week/) - “Tobacco, Alcohol and Drug Free I.S. 68” was the message delivered by a group of students at I.S. 68 Isaac Bildersee, located at 956 East 82nd street, during their October 23rd commemoration of Red Ribbon Week. Dressed in white t-shirts with the message displayed boldly across the front, students, led by their counselor, Elaine Scott,
- [From Classroom to Campaign Trail: Athena Clarke Steps Into Politics in District 46](https://canarsiecourier.com/from-classroom-to-campaign-trail-athena-clarke-steps-into-politics-in-district-46/) - With a teacher’s heart and a fighter’s determination, Athena Clarke has emerged as a rising voice for change as a Republican candidate for City Council in District 46, making her presence known from Canarsie and Bergen Beach to Mill Basin, Marine Park, Gerritsen Beach and Sheepshead Bay. Every day, Clarke is out walking blocks throughout the
- [Cuomo Appearance at Thomas Jefferson Club Draws Both Supporters and Opposition](https://canarsiecourier.com/cuomo-appearance-at-thomas-jefferson-club-draws-both-supporters-and-opposition/) - In the heat of New York City’s mayoral race, the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club’s monthly meeting, held on Thursday, October 23rd, at its new Mill Basin location, 5809 Avenue T, turned into one of the most charged political events of the campaign season. The event, billed as a community “candidates forum,” hosted Independent mayoral hopeful
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- [Sixty-Third Precinct Community Members Frustrated with Incessant 311 Violations](https://canarsiecourier.com/sixty-third-precinct-community-members-frustrated-with-incessant-311-violations/) - The purpose of community council meetings is to bridge the gap between the community, elected officials and the NYPD and to find effective solutions -- that’s exactly what happened at the 63rd Precinct Community Council meeting, held on Wednesday, October 22nd, at the John Malone Community Center, located at 2335 Bergen Avenue. Community members expressed
- [Community Members Advised to Research and Read All Ballot Information Carefully](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-members-advised-to-research-and-read-all-ballot-information-carefully/) - All conversations led back to the hot topic of the evening — reading and understanding the ballot before you’re standing in the voting booth with questions on who and what you are voting for — at the combined monthly meeting of the Marine Park Community Association and Madison-Marine-Homecrest Civic Association on Tuesday, October 21st, at
- [City of Yes Lawsuit Takes Center Stage at Bergen Beach Civic Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/city-of-yes-lawsuit-takes-center-stage-at-bergen-beach-civic-meeting/) - The Bergen Beach Civic Association’s (BBCA) October 14th meeting drew a packed house, as residents, officials and community leaders sounded alarms over the city’s controversial “City of Yes” rezoning proposals and provided important updates on the pending lawsuit challenging them. Hosted by BBCA President Michael Trotta, the meeting, held at the Hudson River Yacht Club,
- [City Announces Return of Dusk and Darkness Campaign](https://canarsiecourier.com/city-announces-return-of-dusk-and-darkness-campaign/) - VISION ZERO: CITY ANNOUNCES RETURN OF DUSK AND DARKNESS CAMPAIGN, WARNING NEW YORKERS OF HEIGHTENED DANGERS TO PEDESTRIANS DURING FALL EVENINGS As Clocks Fall Back Next Weekend, Hours Near Sunset Become the Most Dangerous of the Year for Pedestrians Signature Campaign Uses Education Through Public-Service Messaging and High-Visibility Driver Awareness, Combined With Heightened NYPD Enforcement
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- [Opinion: Protecting Homeownership in Canarsie and Mill Basin](https://canarsiecourier.com/editorial-protecting-homeownership-in-canarsie-and-mill-basin/) - Why This Mayoral Race Matters for the Middle Class By Tony Lindsay, President, New York Homeowners Alliance Corp. If you live in Canarsie, Flatlands or Mill Basin, you know what homeownership means. You’ve spent years building it, paying it off, maintaining it and fighting to keep up with the rising cost of living. For most
- [No Trash, Curbside Composting or Recycling Collection on Election Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/no-trash-curbside-composting-or-recycling-collection-on-election-day/) - The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Election Day, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday, Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Residents who normally receive Tuesday trash, curbside composting, or recycling collection may place their material at the curb Tuesday evening for collection beginning Wednesday,
- [Community Op-Ed: Moving Closer to Affordable Child Care for NYC Families](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-moving-closer-to-affordable-child-care-for-nyc-families/) - Our city’s child care costs rank among the highest in the nation, so every New Yorker knows a family member, a friend, or a colleague who has struggled to afford child care. From the earliest days of our administration, we have made affordable child care a priority and have said again and again that working-class
- [Breast Cancer Awareness Month](https://canarsiecourier.com/breast-cancer-awareness-month/) - Every October, the world turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost and focus on saving lives through early detection. But true awareness means more than symbols; it requires action, access and equity. According to the New York State Department of Health, breast cancer is the
- [Canarsie Lions Host Entertaining Masquerade Ball](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-lions-host-entertaining-masquerade-ball/) - A night of elegance and pure fun is the only way to describe the 5th Annual Fundraising Awards Dinner and Masquerade Ball, hosted on Friday, October 17th, by the Brooklyn Canarsie Lions. The event was held at Studio 718, located at 922 Remsen Avenue, and was marked by great entertainment. There was music, dancing, delicious
- [Marine Park — A Fantastical Turtle Marionette Adventure in Snake Park](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-a-fantastical-turtle-marionette-adventure-in-snake-park/) - Parents, along with their children, gathered on Sunday morning, September 28th, at Lenape Playground (Snake Park), at East 37th Street and Avenue U, to witness a spectacular, imaginative marionette performance. Part of the continuing Marine Park Alliance’s (MPA) Just for Kids series, The Choose-Your-Own Adventures of Turtle Boy (TB) was hosted by puppeteer Emmanuel Elpenord. Although
- [Marine Park — Neighbors Show Off Their Halloween Spirit](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-neighbors-show-off-their-halloween-spirit/) - A red ghoul floats out of a home’s second-story window. Skeletons get into mischief together. Tombstones poke out of lawns. Pumpkins line walkways. Orange twinkly lights outline a front porch. The Halloween spirit is alive and well in the Marine Park neighborhood, with decorations like these to be found adorning the front of homes throughout
- [Budget Requests, Battery Storage Facilities and Ballot Lawsuit at Community Board 18 Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/budget-requests-battery-storage-facilities-and-ballot-lawsuit-at-community-board-18-meeting/) - The Thursday, October 16th meeting of Community Board 18 (CB18) passed without much fanfare or dramatics at the Community Board Office at 1097 Bergen Avenue, featuring discussions of Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget requests, a new battery storage facility and a lawsuit over city ballot proposals. Members of the board voted to approve the treasurer’s
- [Celebrating the PaleFO Cinema Mural and Canarsie Third Space](https://canarsiecourier.com/celebrating-the-palefo-cinema-mural-and-canarsie-third-space/) - This past Sunday, Canarsie came alive with celebration as neighbors, artists and advocates gathered for the official ribbon-cutting of the PaleFO Cinema Mural and the unveiling of the Canarsie Third Space Initiative. What once lived only in imagination has now taken vibrant form — a living testament to what happens when creativity and community come
- [Marine Park — Diwali Ceremony Lights Up Fifth Annual Festival ](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-diwali-ceremony-lights-up-fifth-annual-festival/) - Marine Park shined bright, as the Marine Park Alliance (MPA) launched its fifth annual Festival of Lights series, where residents gathered to observe Diwali at the Carmine Carro Community Center, 3000 Fillmore Avenue, on Saturday, October 19th. The MPA's Festival of Lights is a series of observances of various holidays that are celebrated throughout the
- [Flatbush – Suspect Charged in Fatal Shooting of Flatbush Man](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatbush-suspect-charged-in-fatal-shooting-of-flatbush-man/) - An arrest was made in connection to the homicide of a 24-year-old male inside a Flatbush apartment building. Police from the 70th Precinct arrested Yonathan Guzman, 22, of Flatbush, and charged him with murder and criminal possession of a weapon. Police responded to 2020 Dorchester Road, between Ocean Avenue and East 21st Street, around 2:05
- [Fresh Creek Residents Fired Up Over Possible Men’s Shelter](https://canarsiecourier.com/fresh-creek-residents-fired-up-over-possible-mens-shelter/) - Members of the Fresh Creek Civic Association (FCCA) gathered for a meeting at the Jamaica Bay Library, located at 9727 Seaview Avenue, on Saturday, October 18th, their first in several months. While the group did not hold official meetings during the summer, it could hardly be called a hiatus, as members of the board continued to work
- [East New York — Suspects Stab Teen Multiple Times](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-suspects-stab-teen-multiple-times/) - A teen is recovering after being stabbed in the back on Sunday, October 19th. Officers from PSA 2 and the 75th Precinct responded to reports of a stabbing in the vicinity of Cozine Avenue and Jerome Street, where they found a 13-year-old male suffering from two stab wounds to the back around 3:30 p.m. EMS
- [Sheepshead Bay — Electric Avenue U: Rally Turns Into Get Out the Vote March](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-electric-avenue-u-rally-turns-into-get-out-the-vote-march/) - The excitement, energy and enthusiasm were electric on Sunday, October 19th, as more than 550 residents turned out to rally against the city’s controversial “bait-and-switch” plan on Coyle Street. What began as a peaceful gathering at 2134 Coyle Street quickly surged into a full-blown march of community pride and defiance. Organized by “New Yorkers First”
- [Caravan for Curtis Rolls Through Brooklyn from Flatlands to Bay Ridge](https://canarsiecourier.com/caravan-for-curtis-rolls-through-brooklyn-from-flatlands-to-bay-ridge/) - Horns blared and flags waved as a spirited caravan of vehicles by "New Yorkers First" wound its way from the 2049 Flatbush Avenue campaign office through eight southern Brooklyn neighborhoods on Saturday, October 11th, rallying support and “get out the vote” for mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa. The convoy drew cheers, applause and chants of “Curtis!
- [Brownsville — Man Shot in Leg in Stable Condition](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-man-shot-in-leg-in-stable-condition/) - The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual wanted in connection to a shooting that took place at the intersection of Saratoga and Livonia Avenues, within the confines of the 73rd Precinct, and have released surveillance footage of the suspect. On Monday, October 13th, around 3 p.m., a 24-year-old male victim
- [Are You Ready for Some Football? — Sliwa's Suprise Halftime Show](https://canarsiecourier.com/are-you-ready-for-some-football-sliwas-suprise-halftime-show/) - It’s football season in New York City, and Friday night lights were shining bright as the Xavier Knights faced off against the Xaverian Clippers in an exciting non-conference matchup at Aviator Fields in Floyd Bennett Field on October 17th. The Knights pulled off a hard-fought victory, edging out the Clippers 28–21, in front of a
- [Flatlands — Rehoboth Open Bible Church Hosts Pastoral Appreciation Event](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-rehoboth-open-bible-church-hosts-pastoral-appreciation-event/) - There was a lot to celebrate at the Pastoral Anniversary and Appreciation Celebration on Sunday, October 12th, at Rehoboth Open Bible Church. The church, located at 888 East 56th Street, was adorned with sparkling red, gold and white decorations, as the congregation celebrated the 15-year anniversary of Pastors Leroy and Dalton Spencer. The Spencers have
- [P.S. 115 Receives $500,000 From Councilwoman Narcisse to Renovate Gymnasium](https://canarsiecourier.com/p-s-115-receives-500000-from-councilwoman-narcisse-to-renovate-gymnasium/) - On Tuesday, October 14th, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse hand-delivered a check for $500,000 to Principal Jonathan Lee of P.S. 115 Daniel Mucatel School, located at 1500 East 92nd Street, for much-needed renovations to the school’s gymnasium. Lee, accompanied by Assistant Principals Stephanie Rush and Tamella Trapp, gathered with other teachers and students in the gymnasium to
- [Sheepshead Bay — Charlie Kirk Mural Removed after Community Backlash](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-charlie-kirk-mural-removed-after-community-backlash/) - On October 10th, a mural on the corner of Avenue T and Nostrand Avenue, dedicated to the memory of slain conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, was voluntarily replaced by the artist who painted it — after complaints about its political and religious message. The mural, created by local Marine Park artist Joe Indart, was completed the
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- [First Mill Basin Civic Meeting of Season is Last at Current Location](https://canarsiecourier.com/first-mill-basin-civic-meeting-of-season-is-last-at-current-location/) - The Mill Basin Civic Association (MBCA) held its first meeting of the season on Tuesday, October 14th, at Mary Queen of Heaven Church, at 1304 East 57th Street — for the last time at this location. Starting next month, MBCA meetings will be held at the new Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club headquarters, at 5809 Avenue
- [Neighborhood News: October Birthday Wish](https://canarsiecourier.com/neighborhood-news-october-birthday-wish/) - Happy 70th Birthday to my husband Anthony who celebrates on Saturday, October 18th. Wishing you nothing but good health and happiness always.— Love you forever, Lynn.
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- [Helping Brooklyn Residents Buy, Repair and Keep Their Homes](https://canarsiecourier.com/helping-brooklyn-residents-buy-repair-and-keep-their-homes/) - As the cost of housing continues to rise and many families struggle to achieve stability, Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) Brooklyn stands as a trusted partner and advocate. A HUD-certified, nonprofit housing counseling agency, NHS Brooklyn creates and preserves affordable housing by providing homeownership education, financial assistance and community leadership opportunities. Guided by local needs and
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- [After Red Hook Fire, BWAC Focus Shifts to Fundraising and Recovery](https://canarsiecourier.com/after-red-hook-fire-bwac-focus-shifts-to-fundraising-and-recovery/) - Late in the evening of Wednesday, September 17, fire erupted at 481 Van Brunt Street in Red Hook,Brooklyn. The fire spread and quickly became a five-alarm event, with more than 200 firefighterscalled in to fight the blaze. After two firefighters experienced injuries, the FDNY called in a fireboat,which traversed the canal that follows the back
- [NYC is Vaccinating Raccoons Against Rabies in Brooklyn, Queens, Parts of Manhattan](https://canarsiecourier.com/nyc-is-vaccinating-raccoons-against-rabies-in-brooklyn-queens-parts-of-manhattan/) - NEW YORK — The New York City Health Department, in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, is vaccinating raccoons against rabies. Beginning on October 14 and continuing through November (weather dependent), oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits are being distributed in targeted areas of
- [East New York — Trapped Firefighters Rescued After Floor Collapses in Private Home](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-trapped-firefighters-rescued-after-floor-collapses-in-private-home/) - Firefighters rescued two trapped firefighters after a floor collapse at 771 Williams Avenue, between Linden Boulevard and Dewitt Avenue, around 6 p.m. on Friday, October 10th. While en route to the two alarm fire, members saw a heavy column of smoke in the air. Shortly after arriving on scene, they encountered heavy fire in the
- [Marine Park — Visitors Get Up Close and Personal with Birds of Prey](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-visitors-get-up-close-and-personal-with-birds-of-prey/) - Although clouds and the threat of heavy winds and rain loomed over the area, the weather held out long enough for bird lovers to experience the thrill of seeing real-life raptors up close and personal at the Salt Marsh Nature Center, at 3301 Avenue U, on Saturday, October 11th. Hundreds of visitors had the rare
- [Bergen Beach — Halloween Displays Spook and Delight](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-halloween-displays-spook-and-delight/) - Halloween decorations have been up for several weeks in Bergen Beach, where residents have pulled out all the stops to create spooky displays for their neighbors to enjoy. The pièce de résistance may be the macabre 6'5” gravedigger animatronic, wielding a shovel, who asks passersby to consider the horror of being buried alive. If that
- [Office of District Planning Presents Proposal to Create a New Site for District 75 Students at CEC 18 Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/office-of-district-planning-presents-proposal-to-create-a-new-site-for-district-75-students-at-cec-18-meeting/) - NYC Public Schools' Office of District Planning (ODP) shared information on a proposal to create a new site for a District 75 (D75) elementary school at the Community Education Council for District 18 (CEC 18) meeting on Monday, October 6th, held at the District Office, located at 1106 East 95th Street. Guest speaker and ODP
- [District 22 Members Explore Anti-Bullying Strategies](https://canarsiecourier.com/district-22-members-explore-anti-bullying-strategies/) - Members of Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) convened at the District Office, located at 5619 Flatlands Avenue, on Tuesday, October 7th, for their monthly meeting, which was also streamed live via Zoom to the public. The group recognized that October is Bullying Prevention Month and discussed the objective of the NYC Public Schools
- [Sheepshead Bay — Brooklyn Stands With Israel at Vigil for October 7th Victims and Hostages](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-brooklyn-stands-with-israel-at-vigil-for-october-7th-victims-and-hostages/) - A solemn and emotional gathering took place on Sunday, October 5th, at Holocaust Memorial Park, at Emmons Avenue and Shore Blvd., marking two years since the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. Organized by Assemblyman Michael Novakhov, the Sheepshead Bay event brought together local leaders, faith organizations and community members to honor the
- [Father-Daughter Duo Turn Childhood Memories into Theatrical Production](https://canarsiecourier.com/father-daughter-duo-turn-childhood-memories-into-theatrical-production/) - Once a Canarsie kid, now an extraordinary recording artist, playwright and actress, Marla Mase has performed on stages all over the world, but she’s never forgotten where she came from. In fact, she and her father, longtime Canarsie resident, Howard Mase, have taken their memories of growing up in Brooklyn and transformed them into a
- [The Evolution of Filipino Card Games: From Pusoy ZingPlay to GameZone](https://canarsiecourier.com/the-evolution-of-filipino-card-games-from-pusoy-zingplay-to-gamezone/) - Card games have long been an integral part of Filipino culture. They are more than just a pastime—they are a social tradition, a form of entertainment, and a symbol of connection among families and communities. Among the many games that have stood the test of time, Pusoy, known internationally as Chinese Poker, holds a special
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- [Man Shot in Deli at Seaview Plaza](https://canarsiecourier.com/man-shot-in-deli-at-seaview-plaza/) - Officers from the 69th Precinct responded to a 911 call for an assault in the vicinity of Rockaway Parkway and Seaview Avenue on Saturday, October 4th. Police found a 30-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his buttocks inside Uncle and Cousins Deli Grocery Corp., at 9706 Seaview Avenue, around 10 p.m. The victim was taken by
- [Brownsville — One-Year-Old Boy’s Death Ruled a Homicide](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-one-year-old-boys-death-ruled-a-homicide/) - Police found an unresponsive 1-year-old boy inside a Brownsville apartment, and his death is now being ruled a homicide. Police from the 73rd Precinct made the tragic discovery when responding to a 911 call at 203 Newport Street, a 174-unit affordable housing complex located between Rockaway and Thatford Avenues, around 5 p.m. on Friday, October
- [East Flatbush — Man Killed in Police-Involved Shooting After Refusing to Drop Gun](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-man-killed-in-police-involved-shooting-after-refusing-to-drop-gun/) - NYPD Assistant Chief Frank Giordano, commanding officer of Patrol Borough Brooklyn South, held a press conference after a fatal police-involved shooting on East 86th Street and Coventry Road on Sunday, October 5th. A 28-year-old man was shot once in the chest after refusing to drop his gun. It happened around 9 a.m. after a 27-year-old
- [Clergy Council Gathers Near 'L' Train to Pray for Community](https://canarsiecourier.com/clergy-council-gathers-near-l-train-to-pray-for-community/) - The 69th Precinct Clergy Council held its last Prayer Vigil of the year on Monday, October 6th, at the corner of Rockaway Parkway and Glenwood Road, near the “L” train. Members of the Clergy Council prayed for our elected officials, military and our Nation (“Blessed is the Nation whose God is the Lord”), for safety
- [Marine Park — Park Pals Explore Gardens in Hopes of Spotting Butterflies](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-park-pals-explore-gardens-in-hopes-of-spotting-butterflies/) - The tiniest Park Pal scientists were in search of pollinators at a Marine Park Alliance “Just for Kids: Park Pals Pop-up” event, held at the gardens near the Carmine Carro Community Center, at 3000 Fillmore Avenue, on Saturday, September 27th. They were drawn to the milkweed plant, near the bocce courts, in hopes of a
- [State Senator Roxanne Persaud Celebrates 10 Years in NYS Legislature](https://canarsiecourier.com/state-senator-roxanne-persaud-celebrates-10-years-in-nys-legislature/) - On Sunday, September 28th, elected officials, community leaders, family, friends and Senate District 19 (SD 19) constituents gathered at the South Shore Educational Complex auditorium, at 6565 Flatlands Avenue, for a "Cultural Showcase" that celebrated State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud's 10 years of service in the NYS Legislature. The event was replete with live performances
- [Bergen Beach — St. Bernard's Pumpkin Patch Draws Hundreds](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-st-bernards-pumpkin-patch-draws-hundreds/) - The line to enter the annual St. Bernard Pumpkin Patch, set up in the church garden at 2055 East 69th Street, snaked down the block as Mass let out at noon on Sunday, October 5th. Families were eager to pick and paint pumpkins, purchase apple pies and mums, and enter toy raffles during the event.
