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

Police officers save lives daily, not only by protecting the public but also by donating blood, and officers came out in full force with their commanding officer to do just that at a New York Blood Center mobile bus that was parked outside the 63rd Precinct, at

It’s no April Fool’s joke! Although it started as a rainy, dreary morning, by the time the 13th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicked off in Gerritsen Beach on Saturday, April 1st, the rain was tapering off. Some might say it’s the Luck of the Irish,

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Rosetta Gaston Neighborhood Senior Center, 460 Dumont Avenue, held its 28th Annual Women’s Day Celebration on Friday, March 31st. The party room was full of women who were excited to celebrate the event, as well as men who

The Nieuw Amersfort Community Association (NACA) invited Park and Recreation Manager for NYC Parks Danielle Goldfarb to their monthly meeting, sparking conversation about Amersfort Park’s history, condition and proposed future plans. The meeting, held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 3913 Avenue J, began with

On Tuesday, April 4th, the 69th Precinct Community Council, in partnership with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, hosted a free job fair at the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), 9502 Seaview Avenue. The event was co-sponsored by State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud (SD 19), Assemblywomen Jaime Williams (AD

  The Breukelen Houses Community Center, originally built generations ago, is a vital resource for the community and in desperate need of renovations. Its outdated facilities and lack of modern amenities, such as a technology room, are hindering the community’s ability to reach its full

Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) held a virtual meeting on Tuesday evening, April 4th, via Zoom, which was punctuated by President Oluwaseun Salako’s very moving tribute to the victims murdered at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee. His thoughtful words were apolitical, focused

Despite the unusually chilly weather on Monday, April 3rd, members of the 69th Precinct Clergy Council gathered on the corner of Rockaway Parkway and Seaview Avenue to pray for the welfare of the Canarsie community and the rest of the Nation. The prayer vigil was

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 in Georgetown, on March 30th. Many complaints coming out of Sector Charlie — which encompasses Mill Basin, Old Mill Basin

If someone knocks on your door, claiming to be a representative of the Department of Home Affairs, don’t listen to them! That’s because there is no Department of Home Affairs, federally nor in New York. Be aware if they tell you they’re from the Department

On Saturday, March 11th, P.S./I.S. 109 hosted an amazing event for the school and surrounding community. It may have started as a rainy Saturday, but it wasn’t long before golden rays of sunshine beamed down on this community educational beacon, both literally and figuratively. The

The Nieuw Amersfort Community Association (NACA) invited Park and Recreation Manager for NYC Parks Danielle Goldfarb to their monthly meeting, sparking conversation about Amersfort Park’s history, condition and proposed future plans. The meeting, held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 3913 Avenue J, began with

There’s never “too much” Easter at Brooklyn’s Home for the Holidays. The two-story, single-family house is currently all decorated for Easter, complete with dozens of eggs, bushels of carrots and thousands of sparkling lights. Located at 1102 East 72nd Street in Georgetown, you’ll find huge