Scorching heat couldn’t keep parishioners and residents from attending the St. Bernard Feast – especially since the annual event in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was put on hold during the COVID pandemic. The feast took place during an extended heat wave, from

Artist Danielle Mastrion has just breathed new life into the snake, turtle and egg sprinklers at Lenape Playground in Marine Park (aka “Snake Park”) at Avenue U and East 37th Street, painting the once old and worn looking sculptures with vibrant colors and playful patterns.

First Responders Lions Club hosted their first fundraiser event at Denny’s Restaurant on Saturday, July 23rd, where Mayor Eric Adams stopped by to share a few words of encouragement to the Lions, supporters and the youth in attendance. The sold-out breakfast was also attended by

“Wow, I feel like I’m in Central Park watching a movie…it’s so nice to be out here.”  That was just one of the positive comments made by local youth who attended a movie screening outside Breukelen Cornerstone, 715 East 105th Street, on Friday, July 15th,

Last summer, the NYPD started a citywide initiative, known as the Police Commissioner’s Day of Play. Its purpose was to bring cops and kids together and build connections through positive role models. By keeping kids engaged, and by providing activities and resources for our youth,

On Friday, July 15th, over 100 pre-packaged bags of non-perishable food were distributed to constituents of Senate District 19 (SD19) at a pop-up event held in the lobby of 1222 East 96th Street. The food giveaway was made possible by State Senator Roxanne Persaud and

The Canarsie Library has been serving the community for over a century. It opened in 1909 and moved to its present location at 1580 Rockaway Parkway in 1960. The Brooklyn Public Library is renovating some of its branches over the next five years, and Canarsie

On Saturday, July 16th, Digital Girl Inc. (DGI) hosted a discussion on internet safety at The Science and Medicine Middle School, located at 965 East 107th Street. The discussion was aimed at educating young girls on how to use the internet responsibly as well as

Back by popular demand, The Regina Opera Company returned to Marine Park on Wednesday, July 13th for another outstanding performance by the Brooklyn-based opera company. The opera was the second concert in the popular Marine Park Summer Concert series, which is sponsored by Assemblywoman Jaime Williams.

With many families on vacation during the summer months, school districts all over the city will be somewhat quiet – even in the planning stages for the upcoming school year. Community School District 18 keeps their meetings going, even during the inactive months, to remind

The Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH) mobile farmers market truck made its successful debut near the entrance to Floyd Bennett Field with a large assortment of high quality, reasonably priced, freshly harvested and locally grown greens, fruits and vegetables on Saturday, July 9th. Assemblywomen Stefani Zinerman

“The best thing about pickleball is that anyone can play – from the oldest to the youngest person,” Paul Curiale, one of two official Pickleball Ambassadors for Brooklyn, told a group of beginners at a recent pickleball clinic in Bergen Beach. Curiale, who is also

Feeling cooped up while working remote all day?  A little stiff from sitting at the computer for hours?  Stretch your muscles and enjoy the outdoors at a free yoga class in Marine Park! Over 15 people attended the first class of the season, sponsored by

Breukelen Houses is located in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn and borders East New York on the eastern tip of the development. There are 1,595 apartment units spread out over 65 acres. There are approximately 6,000 residents with 3,700 youths from zero to 18 years

On Saturday, July 9th, The Williams-Daniels Family Foundation hosted a “Give Back Block Party” filled with tons of fun and food for all. The event was held at Hamilton Metz Field on East New York Avenue, between Albany and Kingston Avenues. From the motorcycle parade