- [Sixty-Third Precinct Updates Community on Quality of Life Teams](https://canarsiecourier.com/sixty-third-precinct-updates-community-on-quality-of-life-teams/) - Sergeant Barry Luna briefed residents on the newly-formed Quality of Life Teams (Q-Teams) at the monthly meeting of the 63rd Precinct Community Council, held on Thursday, September 25th, at the John Malone Community Center located at 2335 Bergen Avenue. Captain James Tomasulo, commanding officer of the 63rd Precinct, explained that Q-Teams consist of former Neighborhood
- [Mr. and Mrs. Whammy Inducted Into the Basketball Fan Hall of Fame](https://canarsiecourier.com/mr-and-mrs-whammy-inducted-into-the-basketball-fan-hall-of-fame/) - Brooklyn Nets fans might have noticed a gentleman in a Nets jersey and red shirt standing on the sidelines behind the free throw line with his thumb, index and pinky fingers making the letter “W” on both hands and shaking them at opposing players as they take their big shot. On September 6th, Bruce Reznick,
- [Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club Moves from Canarsie to Mill Basin After 60 Years](https://canarsiecourier.com/thomas-jefferson-democratic-club-moves-from-canarsie-to-mill-basin-after-60-years/) - For more than half a century, the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club stood as a fixture in Canarsie — a home for community meetings, political debates and the place where future leaders got their start. Now, after over 60 years in the neighborhood, the club has officially moved to its new home in Mill Basin, at
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- [Micro Rounds and Quick Bets: How Fast Play Formats Are Redefining Online Gaming](https://canarsiecourier.com/micro-rounds-and-quick-bets-how-fast-play-formats-are-redefining-online-gaming/) - Casinos usedto be about patience. A poker hand could take several minutes. Roulette meant waiting while the ball spun around and around. Online platforms copied that pace for a long time. Now the mood is different. Players want things to happen faster. Fast play formats built around micro rounds and quick bets are becoming the
- [Letter to the Editor: Renaming of East 105th Street Subway Station](https://canarsiecourier.com/letter-to-the-editor-renaming-of-east-105th-street-subway-station/) - Editor’s Note: The following letter was sent by Ira Kluger of the Canarsie Historical Society to State Senator Roxanne Persaud on September 6, 2023. Given the impending demolition of the Vanderveer House, at 106-02 Flatlands Avenue, we are reprinting an excerpt of the original letter. Dear Senator Persaud: I would like to propose that the
- [East New York – Double Stabbing at New Lots](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-double-stabbing-at-new-lots/) - EMS took two men to Brookdale Hospital following a stabbing at New Lots and Alabama Avenues around 11:25 p.m. on Friday, October 3rd. Police from the 75th Precinct responded to the scene where they found a 32-year-old man with a stab wound to his abdomen and a 57-year-old man with lacerations to his face and
- [Canarsie Third Space Ribbon-Cutting](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-third-space-ribbon-cutting/) - On Sunday, October 12th, from 6 to 7 p.m., we invite the community to join us at 1400 Rockaway Parkway, for the Ribbon-Cutting Celebration of the Canarsie Third Space Initiative. There will be refreshments and plenty of good energy as we gather to launch a new space designed to bring Canarsie residents together. The Third
- [Trinbago Express Shipping Clients Say Beware](https://canarsiecourier.com/trinbago-express-shipping-clients-say-beware/) - On Saturday, September 6th, a group of frustrated customers of Trinbago Express Shipping gathered outside the establishment at 9909 Foster Avenue, demanding answers to questions regarding the non-delivery of barrels and commercial boxes they paid the company to ship to Trinidad, several months ago. One member of the group, Ann Superville, told the Canarsie Courier
- [City to Provide Over $200,000 for Artwork in Renovated Canarsie Library](https://canarsiecourier.com/city-to-provide-over-200000-for-artwork-in-renovated-canarsie-library/) - Community Board 18 (CB18) held its first meeting since the summer break on Wednesday, September 17th, at the Community Board Office, at 1097 Bergen Avenue. CB18 Chairperson Naomi Hopkins welcomed everyone back, stating that new procedures have been implemented to keep the monthly meetings shorter. Updates by elected officials and their representatives will be limited
- [Marine Park — We’re in a Pickle!  Players Say Pickleball Courts are Peeling](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-were-in-a-pickle-players-say-pickleball-courts-are-peeling/) - It’s only been two years since the official opening of eight pickleball courts in Marine Park, at Avenue S and East 32nd Street (see Marine Park - Eight New Pickleball Courts Officially Open in Marine Park - Canarsie Courier), but passionate pickleball players are not happy about peeling paint on the courts, and they’re urging
- [Retraction from Vol. 105, Issue 39](https://canarsiecourier.com/retraction-from-vol-105-issue-39/) - In the September 25th edition of the Canarsie Courier, the article entitled “Curtis Sliwa Opens Southeast Brooklyn Campaign Headquarters With Thunderous Support” stated that Assemblywoman Jaime Williams offered an “official endorsement.” Upon review of the event and her remarks, we wish to clarify that while Williams did not issue a formal endorsement, she did express
- [Canarsie Reunion a Big Hit](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-reunion-a-big-hit/) - Canarsie resident and DJ Jimmy Diele, host of the Celebrity Spotlight Show, hosted the Fall Edition of the Canarsie Reunion at Richmond Republic on Staten Island on Saturday, September 27th. Diele had the pleasure of introducing recording artist Strafe, the featured artist of the evening. Strafe sang his worldwide dance hit, “Set It Off,” which came
- [Gerritsen Beach — Annual Dan’s Fun Run Raises Money for Calvary Hospital](https://canarsiecourier.com/gerritsen-beach-annual-dans-fun-run-raises-money-for-calvary-hospital/) - It was a warm morning, with blue skies and a light breeze, when around 300 community members in athletic gear gathered on Gerritsen Avenue to prepare for what could possibly be the final Dan’s 5K Fun Run/Walk for Cancer on Saturday, September 13th. The run is organized by Gerritsen Beach resident Dan Foster, who started
- [Canarsie Social Security Office Reopens](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-social-security-office-reopens/) - Beginning Monday, September 29, 2025, the Canarsie Social Security office will reopen at 1871 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY. Local telephone services will remain available at 1-866-667-7342. The office has been closed for renovation since June. Social Security office hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Social Security’s customers can now make
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- [SOUTH ASIAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS DEMAND ACTION AS AUTO INSURANCE CRISIS PUSHES WORKING FAMILIES TO THE BREAKING POINT](https://canarsiecourier.com/south-asian-community-organizations-demand-action-as-auto-insurance-crisis-pushes-working-families-to-the-breaking-point/) - Community Leaders Citywide Unite to Pressure Governor Hochul as Rising Costs Force Impossible Choices for New York Families NEW YORK—As working families across New York struggle with soaring auto insurance costs that force them to choose between essentials, a coalition of South Asian community leaders is demanding immediate action from Governor Kathy Hochul and
- [Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Addresses NACA Meeting in a Conversation about Amersfort Park](https://canarsiecourier.com/brooklyn-parks-commissioner-addresses-naca-meeting-in-a-conversation-about-amersfort-park/) - Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Martin "Marty" Maher attended the first fall meeting after the summer break of the Nieuw Amersfort Community Association (NACA) to address any questions and concerns from residents about Amersfort Park in Flatlands on Thursday, September 25th, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 3913 Avenue J. Poster boards of photos taken throughout the year
- [Flatlands — Would You Know What to do if an Emergency or Disaster Strikes?](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-would-you-know-what-to-do-if-an-emergency-or-disaster-strikes/) - A Citizens Preparedness Corps training under the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to prepare residents for any emergency or disaster took place on Friday, September 26th, at the Flatlands Library, 2065 Flatbush Avenue. “September is Emergency Preparedness Month, so this is the time that you’re making that list and seeing what you have
- [District 18 and Visit Canarsie Host Second Annual Back-to-School Block Party](https://canarsiecourier.com/district-18-and-visit-canarsie-host-second-annual-back-to-school-block-party/) - The savory smell of jerk chicken and island cuisine wafted through the air, and the sounds of a DJ, moved people of all ages toward the Back-to-School Block Party on Saturday, September 20th, at East 95th Street, between Flatlands and Conklin Avenues. The second annual event was sponsored by Community School District 18 in partnership
- [GameZone’s Chokehold in The PH Online Gaming Scene](https://canarsiecourier.com/gamezones-chokehold-in-the-ph-online-gaming-scene/) - GameZone has rapidly emerged as one of the Philippines’ most active and accessible digital gaming platforms. But behind its seamless interface and growing player base lies a powerful partner: DigiPlus Interactive Corp. As a leading force in the country’s digital entertainment industry, DigiPlus has provided the infrastructure and strategic oversight needed to help GameZone scale
- [Local Trails: Exploring Horseback Riding Spots Near Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/local-trails-exploring-horseback-riding-spots-near-canarsie/) - To the outsider, New York City and its corresponding boroughs seem like one of the most unlikely places to escape the pressures of everyday life from the back of a horse. The city that never sleeps is famous for its compact, crowded streets. A small island filled with millions of people in one of the
- [Shana Tova, From One Neighbor to Another](https://canarsiecourier.com/shana-tova-from-one-neighbor-to-another/) - As Jewish communities enter this season of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and the many sacred days to follow, I offer my heartfelt wishes: Shana Tova — a good, sweet year to our Jewish neighbors. I write this as a Muslim who has penned many articles about Ramadan and Eid, and who believes deeply that
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- [Black Artists and Black Culture in Marine Park](https://canarsiecourier.com/black-artists-and-black-culture-in-marine-park/) - Brooklyn, NY – This fall Marine Park Alliance offers an exciting lineup of Black cultural programs. An engaging puppeteer takes over Lenape Playground; Brooklyn Cricket League explains the global sport played throughout the Caribbean and South Asia; a certified meditation specialist takes us on a forest bathing walk in nature; bead artists from UrbanGlass showcase
- [East New York — Man Shot in Leg in Stable Condition](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-man-shot-in-leg-in-stable-condition/) - A man was shot outside 282 Hinsdale Street, near Sutter Avenue, around 8:35 p.m. on Sunday, September 21st. Police said a 54-year-old man was shot in his left thigh. Officers found the wounded man about one block away from the shooting site, outside 350 Snediker Avenue, near Blake Avenue. The victim was taken by EMS
- [Spotted in Coney Island: Marine Park Alliance at Maimonides Park](https://canarsiecourier.com/spotted-in-coney-island-marine-park-alliance-at-maimonides-park/) - Members of Marine Park Alliance went “out to the ball game” on Tuesday, August 12th, and were quickly spotted by the Canarsie Courier as a large group of them were dressed in their signature purple t-shirts. Also spotted was Arnie, the Brooklyn Cyclones ticket taker and Canarsie resident, who stopped to pose with the newspaper's
- [Rep. Jeffries Brings ‘Congress on Your Corner’ to East New York](https://canarsiecourier.com/rep-jeffries-brings-congress-on-your-corner-to-east-new-york/) - On August 6th, East New York residents had the opportunity to connect face-to-face with their federal and city representatives when U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D–Brooklyn/Queens) and Councilman Chris Banks (D–East New York) hosted a “Congress on Your Corner” event outside the New Lots Public Library, at 665 New Lots Avenue. Instead of a podium or
- [Credit Card Thieves Wanted by Police](https://canarsiecourier.com/credit-card-thieves-wanted-by-police/) - The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two individuals wanted in connection with a grand larceny that occurred within the confines of the 69th Precinct last month. On Wednesday, August 6th, around 10:30 p.m., two unidentified individuals entered a parked and unoccupied vehicle in the vicinity of East 89th Street and Avenue M. Police
- [Marine Park — Seven Years and Still Running Strong to Beat Esophageal Cancer](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-seven-years-and-still-running-strong-to-beat-esophageal-cancer/) - Family, friends and loved ones, both veteran runners and newcomers alike, gathered at Marine Park on Saturday morning, September 13th, for the 7th Annual Esophageal Cancer (EC) Awareness 5K Run/Walk. Since its inception in 2019, Dara Mormile, leader of the Brooklyn Chapter for the Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation (SECRF), has organized the 5K Run/Walk, not
- [Flatlands — Curtis Sliwa Opens Southeast Brooklyn Campaign Headquarters With Thunderous Support](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-curtis-sliwa-opens-southeast-brooklyn-campaign-headquarters-with-thunderous-support/) - Flatbush Avenue roared with energy on Sunday, September 14th, as Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa cut the ribbon on his new campaign office at 2049 Flatbush Avenue, turning a grand opening into a full-fledged street rally. Nearly 400 supporters spilled onto the block, waving American flags and holding up signs that read “Curtis Sliwa for
- [Older Adults Enjoy Senior Resource Day Hosted at Senator Persaud's District Office](https://canarsiecourier.com/older-adults-enjoy-senior-resource-day-hosted-at-senator-persauds-district-office/) - On Tuesday, September 9th, State Senator Roxanne Persaud hosted over 400 older adults at her annual "SD 19 Senior Resource Day" held at her District Office, 1222 East 96th Street. The weather was pristine, and guests enjoyed each other's company, delicious food, steelpan playing, calypso singing, great music from a DJ and some spritely dancing
- [CEC 18 Highlights District Achievements and Focuses on Early Education](https://canarsiecourier.com/cec-18-highlights-district-achievements-and-focuses-on-early-education/) - Incredible end-of-the-year data, information about 3K and Pre-K, and the “Participation to Power” workshop were all discussed at the Community Education Council for District 18 (CEC 18) meeting on Monday, September 8th, held at the District 18 Office, located at 1106 East 95th Street. “It’s such a great start of the new year, and I
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- [Canarsie Deserves More Than a Study](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-deserves-more-than-a-study/) - Last week, our community was rocked by another tragedy: a 70-year-old neighbor, Fredrick Howard, was stabbed to death inside his home. This horrific act wasn’t just an isolated incident — it’s part of a disturbing trend. So far this year, five people have already been murdered in our community. From shootings to stabbings, the violence
- [District 22 — ELA Scores Up Nine Percent](https://canarsiecourier.com/district-22-ela-scores-up-nine-percent/) - Members of Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) received some very promising news from District 22 Superintendent Julia Bove at their calendar meeting on Tuesday, September 2nd, held at the District Office, located at 5619 Flatlands Avenue, and streamed live to the public via Zoom. Indeed, the superintendent could not have chosen a more
- [Marine Park — Assemblywoman Williams Hosts Family Fun Day Back-to-School Event](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-assemblywoman-williams-hosts-family-fun-day-back-to-school-event/) - Neither rain nor gray skies could dampen the spirit of Assemblywoman Jaime Williams’ Annual Family Fun Day, held on Sunday, September 7th, at the Carmine Carro Center in Marine Park. Originally planned for outdoors, the celebration shifted seamlessly indoors, drawing families from across southeast Brooklyn for an afternoon of family fun, community and back-to-school readiness.
- [Bergen Beach — Firefighters Quickly Contain House Fire](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-firefighters-quickly-contain-house-fire/) - Firefighters quickly contained a basement fire at 1461 East 70th Street, between Avenues N and T, on Wednesday, September 17th. Engine Company 309 and Tower Ladder 159 arrived to smoke coming from the basement around 8:20 p.m. About 65 members from the 58th Battalion used two hose lines to knock down the main body of
- [Senator Persaud Hosts Suicide Prevention Webinar](https://canarsiecourier.com/senator-persaud-hosts-suicide-prevention-webinar-2/) - Editor’s Note: This article was originally published online on May 11, 2025. As September is National Suicide Prevention Month, we are publishing it again online and in print. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Often the result of mental health
- [The Growth of Self-Publishing in E-Libraries](https://canarsiecourier.com/the-growth-of-self-publishing-in-e-libraries/) - A Changing Landscape for Writers Self-publishing has reshaped the literary world in ways that once seemed unlikely. Writers who once faced long waits for approval from traditional publishers now have doors wide open to them. The freedom to release work without gatekeepers has created a boom in stories that might never have found their way
- [P.O. Fitz-Charles’ Retirement Celebrated at 69th Precinct](https://canarsiecourier.com/p-o-fitz-charles-retirement-celebrated-at-69th-precinct/) - Off-duty and retired police officers, detectives, 69th Precinct staff and fans joined to celebrate Police Officer Kurt Fitz-Charles’ last shift on July 29th at 3 p.m. at the 69th Precinct, 9720 Foster Avenue. There was a lot of handshaking, hugs and smiles as everyone gathered waiting for the man of the hour to arrive. Fitz-Charles
- [Mets Legends Bring Back ’86 Magic at Bull’s Eye BBQ](https://canarsiecourier.com/mets-legends-bring-back-86-magic-at-bulls-eye-bbq/) - On a sunny Saturday afternoon at Bull’s Eye Sports Pub, 2073 Flatbush Avenue, the past met the present in a haze of BBQ smoke and baseball memories, as the smell of slow-cooked ribs and the sound of ’80s music filled the air. Mets legends Mookie Wilson and Tim Teufel — heroes of the unforgettable 1986
- [Stories of Survival Shared at LEAD'INT 9/11 'Remembrance Ceremony'](https://canarsiecourier.com/stories-of-survival-shared-at-leadint-9-11-remembrance-ceremony/) - On Thursday, September 11th, Leaders Engaging in All-round Development Inc. (LEAD'INT), hosted its annual "Remembrance Ceremony" on the plaza at Rockaway Parkway and Glenwood Road, in honor of the thousands of men and women who lost their lives tragically in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center 24 years ago. For the benefit of
- [Looking for Suspect Who Kicked and Threatened Elderly Woman in Canarsie Deli](https://canarsiecourier.com/looking-for-suspect-who-kicked-and-threatened-elderly-woman-in-canarsie-deli/) - The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection to a gunpoint robbery that occurred in a Canarsie deli on Saturday, September 13th, and has released photo surveillance of the alleged robber. Police said a 73-year-old female victim was approached by an unidentified man inside King Rockaway Pkwy Corp.,
- [East New York — Stolen Car Strikes Pedestrian During NYPD Pursuit](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-stolen-car-strikes-pedestrian-during-nypd-pursuit/) - A 71-year-old man is in stable condition after being struck by a stolen 2020 Honda Accord, driven by a 15-year-old male in East New York on Sunday morning, September 14th. Officers from the 75th Precinct were in pursuit of the alleged car thief who was traveling at a high rate of speed when he struck
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- [Fatal Stabbing in Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/fatal-stabbing-in-canarsie/) - A 31-year-old Canarsie man has been arrested and charged in connection to the stabbing death of an elderly Canarsie man. Police from the 69th Precinct arrested Josny Jean and charged him with murder and criminal possession of a weapon. Fredrick Howard, 70, was stabbed multiple times in his chest on Monday, September 8th, and was
- [Community Op-Ed: 'Bridge to Home' is Providing a Public Health Approach to Public Safety](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-bridge-to-home-is-providing-a-public-health-approach-to-public-safety/) - From the start of our administration, we have been clear that the days of ignoring people in crisis — on our streets and in our subways — were over. It’s no secret that too many New Yorkers who suffer from severe mental illness cycle between hospitals and homelessness, and that we need a better way
- [Spring Creek — Community Unites for Success: Backpack Giveaway Aims to Empower Students](https://canarsiecourier.com/spring-creek-community-unites-for-success-backpack-giveaway-aims-to-empower-students/) - As students prepare to return to school, a nonprofit organization is assisting with their preparations. On Saturday, August 16th, at the Starrett City Shopping Center located at 1390 Pennsylvania Avenue, The Opportunity Hub (The Opp Hub), a nonprofit organization, hosted its third annual Back to School fair. The event provided book bags, school supplies and
- [East Flatbush — Woman Shot in Ankle, Suspect Taken into Custody](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-woman-shot-in-ankle-suspect-taken-into-custody/) - A suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting that took place at Utica and Church Avenues on Friday, September 12th, within the confines of the 67th Precinct. Police arrested Justin Millar, 19, of Old Mill Basin, and charged him with attempted murder, assault, criminal possession of a weapon and firearm, reckless endangerment and
- [Marine Park — Local Heroes Honored on 9/11 Anniversary](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-local-heroes-honored-on-9-11-anniversary/) - Just as on that fateful morning 24 years ago, clear blue skies framed a solemn gathering at the Carmine Carro Center in Marine Park, where neighbors, families and community leaders united for the annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony — one of southern Brooklyn’s most unifying traditions. The commemoration opened with Boy Scout Troop #193 presenting
- [Mill Basin Civic Honors Fallen Firefighters on 9/11](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-civic-honors-fallen-firefighters-on-9-11/) - It was a beautiful, warm late summer morning when the Mill Basin Civic Association (MBCA) held its 18th annual 9/11 tribute, just like it was 24 years ago on the day of the World Trade Center attacks. MBCA board members gathered on Thursday, September 11th, at three co-named streets around Mill Basin to honor the
- [Community Members Gather for 9/11 Remembrance](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-members-gather-for-9-11-remembrance/) - Twenty-four years ago, two planes struck the Twin Towers, resulting in the loss of 2,977 lives on American soil. Among the victims were residents of Canarsie. On Sunday, September 7th, just a few days before the anniversary of September 11th, Dr. Judith Newton, founder of the Newton Foundation and a retired NYPD detective, held a
- [Flatlands Library Hosts End-of-Summer Celebration](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-library-hosts-end-of-summer-celebration/) - The butterflies were aflutter on Tuesday, August 26th, in the Flatlands Library meeting room, located at 2065 Flatbush Avenue, as young singers prepared for their karaoke debut at the End-of-Summer Celebration. The children’s librarian, Dayana Morales, encouraged everyone (parents included) to sign up and snag their favorite song! The average singing age was 4 years
- [Back-to-School Health Resource Fair Hosted by Councilwoman Narcisse a Major Hit](https://canarsiecourier.com/back-to-school-health-resource-fair-hosted-by-councilwoman-narcisse-a-major-hit/) - On Saturday, August 23rd, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse hosted her annual Back-to-School Health Resource Fair at the South Shore Educational Complex field, located at Flatlands Avenue and East 76th Street. The event was part of a series the councilwoman, a former career nurse, held throughout District 46 in an effort to bring health resources to the
- [What's Happening — 08/14/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-08-14-2025/) - Thursday, August 14th Marine Park Alliance: Bats Night Walk Seba Playground Gerritsen & Seba Avenues 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 16th My Time Inc. Presents Yoga in Canarsie Park Seaview Avenue between East 86th and 87th Streets 8 a.m. Saturday, August 16th One Brooklyn Health: Family Health Fair OBH Brookdale Campus Rockaway Parkway & Linden
- [What's Happening — 08/21/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-08-21-2025/) - Friday, August 22nd Kingdom Rhythm: A Night of Praise Rehoboth Open Bible Church 888 East 56th Street 7 p.m. Get tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kingdom-rhythm-a-night-of-praise-with-papa-san-various-gospel-artistes-tickets-1496193568239. Saturday, August 23rd Community Back to School Health Fair Liberty Hall Cathedral of Praise 1387 East 96th Street 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, August 23rd Marine Park Super Steward
