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

Yes, you still have time to visit the Jay-Z exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library! “The Book of Hov” is a tribute to the life and career of Shawn Corey Carter, aka Jay-Z. The multi-award-winning musician, businessman, philanthropist and Brooklynite’s global work is on display

Despite the torrential rain, Community Board 18 (CB 18), at 1097 Bergen Avenue, was filled with community members on Sunday, September 10th, for the board’s annual Health and Back to School Resource Fair. Families crowded around tables offering free book bags, reusable water bottles and

Imagine getting off the train after a long, stressful day at work and walking into a party right there on the sidewalk. Well, that’s exactly the experience many commuters had on the evening of Thursday, August 31st, as they exited the “L” train at the

Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a homicide that took place at 330 Hinsdale Street on April 26th. Isiaha Roberts, 32, of East New York, was charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon on Wednesday, September 6th, after almost a five-month

Two 69th Precinct Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) for Sector B introduced themselves at their quarterly Build the Block meeting, held at Consuming Fire Ministries, at 9623 Avenue L, on Thursday, September 7th. The quarterly meetings foster better connections between the police and the communities they

Despite the extreme heat on Thursday, September 7th, State Senator Roxanne Persaud and staff pulled off another successful “Senate District 19 Senior Resource Day” at her District Office, located at 1222 East 96th Street. The event, which was free, attracted several NY State and City

An East Flatbush man was fatally shot in front of 283 East 39th Street, between Snyder and Church Avenues, last week. Police said the victim, Gotty Jeanty, 42, sustained multiple gunshots wounds throughout his body around 10:20 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6th. EMS responded to

Over one million people lined the streets of Eastern Parkway on Monday, September 4th, as New Yorkers from all parts of the city wanted to get a glimpse of the beautiful costumes, sample delicious Caribbean food and dance to great Caribbean music. This could only

A 15-year-old male was arrested and charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon on Tuesday, August 29th in connection to the homicide of an East New York man. Abdolaye Ba, 24, was shot in the head at 640 Blake Avenue around 3:25 p.m. on

East New York author Shenita Ramos is the definition of a champion, a woman who, when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges, reached within and pulled herself out of the darkness. Her newly published book, The Sun Still Rises: A Journal for Living (available on Amazon), is designed

On Tuesday, August 22nd, State Senator Roxanne Persaud and staff hosted the SD-19 Annual Community Fun Day and Back-to-School Giveaway at Canarsie Park. The event always gets a big turnout, and this year was no different.  Hundreds of constituents from Senate District 19 enjoyed a

Last Thursday, the 69th Precinct Clergy Council, under the leadership of Reverend Cecil Moonsam, offered up prayers for the safety of our police officers in advance of the Labor Day holiday weekend, a time when the city could see a spike in crime.  At the

Canarsie and Flatlands residents flocked to the South Shore Educational Campus field, at Flatlands Avenue and East 77th Street, on Saturday, August 26th, for the 2nd Annual Community Health and Back-to-School Fair, hosted by Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse. Vendors from both private and government agencies were