The era during which large retail pharmacy chains flourished seems to be coming to an end, as major companies are conducting mass store closures, and customer satisfaction has reached all-time lows, with reports of long lines and frustrating experiences becoming more and more commonplace. When

The Marine Park Alliance (MPA) celebrated Women’s History Month at the Carmine Carro Community Center, 3000 Fillmore Avenue, on Saturday, March 29th, to honor women who have impacted their lives. In dedication to the memory of RoseMarie Carro, 4th vice president of the Marine Park Civic

After daily brush fires ravaged nearly six acres of Marine Park during some of the driest months last fall amid drought conditions and wildfires citywide, help came in an announcement from the nonprofit City Parks Foundation on March 11th, announcing grant funding to help with

The IHOP in Sheepshead Bay, located at 2951 Avenue U, is known for its comforting food and inviting atmosphere — but also for its community events. The restaurant hosted its most recent event, a fundraiser for P.S. 312 Bergen Beach, on Monday, March 10th. Between

Editor’s Note: Amanda Salazar is the editorial assistant and a reporter for the Canarsie Courier. She is writing this article as a first-person account. It is not sponsored or an advertisement. Happy guests shriek as they plummet down a 52-foot drop. Children excitedly interact with

On Wednesday, March 5th, P. S. 276 The Louis Marshall School, located at 1070 East 83rd Street, hosted an encore performance of their Black History Month celebration, which was first showcased on Friday, February 28th, under the theme, “Rediscovering Excellence.” The auditorium was plastered with

Following the Canarsie Honors Exclusive Ceremony on February 21st, the Shoot for the Stars Foundation held an empowering event titled “Forever Strong” at the New Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, 760 Dekalb Avenue, on Saturday, February 22nd. The event, aimed at encouraging youth to dream big and remain resilient, brought

Under the glow of city lights and the unwavering spirit of community, the Shoot for the Stars Foundation hosted its annual “Canarsie Honors Exclusive Ceremony” at the Bogart House, 230 Bogart Street, on Friday, February 21st. The evening was more than just a celebration — it was a powerful

The deadline for the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy’s (JBRPC) annual Wetlands Fellowship application is fast approaching on Friday, March 7th. JBRPC is a nonprofit dedicated to caring for and educating people about “10,000 acres of public parklands throughout Jamaica Bay and the Rockaway peninsula, 18,000

Opera and orchestra lovers gathered on Saturday, March 1st, in the auditorium of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy, at 5902 6th Avenue, for the Regina Opera Company’s performance of Ruggero Leoncavallo’s legendary opera, Pagliacci, and a live orchestra performance of Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for

Gateway National Recreation Area visitors were treated to a park ranger talk sponsored by the National Park Service (NPS) on Sunday, February 16th, to learn about Howard Hughes, his many careers and his connection as a record-breaking historical figure who made aviation flight history right

The staff at the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), located at 9502 Seaview Avenue, went all out for their first Youth and Family Day held at the facility on Sunday, February 23rd. The event’s theme was “Together We Shine,” and the day was jam-packed with educational

Parents and their children gathered on a bright and cool Saturday morning, February 22nd, at the Carmine Carro Community Center, at 3000 Fillmore Avenue, to see Brooklyn independent children’s author Helen Rogosin introduce the grumpy yet lovable Wuffy, who teaches the importance of friendship and

Canarsie Community Development Inc. (CCDI) and the Consortium for Climate Risk in the Urban Northeast (CCRUN) are beginning a three-phase project in Canarsie to study residents’ experiences with flooding and sinking and to, hopefully, identify some potential solutions. CCDI is a Canarsie-based nonprofit looking at

Seniors at the Marine Park Older Adult Center (MP OAC) were in for a special treat on Valentine’s Day with a lineup of fun activities, a special guest, and gifts and prizes to make the day extra special at the festively decorated Carmine Carro Community