- [What's Happening — 08/28/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-08-28-2025/) - Thursday, August 28th Canarsie Community Development Inc.: Back to School Grooming Giveaway Culture on the Corridor Rockaway Parkway 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 28th NHS Brooklyn: Financial Capability Webinar 6 to 7:30 p.m. Register at bit.ly/finance082825. Saturday & Sunday, August 30th-31st MAS in Canarsie NYC Open Streets & Visit Canarsie East 95th
- [What's Happening — 09/04/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-09-04-2025/) - Thursday, September 4th Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse: Hiring Fair 46th District Office 5827 Flatlands Avenue 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, September 7th The Newton Foundation: 9/11 Tribute Canarsie Park – Lawn Area Seaview Avenue & East 88th Street 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sunday, September 7th Assemblywoman Jaime Williams: Back to School Family Fun Day Carmine
- [Papa San Delivers Electrifying Performance at 'Kingdom Rhythm' Concert](https://canarsiecourier.com/papa-san-delivers-electrifying-performance-at-kingdom-rhythm-concert/) - To say that the group of Jamaican gospel singers who performed at the "Kingdom Rhythm: A Night of Praise" concert held at Rehoboth Open Bible Church, 888 East 56th Street, on Friday, August 22nd, "brought the house down" would be quite an understatement. The audience was hooked from the moment the show began with legendary
- [State Senator Hosts Another 'Fun Day' and Back-To-School Giveaway](https://canarsiecourier.com/state-senator-hosted-another-fun-day-and-back-to-school-giveaway/) - On Tuesday, August 19th, hundreds of parents and their young children flocked to Canarsie Park for the annual "SD-19 Fun Day and Back-to-School Giveaway," hosted by State Senator Roxanne Persaud. Even on the outside, lines were long as dozens of eager children queued up for a chance to climb the NYPD's 100-foot-high rock wall or
- [Sliwa Opens Brownsville Office, Building Urban Republican Movement Across NYC](https://canarsiecourier.com/sliwa-opens-brownsville-office-building-urban-republican-movement-across-nyc/) - Curtis Sliwa, Republican candidate for New York City mayor, officially opened his new campaign office on Friday, September 5th, drawing a large crowd of supporters and community members. The office, located at 55 Hegeman Avenue, represents part of Sliwa’s strategy to expand his presence in neighborhoods that he says have been “abandoned” by the city’s
- [Children’s Carnival Now in its 54th Year](https://canarsiecourier.com/childrens-carnival-now-in-its-54th-year/) - On Saturday, August 30th, the Brooklyn Museum once again hosted the annual Junior Carnival and Youth Fest. This is the smaller carnival event before the big event (the West Indian American Day Parade), held on Labor Day. Hundreds of young people dressed up in costumes to march in their own parade. At the end of
- [What's Happening — 09/11/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-09-11-2025/) - Thursday, September 11th Assemblywoman Jaime Williams: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Carmine Carro Community Center 3000 Fillmore Avenue 5 p.m. Saturday, September 13th 7th Annual Esophageal Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk Marine Park Avenue S & East 33rd Street 8 a.m. Register at https://events.elitefeats.com/25esophageal. Saturday, September 13th Marine Park Alliance: Monarch Watch Salt Marsh Nature Center 3301
- [Over a Million People Attend the West Indian Day Parade](https://canarsiecourier.com/over-a-million-people-attend-the-west-indian-day-parade/) - On Monday, September 1st, Eastern Parkway once again hosted one of the world's most significant carnival events – the West Indian American Day Parade. Scores of people lined up on both sides of the street to catch a glimpse of the beautiful floats and costumes that were presented on the parade route. Many elected officials,
- [Community Op-Ed: Providing 350,000 Students with Free Chromebooks](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-providing-350000-students-with-free-chromebooks/) - In today’s digital world, access to reliable technology and high-speed internet is a necessity. Unfortunately, far too many New York City students don’t have this access, which, in turn, creates barriers to learning and taking advantage of opportunities. To bridge the digital divide and provide all our students with the technology they need to succeed
- [Flatlands — Driver of Stolen Uber Killed After Hitting Building](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-driver-of-stolen-uber-killed-after-hitting-building/) - The driver of a stolen Uber car was killed after he crashed into a building at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue J on Monday morning, September 8th. Firefighters and officers from the 63rd Precinct responded to the chaotic scene around 2:40 a.m., where they found a Honda Civic spilt in two and the driver ejected from
- [East New York — Stabbing at IHOP Leaves One Dead, One Wounded](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-stabbing-at-ihop-leaves-one-dead-one-wounded/) - Detectives from the 69th Precinct arrested Wilber Salazar Rios, 44, of Hempstead, Long Island, on Sunday, September 7th, in connection to the stabbing death of Starrett City resident Hector Reinoso-Perez, 67, inside an East New York IHOP two days earlier. Rios was charged with murder, assault with intent to cause serious physical injury and criminal possession
- [Georgetown — Ceiling Collapse at IHOP Injures Nine People](https://canarsiecourier.com/georgetown-ceiling-collapse-at-ihop-injures-nine-people/) - An investigation is underway after a portion of the ceiling at the Georgetown IHOP collapsed while patrons were enjoying their breakfast last week. A 10-foot by 10-foot section of the ceiling collapsed at the pancake house, located at 2101 Ralph Avenue, around 9:25 a.m. on Friday, September 5th, causing minor injuries to nine patrons. Engine
- [Liberty Hall Offers Prayers and Fun at Community Fair](https://canarsiecourier.com/liberty-hall-offers-prayers-and-fun-at-community-fair/) - The end of summer is here and so is back-to-school for many children. To assist some families with hectic preparations such as shopping for new clothes and much-needed school supplies, Liberty Hall Cathedral of Praise, located at 1387 East 96th Street, held a Community Health Fair and Back-to-School Giveaway on Saturday, August 23rd. The event
- [Complimentary Health Screenings and Family Fun at Brookdale Health Fair](https://canarsiecourier.com/complimentary-health-screenings-and-family-fun-at-brookdale-health-fair/) - One Brooklyn Health hosted its annual Family Health Fair, where vendors from clinics, specialists from the hospital and community partners lined the street in front of the Brookdale Campus, at One Brookdale Plaza (Rockaway Parkway, between Linden Blvd. and Church Avenue) on Saturday, August 16th. The event was a success in terms of turnout --
- [From Canarsie to the World: Building Power and Changing Policy](https://canarsiecourier.com/from-canarsie-to-the-world-building-power-and-changing-policy/) - Over the weekend, the Obama Foundation featured our journey in their newsletter, highlighting the incredible work happening right here in Canarsie. It was surreal to see our community’s story amplified on such a global stage — a reminder that the work we’re doing to build power and create change has significance far beyond our own
- [Culture and The Urban Experience Take Center Stage in BWAC Fall Exhibitions](https://canarsiecourier.com/culture-and-the-urban-experience-take-center-stage-in-bwac-fall-exhibitions/) - A new fall season begins at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC) in Red Hook with three new art exhibitions opening Saturday, September 13. Aerosol Euphoria: Urban Street Art The Art of the NuYoRICAN Soul Brooklyn Resilience Aerosol Euphoria: Urban Street Art, is a national juried show celebrating street art as a medium of liberation
- [Micro-Bets And Mini-Games Reshape Gambling Into Fast Digital Fun](https://canarsiecourier.com/micro-bets-and-mini-games-reshape-gambling-into-fast-digital-fun/) - The existence of micro-bets and mini-games is not a coincidence – there is a direct relationship between how the glamorous and very hectic world of digital entertainment has transformed our online behaviors. We usually swipe through videos in seconds, rapidly navigate between multiple apps, and want instant feedback on everything we engage in online. Standard
- [How to Use Your Property Value to Reach Money Goals](https://canarsiecourier.com/how-to-use-your-property-value-to-reach-money-goals/) - Think your home just keeps you dry and warm? Think again. Beyond being a place to live, it can also play a major role in your financial journey. For many people, the value tied up in their homes is the largest asset they own, yet it often goes unused. That equity can be turned into
- [East Flatbush Students Bring Steelpan Rhythms to Times Square](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-students-bring-steelpan-rhythms-to-times-square/) - On Sunday, August 10th, the Meyer Levin Youth Steel Orchestra filled the heart of Times Square with lively music. The orchestra's incredible performance for World Steelpan Day celebrated the talent and dedication of East Flatbush students on one of the world's most famous stages. Each year, a new group of 6th-graders from the Meyer Levin
- [Grand Opening: Curtis Sliwa South Brooklyn Headquarters](https://canarsiecourier.com/grand-opening-curtis-sliwa-south-brooklyn-headquarters/) - We are excited to announce the Grand Opening of the Curtis Sliwa South Brooklyn Headquarters on Sunday, September 14th, at 2 PM, located at 2049 Flatbush Avenue, between Avenue P and Avenue M. This event marks a major step forward in our mission to take back New York and bring leadership that puts safety, affordability
- [One Brooklyn Health Releases New Tagline at Brookdale, Kingsbrook, Interfaith Hospitals](https://canarsiecourier.com/one-brooklyn-health-releases-new-tagline-at-brookdale-kingsbrook-interfaith-hospitals/) - One Brooklyn Health (OBH) officially unveiled its new tagline to the public across its three hospital campuses—Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, and Interfaith Medical Center. The new tagline, “A Healthier You Starts Here,” ushers in a new chapter in OBH’s brand journey and identity, reflecting its commitment to fostering healthier communities through
- [Firefighters Contain Canarsie Apartment Fire](https://canarsiecourier.com/firefighters-contain-canarsie-apartment-fire/) - Firefighters quickly contained an apartment fire at 749 East 101st Street, between Glenwood Road and Flatlands Avenue, on Sunday, August 31st. Engine Company 257 and Tower Ladder 170 arrived to find fire on the second floor of a two-story, attached private dwelling, with a flat roof, around 11:15 a.m. About 60 firefighters and paramedics raced
- [Police Seeking Canarsie Carjacker](https://canarsiecourier.com/police-seeking-canarsie-carjacker/) - The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in Canarsie on Friday, July 18th, and has released a picture of the suspect. Police said the incident occurred around 9:15 a.m. in the vicinity of East 87th Street and Glenwood Road. A 61-year-old man was
- [Gerritsen Beach — Expert Anglers Teach the Basics at Free Fishing Clinic](https://canarsiecourier.com/gerritsen-beach-expert-anglers-teach-the-basics-at-free-fishing-clinic/) - There are plenty of fish in the sea, and Gerritsen Beach is the perfect place to catch some. Families lined up at the southernmost end of Gerritsen Avenue on Monday afternoon, August 4th, to participate in a free fishing clinic sponsored by the Marine Park Alliance and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). There,
- [Marine Park — Hobby Box Hosts Successful Back-to-School Giveaway](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-hobby-box-hosts-successful-back-to-school-giveaway/) - Families lined up in front of Hobby Box, located at 2913 Quentin Road, on Sunday, August 24th, standing on the red carpet, at 10:30 a.m., an hour and a half earlier than the noon start time, all to have the privilege of selecting the best book bag at the store’s annual Back-to-School Supply Event. Most
- [East New York – Two People Robbed at Gateway Center](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-two-people-robbed-at-gateway-center/) - Police are looking for three suspects wanted in connection to a robbery that occurred at Gateway Center mall last month. The NYPD has released photos of all three and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them. Around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 25th, an 18-year-old female and two males, ages 16 and 5,
- [Carnival on Eastern Parkway](https://canarsiecourier.com/carnival-on-eastern-parkway/) - Every Labor Day, Eastern Parkway bursts into a kaleidoscope of color, rhythm and culture as a sea of revelers gather for the annual West Indian American Day Carnival Parade. What may look like a massive street party is, in truth, one of New York City’s most important cultural traditions — one that tells a story
- [Community Op-Ed: What to Know to Ensure Your Child Succeeds as They Head Back to School](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-what-to-know-to-ensure-your-child-succeeds-as-they-head-back-to-school/) - School is back! This week, our children will gather their school supplies, fill backpacks, and greet their friends as they kick off the 2025-2026 school year. Our public schools are the best of our city — a place where children from every walk of life can get a world-class education. And from pre-K to our
- [Gerritsen Beach — Bats Spotted During Night Walk](https://canarsiecourier.com/gerritsen-beach-bats-spotted-during-night-walk/) - Bat enthusiasts of all ages converged on Seba Playground, at the intersection of Seba and Gerritsen Avenues, in droves, on Thursday evening, August 14th, suffused in citronella, fully prepared to brave the mosquito-ridden backwoods of Gerritsen Beach, where no amount of bug spray is ever enough to repel the bloodsucking hordes. As Roxanne Quilty, executive
- [Bell to Bell, No Cell: New School Policy](https://canarsiecourier.com/bell-to-bell-no-cell-new-school-policy/) - As summer winds down in Canarsie, families are sharpening pencils, ironing uniforms and preparing for another school year. But this fall brings something new: under Chancellor’s Regulation A-413, New York City schools are banning the use of personal cell phones and internet-enabled devices during the school day. Starting this September, students may still bring their
- [Book Giveaway at Flatlands Library](https://canarsiecourier.com/book-giveaway-at-flatlands-library/) - What’s better than curling up with a familiar book on a rainy afternoon? Book lovers, young and established, joined together on a rainy afternoon at the Flatlands Library, located at 2065 Flatbush Avenue, on Wednesday, August 20th, for a book giveaway. “How much do these cost?” “Do we pay for these books?” were the questions
- [Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival Brings Community Together](https://canarsiecourier.com/bankra-caribbean-folk-festival-brings-community-together/) - On Sunday, August 10th, Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman, in partnership with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, State Senator Roxanne Persaud, Assemblywoman Jaime Williams and Braata Productions, hosted a Caribbean Folk Festival at Holy Family Church, 9719 Flatlands Avenue. The annual celebration attracted hundreds of guests and showcased vibrant Caribbean heritage, culture and community. It brought together families, local
- [Marine Park — Organizations Unite to Collect School Supplies for Kids in Need](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-organizations-unite-to-collect-school-supplies-for-kids-in-need/) - Amazing things are possible when local groups team up for the greater good, as they did on Saturday, August 9th. The Marine Park Young Adults Association partnered with Marine Park Coffee, located at 3411 Avenue S, offering complimentary joe to those generously donating essential school supplies for kids in need via the Community Heartbeat Foundation
- [East Flatbush Man Loses Home Over $600 Water Bill, Leaders Call for Change](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-man-loses-home-over-600-water-bill-leaders-call-for-change/) - Try to imagine paying off your home, building a life for over three decades and waking up in the middle of the night to strangers showing up with a locksmith and drilling out your lock because your house was sold — for a measly $5,000. That's what happened to East Flatbush resident Filmore Brown, whose
- [Hundreds Enjoy Third Annual Canarsie FAM](https://canarsiecourier.com/hundreds-enjoy-third-annual-canarsie-fam/) - On Saturday, August 9th, Canarsie Park was alive with the sights, sounds and rhythms of the third annual Canarsie Festival of Arts and Music (Canarsie FAM 2025). Steelpan drums echoed through the air, stilt walkers navigated the crowd and tie-dye workshops were in full swing alongside a community mural painting. This year's theme, "Nourish," celebrated
- [Community Op-Ed: From the Mean Streets to Clean Streets: A Cleaner City for All New Yorkers](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-from-the-mean-streets-to-clean-streets-a-cleaner-city-for-all-new-yorkers/) - How we deal with our garbage says a lot about who we are as a society. New York City must look as good as the people who live here. I have said it many times: We cannot allow our streets and sidewalks to be cluttered with unsightly black garbage bags which are a tripping hazard
- [Flatlands — Rehoboth Open Bible Church Crusade Leaves a Lasting Impact on Brooklyn](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-rehoboth-open-bible-church-crusade-leaves-a-lasting-impact-on-brooklyn/) - Rehoboth Open Bible Church, located at 888 East 56th Street, recently hosted its powerful annual crusade under the inspiring theme “Just for You.” Hosted by Rev. Leroy Spencer and Rev. Dalton Spencer, the crusade welcomed a diverse crowd from across the city — people of all ages and backgrounds came seeking hope, healing and a
- [Marine Park — Decades Did Not Disappoint!](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-decades-did-not-disappoint/) - Crowds gathered on Thursday, August 21st (Wednesday night’s concert was rained out), despite the dreary, fall-like conditions, with hoodies, hats and blankets to see Decades play in Marine Park. This was the seventh concert in a series of Marine Park summer concerts sponsored by Assemblywoman Jaime Williams. Decades, a five-piece band that originated in Brooklyn,
- [CEC 18 Discusses Back-to-School Topics](https://canarsiecourier.com/cec-18-discusses-back-to-school-topics/) - It’s that time of the year again … Back to School! A new air conditioning law and cell phone policies were the topics of discussion at the Community Education Council 18 (CEC 18) meeting on Monday, August 4th, held at the District 18 office, located at 1106 East 95th Street. CEC 18 2nd Vice President
- [Flatlands — Longtime Residents Acknowledged at East 59th Street Block Party](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-longtime-residents-acknowledged-at-east-59th-street-block-party/) - Some of the residents of East 59th Street, between Foster Avenue and Farragut Road, fired up their grills, while others had tables filled with all sorts of treats, at their annual block party on Saturday, August 9th. Whether they were residents who have lived there for decades or new to the block, one thing was
- [No Trash, Curbside Composting or Recycling Collection on Labor Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/no-trash-curbside-composting-or-recycling-collection-on-labor-day/) - The New York City Department of Sanitation announced that in observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025, there will be NO trash, curbside composting nor recycling collection on the holiday.Residents who normally receive Monday trash, curbside composting, or recycling collection may place their material at the curb Monday evening, for collection beginning Tuesday, September
- [Family of Christ Theological Seminary Celebrates 35th Commencement Ceremony](https://canarsiecourier.com/family-of-christ-theological-seminary-celebrates-35th-commencement-ceremony/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Congregation Celebrates Their Oldest Member](https://canarsiecourier.com/congregation-celebrates-their-oldest-member/) - Some of us are hopeful to reach triple digits in age, and when we do, it's time to seize the moment! On Sunday, August 10th, a gathering took place on the lawn of Kingslawn United Presbyterian Church, located at 2368 Ralph Avenue, in celebration of their dedicated member, Phoebe Scott. Attendees included church parishioners and
- [Sixty-Ninth Precinct Clergy Council Prays for Peace](https://canarsiecourier.com/sixty-ninth-precinct-clergy-council-prays-for-peace/) - On Monday, August 4th, the 69th Precinct Clergy Council held a prayer vigil on the corner of Rockaway Parkway and Glenwood Road and offered special prayers for peace and the NYPD who, at the time, was mourning the loss of a fellow officer who lost his life a week earlier, to gun violence. One of
- [District 22 — Back to School Vision Screening Vital to Success](https://canarsiecourier.com/district-22-back-to-school-vision-screening-vital-to-success/) - As families across the district prepare to start the new school year in just a few short weeks, there is so much to be mindful of. District 22 Superintendent Julia Bove shared some of those key details with families during Community District Education Council 22’s (CEC 22) calendar meeting on Tuesday, August 5th, held at
- [In Memoriam of Catherine Rosa](https://canarsiecourier.com/in-memoriam-of-catherine-rosa/) - May 14, 1955 – August 25, 2018 It’s been seven years since you left us way too soon, and we can’t believe where the time has gone. It seems like yesterday that we were laughing and joking with you in the office. We miss you every day, and the Canarsie Courier office is not the
- [Rolling Thunder Musical Delights Audiences with Classic Rock and History](https://canarsiecourier.com/rolling-thunder-musical-delights-audiences-with-classic-rock-and-history/) - Rolling Thunder: A Rock Journey is a 50-year celebration of the fall of Vietnam in 1975. Besides dealing with the Vietnam War, the show also has 18 musical numbers from the classic rock period of the 1960s and 1970s -- songs you probably haven’t heard in eons. Rolling Thunder began its life in Australia, and the
- [Sheepshead Bay — Sliwa Returns to Coyle Street, Vows Continued Fight Against Homeless Shelter Plan ](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-sliwa-returns-to-coyle-street-vows-continued-fight-against-homeless-shelter-plan/) - Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa returned to 2134 Coyle Street on Friday, July 25th, to stand with Brooklyn’s Asian-American community and local residents who have now spent over one year protesting a proposed homeless shelter project in Sheepshead Bay. The visit was part of his continued opposition to Mayor Eric Adams’ “City of Yes” development initiative,
- [Mill Basin — Fly-By-Night Adams Campaign Office Sparks Outrage — Opens and Shuts in Days](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-fly-by-night-adams-campaign-office-sparks-outrage-opens-and-shuts-in-days/) - It arrived in the dead of night and vanished almost as quickly. On August 7th, Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection campaign quietly opened a new headquarters at Avenue T and East 58th Street in Mill Basin — next door to the China Wok takeout and flanked by a smoke shop called Exotic Kingdom that boasts "All
- [Hundreds Pack Emergency Mill Island Meeting to Oppose Waterfront Development](https://canarsiecourier.com/hundreds-pack-emergency-mill-island-meeting-to-oppose-waterfront-development/) - What began as an emergency community meeting on Wednesday, August 6th, quickly turned into a standing-room-only showdown over a controversial waterfront development proposal. The expression, those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones, had residents shouting, "Don't build it here," referring to a proposed five-story, glass condo complex in the middle of a one-and-two
- [Neighborhood News: Two Birthday Wishes](https://canarsiecourier.com/neighborhood-news-two-birthday-wishes/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Community Op-Ed: Quality of Life and Ending the Culture of 'Anything Goes'](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-quality-of-life-and-ending-the-culture-of-anything-goes/) - Every day, everywhere I go — whether it’s at a town hall, on the streets, or when participating in an interview — I hear about the quality-of-life issues that affect New Yorkers’ daily lives. I am proud of the progress we have made bringing down crime and violence over the last three and a half
- [Before TikTok, Try the Canarsie Courier](https://canarsiecourier.com/before-tiktok-try-the-canarsie-courier/) - As another school year begins, caregivers are busy stocking up on supplies, getting uniforms ready and making sure our young people are prepared to succeed in the classroom. But there’s another form of preparation that’s just as vital — and it doesn’t come from a backpack or a supply list. It comes from the conversations
- [Celebrate Mas in Canarsie Every Weekend in August at TriniJam](https://canarsiecourier.com/celebrate-mas-in-canarsie-every-weekend-in-august-at-trinijam/) - Longtime Canarsie residents Calvin and Latoya Sennon, the owners of TriniJam BK Roti Bar & Grill, used to ride by 9501 Flatlands Avenue, once home to an Italian restaurant and other failed eateries, and wondered how the location could become a staple of the community that they loved – a community where they were raised
- [Mill Basin —  City Announces Completion of $7 Million Restoration of Four Sparrow Marsh](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-city-announces-completion-of-7-million-restoration-of-four-sparrow-marsh/) - In an agreement with New York State, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), NYC Parks and the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced on July 29th that a project to restore and rehabilitate nearly three acres of tidal wetland in Four Sparrow Marsh, a connected inlet of Jamaica Bay, has been completed.
