On September 9-10th, passengers got the opportunity to ride on vintage trains, running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Kings Highway and Brighton Beach stations along the “B” and “Q” lines. It was all part of the New York Transit Museum’s “Parade of

The threat of heavy rains and flood advisories issued for Brooklyn on the afternoon of Friday, September 8th, did not prevent the Welcome-Back-To-School Family BBQ hosted by the staff of P.S. 276 Louis Marshall School from happening. The festivities were simply moved from the outdoors

Local elected officials held a press conference at the entrance to Floyd Bennett Field on Wednesday, September 13th, to give residents an update on the status of Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to shelter 7,500 migrant men in a “tent city” at the former airfield, which

Community Education Council 18 (CEC 18) held its first meeting of the school year on Monday, September 11th, at the District 18 office, 1106 East 95th Street, where School District 18 Superintendent Celeste Terry gave a report on the new school year, which just started

Having already published three books of poetry, five novels and currently working on her sixth, there is no doubt that Canarsie “literaturist” C. Dale Baldwin has a true passion for writing, especially of love, the subject often regaled in the world of academia as the

New York Fashion Week (NYFW) (September 7-13) is a time for designers and people to express themselves through style and showcase meaningful causes. World-renowned designer Elie Balleh’s goal is to bring awareness of a topic that hits close to home for him and his family:

Despite the torrential downpours on September 11th, Leaders Engaged In All-round Development (LEAD*N), Science and Resilience Canarsie Street Team and Divine Arts Explosion Program (DEAP) forged ahead with their plans to hold “A National Day of Service and Remembrance,” in memory of almost 3,000 victims

On Saturday, September 9th, the Enforcers Motorcycle Club, Brooklyn chapter, held their 4th Annual Memorial Ride to Ground Zero. The Enforcers MC is made up of active and retired law enforcement officers – some from our local 63rd Precinct – and active and retired members

Marine Park residents gathered behind the Carmine Carro Community Center for the annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to remember those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks in Lower Manhattan. Political leaders, clergy, and members of the NYPD and FDNY paused for a moment of

Torrential rain could not stop Gerritsen Beach residents from honoring those who perished in the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers 22 years ago – or remembering the selfless first responders who died trying to save people caught in the World Trade Center. U.S. Navy

On Sunday, September 10th – one day before tragedy struck the World Trade Center – elected officials, local leaders and community residents gathered inside Canarsie Park to pay homage to those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers. The

On Wednesday, September 13th, the 69th Precinct Clergy Council, led by Reverend Cecil Moonsam, convened at 9720 Foster Avenue to pray after Roll Call, for the safety of the officers, as they usually do. In addition, the Council threw a get-together to welcome the new

When students turned out for the first day of school at Lenox Academy M.S. 961 on Thursday, September 7th, Parent Coordinator Ronald Harris was waiting outside to greet them before they and their parents assembled in the schoolyard at 100-01 Flatlands Avenue for a ribbon-cutting

On Saturday, August 26th, Matrix Auto Collision held its annual block party to give back to the local community. The popular event, celebrating its 20th year, took place at East 49th Street, between Avenues N and O. There were a bunch of bouncy houses and water slides