On Saturday, April 15th, members of the Bikers of Brooklyn, along with other motorcycle clubs, rode from The Club House, at 6330 Avenue N, to Exit 1 on the Belt Parkway, then back to St. Bernard Church for a Bike Blessing by a priest.  About

Now that spring is here, old and new members of Serenity Community Garden (SCG) gathered together at 4402 Avenue L on Saturday, April 15th to take stock of the garden, acquaint new members with the history and purpose of the group, and map out future

People of all ages and skill levels had a fun time at the Blue Skate Outdoor Roller Rink Family Skate Day that debuted at the hockey rink behind the John Malone Community Center, 2331 Bergen Avenue, on Saturday, April 15th. David Isaac, CEO/President of Blue

A crowd of about 30 people huddled into the small basement meeting room at Mary Queen of Heaven Church, located at 1395 East 56th Street, for the April 18th meeting of the Mill Basin Civic Association, which focused on updating attendees on events and issues in

On a recent radiant Friday morning in Canarsie Park, the gentle breeze carried the scent of blooming flowers, beckoning to hundreds of community members. It was a day of immense significance, a time when people of all backgrounds came together to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr,

Floyd Bennett Field is a 1,300-acre park located within Gateway National Recreation Area.  Larger than Central Park and Prospect Park put together, it offers plenty of activities, including kayaking, hiking, biking, bird-watching and stargazing, and has a community garden and remote control airfield, but there

Although the weather forecast predicted rain and clouds, that didn’t stop kids on the hunt for Golden Eggs, hidden among 5,000 Easter Eggs in Canarsie Park, at State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud’s SD 19 Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15th. The original event, which

With school out for Spring Break, parents and children were ready for some creative fun at the Spring Family Arts and Crafts Day held on Wednesday, April 12th at the Carmine Carro Community Center. The second annual event, held in two afternoon sessions, was sponsored by

In a room filled to capacity, the annual Easter Luncheon and Hat Pageant has made a return, after a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The long-awaited event, organized by Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas, in partnership with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and supported by various local organizations,

Toward the end of this week, Muslims from all over the neighborhood will come together to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.” It is a time of joy and gratitude, and an opportunity for Muslims to reflect on

April 8, 2023 was a memorable day for the Nelson family, a day that they honored someone who was very special to them – U.S. Army Sergeant Mario Nelson. The event was a street co-naming, held at the corner of East 83rd Street and Avenue N, in

School District 18 Superintendent Celeste Terry invites parents and educators to upcoming Chancellor Town Hall meeting. Guest speaker Harry Peralta reviewed the dangers of bedbugs. Most school board meetings host guest speakers that hash out topics like capital budgets, building improvements and statistics. School District

Hundreds of people from diverse religions and ethnic backgrounds gathered at the Bridge Multicultural and Advocacy Project, 1894 Flatbush Avenue, to pray and reflect during the celebrations of Passover, Ramadan and Easter. The annual event, held on April 2nd, garnered support for a united community,

Car lovers visited the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan for the New York International Auto Show, where auto manufacturers showcased their latest designs and sporty colors, everything from Ford, Jeep, Toyota, Kia, Honda, Chevy and Subaru to Lamborghini. There was a lot of emphasis on

Residents led the discussion at the 63rd Precinct Sector C Build the Block Meeting, held at Congregation Beit Hillel of Flatlands, at 2164 Ralph Avenue, on March 30th. Many complaints coming out of Sector Charlie — which encompasses Mill Basin and Flatlands — centered around