- [Beyond Slots: Table Games That Are Winning Back Casino Players](https://canarsiecourier.com/beyond-slots-table-games-that-are-winning-back-casino-players-2/) - Slot machines have dominated the casino floor for many years, attracting all sorts of players with the lights and thrilling sounds. However, there has been a shift as traditional table games make a grand comeback, drawing players who want engagement, strategy, and social interaction. From poker, baccarat, blackjack, and roulette, these classic table games are
- [Sixty-Ninth Precinct and Community Celebrate National Night Out Against Crime](https://canarsiecourier.com/sixty-ninth-precinct-and-community-celebrate-national-night-out-against-crime/) - The true spirit of National Night Out Against Crime was on full display at Canarsie Park, on Tuesday, August 5th, when community members, elected officials, civic leaders and members of the 69th Precinct got together for an evening of fun, laughter, games, live music, dancing and great food. The purpose of the event was to
- [Marine Park – A Little Rain Didn’t Stop the Regina Opera](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-a-little-rain-didnt-stop-the-regina-opera/) - Rain threatened to cancel an enchanted evening of opera and Broadway tunes in Marine Park, on the evening of Wednesday, August 6th, but partners and sponsors of the concert, and the elegantly dressed musical artists, moved instruments and equipment into the Carmine Carro Community Center, located at 3000 Fillmore Avenue, where chairs were set up
- [It Was all About Community at the 63rd Precinct’s Annual Night Out Against Crime](https://canarsiecourier.com/it-was-all-about-community-at-the-63rd-precincts-annual-night-out-against-crime/) - The 63rd Precinct participated in the annual National Night Out Against Crime in Marine Park on August 5th, and not even the dreary, cloudy conditions could keep the community away from the activities of the evening. Businesses, organizations, civic associations and elected officials engaged people of all ages by handing out brochures and literature, but
- [Canarsie Says Goodbye to Fallen Hero: Hundreds Mourn Security Guard Killed in Midtown Shooting](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-says-goodbye-to-fallen-hero-hundreds-mourn-security-guard-killed-in-midtown-shooting/) - A local hero was honored as the Canarsie community gathered to say goodbye to one of its own, Aland Etienne. On Saturday, August 9th, the 46-year-old security guard who was killed in the mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue on July 28th was laid to rest. The Guarino Funeral Home was filled with mourners: family,
- [Starting a Block Association](https://canarsiecourier.com/starting-a-block-association/) - In a city as big as New York, it’s easy to feel like the decisions shaping our neighborhoods happen far away — behind closed doors in City Hall or in boardrooms we’ll never see. But real power starts right outside your front door, with neighbors knowing each other’s names, looking out for one another and
- [East Flatbush – Two Shot at Party Hall](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-two-shot-at-party-hall/) - Two men are in critical condition after being shot at Jam Rock, located at 900 East 52nd Street, in the early morning hours on Sunday, August 10th. Police from the 67th Precinct responded to the location, near Farragut Road, around 1:30 a.m. where they found the victims: a 59-year-old male, who was shot in his
- [Community Op-Ed: Save Up to $1 Billion with Municipal Student Loan and College Assistance Program](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-save-up-to-1-billion-with-municipal-student-loan-and-college-assistance-program/) - My mother was a single parent who worked three jobs just to make sure my siblings and I had a roof over our heads and food on the table—so I know the struggle to live a better life is real. A college education can help New Yorkers go far, but the financial burden of that
- [In Memoriam of John F. Denton](https://canarsiecourier.com/in-memoriam-of-john-f-denton/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Marine Park — Snake Enthusiasts Learn About Native Species](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-snake-enthusiasts-learn-about-native-species/) - The mere mention of a snake is often enough to give someone the heebie-jeebies. Typically perceived as a symbol of evil and portrayed as creepy, slimy and particularly dangerous, you might be surprised how many snake lovers are actually out there. Sometimes called ophiophilists or herpers, true snake enthusiasts from across the borough convened upon
- [East Flatbush — Triple Shooting Near Restaurant](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-triple-shooting-near-restaurant/) - Police are investigating a triple shooting that left three men wounded outside the Island Seas Lounge, at 1440 Utica Avenue, on Monday, August 4th. Officers from the 67th Precinct arrived at the location, near Farragut Road, around 4:35 a.m. where they found a 26-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the left leg and a
- [Looking for Information on an Old Canarsie Building](https://canarsiecourier.com/looking-for-information-on-an-old-canarsie-building/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Brownsville – Two Shot, Florida Man Fatally](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-two-shot-florida-man-fatally/) - Two men were shot in front of 160 Glenmore Avenue, near Powell Street, on Sunday, August 3rd, and unfortunately one of the victims did not survive his injuries. Police from the 73rd Precinct responded to the location, near the Powell Playground, around 12:35 a.m. where they found a 41-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds to
- [Swing, Chip, Putt: Brooklyn Families Unite for Father and Child Golf Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/swing-chip-putt-brooklyn-families-unite-for-father-and-child-golf-day/) - Families gathered at Marine Park Golf Course for the second annual Swing, Chip & Putt: Father and Child Golf Clinic, hosted by Councilwoman Farah Louis, on June 5th. The event was more than a golf clinic — it was a celebration of family, unity and community. “It's an opportunity to bring young people out into the
- [Neighborhood News:  Happy Birthday, Dara](https://canarsiecourier.com/neighborhood-news-happy-birthday-dara-3/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Mas in Canarsie: A Celebration of Culture, Community and Connection](https://canarsiecourier.com/mas-in-canarsie-a-celebration-of-culture-community-and-connection/) - Growing up in Canarsie, I’ve always believed this neighborhood was more than just a place on the map — it’s a living, breathing community full of resilience, creativity and culture. That belief led to the creation of Taste of Canarsie and Celebrate Canarsie — events built from the ground up to bring people together through
- [Remembering Wrestling Superstar Hulk Hogan](https://canarsiecourier.com/remembering-wrestling-superstar-hulk-hogan/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [MAS in Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/mas-in-canarsie/) - This August, Canarsie is proving what we’ve always known — our neighborhood is rich with culture, flavor and community pride. Thanks to Visit Canarsie, we have a summer series that puts our community front and center with “MAS in Canarsie.” For those unfamiliar, mas — short for “masquerade” — is a vibrant Caribbean tradition tied
- [East New York — Bodega Worker Stabbed to Death Following Dispute With Customer](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-bodega-worker-stabbed-to-death-following-dispute-with-customer/) - An employee at the NY Deli & Mini Market in East New York was fatally stabbed on Friday, August 1st. Officers from the 75th Precinct responded to the bodega located at 684 Hegeman Avenue, off of Van Siclen Avenue, around 3:05 p.m. where they found Diego Sandoval Nava, 33, inside the store, with multiple stab
- [Sixty-Ninth Precinct Clergy Council Denounces Midtown Massacre](https://canarsiecourier.com/sixty-ninth-precinct-clergy-council-denounces-midtown-massacre/) - In the aftermath of the mass shooting that claimed the lives of NYPD Officer Didaral Islam and three civilians inside a New York City office building on July 28th, the 69th Precinct Clergy Council convened at the 69th Precinct, located at 9720 Foster Avenue, on July 30th, in a show of support and to offer
- [Georgetown — Faster Than a Sneaker Drop: SUV Crashes Into SNIPES Store](https://canarsiecourier.com/georgetown-faster-than-a-sneaker-drop-suv-crashes-into-snipes-store/) - In a scene more dramatic than a Black Friday sale, and faster than the popular Nike Air Force 1 can land, a red SUV barreled through the glass storefront of SNIPES at the Georgetown Shopping Center on Ralph Avenue around 11 a.m. on Friday, August 1st — while having just opened its doors. Remarkably, there
- [Marine Park — Children Celebrated Christmas in July!     ](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-children-celebrated-christmas-in-july/) - The joy in children’s eyes was magical as they scanned neatly displayed toys, creating a Christmastime feeling, even though the temperature was in the 90s at the Children’s Concert: Christmas in July, held on July 30th, the fifth concert in a series of Marine Park summer concerts sponsored by Assemblywoman Jaime Williams. Attendees didn’t gather
- [What's Happening — 08/07/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-08-07-2025/) - Thursday, August 7th Brooklyn Public Library: Carnivorous Plants Jamaica Bay Library 9727 Seaview Avenue 4 p.m. Saturday, August 9th My Time Inc. Presents Yoga in Canarsie Park Seaview Avenue between East 86th and 87th Streets 8 a.m. Saturday, August 9th Funeral Service for Aland Etienne Guarino Funeral Home of Canarsie, Inc II 9222
- [Marine Park -- Laugh Out Loud with Looney Louie](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-laugh-out-loud-with-looney-louie/) - Despite gray and cloudy overcast skies, Playground 278, at Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place, was filled with laughter and smiles as families gathered in Marine Park to see Looney Louie's hysterical performance on Sunday, July 27th. Organized by the Marine Park Alliance (MPA), “Summertime Sillies” was the last event of the MPA's Just For Kids
- [Flatlands Civic Announces Small Strides in Commercial Rezoning Plan](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-civic-announces-small-strides-in-commercial-rezoning-plan/) - The last meeting of the calendar year — before summer break — for the Flatlands Civic Club, Inc. (FCC) was full of updates about a potential commercial space. Members also adamantly asked for transparency about pop-up roadwork that no one allegedly knew about. At the start of the meeting, which was hosted via Zoom on
- [We Asked. We Waited. We’re Still Here. The Ferry Expansion Must Include Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/we-asked-we-waited-were-still-here-the-ferry-expansion-must-include-canarsie/) - For years, Canarsie has been left behind in New York City’s transit planning. Despite persistent advocacy from residents, community leaders and community organizations, our calls for equitable transportation investment have gone unanswered. Now, as the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) proposes major expansions to the NYC Ferry system, the moment has come for
- [Young Journalists from P.S. 236 Visit the Canarsie Courier](https://canarsiecourier.com/young-journalists-from-p-s-236-visit-the-canarsie-courier/) - For those who think newspapers are going the way of the dinosaur, it’s simply not true -- student newspaper clubs are alive and well in many local schools. P.S. 236 Mill Basin School is an elementary school located at 6302 Avenue U that has its own club comprised of 4th- and 5th-grade reporters. The P.S.
- [Barbados Festival Brings Vibrant Celebration to Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/barbados-festival-brings-vibrant-celebration-to-canarsie/) - The heart of Barbadian culture beat strong in Canarsie on Saturday, July 12th, as the Friends of Barbados DLP Association, Inc. successfully hosted its annual Barbados Festival Day. The much-anticipated event, a cherished tradition in the Brooklyn community, took place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Canarsie Cricket Grounds at Monroe Cohen Park,
- [Kings Plaza-Canarsie Kiwanis Welcomes NY Governor Soderholm with Unity and Purpose](https://canarsiecourier.com/kings-plaza-canarsie-kiwanis-welcomes-ny-governor-soderholm-with-unity-and-purpose/) - On June 17th, the Kings Plaza-Canarsie Kiwanis Club hosted an enthusiastic dinner at Nick’s Lobster House in Mill Basin to welcome New York District Kiwanis Governor Gordon Soderholm and First Lady Marie Soderholm. The event brought together every Brooklyn Kiwanis chapter in a strong demonstration of community and service. Governor Soderholm, who started in Key
- [Councilwoman Narcisse Visits Lady Olive's Salon on Small Business Tour](https://canarsiecourier.com/councilwoman-narcisse-visits-lady-olives-salon-on-small-business-tour/) - On July 17th, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse made a stop at Lady Olive's Trendy Beauty Salon, located at 1355 Rockaway Parkway, as part of her ongoing Meet Me @ Tour of local small businesses. The purpose of the visit was to connect with local merchants and members of the community and offer needed support. She told
- [CEC 18 Holds Annual Elections](https://canarsiecourier.com/cec-18-holds-annual-elections/) - Community Education Council 18 (CEC 18) welcomed its newest members to the council and held annual elections at the July 7th meeting, in the District 18 building, located at 1106 East 95th Street. Superintendent Celeste Terry also shared information about smaller class sizes for the upcoming school year. CEC 18 Administrative Assistant Ann Browne-Caesar gave
- [Marine Park — Marine Park Alliance Hosts Special Waterbird Walk for City of Water Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-marine-park-alliance-hosts-special-waterbird-walk-for-city-of-water-day/) - Early on Saturday, July 12th, a group of more than 40 birders, nature-lovers and locals gathered at the Salt Marsh Nature Center, at Avenue U and East 33rd Street, for a special Waterbird Walk in honor of City of Water Day. City of Water Day is a celebration of the many ways we interact with
- [Marine Park — Silent Disco Brings the Party Vibes to Local Park](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-silent-disco-brings-the-party-vibes-to-local-park/) - For many, Marine Park is an oasis of serenity in the midst of a bustling metropolis, a quiet place to unwind under the shade of a tree or to sit and watch the sunset on a mild evening. When the area surrounding the Carmine Carro Community Center was turned into a veritable dance floor on
- [Two Charged in Canarsie Homicide](https://canarsiecourier.com/two-charged-in-canarsie-homicide/) - Two Canarsie men were arrested in connection to the homicide of a Long Island man that took place on Avenue L in June. Stephan Dorminvil, 24, was arrested on Tuesday, July 15th, and charged with murder and criminal use of a firearm. Marquis Hightower, 26, was arrested on Sunday, July 20th, and charged with criminal
- [East New York — Teen Shot in the Arm](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-teen-shot-in-the-arm/) - Police from the 75th Precinct/PSA 2 responded to an assault in progress and found a 14-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his left forearm on Wednesday, July 23rd. The incident occurred around 11:55 a.m. at 1240 Sutter Avenue, police said. The victim was taken to Long Island Jewish Hospital by EMS in stable condition.
