Students at P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary gave an all-star performance and musical journey into the roots of African-American music from the 1700s to the present day in a performance titled, “I See the Rhythm…a Juneteenth Celebration” at their first performance honoring the federal holiday held

Plans are in the works for a facelift to the center and rear portions of Power Playground located at Avenue N, between East 49th Street and Utica Avenue, as announced by Community Board18 District Manager Sue Ann Partnow at the May 25th meeting of the

Parents and students across the country are understandably rattled by the increase in youth violence. Innocent children across our city have been getting caught in the crossfire of gunshots ringing out in broad daylight. The May 24th Robb Elementary School massacre in Uvalde, Texas was

As the tapping of steel pan drums created a shimmering percussion, and the aroma of various Island foods wafted through the air, exotic dancers created a colorful ambience. No – this wasn’t the sight of an elaborate parade in the city. Conveniently, it was the

Amid the sounds of live steel drums playing in the background, a crowd gathered by a table by the Carmine Carro Center at Marine Park to join in on the Brooklyn Public Library’s 125th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, June 4th. “It’s a birthday celebration, but

The threat of clouds and a few drops of rain didn’t stop people from coming out and enjoying the Caribbean Dance & Music Festival taking place by the gazebo at Amersfort Park located at East 38th Street and Avenue I on Saturday, June 11th. Although

May was a busy month for seniors who attend the Sunrise Adult Day Health Care Center.  It was a month jam-packed with lots of fun, healthy activities and big smiles, as everyone is glad to be back – in person – enjoying each other’s company

Two groups gave some local trees a little TLC at a “Street Tree” event in Canarsie last Saturday. The Lower East Side Ecology Center and the Fresh Creek Civic Association teamed up to compost 24 trees using 35 bags of compost.  Thanks to Pastor Chase

They say if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Faculty at Elsa Ebeling P.S. 208 held its annual Career Day on Thursday, May 26th via Zoom, where professionals from various fields educated elementary school students on their careers

With inflation taking over the Nation and the food supply chain still unstable, how do you teach your children to be nutritionally savvy and establish culinary creativity? Thankfully, the collaborative efforts of compassionate educators and urban nutritionists are helping students’ inspiration sprout as they learn

During the Memorial Day weekend, the Black Pilots of America (BPA) organization planned a fun-filled weekend of flying competitions in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Brandon Willabus, a 12-year-old from Mill Basin, had his dream come true by flying with some of the most experienced U.S. military

Mayor Eric Adams and top brass from the NYPD made a public safety announcement regarding gun violence and gang takedowns across New York City on Monday at Canarsie Plaza, 8925 Avenue D. Shootings over the last three years have spiked, according to the NYPD CompStat database. The

Joan Gilbert, President of the Flatlands Civic Club, Inc., welcomed attendees to its virtual meeting on Thursday, May 26th, and opened with a statement that addressed the Uvalde tragedy, suggesting a call to action to end repeated gun violence that happens far too often –

Firefighters responded to a two alarm fire in a two-story private residence at 118 East 40th Street, off of  Linden Boulevard, on Saturday, June 4th. Units arrived just after 2 p.m. to heavy fire conditions on the second floor, attic area and the roof. Smoke eaters cut multiple ventilation

The FDNY celebrated a new class of Emergency Medical Technicians at a graduation ceremony held at the Christian Cultural Center, 12020 Flatlands Avenue, on Tuesday, May 24th. FDNY Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh presided over the ceremony, stating, “It has been a tough year for