On Friday, February 24th Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY 08), the House Democratic leader, hosted a Veterans Resource Fair, in partnership with Black Veterans for Social Justice (BVSJ), at the organization’s headquarters at 665 Willoughby Avenue. The event was held in collaboration with other stakeholders and

Members of the Fresh Creek Civic Association (FCCA) held their monthly meeting on Saturday afternoon, February 25th during which they discussed an array of important issues, including deed theft, women’s health and transportation issues. FCCA President Maria Garrett invited the Honorable Sherveal Mimes to advise

At 7 p.m. on a frigid Wednesday night, people filtered into the John Malone Community Center at 2335 Bergen Avenue to attend the 63rd Precinct Community Council meeting. The meeting, held on February 22nd, updated attendees on the state of crime within the precinct, which

The first greeting patrons receive as they set foot within the doors of Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar, conveniently located in the Georgetown Shopping Center, at 2183 B Ralph Avenue, is from a giant, red king crab, hanging in the entryway. And as

The Mill Basin Civic Association held its first meeting of the New Year on Monday, February 13th at Mary Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic Church in Old Mill Basin, where the board discussed developments within the organization and upcoming community events. As attendance at all

On Thursday morning, February 16th, the students of P.S. 276 The Louis Marshall School staged a show titled “Still We Rise,” as part of their Black History Month celebration. Proud parents and fellow students packed the school’s auditorium, at 1070 East 83rd Street, for the

The February 15th meeting of Community Board 18 (CB18) centered around a disapproving letter from the board to the mayor over his proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget and a heated debate over the co-naming of a stretch of Utica Avenue to “Guyana Avenue.” Held

Firefighters quickly snubbed out a car fire at the intersection of East 108th Street and Flatlands Avenue around 7:20 p.m. on Friday, February 10th. Units used one hose line to knock down the smoke and fire emitting from the car. The cause of the fire is

Residents of Marine Park gathered on Saturday, February 11th at the Carmine Carro Community Center, 3000 Fillmore Avenue, to attend a live jazz concert performed by Ronnie Burrage & Holographic Principle. Burrage is a famous jazz drummer who has toured the world and is currently

The first Build the Block meeting of the year for the 69th Precinct’s Sector David featured discussions between residents and local officers about common crimes and quality of life issues. The meeting, held on Thursday, February 16th at the Hebrew Educational Society, 9502 Seaview Avenue,

Visitors who came to Marine Park’s salt marsh for a Winter Tree and Plant ID Hike event on Sunday, January 29th were pleasantly surprised by their park ranger guides as they were taken off the beaten path and through the “unofficial trail” of the maritime

Usually a holiday of chocolates and roses, this Valentine’s Day is also a holiday of lights. That’s because Brooklyn’s Home for the Holidays, located at 1102 East 72nd Street at the corner of Avenue K, boasted the biggest of its annual Valentine’s Day displays yet.

Though the school day had ended, learning continued to the night. Parents and their children gathered at P.S. 233 Langston Hughes School on Friday evening, February 10th, as the school held its third annual S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Family Night. S.T.E.A.M Family

Power outages during severe storms or other circumstances will no longer hinder firefighters at FDNY Engine 309/Ladder 159 at 1851 East 48th Street from saving lives thanks to backup power supplied by a new solar panel array on its roof, complete with battery backup and

Even in the dead of winter, parkgoers were able to ignite their interest by learning the basics of outdoor skills in a fun and educational fire building event sponsored by NYC Parks on Sunday, February 5th, behind the Salt Marsh Nature Center at Avenue U