- [Community Op-Ed: Delivering Universal After-School Care for Working Families](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-delivering-universal-after-school-care-for-working-families/) - Working-class families deserve nothing less than a hard-working administration that puts their needs first. And when it comes to child care and after-school programming, this administration has listened to the parents of this city and taken meaningful action to support children and make life more affordable for them. For too long, too many families have
- [Long Live Pop Smoke](https://canarsiecourier.com/long-live-pop-smoke/) - Pop Smoke Week 2025, led by The Shoot For The Stars Foundation, turned the neighborhood Bashar Barakah Jackson (Pop Smoke) grew up in into a celebration of culture, legacy and community impact. The Shoot For The Stars Foundationwas created to continue Pop Smoke’s legacy as steward for those who dare to dream. The week included
- [JASA Program Coordinator Lillian McPhaul Retires](https://canarsiecourier.com/jasa-program-coordinator-lillian-mcphaul-retires/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [East New York — Man Arrested for Fatal Stabbing in June](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-man-arrested-for-fatal-stabbing-in-june/) - An arrest has been made in the fatal stabbing of an East New York resident that occurred on June 21st. Leaon Fortune, 24, of East New York, was arrested and charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon on June 22nd. A 33-year-old male, later identified as Kevin Brown, of East New York, was
- [East Flatbush — Arrest Made in Fatal Crash on Rutland Road](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-arrest-made-in-fatal-crash-on-rutland-road/) - An arrest was made in the pedestrian death of a woman who was struck at an intersection in East Flatbush last May. Police arrested Carol Allen, 64, of East Flatbush, on Friday, July 25th, and charged her with motor vehicle failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. On Wednesday, May 14th, around 6:05
- [Shoot for the Stars Foundation and Canarsie Celebrate Pop Smoke’s Birthday](https://canarsiecourier.com/shoot-for-the-stars-foundation-and-canarsie-celebrate-pop-smokes-birthday/) - Canarsie celebrated the late Bashar Barakah Jackson’s (aka Pop Smoke) birthday on Sunday, July 20th, with a parade and a festival at Canarsie Park. Audrey Jackson, Pop Smoke’s mother and founder of Shoot for the Stars Foundation (SFTS), followed the mobile DJ Don-P playing Pop Smoke’s music, dancers from Wynter’s Dance Empire and representatives from
- [Celebrating the Jamaica Bay Festival in Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/celebrating-the-jamaica-bay-festival-in-canarsie/) - City of Water Day — July 12th — was a day of waves, wonder and pride along the waterfront. Canarsie residents and neighbors from all across NYC attended several events that brought fresh energy and a focus on community to the Jamaica Bay shoreline. At the Sebago Canoe Club, located at 1400 Paerdegat Avenue North,
- [Marine Park — The Sounds of Plastic Soul Filled the Air With Oldies](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-the-sounds-of-plastic-soul-filled-the-air-with-oldies/) - There was a decent size crowd gathering on the lawn in front of the bocce courts in Marine Park on Wednesday, July 23rd, before 6:30 p.m., the concert start time, in anticipation of Plastic Soul’s return to the stage. By 7 p.m., the park was packed with a crowd of concert-goers who came to hear
- [District 22 — New Board Prepares for Upcoming School Year](https://canarsiecourier.com/district-22-new-board-prepares-for-upcoming-school-year/) - The newly elected board of Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) met at the District Office, located at 5619 Flatlands Avenue, on Tuesday, July 8th, for the first official calendar meeting of the 2025-2026 school year. Although some members had been newly elected to the board, others had been reelected after serving a previous
- [What's Happening — 07/31/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-07-31-2025/) - Thursday, July 31st Marine Park Alliance: Bats Night Walk Seba Playground Gerritsen & Seba Avenues 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 2nd My Time Inc. Presents Yoga in Canarsie Park Seaview Avenue between East 86th and 87th Streets 8 a.m. Saturday, August 2nd Salt Marsh Alliance: All that Slithers Salt Marsh Nature Center 3301 Avenue U 1:30
- [Lawsuit Over 'City of Yes' Zoning Plan Begins in Staten Island Court](https://canarsiecourier.com/lawsuit-over-city-of-yes-zoning-plan-begins-in-staten-island-court/) - In a packed Richmond County Surrogate’s Court on Wednesday, July 16th, over 100 civic leaders, elected officials and concerned citizens rallied together, launching what they hope will be a decisive legal blow against Mayor Eric Adams administration’s controversial zoning initiative known as the “City of Yes.” Due to the large turnout, the judge arranged an
- [Happy 12th Anniversary in Heaven](https://canarsiecourier.com/happy-12th-anniversary-in-heaven/) - Charles A. Rogers (Chuck) July 30, 2013 Dear Chuck: Although it’s been 12 years since you left us, it almost seems like yesterday that you were sitting at your desk, getting our weekly newspaper ready for publication. We are reminded of you every day when we pass the intersection of East 92nd Street and Flatlands
- [What's Happening — 07/24/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-07-24-2025/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Spring Creek — Seniors Express Concerns to Mayor Adams and Local Politicians](https://canarsiecourier.com/seniors-express-concerns-to-mayor-adams-and-local-politicians/) - On Thursday, July 10th, Mayor Eric Adams and his team hosted a meeting catering to senior citizens at the Vandalia Older Adult Center, located at 47 Vandalia Avenue. His presence was appreciated by many who were concerned about community crime, violence, traffic lights and the well-being of their care. Seniors are at a vulnerable time
- [Summer Kicks Off with Purpose at Project Us BBQ in Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/summer-kicks-off-with-purpose-at-projectus-bbq-in-canarsie/) - Canarsie Park was full of life on Saturday, June 28th, as Project Us hosted its "Summer Is Rising BBQ" — a free, family-friendly event designed to welcome summer with joy, opportunity and real community impact.The event, held at the East 84th Street entrance, wasn’t just about free food, music and games — it was about
- [Marine Park – Dancing in the Streets with Scott Yahney and Friends](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-dancing-in-the-streets-with-scott-yahney-friends/) - If you were walking through Marine Park on Wednesday evening, July 16th, and thought you heard Louis Armstrong, Gloria Gaynor or Olivia Newton-John singing, you would have undoubtedly been drawn to the lawn in front of the bocce court where the Scott Yahney & Friends Band had crowds singing and dancing along to a variety
- [Students and Community Attend ‘Break It Down to Build It Up’ Closing Party at Canarsie Library](https://canarsiecourier.com/students-and-community-attend-break-it-down-to-build-it-up-closing-party-at-canarsie-library/) - On Tuesday, July 1st, several students and members of the community joined the staff of the Canarsie Library, located at 1580 Rockaway Parkway, for a farewell get-together hosted in anticipation of the library's temporary closing on August 4th for renovations. During the projected two-year shutdown, the existing one-story building will be replaced with a state-of-the-art,
- [Sheepshead Bay — Sliwa Takes Southeast Brooklyn by Storm, as Tide Begins to Turn](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-brunch-on-the-bay-rallies-supporters-for-sliwa-as-tide-begins-to-turn/) - On Sunday, July 13th, the waterfront Sky Wise Lounge brought a wave of renewed Republican energy across the outer boroughs as Curtis Sliwa, candidate for NYC Mayor, headlined the high-energy “Brunch on the Bay” fundraiser hosted by New Yorkers First and Friends of Curtis Sliwa. Bringing together a strikingly diverse crowd — residents from Marine
- [Spring Creek – Man Shot Outside Starrett City Apartment Building](https://canarsiecourier.com/spring-creek-man-shot-outside-starrett-city-apartment-building/) - A 23-year-old man is in stable condition after he was shot outside 1260 Croton Loop in Starrett City last week. Police from the 75th Precinct responded to the scene around 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16th, where they found the victim with graze wounds to his right ankle, left arm and abdomen. He was taken
- [Three SUVs Involved in Crash Near Guarino Funeral Home](https://canarsiecourier.com/three-suvs-involved-in-crash-near-guarino-funeral-home/) - A woman driving an Infiniti FX37 suffered minor injuries after crashing into two parked SUVs last week. She was traveling eastbound on Flatlands Avenue when she lost control of her vehicle, just past East 92nd Street, around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16th, and struck a parked, unoccupied Chevy Tahoe, which then hit another parked
- [East New York — Fatal Stabbing of Queens Man at Breukelen Playground](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-fatal-stabbing-of-queens-man-at-breukelen-playground/) - A man who was stabbed near the Breukelen Playground last weekend did not survive his injuries. The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. on Sunday, July 20th, by Stanley and Louisiana Avenues, according to police. The victim, identified as Charles Iroh, 30, of Far Rockaway, Queens, had multiple stab wounds to his chest. EMS took Iroh to
- [Marine Park — Flooding Infrastructure Proposal and More Discussed at Community Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-flooding-infrastructure-proposal-and-more-discussed-at-community-meeting/) - A presentation from the nonprofit National Parks Conservation Association about local flooding was the key focus of the final joint meeting of the season between the Marine Park Community Association and the Madison-Marine-Homecrest Civic Association, held on Tuesday, June 17th, at the Carmine Carro Community Center, located at 3000 Fillmore Avenue. Lauren Cosgrove from the
- [Georgetown Holiday House Brings the Red, White and Blue](https://canarsiecourier.com/georgetown-holiday-house-brings-the-red-white-and-blue/) - Blue floodlights illuminate the façade of a Georgetown house. Red, white and blue stars snake up the railings of the front staircase. And a blow-up Uncle Sam presides over it all from behind a fireworks stand. This is the scene at Brooklyn’s Home for the Holidays, a private home in Georgetown that puts up elaborate
- [Marine Park – Getting up Close and Personal with Snakes and other Reptiles](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-getting-up-close-and-personal-with-snakes-and-other-reptiles/) - Families gathered at Playground 278, at Fillmore Ave and Madison Place, on Sunday, July 13th, for Uncle Tony's Reptile Show, where residents interacted with exotic animals that are not typically found locally. Organized by the Marine Park Alliance (MPA) and hosted by Tyler of Uncle Tony's Reptile Show, children got up close and personal with animals
- [Bergen Beach — Community Board 18 Rolls Out the Fun at Annual Family Skate Night](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-community-board-18-rolls-out-the-fun-at-annual-family-skate-night/) - On Wednesday, June 25th, residents of District 18 gathered for the much-anticipated annual Free Family Skate Night at the John Malone Community Center (JMCC), located at 2331 Bergen Avenue. This event has been a vibrant cornerstone of the community’s summer calendar, bringing together residents of all ages for an evening of wholesome fun and community
- [Woman Attacked on 'L' Train, Robbed of Cell Phone](https://canarsiecourier.com/woman-attacked-on-l-train-robbed-of-cell-phone/) - The NYPD has released photos of two suspects who attacked and robbed a woman on the “L” train on Tuesday, July 1st, and are asking the public’s assistance in tracking them down. Police said the 45-year-old woman boarded the “L” train at Rockaway Parkway around 10:50 a.m. As the train left the station, the two
- [It’s Summer – and Loud Parties are Out of Control, Residents Say](https://canarsiecourier.com/its-summer-and-loud-parties-are-out-of-control-residents-say/) - The final meeting of the 69th Precinct Community Council before the summer hiatus took place on Tuesday, June 24th, at the Hebrew Educational Society, 9502 Seaview Avenue, where loud parties topped the list of complaints. As the meeting took place on the same day as the Primary Election, with scorching temperatures nearing 100 degrees, attendance
- [Canarsie Needs Sustained Climate Investments](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-needs-sustained-climate-investments/) - The record-breaking rainfall that swept through New York City this week once again revealed just how vulnerable our infrastructure is to increasingly common extreme weather. Subway stations flooded, roads shut down and neighborhoods like Canarsie bore the brunt of the storm’s impact — just as we have during past major weather events, including Superstorm Sandy.
- [Arrest Made in Canarsie Pedestrian Fatality](https://canarsiecourier.com/arrest-made-in-canarsie-pedestrian-fatality/) - An arrest was made in connection to the death of a pedestrian in Canarsie last January. Following an ongoing investigation, Tawfiq Saleh, 40, of Canarsie, was arrested on Tuesday, July 8th, and charged with Motor Vehicle Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian. On Friday, January 10, 2025, Esther Sealy, 87, of Canarsie, was crossing East
- [Local Girl Scouts Beautify Canarsie Park to Earn Bronze Award](https://canarsiecourier.com/local-girl-scouts-beautify-canarsie-park-to-earn-bronze-award/) - To earn one of the highest awards in Girl Scouting, the Bronze Award, five local Juniors (4th- and 5th-grade girls) cleaned and beautified Canarsie Park on Saturday morning, May 31st. With a passion for environmental issues, and inspired by their troop leader, Arielle Etienne, a Climate Justice Fellow at The New York Climate Exchange, whose
- [Salsa Night: Concert in Marine Park](https://canarsiecourier.com/salsa-night-concert-in-marine-park/) - Although rain was in the forecast, it turned out to be a beautiful evening on Wednesday, July 9th — a perfect night for salsa music, courtesy of The Kool Element Latin Jazz Project. Dancers of all ages perfected their salsa moves and charmed onlookers with their skills. This concert was the second in a series
- [East Flatbush — Woman Caught in Gun Battle Not the Intended Target](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-woman-caught-in-gun-battle-not-the-intended-target/) - A woman, caught in a crossfire of bullets, is recovering after being shot on Sunday, July 13th. Officers from the 67th Precinct responded to Foster and New York Avenues, outside the Flatbush Gardens apartment complex, around 10:05 a.m., where they found a 65-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her hip. Officers from the Evidence
- [Community Op-Ed: Bringing New York City One Step Closer to Universal Childcare for Low-Income Families](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-bringing-new-york-city-one-step-closer-to-universal-childcare-for-low-income-families/) - The best way to make the American Dream a reality for all New Yorkers is by making our city more affordable for working-class families. Childcare costs have skyrocketed across New York City, putting pressure on monthly bills and family budgets. Working families are struggling to afford these high costs, resulting in many leaving the five boroughs.
- [What's Happening — 07/17/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-07-17-2025/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [What Local Government Agencies Are Doing to Secure Your Data](https://canarsiecourier.com/what-local-government-agencies-are-doing-to-secure-your-data/) - Think about all the personal information you give to government offices: your name, address, social security number, and even your income. Whether you’re applying for housing, renewing a license, or signing up for school programs, you trust that information will be kept safe. But with more services going online, it’s easier than ever for hackers
- [What's Happening — 07/10/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-07-10-2025/) - Saturday, July 12th Our Time Inc. Presents Yoga Canarsie Park Seaview Avenue between East 86th and 87th Streets 8 a.m. Saturday, July 12th New York Road Runners: Open Run Canarsie Park - Field House Seaview Avenue & East 88th Street 9 a.m. Saturday, July 12th Marine Park Alliance: Waterbird Walk Salt Marsh Nature
- [Bergen Beach — Carol Pino Learning Farm Officially Opens](https://canarsiecourier.com/bergen-beach-carol-pino-learning-farm-officially-opens/) - After 10 long years, a dream has finally become a reality. What once was just an abandoned lot, used for dumping and overtaken by weeds, has been transformed into a 2.2 acre student learning farm, featuring a 100’ x 30’ state-of-the-art greenhouse and weather station, an outdoor kitchen and picnic area, a variety of raised
- [Canarsie's Young Voyagers Dazzle in P.S./I.S. 66's Moana JR. Production](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsies-young-voyagers-dazzle-in-p-s-i-s-66s-moana-jr-production/) - The P.S./I.S. 66 auditorium, at 845 East 96th Street, was transformed into the vibrant shores of Motunui as the school proudly presented Disney's Moana JR. to an enthusiastic audience on Wednesday, June 11th. The production, a testament to the boundless talent and dedication of the "Canarsie Blue Jays" students, was a resounding success, capturing the
- [New ‘Quality of Life Division’ Discussed at the 63rd Precinct Council Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/new-quality-of-life-division-discussed-at-the-63rd-precinct-council-meeting/) - Community members seemed to drift into the John Malone Community Center (JMCC) on Wednesday, June 25th, the last meeting before summer break for the 63rd Precinct Community Council. Perhaps it was because of the amazing barbecue smell wafting in the air – courtesy of Community Board 18 — and throughout the center located at 2333
- [Career Day at P.S. 114 — 'Because Success Should Feel Familiar'](https://canarsiecourier.com/career-day-at-p-s-114-because-success-should-feel-familiar/) - Staff at P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary, located at 1077 Remsen Avenue, invited professionals from every corner of the community to inspire their students on Career Day — Wednesday, May 28th. Presenters included: Kayla Hall (Medical Student), Khadija Spencer (Flight Attendant), Kai Reynolds (Firefighter), Frank VanDerlofske (Fire Safety), Natasha Astwood (FDNY Badge, Desk Manager and parent
- [Time to Get Things Straight: Understanding the Most Important Elements of the Aviator Crash Game](https://canarsiecourier.com/time-to-get-things-straight-understanding-the-most-important-elements-of-the-aviator-crash-game/) - If there is one industry that knows how to turn up the heat, it's the online gambling industry. There is no market that knows how to up the ante like they do. You can clearly see this with their new games, the famous Crash games. One in particular stands out, Aviator. Haven't heard of Aviator
- [Canarsie Bids Farewell to a True Community Pillar: Officer Maria Retires After 21 Years of Dedicated Service](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-bids-farewell-to-a-true-community-pillar-officer-maria-retires-after-21-years-of-dedicated-service/) - Members of the 69th Precinct gathered with heartfelt emotion on Wednesday, June 25th, to bid a fond farewell to one of its most beloved and dedicated members – Officer Samuel Maria. After 21 years of unwavering service to the community, including an impressive nine years as a dedicated Community Affairs Officer, Officer Maria officially hung
- [New Community Hub Launches in Canarsie: ENOUGH! Grand Opening Marks Milestone in Local Empowerment](https://canarsiecourier.com/new-community-hub-launches-in-canarsie-enough-grand-opening-marks-milestone-in-local-empowerment/) - A vibrant wave of community spirit swept through Canarsie on Saturday, June 21st, as local leaders, residents and youth gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the ENOUGH! Community Enrichment Center. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held at 770 East 80th Street, marked a new chapter in grassroots empowerment and wellness for underserved neighborhoods in Brooklyn. The
- [East Flatbush — Shooting Leaves Man Dead and Suspect on the Run](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-shooting-leaves-man-dead-and-suspect-on-the-run/) - A man was fatally shot outside 726 Rockaway Parkway, between Ditmas Avenue and Avenue B, around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 3rd, and the suspect fled the scene. Officers from the 67th Precinct, responding to a 911 call, found the victim, Hakeim Hutchinson, 31, of East Flatbush, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest
- [East New York – Fatal Shooting in Front of Public School](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-fatal-shooting-in-front-of-public-school/) - An East New York man was killed during an early morning shooting on Saturday, July 5th. The victim, Tyrone Simmons, 29, was transported to Brookdale Hospital via private means, police said. Officers from the 75th Precinct responded to Brookdale Hospital (in the confines of the 67th Precinct) and were informed that Simmons was shot in
- [East Flatbush — P.S. 219 Celebrates 'Unity, Peace, Freedom' in Honor of Juneteenth](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-p-s-219-celebrates-unity-peace-freedom-in-honor-of-juneteenth/) - On Friday, June 20th, Transparency Envisions, Inc., a local nonprofit; NYPD Youth Dance Team; and P.S. 219 Kennedy King School, 1060 Clarkson Avenue; hosted a celebration titled “Unity, Peace, Freedom” in honor of Juneteenth, the day enslaved Blacks in Texas learned they had been legally emancipated. The celebration showcased several dances that were performed amid
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- [Reflection on July Fourth](https://canarsiecourier.com/reflection-on-july-fourth/) - Last weekend, as fireworks lit up the sky over Canarsie and the scent of grilled food drifted through the streets, our community joined millions of Americans in marking another Fourth of July. But beyond the flags, parades and celebration, the holiday offered a moment to reflect on a deeper question: Why do we celebrate Independence
- [Canarsie Unites Against Hate: Emotional Forum at Paerdegat Yacht Club Offers Lessons in Healing and Change](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-unites-against-hate-emotional-forum-at-paerdegat-yacht-club-offers-lessons-in-healing-and-change/) - On Wednesday, May 28th, the doors of the Paerdegat Yacht Club, at 1330 Paerdegat Avenue North, opened to a powerful community forum titled “Let’s Stop All Hate Together.” Hosted by Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse and the Simon Wiesenthal Center, the event tackled the alarming rise of hate crimes across New York City — with more than 1,000 bias-related incidents reported in 2024
- [A Community United for a Safer Summer](https://canarsiecourier.com/a-community-united-for-a-safer-summer/) - On a vibrant Saturday, May 17th, at the Tilden Campus, 5800 Tilden Avenue, Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman, the AD 58 Taskforce and NYC Public Schools hosted a crucial “Public Safety Conversation: Preparing for a Safe Summer.” This community meeting, part of the “Assembly District 58 Vital Voice” series, brought together a diverse coalition of community members, youth, survivors, elected
- [Brownsville – Gunshot Victim Succumbs to Injuries](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-gunshot-victim-succumbs-to-injuries-2/) - A man was fatally shot on a Brownsville street on Sunday, June 29th, in the early morning hours. The shooting took place at the intersection of Riverdale Avenue and Osborn Street, around 3 a.m. Police from the 73rd Precinct, responding to a 911 call of a male shot, found the victim, Tahriq Thompson, 34, of
- [East Flatbush — ‘Not In My Hood’ March Marks 15th Year of Saying No to Gun Violence](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-not-in-my-hood-march-marks-15th-year-of-saying-no-to-gun-violence/) - On Saturday, June 7th, the streets of East Flatbush were filled with voices, footsteps and a unified cry: “Not in My Hood.” For the 15th year, East Flatbush Village Inc. led its annual Anti-Violence March and Resource Fair, an event that has grown into more than just a tradition. It’s a living, breathing act of community resistance
- [A Safer Canarsie Begins with Vision](https://canarsiecourier.com/a-safer-canarsie-begins-with-vision-2/) - Another life lost. On Thursday, June 26th, gunfire once again shattered the evening. A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in the head; a 25-year-old man was wounded in the leg. Weeks earlier, on June 6th, a 42-year-old man was shot in the back near Rockaway Parkway and Avenue N. These are not isolated events —
