Can a new year mean a new and improved quality of life for New York City residents? Most likely not, according to Public Advocate Jumanne Williams who recently unveiled a list of the 100 most egregiously negligent private landlords in NYC. A press release from

There was good news of lower weekly crime rates, Cop of the Month awards and a small year-end celebration at the final meeting for 2022 of the 63rd Precinct Community Council held on Wednesday, December 28th at the John Malone Center Captain Darryl Smallwood, who was

Congratulations to Khandakar Abdullah, Commanding Officer of the 69th Precinct, on his promotion from Captain to Deputy Inspector on December 23, 2022. Deputy Inspector Abdullah joined the 69th Precinct (for the second time in his career!) in September 2021 as Commanding Officer under the title of

The Coney Island Polar Bears have nothin’ on these brave guys who took a New Year’s Day plunge into the frigid waters of Shell Bank Creek, located at the “Point” in Gerritsen Beach, on Sunday! Abi, Joe and Nick (pictured) participated in the annual event,

Residents of Marine Park gathered on Thursday evening, December 22nd to celebrate the sixth day of Chanukah at the Carmine Carro Community Center, as they learned of its beginnings and significance. Organized by the Marine Park Alliance (MPA), the celebration of Chanukah is part of

As 2022 reaches its end, residents gathered at the Carmine Carro Community Center on Wednesday evening, December 28th to observe the final event of Marine Park Alliance’s (MPA) Festival of Lights, Kwanzaa. Organized by the MPA, Brooklyn College’s Department of Africana Studies and its Linguistics

Two New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) representatives visited the December meeting of Community Board 18 (CB18) for a public hearing on the department’s plan to install parking meters on Quentin Road between Marine Parkway and East 37th Street in Marine Park. The December

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso stopped by the December meeting of the Marine Park Community Association to discuss the hotly-contested Department of Transportation (DOT) initiative to install parking meters on Quentin Road. The community association also celebrated with a holiday party at its final meeting

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso stopped by the December meeting of the Marine Park Community Association to discuss the hotly-contested Department of Transportation (DOT) initiative to install parking meters on Quentin Road. The community association also celebrated with a holiday party at its final meeting

Do you see what I see? A brightly decorated Christmas tree on Rockaway Parkway, just outside the “L” train station. Yes. That’s right. On Monday, December 19th, the Rockaway Parkway Merchants Corridor Association Inc. (RPMCA) hosted a holiday concert, tree decorating and lighting festival on

The 21st Annual Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive was a huge success as usual this year. Since its inception, over 85,000 toys have been collected for children in need! The charitable event was founded by the late City Councilman, State Committeeman and District Leader

Do you see what I see? A brightly decorated Christmas tree on Rockaway Parkway, just outside the “L” train station. Yes. That’s right. On Monday, December 19th, the Rockaway Parkway Merchants Corridor Association Inc. (RPMCA) hosted a holiday concert, tree decorating and lighting festival on

The talented students of P.S. 276 Louis Marshall School, 1070 East 83rd Street, brought down the house at their Winter Wonderland Showcase, “Night of the Arts,” on Wednesday, December 21st. The elementary school students, including Ms. Stewart and the QueenB steppers, Young Men Rise and the

On Sunday, December 18th, State Senator Roxanne Persaud hosted her Annual Toy Distribution at her District Office located at 1222 East 96th Street. Constituents from SD19 look forward to the annual event, where not only toys are given away, but attendees can also pick up a

Scores of families flocked to Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse’s new Community Office, at 5827 Flatlands Avenue, for a Toy Giveaway on Friday, December 16th. There were toys, snacks, music and pizza, putting a smile on every child’s face. “Seeing all the kids so happy just made