- [Mill Basin — More Than 100 Dogs, Dead Body Removed from Home](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-more-than-100-dogs-dead-body-removed-from-home/) - About 115 dogs were rescued from a private home in Mill Basin on Thursday, June 26th, after a call was placed to 911 that one of its residents, Eileen Horn, 73, was unconscious inside. Police from the 63rd Precinct arrived at the home, located on East 66th Street, between National and 56th Drives, around 6:45
- [Community Celebrates Juneteenth with a Day of Service](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-celebrates-juneteenth-with-a-day-of-service/) - In honor of Juneteenth, members of the community decided to dedicate Thursday, June 19th, to community service. Fresh Creek Civic Association President Maria Garrett led a large group of volunteers, some from her own organization, others from neighborhood youth and older adult groups, to conduct a street tree care and beautification event on Seaview Avenue,
- [Elected Officials and Community Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month](https://canarsiecourier.com/elected-officials-and-community-celebrate-caribbean-american-heritage-month/) - A stream of blazing colors lined the entryway leading to the backyard of 1222 East 96 Street, where a celebration in honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month was held. The annual event was hosted on Saturday, June 28th, by Assemblywoman Jaime Williams, who hails from Trinidad and Tobago; State Senator Roxanne Persaud, who comes from Guyana;
- [Marine Park — Yoga in the Park is Back!](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-yoga-in-the-park-is-back/) - You’ve probably heard of hot yoga or even chair yoga – well, welcome to wall yoga! Every summer, thanks to Assemblywoman Jaime Williams, yoga lovers of all levels enjoy free Yoga in the Park. The season kicked off on Monday, June 30th, but just as the class was scheduled to begin, light raindrops started falling,
- [Sheepshead Bay — Sliwa Stands Firm at Brooklyn Meet and Greet: ‘I’m Not Going Anywhere’](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-sliwa-stands-firm-at-brooklyn-meet-and-greet-im-not-going-anywhere/) - On a spirited summer evening in southern Brooklyn, Republican and Independent mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa rallied supporters with a bold message: “I’m in this race until the end — November 4th.” The gathering, held at the Knights of Baron DeKalb on Emmons Avenue on Thursday, June 26th, was more than just a fundraiser — it
- [Local Incumbents Win Primary, Cuomo Loses to Mamdani in Mayoral Primary](https://canarsiecourier.com/local-incumbents-win-primary-cuomo-concedes-to-mamdani-in-mayoral-primary/) - The Primary Election for Mayor, Public Advocate and City Council, among others, was held on Tuesday, June 24th, a scorcher with temps approaching 100 degrees. This followed nine days of Early Voting, running from June 14th to June 22nd. Although former Governor Andrew Cuomo was endorsed by a multitude of groups, including elected officials, unions
- [Marine Park — Caribbean Night Kicks Off Summer Concert Series with Music, Dancing and Community Spirit](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-caribbean-night-kicks-off-summer-concert-series-with-music-dancing-and-community-spirit/) - The Marine Park Summer Concert Series, presented by Assemblywoman Jaime Williams, launched in style on Wednesday, June 25th, with “Caribbean Night,” setting the tone for a season of vibrant performances and community celebration on the lawn near the bocce court, adjacent to the Carmine Carro Community Center, 3000 Filmore Avenue. Despite a sweltering, muggy day
- [Elected Officials Host Juneteenth Celebration at P.S. 276](https://canarsiecourier.com/elected-officials-host-juneteenth-celebration-at-p-s-276/) - On June 18th, local elected officials hosted a celebration in honor of Juneteenth – June 19th -- the day on which enslaved Blacks in America were emancipated. The event was held at P.S. 276 The Louis Marshall School, located at 1070 East 83rd Street, and was marked by speeches from State Senator Roxanne Persaud as
- [Community Education Council 18 Celebrates Achievements](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-education-council-18-celebrates-achievements/) - You could smell the enticing food and hear the music before you entered the District 18 office, located at 1106 East 95th Street, where Community Education Council 18 (CEC 18) held its End of School Year Meeting and “A Night of Fun, Rhythm and Talent” on Monday, June 2nd. The festive meeting celebrated District 18’s
- [District 22 Delves Into Contracts for Excellence Proposal](https://canarsiecourier.com/district-22-delves-into-contracts-for-excellence-proposal/) - Members of Community Education Council 22 (CEC 22) gathered for their monthly meeting at the District Office, located at 5619 Flatlands Avenue, on Tuesday, June 10th, where Department of Education (DOE) Budget and Operations Manager Gilberto Palmer was the guest speaker. His presentation, which was also streamed live to the public via Zoom, provided an
- [Brownsville – Gunshot Victim Succumbs to Injuries](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-gunshot-victim-succumbs-to-injuries/) - A man was fatally shot on a Brownsville street on Sunday, June 29th, in the early morning hours. The shooting took place at the intersection of Riverdale Avenue and Osborn Street, around 3 a.m. Police from the 73rd Precinct, responding to a 911 call of a male shot, found the victim, Tahriq Thompson, 34, of
- [One Dead in Double Shooting on Avenue L](https://canarsiecourier.com/one-dead-in-double-shooting-on-avenue-l/) - A Long Island man was fatally shot on Avenue L on Thursday, June 26th, marking the second homicide in Canarsie during the month. Police from the 69th Precinct responded to a call of an assault in front of 9323 Avenue L around 10:40 p.m., where they found a 21-year-old male with a gunshot wound to
- [A Safer Canarsie Begins With Vision](https://canarsiecourier.com/a-safer-canarsie-begins-with-vision/) - Another life lost. On Thursday, June 26th, gunfire once again shattered the evening. A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in the head; a 25-year-old man was wounded in the leg. Weeks earlier, on June 6th, a 42-year-old man was shot in the back near Rockaway Parkway and Avenue N. These are not isolated events —
- [Community Op-Ed: Making New York City More Affordable for Working-Class New Yorkers](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-making-new-york-city-more-affordable-for-working-class-new-yorkers/) - Last week, our ‘Best Budget Ever’ got even better as our administration worked with the City Council to deliver a budget that prioritizes public safety, affordability, and improved quality of life — the things that matter most to New Yorkers. Our budget builds on the work we have done to protect $1.4 billion in critical
- [What's Happening 07/03/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-07-03-2025/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Rezoning, DOT Projects and Rehabilitating Floyd Bennett Field Discussed at CB18 Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/rezoning-dot-projects-and-rehabilitating-floyd-bennett-field-discussed-at-cb18-meeting/) - An application to rezone a vacant property at 5502 Flatlands Avenue was approved at the monthly Community Board 18 (CB18) meeting, held on Wednesday, June 18th, at 1097 Bergen Avenue. The board also approved the renewal of an existing variance for a gas station located at 108-24 Flatlands Avenue for 10 years. Adam Rothkrug, a
- [Game, Set, MatchPoint: Civic Meeting Wraps up with Concerns Over Trampoline Park](https://canarsiecourier.com/game-set-matchpoint-civic-meeting-wraps-up-with-concerns-over-trampoline-park/) - The Bergen Beach Civic Association (BBCA) held a special emergency meeting on Tuesday, June 10th, at the John Malone Community Center, 2333 Bergen Avenue, to address growing concerns about the future of a property at 2350 East 69th Street, currently home to MatchPoint NYC. The final civic gathering before the group’s annual summer hiatus, the
- [Mill Basin Civic Discusses Public Safety and Land Use at Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-civic-discusses-public-safety-and-land-use-at-meeting/) - Public safety and land use were heavily discussed — as they often are at community meetings — at the Tuesday, June 10th meeting of the Mill Basin Civic Association (MBCA), held in the basement of Mary Queen of Heaven Church, at 1395 East 56th Street. The biggest land use concerns currently facing the district are,
- [Spring Creek — Local Nonprofit Gives ‘Dad’s Day Out Passes’](https://canarsiecourier.com/spring-creek-local-nonprofit-gives-dads-day-out-passes/) - On Friday, June 13th, fathers gathered at the Brooklyn Sports Club, at 1540 Van Siclen Avenue, to receive heartfelt gifts of appreciation. The Opportunity Hub (“the Opp Hub”), a nonprofit organization based in Spring Creek Towers, hosted this special event to honor men who contribute significantly to their families and lead by example. Twenty-six attendees
- [Dozens of Cops Honored at Clergy Council Dinner](https://canarsiecourier.com/dozens-of-cops-honored-at-clergy-council-dinner/) - On June 4th, the 69th Precinct Clergy Council hosted its annual Police Officer and Community Prayer, Awards and Dinner at Liberty Hall Cathedral of Praise, 1387 East 96th Street. Dozens of officers, including distinguished guests, Patrol Bureau Brooklyn South Deputy Chief Raymond Porteus and Deputy Inspector Dion Hinds, commanding officer of the 69th Precinct, were in
- [Marine Park – P.S. 207 and Fillmore Academy Show Their Artistic Side at Annual Art Show](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-p-s-207-and-fillmore-academy-show-their-artistic-side-at-annual-art-show/) - On Friday, May 23rd, students from P.S. 207 and Fillmore Academy showcased their creative side at the school’s 16th Annual Art Show. Over 500 works of art were on display, ranging from grades 3-8, in the school’s gym, at 4011 Fillmore Avenue. Special thanks to P.S. 207 Principal Neil J. McNeill, Jr. and Assistant Principals
- [National Junior Honor Society at P.S./I.S. 66 Inducts New Members](https://canarsiecourier.com/national-junior-honor-society-at-p-s-i-s-66-inducts-new-members/) - As was evident by the packed auditorium at P.S./I.S. 66, located at 845 East 96th Street, the dank weather on Saturday, June 14th, did not dissuade parents and other well-wishers from attending the Second Annual Induction Ceremony of the Canarsie Blue Jays Chapter of The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). The prestigious honor was conferred
- [Marine Park JHS 278 STEAM Expo – A Huge Success!](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-jhs-278-steam-expo-a-huge-success/) - On Thursday, May 15th, Principal Kerri Moser, Assistant Principal Laura Scarfogliero and the Marine Park JHS 278 Science Department hosted their annual STEAM Expo, where students, staff, families, administrators and guests were amazed by the creativity and research talents of the JHS 278 students who showcased their research projects. The event transformed the school’s gymnasium,
- [What's Happening — 06/26/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-06-26-2025/) - Saturday, June 28th New York Road Runners: Open Run Canarsie Park - Field House Seaview Avenue & East 88th Street 9 a.m. Saturday, June 28th Project Us: Summer is Rising BBQ Canarsie Park Seaview Avenue & East 84th Street 12 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 28th Marine Park Alliance: Gyotaku Printmaking Salt Marsh
- [Letter to the Editor:  Student Thanks the Courier for Sending New York Memorabilia](https://canarsiecourier.com/letter-to-the-editor-student-thanks-the-courier-for-sending-new-york-memorabilia/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [The Iconic Mirage Diner Continues to Serve Patrons for Over 20 Years](https://canarsiecourier.com/the-iconic-mirage-diner-continues-to-serve-patrons-for-over-20-years/) - One of the few remaining classic diners in Brooklyn, the Mirage Diner is owned and operated by a quintessential Greek-American family, with a penchant for the concept of xenia, the kind of warm, welcoming hospitality that immediately makes you feel like family. Open daily from 7 a.m. to midnight, and located in the heart of Midwood,
- [Community Op-Ed: Q-Teams: Addressing Quality of Life Issues Across Our City](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-q-teams-addressing-quality-of-life-issues-across-our-city/) - NYPD Quality of Life Division New Yorkers love their city, but they are very clear about what they don’t love about living here: noise, trash, illegal vending, open-air drug use, reckless driving, double parking, and other everyday offenses. These and many other quality-of-life issues affect not just the reality of public safety, but the feeling
- [Remembering Actress Loretta Swit](https://canarsiecourier.com/remembering-actress-loretta-swit/) - Actress Loretta Swit passed away on May 30, 2025, at the age of 87.Jimmy Diele, radio personality and Celebrity Spotlight host, had the pleasure of having her as a guest on his show, on iHeart Radio, and also meeting her at a show.“Loretta was so full of life; she was such a nice and gracious lady
- [East New York — Dispute Leads to Fatal Stabbing](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-dispute-leads-to-fatal-stabbing/) - A 33-year-old man was stabbed to death in the vicinity of Livonia Avenue and Cleveland Street over the weekend. Police from the 75th Precinct arrived at the scene around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 21st, where they found the victim with a stab wound to his torso. He was taken by EMS to Brookdale Hospital,
- [Sheepshead Bay — One Dead, One Injured Following Dispute Inside Laundromat](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-one-dead-one-injured-following-dispute-inside-laundromat/) - A dispute at a Laundry King in Sheepshead Bay led to the death of one of the victims. Police from the 61st Precinct were called to the scene of the assault, at 39 Neptune Avenue, around 10:40 p.m. on Sunday, June 22nd. They found a 54-year-old male with a stab wound to his torso and
- [What Makes a Twill Double Papasan Cushion So Comfortable?](https://canarsiecourier.com/what-makes-a-twill-double-papasan-cushion-so-comfortable/) - Have you ever just plopped down in your chair and melted into it? That’s the kind of cozy the twill double Papasan cushion allows you to experience. It’s not just a soft chair accessory; it is a full experience. Whether streaming shows, reading a book or even doing nothing (it feels so good), the cushion makes it better. But
- [East Flatbush – Suspect in Double Shooting on the Run](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-suspect-in-double-shooting-on-the-run/) - Detectives from Patrol Borough Brooklyn South are looking for a suspect who shot two men at Farragut Road and East 39th Street on Thursday, June 19th. Officers from the 67th Precinct responded to a 911 call of an assault in progress and found a 28-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the back of the
- [Canarsie Courier Represented at I.S. 228 Career Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-courier-represented-at-i-s-228-career-day/) - Thanks to an invitation from my all-time favorite Phys Ed teacher, Edward Maffai, I returned to my alma mater, I.S. 228 David A. Boody, at 228 Avenue S, to participate in the school’s annual Career Day Fair on Friday, May 23rd. School counselor and STOMP (Student Teacher Outreach Mentorship Program) coordinator, Betty Tang, and her
- [Gerritsen Beach – Spending Father’s Day 'Inside a Fire Truck'](https://canarsiecourier.com/gerritsen-beach-spending-fathers-day-inside-a-fire-truck/) - Despite the cold weather and gray skies, families gathered at Dr. John's Playground, located at Gerritsen Avenue and Avenue X, on Sunday, June 15th, for another event in the Just for Kids series, presented by the Marine Park Alliance (MPA), celebrating Father's Day as the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department (known as the “Vollies”) showed
- [Why Trust Is at the Core of Men’s Preventative Health](https://canarsiecourier.com/why-trust-is-at-the-core-of-mens-preventative-health/) - Each June, Men’s Health Month shines a light on preventative care and for good reason. Many of the health issues that affect men most, like high blood pressure, diabetes, and prostate conditions, don’t show symptoms until they’re advanced. That’s what makes preventative screening so powerful: it allows us to detect disease early, when treatment is
- [P.S. 276 Celebrates Diversity at Fourth Annual Multicultural Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/p-s-276-celebrates-diversity-at-fourth-annual-multicultural-day/) - P.S. 276 The Louis Marshall School hosted its Fourth Annual Multicultural Day on Wednesday, June 4th, transforming the school at 1070 East 83rd Street into a vibrant hub of global cultures. The event showcased the rich diversity of Canarsie through food, music, dance and artifacts. Rose Musto, a science teacher at P.S. 276 who has
- [Community Op-Ed: Removing Illegal Vehicles for a Safer New York](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-removing-illegal-vehicles-for-a-safer-new-york/) - Public safety has always been the North Star of this administration. Keeping our city safe is not just about crime stats — it is also about how people are feeling. And New Yorkers have strong feelings about illegal mopeds and scooters, especially when they are driving the wrong way down streets, on sidewalks, or in
- [Our City, Our Choice — Vote in NYC's 2025 Election](https://canarsiecourier.com/our-city-our-choice-vote-in-nycs-2025-election/) - In a city as vibrant, diverse and complex as New York, civic participation is not just a right — it’s a responsibility. With so much at stake in the 2025 local elections, from mayor to public advocate to City Council, your voice has never been more essential. These positions influence critical decisions around housing, policing,
- [Excellence on Full Display: District 18’s Gala Honors the Brightest Young Stars](https://canarsiecourier.com/excellence-on-full-display-district-18s-gala-honors-the-brightest-young-stars/) - On Tuesday, June 10th, the grand ballroom of the El Caribe Country Club sparkled with the spirit of celebration as District 18 brought together students, families, educators and community leaders for its highly anticipated “Excellence in 18 Ball.” The annual event, hosted by the District 18 Community Schools team, honored the academic, civic and personal achievements
- [What's Happening — 06/19/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-06-19-2025/) - This content is restricted to subscribers. Please Click Here to Subscribe
- [Jamaica Bay Library Kicks off Summer Reading Program](https://canarsiecourier.com/jamaica-bay-library-kicks-off-summer-reading-program/) - With the school year rapidly coming to a close, families looking to prevent Summer Slide (the learning loss students experience in reading and math when school is not in session) can rely upon their local libraries to help fill some of the gaps with their seasonal programming. To kick off their annual Summer Reading Program
- [Cool Tech's President Cliff Roye Celebrates 25 Years](https://canarsiecourier.com/cool-techs-president-cliff-roye-celebrates-25-years/) - Despite the torrential downpours on Saturday, June 7th, family and friends of Cliff Roye turned out for the networking event and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of his company, Cool Tech Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, LLC. The get-together was hosted by Kamla Millwood, president of Palatial Publishing LLC, and was held at the Caribbean
- [New Horizon Counseling Center Provides Valuable Mental Health Services to Southeast Brooklyn](https://canarsiecourier.com/new-horizon-counseling-center-provides-valuable-mental-health-services-to-southeast-brooklyn/) - New Horizon Counseling Center (NHCC) shared information about the different behavioral health services and programs that the center provides, and Community Board 18 District Manager Sue Ann Partnow’s countertop composting bins were a huge hit at the May 27th combined meeting of the Marine Park Community Association and the Madison-Marine Homecrest Civic Association, held at
- [Senator Persaud and AICF Bring Mobile Mammogram Bus to Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/senator-persaud-and-aicf-bring-mobile-mammogram-bus-to-canarsie/) - According to data from the American Cancer Society, breast cancer incidences are on the incline, but death rates are on the decline, thanks to a combination of increased awareness, early detection and better treatments. Knowing this, State Senator Roxanne Persaud, who has long championed breast cancer awareness and screening, partnered with the American-Italian Cancer Foundation
- [Chancellor Town Hall Event at P.S. 114](https://canarsiecourier.com/chancellor-town-hall-event-at-p-s-114/) - NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos discussed teacher recruitment, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements in schools and sports at the May 5th Town Hall Event presented by the Community Education Council for District 18 (CEC 18) at P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School, located at 1077 Remsen Avenue. The chancellor sat among the CEC 18 board
- [Get Something and Wave — It's Carnival!](https://canarsiecourier.com/get-something-and-wave-its-carnival/) - The flags waved, costumes worn and dances performed by students of Excel Charter School, at 1077 Remsen Avenue, on Friday, June 6th, said it all. It's Carnival! The explosion of colors — blazing reds, emerald greens, sunshine yellows and sapphire blues — combined with calypso rhythms and the heat, created the perfect Caribbean atmosphere, just
- [Kings Plaza — Battle for Brooklyn: Massive March Against ‘City of Yes’ Overreach](https://canarsiecourier.com/kings-plaza-battle-for-brooklyn-massive-march-against-city-of-yes-overreach/) - Southeast Brooklyn became the epicenter of borough-wide resistance on Sunday, June 1st, as thousands took to the streets and rallied against what many are calling an existential threat to New York City’s residential neighborhoods. The Battle for Brooklyn – Trifecta March and Rally, organized by New Yorkers First, drew concerned residents from across Brooklyn, Queens,
- [Nieuw Amersfort Members Vote on The People’s Money](https://canarsiecourier.com/nieuw-amersfort-members-vote-on-the-peoples-money/) - How to spend a portion of $1 million of City money was voted on at the Tuesday, May 27th meeting of the Nieuw Amersfort Community Association (NACA), at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 3913 Avenue J. Guest speaker, Yvette Mendes, program coordinator for Brooklyn Level Up, Inc., a nonprofit community development organization and partner with the
- [Chief Giordano Visits Old Stomping Ground at the 69th Precinct](https://canarsiecourier.com/chief-giordano-visits-old-stomping-ground-at-the-69th-precinct/) - At the monthly meeting of the 69th Precinct Community Council on Wednesday, May 21st, Deputy Inspector Dion Hinds presented a crime report that was hopeful. "We're down 11% for the year to date, we're down 31% for the 28-day period and just last week alone, we're down 39%, almost 40% in crime," Hinds stated. He
- [Accolades at the 63rd Precinct Community Council Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/accolades-at-the-63rd-precinct-community-council-meeting/) - There was a lot to celebrate at the May 28th meeting of the 63rd Precinct Community Council, held in the John Malone Community Center (JMCC), at 2335 Bergen Avenue – a new commanding officer, Cop of the Month and four community members who are recent Citizens Police Academy graduates. Community Council President Greg Borruso introduced
- [Mill Basin Civic Honors Student Achievers and Late Board Member](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-civic-honors-student-achievers-and-late-board-member/) - The spirit of service and community was alive and well on Wednesday, May 21st, as the Mill Basin Civic Association (MBCA) hosted its annual Student Achievement Award Ceremony at the Glen Terrace Catering Hall, at 5313 Avenue N. This year’s ceremony carried a particularly poignant note as it was held in honor of the late
- [P.S. 207 Student Performance of The Jungle Book Charms Audience](https://canarsiecourier.com/p-s-207-student-performance-of-the-jungle-book-charms-audience/) - Second-grade students from P.S. 207 Elizabeth G. Leary, located at 4011 Fillmore Avenue, performed their brilliant rendition of The Jungle Book on Wednesday, May 21st. The charming Disney play, based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling and directed by Kim Simek, tells the beloved story of Mowgli, a young boy who was raised by wolves
- [Flatlands — Learning from a Master, Flatlands Library Hosts Chinese Paper Cutting Art Workshop](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-learning-from-a-master-flatlands-library-hosts-chinese-paper-cutting-art-workshop/) - Delight and amazement were words to describe reactions to what was taught at a Chinese Paper Cutting Art Workshop at the Flatlands Library, 2065 Flatbush Avenue, on Friday, May 9th, by a uniquely talented master artist. Young children and adults alike had the good fortune to learn from paper cutting master Ming Liang Lu, who
- [Flatlands — Annual Family Fun Day at Amersfort Park a Big Success](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatlands-annual-family-fun-day-at-amersfort-park-a-big-success/) - After two postponements in April due to rain and nearly another one on Saturday, May 17th, with threatening clouds overhead, the sun finally came out for a perfect Family Fun Day at Amersfort Park, located near the gazebo on the corner of Avenue I between East 38th and 39th Streets. Children had boundless choices of
- [H.E.S. Annual Street Fair — Entertainment and Fun For All](https://canarsiecourier.com/h-e-s-annual-street-fair-entertainment-and-fun-for-all/) - The annual street fair hosted by the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.) on June 1st was nothing short of spectacular. Hundreds of parents and children of all ages turned out for the Sunday afternoon extravaganza which was packed with fun and activities for the entire family. While some of the children got creative with various arts
- [Fillmore Academy Performance of Annie Jr. Blows Audience Away](https://canarsiecourier.com/fillmore-academy-performance-of-annie-jr-blows-audience-away/) - The Fillmore Academy Drama Club’s theater program has always been considered world-class, but their most recent musical production of Annie Jr., on Wednesday, May 28th, was stellar. Annie, a comic strip turned musical, is the story of a plucky, optimistic orphan selected to spend the holidays in the home of a billionaire, who begins a
- [How to Prepare Your Boat for the Summer Season](https://canarsiecourier.com/summer-boating-season-is-calling-weve-listed-some-simple-steps-to-prep-your-boat-from-cleaning-to-protective-coatings-and-performance-checks/) - There’s nothing like that first warm-weather weekend out on the water. But before your boat hits the dock, it needs a little attention. Winter storage takes its toll, things like dirt, moisture, and inactivity all add up. If you want smooth sailing from the start, a proper spring prep makes all the difference. One of
- [P.S. 233 Students Share Innovative Science Fair Investigations](https://canarsiecourier.com/p-s-233-students-share-innovative-science-fair-investigations/) - There was a mixture of excitement, nervousness and pride among the students, parents and staff at the Parent’s Science Fair Gallery Walk, held in the cafeteria of P.S. 233 The Langston Hughes School, located at 9301 Avenue B, on Thursday, May 29th, where everyone gathered to view the students’ hard work and the culmination of
- [Engagement with Local Precinct is a Top Priority for Flatlands Civic](https://canarsiecourier.com/engagement-with-local-precinct-is-a-top-priority-for-flatlands-civic/) - Getting to know police officers who protect the community — and asking critical quality of life questions — may be intimidating in a public setting. In an effort to keep residents personally connected with officials from the 63rd Precinct, Flatlands Civic Club, Inc. (FCC) President Joan Gilbert spoke to members about a possible meet-and-greet with
- [Community Affairs Unit at the 69th Precinct Hosts Mother's Day Get-Together](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-affairs-unit-at-the-69th-precinct-hosts-mothers-day-get-together/) - On Friday, May 16th, the Community Affairs Bureau at the 69th Precinct, located at 9720 Foster Avenue, hosted a Mother's Day Brunch in honor of mothers in the community. The get-together, which was themed, "Blooming Beauty and Joyous Moments," was held in the precinct's recently transformed Mustard Room. Officer Nicole Rostant welcomed the mothers on
- [St. Bernard Church Unveils Display of Eucharistic Miracles](https://canarsiecourier.com/st-bernard-church-unveils-display-of-eucharistic-miracles/) - The St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish and the Knights of Columbus Council 14269 invited parishioners to visit its display of the 72 Miracles of the Eucharist catalogued by Blessed Carlo Acutis, on Saturday, May 31st. Acutis tragically died of leukemia at the young age of 15, was beatified by Pope Francis in 2020 and is
- [A Graduation to Remember: How One Brooklyn  Health’s CEO Inspired Success](https://canarsiecourier.com/a-graduation-to-remember-how-one-brooklyn-healths-ceo-inspired-success/) - Nikki Grandison joined One Brooklyn Health Brookdale in 2016 as a patient service associate (PSA) in the emergency department. At the time, pursuing higher education felt impossible. With a full-time job, four children and two of them under the age of 10, school simply wasn’t on her radar. But everything changed remarkably when she met
- [Flatlands — Community Gathers to Honor Fallen Brothers](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatbush-community-gathers-to-honor-who-their-country-and-gave-it-their-all/) - Family, neighbors and comrades in arms gathered on Sunday morning, May 18th, at the Marine Major Eugene T. McCarthy Triangle, 3101 Avenue N, to honor and remember the services of Eugene and Dennis McCarthy, fallen brothers who served their country. For more than 28 years, the Fraser Civic Association (FCA) has organized this memorial service
- [Lenox Academy Students Put on Fabulous Performance](https://canarsiecourier.com/lenox-academy-students-put-on-fabulous-performance/) - A wealth of student talent was on display on Wednesday, May 21st, at Lenox Academy M.S. 961, located at 100-01 Flatlands Avenue. Students performed a Broadway Jr. production of the musical, Once on This Island, which tells the story of a peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy boy on the island of
- [Car Jumps Tracks Evading Police at East 105 Street Station](https://canarsiecourier.com/car-jumps-tracks-evading-police-at-east-105-st-station/) - A car, evading a traffic stop, crashed onto the tracks at the East 105 Street station of the “L” train, shutting down service for hours, on Monday, June 2nd. Officers from the 75th Precinct attempted to pull over Feruv Telmanov, 23, of Midwood, at Cozine Avenue and Malta Street. Telmanov was operating a Jeep without
- [Science and Medicine Middle School Hosts Vibrant Career Day in Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/science-and-medicine-middle-school-hosts-vibrant-career-day-in-canarsie/) - The hallways of the Science and Medicine Middle School 366, at 965 East 107th Street, buzzed with inspiration and curiosity on Thursday, May 22nd, as students participated in a dynamic Career Day event. Organized by music teacher Allison Megherian and the school’s guidance counselor, the event brought professionals from across New York City into the classrooms, offering
- [Community Op-Ed: Record Low Shootings and Homicides in 2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-record-low-shootings-and-homicides-in-2025/) - This National Gun Violence Awareness Month, where we honor and remember victims of gun crimes, our administration is making good on our promise to eradicate gun violence. From day one, we have worked to create safer streets, safer subways, and a safer city for all New York families. We have listened to our communities and
- [Man Fatally Shot, Detectives Looking for Suspect](https://canarsiecourier.com/man-fatally-shot-detectives-looking-for-suspect/) - A man was killed during an early morning shooting at Rockaway Parkway and Avenue N on Friday, June 6th. Officers from the 69th Precinct found the 42-year-old male victim suffering from a single gunshot wound to the back around 1:50 a.m. EMS took the victim, who was conscious and alert, to Brookdale Hospital, but he
- [Canarsie Deserves More Than Condolences — It Deserves Investment](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-deserves-more-than-condolences-it-deserves-investment/) - Another life lost. On Friday, June 6th, just before 2 a.m., a 42-year-old man was fatally shot at the corner of Rockaway Parkway and Avenue N. It was the fifth shooting in the 69th Precinct this year — and the first homicide. As police canvass the scene and neighbors mourn another senseless act of violence,
- [Marine Park – Partial Roof Collapse Kills Construction Worker](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-partial-roof-collapse-kills-construction-worker/) - A construction worker died after he was trapped in a partial roof collapse of a two-story building in Marine Park on Thursday, June 5th. Engine Company 309 and Tower Ladder 159 were first to reach the worker who was trapped under a refrigeration unit and a slab of concrete at Quentin Road and East 33rd Street,
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- [Spotlighting Canarsie Fallen Hero Charlie Fusco for Memorial Day (March 5, 1980 - April 1, 2022)](https://canarsiecourier.com/spotlighting-canarsie-veteran-charlie-fusco-for-memorial-day/) - Growing up on East 93rd Street between Foster Avenue and Farragut Road in the 1980s, Charles P. Fusco, better known as “Charlie” or “Chuck,” was the quintessential Canarsie kid. He loved cartoons and sports — football, basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball — and fishing. As a teen, you could find him hanging out at A&L Candy
- [District 22 Students Shine at Science Expo](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-district-22-students-shine-at-science-expo/) - A wealth of curiosity, collaboration and creativity could be seen at every table of the District 22 Science Expo, as students proudly shared their hard work with visitors on Tuesday, May 20th. The gym at P.S. 236 Mill Basin, located at 6302 Avenue U, was jam-packed with exuberant students from schools throughout the district, so
- [District 22 Hosts Annual Art Show at P.S. 207](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-district-22-hosts-annual-art-show-at-p-s-207/) - Over 100 students, from grades 1-8, representing dozens of public schools throughout District 22, participated in an annual Art Showcase held at P. S. 207 Elizabeth G. Leary, located at 4011 Fillmore Avenue. The exhibition, which was held on Monday, May 19th, featured hand paintings, ceramic sculptures and papier mâché artwork that showed the students’
- [District Attorney Celebrates Older Adults at the Hebrew Educational Society](https://canarsiecourier.com/d-a-gonzalez-celebrates-older-adults-at-the-jasa-at-h-e-s/) - More than 100 older adults attended the Older Americans Month celebration hosted by Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, Community Board 18 District Manager Sue Ann Partnow and the Jewish Association Serving the Aging, better known as JASA, on Tuesday, May 20th, at the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), located at 9502 Seaview Avenue. Gonzalez and his
- [Brownsville — Mayor Adams’ ‘Faith in Your Borough’ Multifaith Tour Visits Brookdale](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-mayor-adams-faith-in-your-borough-multifaith-tour-visits-brookdale/) - The Kahn Auditorium at One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, at 555 Rockaway Parkway, was filled to capacity with clergy leaders and other community members who turned out on Thursday, May 15th, to meet Mayor Eric Adams during his “Faith in Your Borough” Multifaith Tour. Adams was accompanied by several city agency commissioners who
- [State Senator Parker Hosts Annual Prom Dress Giveaway](https://canarsiecourier.com/state-senator-parker-hosts-annual-prom-dress-giveaway/) - Glitz and glamor do not adequately describe the items up for grabs at the annual Prom Dress Giveaway hosted by State Senator Kevin Parker on Saturday, May 24th. The lower level of Samuel J. Tilden Educational Complex, at 5800 Tilden Avenue, where the event was held, was decorated to the hilt, providing the perfect backdrop
- [Community Board 18 Discusses Flooding, Street Co-Namings](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-board-18-discusses-flooding-street-co-namings-at-monthly-meeting/) - The monthly meeting for Community Board 18 (CB18), held on Wednesday, May 21st, at the District Office, located at 1097 Bergen Avenue, began with a presentation on flooding from Department of Environmental Protection Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Drisana Hughes. She gave a flood report which outlined various types of flooding — stormwater, coastal and groundwater —
- [Mill Basin — Brooklyn Line Dancers Celebrate 16 Dance-Filled Years](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-brooklyn-line-dancers-celebrate-16-dance-filled-years/) - The Brooklyn Line Dancers, friends and supporters gathered at the Millennium Development Mill Basin Older Adults Center, at 2075 East 68th Street, on Friday, May 16th, to celebrate the group’s “Sweet 16” anniversary commemorating 16 memorable years of line dancing, fun and friendship. And what a celebration it was, as about 65 line dancers took
- [Plant Giveaway Expected to Beautify the Neighborhood](https://canarsiecourier.com/plant-giveaway-expected-to-beautify-the-neighborhood/) - Canarsie is about to get a whole lot greener as residents begin beautifying their gardens with a variety of new plants, courtesy of Canarsie Community Development Inc. (CCDI). CCDI President Harold Jones invited residents to visit the organization’s community garden, located at 9229 Schenck Street, between East 93rd Street and Canarsie Road, on Saturday, May
- [Memorial Day Parade Honors Fallen Heroes](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-memorial-day-parade-honors-veterans/) - Members of the community came out in force on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th, to remember and honor our military heroes, attending what turned out to be a monumental parade, put together by the Canarsie Lions Club. Parade-goers lined up at 9:30 a.m. sharp, in the Holy Family Church parking lot, located at 9719 Flatlands
- [Match Day at Canarsie: A Slam Dunk for Community Unity and Youth Empowerment](https://canarsiecourier.com/match-day-at-canarsie-a-slam-dunk-for-community-unity-and-youth-empowerment/) - Canarsie came alive with the echoes of sneakers squeaking, basketballs bouncing and a community cheering in unity at the Canarsie Educational Campus, at 1600 Rockaway Parkway, on Tuesday, May 20th, for the highly anticipated Match Day fundraiser. The event brought the heat as Canarsie’s own Wolf Pack took on the NYPD’s Finest in a spirited basketball showdown. With an
- [Marine Park — Brooklyn Comes Together to Celebrate Marine Park at the Garden of Giving Gala](https://canarsiecourier.com/brooklyn-comes-together-to-celebrate-marine-park-at-the-garden-of-giving-gala/) - Under twinkling May skies and the elegant canopy of the Marine Park Golf Course, at 2880 Flatbush Avenue, the Marine Park Alliance (MPA) hosted its second annual Garden of Giving Gala on Thursday, May 22nd — a spirited celebration of community, conservation and the Brooklyn green space that so many call their backyard. Dozens of
- [The Natural World Takes Center Stage in BWAC Art Shows](https://canarsiecourier.com/the-natural-world-takes-center-stage-in-bwac-art-shows/) - The spring season at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition continues, with four new art exhibitions that push the natural world to the forefront, bursting forth on Saturday, June 7th: • Fungi • Biophilia • Creating With Sustainability • New Yorkers Capturing Nature Fungi, an international juried exhibition in cooperation with Brooklyn Mushroom, focuses on the
- [Mill Basin — Man Ambushed and Shot Multiple Times](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-man-ambushed-and-shot-multiple-times/) - A 37-year-old male was shot inside a vehicle in front of 1457 East 58th Street, in the early morning hours on Thursday, May 22nd. Police responded to the scene, located between Avenues N and O, around 3:30 a.m. where they observed the victim on the sidewalk, shot multiple times about his body. EMS took the
- [Senator Persaud Hosts Suicide Prevention Webinar](https://canarsiecourier.com/senator-persaud-hosts-suicide-prevention-webinar/) - According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Often the result of mental health struggles that are concealed for years, due to feelings of shame and embarrassment, suicide is considered a “silent killer.” State Senator Roxanne Persaud is working diligently to help
- [Push for a Canarsie Ferry Gets Added Boost from Legislation](https://canarsiecourier.com/push-for-a-canarsie-ferry-gets-added-boost-from-legislation/) - After years of advocacy for a NYC Ferry stop at Canarsie Pier with the latest rally held on Sunday, May 25th, pledged legislation made that day by D46 Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse was introduced three days later to require that ferry service be established at Canarsie Pier. The rally, organized by Jibreel Jalloh, executive director and
- [Community Op-Ed: 'We Outside Summer'](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-we-outside-summer/) - Despite all the rain we have been getting recently, summer just unofficially began in New York City with Memorial Day. The days are getting longer and warmer, our beaches are open, and, for the first time in the city’s recorded history, there were no shootings on the Sunday before Memorial Day — further proof that
- [East Flatbush — Security Guard Charged in Stabbing at Event Hall](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-young-man-dies-in-fatal-stabbing/) - A security guard was arrested for allegedly stabbing a 23-year-old male in the neck at the K&L Manor Banquet Hall, at 4501 Glenwood Road, on Sunday, May 18th. Police charged the security guard, Dwayne Harris, 41, of Flatbush, with assault and criminal possession of a weapon. Police said the 23-year-old victim got into a dispute
- [Neighborhood News: Birthday and Anniversary Wishes](https://canarsiecourier.com/neighborhood-news-birthday-and-anniversary-wishes/) - Happy Birthday to Lynn Gerbino on Tuesday, June 10th! Hope your celebration of the “Big One” is memorable. Enjoy your day with Anthony!—Your friends and co-workers at the Canarsie Courier Country Club A very happy belated Birthday to Amanda Salazar, the Canarsie Courier’s Editorial Assistant, who celebrated her big day on Saturday, May 31st! We hope
- [Kings Plaza — Fatal Motorcycle Accident at Notorious Intersection](https://canarsiecourier.com/kings-plaza-fatal-motorcycle-accident-at-notorious-intersection/) - A 30-year-old man’s life was cut short when his motorcycle collided with an FDNY truck at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Avenue U over the Memorial Day weekend. Around 11:55 p.m. on Sunday, May 25th, police responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle collision at the notorious intersection, which has been the
- [Honoring Two Community Board Champions](https://canarsiecourier.com/honoring-two-community-board-champions/) - Community boards are the grassroots of our local government. In Brooklyn, which has more community boards than any other borough, these groups help shape decisions that impact everything from housing and public transit to sanitation services and city budgets. The voices that serve on them ensure that neighborhoods aren’t just talked about — they are
- ['Get it to the Floor' — Assemblywoman Williams Leads Charge to Advance Lithium Battery Safety Bill](https://canarsiecourier.com/get-it-to-the-floor-assemblywoman-williams-leads-charge-to-advance-lithium-battery-safety-bill/) - With just days left in the legislative session, Assemblywoman Jaime Williams stood shoulder to shoulder with a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and community voices inside the New York State Capitol on Tuesday, May 20th, demanding immediate legislative action to curb the rapid, unchecked spread of lithium-ion battery energy storage sites (BESS) across residential neighborhoods. Williams
- [How Sports Betting Is Changing the Game in Southeast Brooklyn](https://canarsiecourier.com/how-sports-betting-is-changing-the-game-in-southeast-brooklyn/) - Known for its tightly knit neighbourhoods, vibrant sports scene, and rich history, Southeast Brooklyn is also known for its passionate fans. Locals have been gathering in their homes, bars, and barbershops for generations to discuss teams, stats like home runs and game-day predictions. The sports culture in this area of New York City has undergone
- [When, Why, and How to File 1099s for Contractors and Freelancers](https://canarsiecourier.com/when-why-and-how-to-file-1099s-for-contractors-and-freelancers/) - Have you hired freelancers or contractors to help with your business, and now wondering if you need to file some forms for taxes? Are you confused about when you should do it, why it matters, or how the whole 1099 form process works? Don’t worry. You’re not the only one. Many business owners and even
- [Firefighters Quickly Snuff Out Fire in NYCHA Building](https://canarsiecourier.com/firefighters-quickly-snub-out-fire-in-nycha-building/) - Firefighters quickly contained a fire in the Breukelen Houses on Friday morning, May 23rd. Engine Company 257 and Tower Ladder 170 arrived at 106-09 Glenwood Road to find smoke showing from the first floor of a three-story brick building around 9:40 a.m. About 60 members deployed two hose lines to knock down the main body
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- [Marine Park — House Fire Contained, No Injuries](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-house-fire-contained-no-injuries/) - A fire in a two-story home was quickly contained by firefighters in Marine Park, on Thursday, May 15th, with no injuries reported. Engine Company 321 and Tower Ladder 159 arrived at 2517 East 37th Street, between Avenue U and Avenue S, just after 2 p.m. to find fire blowing out of the second floor of
- [Senator Persaud Hosts Annual Pre-Mother’s Day Clothing Distribution](https://canarsiecourier.com/senator-persaud-hosts-annual-pre-mothers-day-clothing-distribution/) - State Senator Roxanne Persaud hosted her annual Pre-Mother’s Day Clothing & More Distribution, which was held in the parking lot directly across from her office at 1222 East 96th Street on Saturday, May 10th. Guests, who were required to pre-register, were welcomed in small groups and greeted with a gift bag of goodies upon entering
- [East New York — Two Teens Shot, One Fatally](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-two-teens-shot-one-fatally/) - Two teens were shot in East New York on the evening of Saturday, May 17th. Police say that officers responded to a 911 call of two people shot in front of 812 New Jersey Avenue, within the confines of the 75th Precinct at approximately 9:57 p.m. Upon arrival, officers observed an 18-year-old male with a
- [East Flatbush – Senior Fatally Struck at Intersection](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-senior-fatally-struck-at-intersection/) - A 68 year-old woman was struck and killed on Wednesday, May 14th, as she was crossing from north to south on Rutland Road in East Flatbush. According to police, officers responded to a 911 call of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Rutland Road and East 95th Street, in the confines of the 67th
- [Brownsville – Fatal Hit and Run Claims Life of Senior](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-fatal-hit-and-run-claims-life-of-senior/) - A 72 year-old man has died after being struck by an unidentified vehicle fleeing the scene of an auto collision. Official sources say that at approximately 6:31 p.m. on Saturday, May 10th, police officers responded to Sutter Avenue and Osborn Street within the confines of the 73rd Precinct. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man identified
- [June is Gun Violence Awareness Month](https://canarsiecourier.com/june-is-gun-violence-awareness-month/) - Summer in Canarsie should be a time of joy, of children playing at the park, families gathering at cookouts and young people chasing dreams on the basketball court. As we welcome June and the start of Gun Violence Awareness Month, we hold tightly to that vision of hope, even as we confront the hard truths
- [Brownsville – Woman Raped in NYCHA Building](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-woman-raped-in-nycha-building/) - Official sources say that a 22-year-old female was raped inside of 611 Blake Avenue around midnight on Monday, May 12th, within the confines of the 75th Precinct. The victim was transported by EMS to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County in stable condition. There is no arrest and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding
- [Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club Closes its Historic Canarsie Headquarters](https://canarsiecourier.com/thomas-jefferson-democratic-club-closes-its-historic-canarsie-headquarters/) - After more than six decades of shaping the political landscape of southern Brooklyn, the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club has closed the doors of its longtime headquarters at 77 Conklin Avenue — marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in its storied history. The air buzzed with nostalgia and the
- [Sheepshead Bay — TraNa Relief Association Hosts Mother’s Day Celebration for Refugees](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-trana-relief-association-hosts-mothers-day-celebration-for-refugees/) - In a moving and joy-filled evening at Wise Bar & Grill, at 35 Neptune Avenue, in Sheepshead Bay, the Temporary Relief Assistance by National Association (TraNa) hosted its third annual Mother’s Day Celebration for Ukrainian refugee mothers, honoring resilience, motherhood and the strength of community in the face of war and displacement. The event, spearheaded
- [Sheepshead Bay — Wood Carvers Group Takes Root in Brooklyn](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-wood-carvers-group-takes-root-in-brooklyn/) - A talented group of wood carvers have been meeting and creating beautiful works of art at the United Methodist Church of Sheepshead Bay, at 3087 Ocean Avenue, since February and shared some of their latest creations with the Canarsie Courier on Saturday, April 26th. “Brooklyn Wood Carvers is the first club in Brooklyn,” main organizer
- [Floyd Bennett Field Birthday Bash!](https://canarsiecourier.com/floyd-bennett-field-birthday-bash/) - Floyd Bennett Field (FBF) celebrated its 94th birthday with a free bash that included a two-mile fun run (or walk) on historic runways, a sneak peek at plans for the future and activities for the entire family on Saturday, May 3rd. The celebration took place on the grounds between the Ryan Visitor Center and Hangars
- [Kiwanis Club Hosts Elvis Fundraiser to Benefit Kids](https://canarsiecourier.com/kiwanis-club-hosts-elvis-fundraiser-to-benefit-kids/) - The Kings Plaza-Canarsie Kiwanis Club hosted a “Night with Elvis” fundraiser at Nick’s Lobster, located at 2777 Flatbush Avenue, on Friday evening, May 2nd. The Kings Plaza-Canarsie Kiwanis Club is one of more than 14,000 local chapters of a greater, worldwide organization, dedicated to improving the lives of children in local communities. On Friday night,
- [Coyle Street Shelter Plan Blocked by Court Ruling](https://canarsiecourier.com/coyle-street-shelter-plan-blocked-by-court-ruling/) - In a dramatic culmination of legal proceedings and public resistance, the proposed development of a homeless shelter at 2134 Coyle Street in Sheepshead Bay hit a major roadblock on Wednesday, May 7th, when a Brooklyn judge ruled in favor of a group of local residents who had been sued for allegedly blocking access to the
- [Canarsie Demands the Ferry it was Promised](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-demands-the-ferry-it-was-promised/) - This Sunday, May 25th at 3 p.m., we’ll gather at Canarsie Pier to demand Mayor Eric Adams deliver on his promise. For too long, Canarsie has been treated like an afterthought in the city's transportation planning. We are a working-class community with deep roots and generations of hard-working families. Yet when it comes to investments
- [Brownsville — Victim Shot, No Suspects](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-victim-shot-no-suspects/) - A non-fatal shooting occurred in Brownsville on Monday, May 12th. According to police, officers responded to a 911 call for a male shot inside of 50 Legion Street, within the confines of the 75th Precinct, at approximately 6:45 p.m. Official sources say that upon arrival, officers observed an 18 year-old male victim lying on the
- [Brownsville — Officers Save Woman in Domestic Dispute](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-officers-save-woman-in-domestic-dispute/) - In a press conference, Chief of Housing at the Housing Bureau, Charles McEvoy, provided updates on an officer involved shooting that occurred in Brownsville within the confines of the 73rd Precinct, on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 13th. Mcevoy said that at approximately 2:57 p.m., police were called to 108 Christopher Avenue within the Glenmore
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- [Young Achievers Recognized at Bergen Beach Civic’s Annual Student Awards Ceremony](https://canarsiecourier.com/young-achievers-recognized-at-bergen-beach-civics-annual-student-awards-ceremony/) - Bergen Beach came together in celebration as the Bergen Beach Civic Association (BBCA) hosted its annual installation and general meeting at the Hudson River Yacht Club, at 2101 Bergen Avenue, on Tuesday, May 13th. The event honored local student leaders, recognized the dedication of outgoing and incoming civic board members and highlighted the strong neighborhood
- [East New York — Morning Fire Leaves Three Injured](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-morning-fire-leaves-three-injured/) - A fire in a two-story home in East New York on Friday, May 16th, sent three residents to the hospital with minor injuries. Fire Marshals probed the site of the early morning fire, which occurred at approximately 9:37 a.m. at 419 Milford Street between Hegeman Avenue and Dumont Avenue. Engine Company 225 and Tower Ladder
- [East New York — FDNY Graduates 326 Probationary Firefighters](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-fdny-graduates-326-probationary-firefighters/) - Three hundred twenty-six probationary firefighters, called probies, graduated from the FDNY Training Academy on Wednesday, May 14th. After enduring 18 grueling weeks of intense, hands-on training in a variety of firefighting practices — including fire suppression, medical response, hazardous materials handling, collapse and confined space rescue, auto extrication, building inspections and procedures for engine and
- [Floridian Plaza Diner’s Chandelier Room Delights with Engaging Entertainment](https://canarsiecourier.com/floridian-plaza-diners-chandelier-room-delights-with-engaging-entertainment/) - Adam Sharaf, the general manager of the Floridian Plaza Diner, opened the door and greeted a family by name. He escorted them to their usual table and handed them menus, although he already knew what they were going to order. Business at the diner keeps getting better every year. Three years since its reopening, it
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- [‘Period Poverty’ Webinar Educates on Economic Inequities of Menstruation](https://canarsiecourier.com/period-poverty-webinar-educates-on-economic-inequities-of-menstruation/) - Most women can recall the first time they had their period in rather vivid detail and how nerve wracking it was to navigate as a tween or teen. Maybe you had to borrow a pad from a friend because you forgot to bring one to school, wrapped a hoodie around your waist in case you
- [Check Out United Beverage: No. 1 Wholesale and Retail Distributor in Brooklyn](https://canarsiecourier.com/check-out-united-beverage-no-1-wholesale-and-retail-distributor-in-brooklyn/) - Anyone looking to purchase beverages, whether retail or wholesale, should look no further than United Beverage Distributors, located at 4517 Glenwood Road. This family-owned enterprise, known to many as the “No. 1” wholesale and retail beverage distributor in Brooklyn, has everything needed for any occasion and is the go-to distributor for many local bodegas, restaurants,
- [Flatbush — Protestors Storm Brooklyn College, Arrests Made](https://canarsiecourier.com/flatbush-protestors-storm-brooklyn-college-arrests-made/) - Pro-Palestinian protestors and agitators brawled with cops at Brooklyn College on Thursday, May 8th, after they set up a tent encampment and disrupted exams at the CUNY college located at 2900 Bedford Avenue. The riots and protests erupted when the NYPD arrived at the Bedford Avenue campus around 4:50 p.m., where they found demonstrators occupying and
- [Your Money, Your Community, Your Vote](https://canarsiecourier.com/your-money-your-community-your-vote/) - What if you could help decide how the New York City government spends its money? That’s what The People’s Money is all about. It’s New York City’s citywide participatory budgeting process, and it gives everyday people the power to choose what projects get funded in their communities. From Wednesday, May 14th to Wednesday, June 25th,
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- [District 22 Addresses Shortage of School Safety Officers](https://canarsiecourier.com/district-22-addresses-shortage-of-school-safety-officers/) - School safety was the primary topic of discussion at Community District Education Council 22’s (CEC 22) most recent meeting. Members of the board gathered at the School District 22 Office, located at 5619 Flatlands Avenue, on Tuesday evening, May 13th and streamed their meeting live to the public via Zoom. A guest speaker, New York
- [Canarsie Legend, Seymour Weiner, Remembered](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-legend-seymour-weiner-remembered/) - As members of the local community mourn the loss of beloved Canarsie legend Seymour Weiner, who passed away on Tuesday, April 29th, at the age of 98, they are joined by people around the globe who have come to know and love the hometown hero as a result of his military service and Mets fandom
- [Marine Park — Salt Marsh Nature Center Celebrates Silver Anniversary with Joyous Earth Day Celebration](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-salt-marsh-nature-center-celebrates-silver-anniversary-with-joyous-earth-day-celebration/) - An afternoon of song, dance and experiencing the natural wonders of the great outdoors took place in the back courtyard of the Salt Marsh Nature Center (SMNC) on Sunday, April 27th, to celebrate Earth Day and the Nature Center’s 25th anniversary at 3302 Avenue U. With the beauty of the Salt Marsh at low tide
- [Wild About Babies: Canarsie Hosts Its First Community Baby Shower with Heart and Purpose](https://canarsiecourier.com/wild-about-babies-canarsie-hosts-its-first-community-baby-shower-with-heart-and-purpose/) - In a vibrant show of love, support and grassroots collaboration, Canarsie came together on Sunday, May 4th, to celebrate and uplift new and expectant mothers at its first-ever Community Baby Shower — a joyous and impactful event hosted at P.S. 276 The Louis Marshall School, 1070 East 83rd Street. Organized by the Kings Plaza-Canarsie Kiwanis
- [Marine Park — Arts and Crafts Showcase Dazzles Visitors](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-arts-and-crafts-showcase-dazzles-visitors/) - Visitors to Marine Park were absolutely dazzled by the wide array of handmade goods presented for sale at an “Arts & Crafts Showcase” hosted by the Marine Park Alliance on Saturday, May 10th, featuring the work of 30 local artisans who had set up shop at Marine Parkway and Fillmore Avenue, just beside the Carmine
- [Assemblywoman Williams Hosts Pet Adoption Day](https://canarsiecourier.com/assemblywoman-williams-hosts-pet-adoption-day/) - Hopeful pet parents lined up outside of Assemblywoman Jaime William’s District Office, located at 5318 Avenue N, before the 12 p.m. start time on Saturday, May 3rd, eager to adopt an addition to their family, at the I Love My Pet Day, Pet Adoption Opportunity. Animal lovers scanned a QR code, quickly started filling out
- [Kings Plaza-Canarsie Kiwanis Club Provides Care and Service to Community](https://canarsiecourier.com/kings-plaza-canarsie-kiwanis-club-provides-care-and-service-to-community/) - A few years back, a 15-year-old girl in the community was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Both of her parents quit their jobs to take care of their daughter and to spend as much time with her as possible. To support the family, the Brooklyn Division of Kiwanis International, a global volunteer service organization with
- [Mill Basin — A Celebrity in Our Midst](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-a-celebrity-in-our-midst/) - On Saturday, April 26th, a ray of sunshine on a very rainy day was found at Landi's Pork Store, at 5909 Avenue N. Peter Napolitano, affectionately known as "Produce Pete" on WNBC, visited Landi's to speak to residents about produce and promote his two books, They Call Me Produce Pete (written with Susan Bloom) and
- [The Future of Our City is on the Ballot](https://canarsiecourier.com/the-future-of-our-city-is-on-the-ballot/) - New York City stands at a crossroads. With Primary Day for the 2025 mayoral election quickly approaching on Tuesday, June 24th, and early voting beginning June 14th through June 22nd, now is the time for every New Yorker to tune in, read up and prepare to vote. This year’s race is unlike any in recent
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- [Shelters, Dumping and Violence Discussed at 69th Precinct Community Council](https://canarsiecourier.com/shelters-dumping-and-violence-discussed-at-69th-precinct-community-council/) - Most 69th Precinct Community Council meetings focus on crime statistics and violence, but quality of life issues were center stage at the council’s monthly meeting, held on Tuesday, April 29th, at the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), 9502 Seaview Avenue. Although a proposed homeless shelter planned for 2134 Coyle Street is not located within the confines
- [Sixty-Third Precinct Cracks Down on E-bikes and Obscured License Plates](https://canarsiecourier.com/sixty-third-precinct-cracks-down-on-e-bikes-and-obscured-license-plates/) - A police officer was honored for apprehending mailbox fishing thieves, and with the warmer weather upon us, e-bike law enforcement was a hot topic at the April 30th meeting of the 63rd Precinct Community Council, held at Purpose Life Church, located at 1895 Flatbush Avenue. Captain Abdullraha Hussein presented Police Officer Karisa Crawford with the
- [The Rise of Data-Driven Betting](https://canarsiecourier.com/the-rise-of-data-driven-betting/) - Money is slowly being phased out and data being introduced as the new currency. What you would do with information is just mind blowing. In the gambling niche, this is more true since data-driven betting is what all the cool kids are on nowadays. From taking swings in the dark to making informed decisions, betting
- [Mill Basin — Surviving Buchenwald: Author Brings Family’s Holocaust Horror Story to Life](https://canarsiecourier.com/mill-basin-surviving-buchenwald-author-brings-familys-holocaust-horror-story-to-life/) - On Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah), April 23rd, the Hebrew Language Academy Charter School, located at 2186 Mill Avenue, welcomed a profoundly moving and unforgettable presentation by Oren Schneider, author of The Apprentice of Buchenwald. Eighth-grade students filled the room, eager to hear Schneider recount the stirring, emotional story of his family's survival during one
- [What's Happening — 05/08/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-05-08-2025/) - Thursday, May 8th Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club Moving Party The Clubhouse 77 Conklin Avenue 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Saturday, May 10th New York Road Runners: Open Run Canarsie Park - Field House Seaview Avenue & East 88th Street 9 a.m. Saturday, May 10th Marine Park Alliance: Arts & Crafts Showcase Marine Park
- [Investing in Working-Class New Yorkers As We Make Our City Safer and More Affordable](https://canarsiecourier.com/investing-in-working-class-new-yorkers-as-we-make-our-city-safer-and-more-affordable/) - Last week, I went back to Bayside High School in Queens to deliver the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget — the Best Budget Ever — in the same place I attended high school. My message was simple: this budget is not some abstract set of numbers; it is a statement about what we value and
- [Sheepshead Bay — Tensions Boil at Coyle Street Shelter Site, NYPD Clashes with Protestors](https://canarsiecourier.com/sheepshead-bay-tensions-boil-at-coyle-street-shelter-site-nypd-clashes-with-protestors/) - A tense standoff between police and protestors erupted into chaos on Wednesday, April 30th, as officers forcibly removed residents attempting to block construction equipment from entering the controversial homeless shelter site at 2134 Coyle Street. Protestors were ordered to dismantle their encampments and move to the other side of the street while metal barriers were
- [Sixty-Ninth Precinct Community Council's Annual Fundraiser a Major Hit](https://canarsiecourier.com/sixty-ninth-precinct-community-councils-annual-fundraiser-a-major-hit/) - The 69th Precinct Community Council could not have chosen a better day than May 1st to host its 9th Annual Fundraiser. For many, that day (May Day) is symbolic of unity and togetherness -- communities coming together to celebrate. That tradition, coupled with delightfully mild weather, undoubtedly contributed to over 200 guests attending the affair.
- [East New York – Police-Involved Shooting Leaves One Suspect Dead and One in Custody](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-new-york-police-involved-shooting-leaves-one-suspect-dead-and-one-in-custody/) - The 28-year-old driver of a stolen Porsche was shot and killed by police on Tuesday, April 29th, at the Pennsylvania Avenue exit of the Belt Parkway. Officers spotted the Porshe with suspicious license plates on the Belt Parkway around 8 p.m. After running a license plate check, they discovered the car was stolen in Pennsylvania
- [Brownsville — Firefighters Spot Building Fire While Inspecting Another Building](https://canarsiecourier.com/brownsville-firefighters-spot-building-fire-while-inspecting-another-building/) - Firefighters spotted smoke coming from a building while conducting a building inspection at another site on Wednesday, April 23rd. Engine Company 283 was wrapping up the inspection of an apartment building when they noticed heavy smoke pushing from a two-story building at 9 Newport Street, near East 98th Street, around 10:30 a.m. Units found heavy
- [East Flatbush — Firefighters Battle All Hands House Fire](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-firefighters-battle-all-hands-house-fire/) - Firefighters battled an early morning house fire at 5315 Beverley Road on Thursday, April 24th. Tower Ladder 170 and Engine Company 310 arrived to find fire showing from the second floor of the home, located between East 53rd Street and East 54th Street, around 12:15 a.m. The fire extended into the roof area. About 60
- [East Flatbush — Teen Shot at Flatbush Gardens](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-teen-shot-at-flatbush-gardens/) - A 17-year-old male is in critical condition after he was shot in the head at 1402 Brooklyn Avenue, between Foster Avenue and Farragut Road, on Tuesday, April 29th, around 12:35 a.m. Officers from the 67th Precinct responded to a 911 call of a male shot at the Flatbush Gardens apartments. They combed the area, looking
- [Build Real Flood Resilience in Canarsie](https://canarsiecourier.com/build-real-flood-resilience-in-canarsie/) - In East Flatbush and Canarsie, a $42 million flood prevention project recently brought much-needed green infrastructure — rain gardens, infiltration basins and 223 new trees — to combat stormwater flooding. While this is a positive step, it is far from enough. For a neighborhood like Canarsie, flood resilience requires far deeper investments — not only
- [Senator Persaud Hosts Sexual Abuse Awareness Webinar](https://canarsiecourier.com/senator-persaud-hosts-sexual-abuse-awareness-webinar/) - Mindful of the fact that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, State Senator Roxanne Persaud held an hour-long sexual abuse awareness webinar on Monday, April 21st, titled, "Together We Act, United We Change,” in an effort to support survivors and promote prevention through education. Persaud invited two guest speakers: Kelli Owens, executive director of the
- [Sanitation’s Compost Crackdown Put on Back Burner](https://canarsiecourier.com/sanitations-compost-crackdown-put-on-back-burner/) - Reports estimate that the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) issued thousands of tickets to property owners since enforcement of its curbside composting program became mandatory on April 1st. It came as welcome news then – almost three weeks later – when residents learned that NYC paused fines until 2026 to give residents more time to learn
- [Marine Park Young Adults Host Concert for a Cause](https://canarsiecourier.com/marine-park-young-adults-host-concert-for-a-cause/) - Members of the Marine Park Young Adults Association (MPYAA) were in for a treat on Friday evening, April 25th, as founder Sam Daniele arranged an unforgettable night of live music at the Gather Inn Again, located at 2718 Gerritsen Avenue, featuring two powerhouse Marine Park bands: Screwbawl and the Irish Exit. The MPYAA is a
- [Senator Persaud Hosts Massive Easter Egg Hunt in Canarsie Park](https://canarsiecourier.com/senator-persaud-hosts-massive-easter-egg-hunt-in-canarsie-park/) - Hundreds gathered in Canarsie Park on Sunday afternoon, April 27th, for State Senator Roxanne Persaud’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, which had to be rescheduled twice due to those typical April showers that bring May flowers. Refusing to let the children down, unperturbed by naysayers who would scoff at the idea of an after-Easter egg hunt,
- [What's Happening — 05/01/2025](https://canarsiecourier.com/whats-happening-05-01-2025/) - Thursday, May 1st State Senator Roxanne Persaud: Talk Saves Lives Webinar Join at https://bit.ly/3Fot0yS. 6 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday, May 1st 69th Precinct Community Council: 9th Annual Fundraiser Benefit Liberty Hall Cathedral of Praise 1387 East 96th Street 7 to 10 p.m. RSVP by calling 718-508-2311. $50 per person. Friday, May 2nd Canarsie Merchants Association:
- [Participatory Budgeting and Lien Sale Discussion at NACA Meeting](https://canarsiecourier.com/participatory-budgeting-and-lien-sale-discussion-at-naca-meeting/) - Participatory budgeting was the hot topic at the April 22nd meeting of the Nieuw Amersfort Community Association (NACA), at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 3913 Avenue J, next to Amersfort Park. Nieuw Amersfort was the name of the Dutch colony that became Flatlands. New York City allows for annual participatory budgeting, a process that allows constituents
- [Community Op-Ed: Destroying Guns, Protecting Our City](https://canarsiecourier.com/community-op-ed-destroying-guns-protecting-our-city/) - The Adams administration has been committed to public safety from the start, and getting illegal guns off our streets and out of our lives is core to that mission. Since the day I took office, the NYPD has seized more than 21,400 illegal firearms — and last week, I was able to help send many
- [Fourth Annual Earth Day Celebration Hosted by Canarsie Merchants Association](https://canarsiecourier.com/canarsie-merchants-association-fourth-annual-earth-day-celebration-hosted-by-canarsie-merchants-association/) - On Wednesday, April 16th, the Canarsie Merchants Association hosted its Fourth Annual Earth Day Celebration. Earth Month is a time to care for our planet. It is an entire month, not just one day, when people think about how to help the Earth. We learn how to keep the air, land and water clean. People
- [East Flatbush — Three Shot on Utica Avenue](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-three-shot-on-utica-avenue/) - Three men are in stable condition after they were shot at Utica Avenue and Avenue D on Saturday, April 19th. Officers from the 67th Precinct responded to the scene around 10:20 p.m., where they discovered a 34-year-old male who had a gunshot wound to his left ankle. He was taken by EMS to Brookdale Hospital.
- [Building Power Through Civic Engagement at H.E.S.](https://canarsiecourier.com/building-power-through-civic-engagement-at-h-e-s/) - Join us this Sunday, April 27th, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), at 9502 Seaview Avenue, for a special Civic Engagement Workshop — an afternoon of learning, connecting and building power with your neighbors. This gathering is designed to move beyond conversation and equip residents with real tools to create
- [NYC Sanitation Offers Smaller Trash Bins](https://canarsiecourier.com/nyc-sanitation-offers-smaller-trash-bins/) - Building on the success of New York City’s efforts to containerize all trash, the NYC Department of Sanitation is announcing that residents now have an additional option when considering which Official trash bin is right for their household, making a smaller trash bin available for purchase. Since November 2024, residents living in buildings with 1-
- [President's Volunteer Service Award Conferred on Two 69th Precinct Clergy Council Members](https://canarsiecourier.com/presidents-volunteer-service-award-conferred-on-two-69th-precinct-clergy-council-members/) - Two members of the 69th Precinct Clergy Council, Minister Dawn Baxter and Chaplain Laurine Joseph-LoFaso, were recently honored by Transformation Center Outreach (TCO), at its Night of Splendor Gala, held at Woodhaven Manor, 96-01 Jamaica Avenue. The two were recipients of the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), which was conferred on them by AmeriCorps and
- [Spring Creek — Spring Cleaning at Fresh Creek](https://canarsiecourier.com/spring-creek-spring-cleaning-at-fresh-creek/) - As the cherry blossoms bloom and spring arrives, we are reminded of the warmer days ahead, making it the perfect time for spring cleaning. In partnership with the Development Team at The Opportunity Hub, a nonprofit organization located in Spring Creek Towers, and NYC Parks, Opp Hub Farm Manager Jesse Miller organized a community cleanup
- [East Flatbush – Police Looking for Two Shooting Suspects](https://canarsiecourier.com/east-flatbush-police-looking-for-two-shooting-suspects/) - The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals wanted in connection to a shooting that took place in the vicinity of Church Avenue and East 51st Street, within the confines of the 67th Precinct, on Friday, April 25th, around 6:25 p.m. Police said two unidentified black men discharged their firearms, striking

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- [Flatlands/Fountain:](https://canarsiecourier.com/advert/flatlands-fountain-3/) - Newly renovated 3 BRs, 1 1/2 bathroom, balcony, near all, $3,700. (917) 442-0592
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- [Canarsie:](https://canarsiecourier.com/advert/canarsie-1000/) - Furnished, bed, TV, refrigerator, dresser, share kitchen/bath, close to L train & buses, no smoking/pets. (347) 965-3486
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