Kings Plaza Mall held a Caribbean American Heritage Month celebration on Wednesday, June 29th in the mall’s center court.  The entire month of June is dedicated to celebrating the rich history of the Caribbean, and Kings Plaza wanted to recognize some local activists “in recognition

Assemblywoman Jaime Williams hosted the 59th Assembly District’s Environmental Ambassadors at Midget Squadron Yacht Club, in Canarsie, on Saturday, June 18th, where they took part in a workshop and celebratory picnic. This celebration was the culmination of these young heroes’ perseverance and selfless desire to

Canarsie artist Kenny Altidor is speaking out against gun violence.  Believing that a community can be united through art, he organized a Community Sip & Paint Against Gun Violence, which was held at I.S. 68 Bildersee, at the corner of Flatlands Avenue and East 82nd

Reggae and Soca lovers got to enjoy their favorite Dancehall and Caribbean artists on Tuesday, June 28th at Wingate Park, located on Winthrop Street and Brooklyn Avenue in East Flatbush, the home of the popular Wingate Concert Series, which was put on pause during the

Collectibles, clothing, entertainment and household goods galore! No, this wasn’t the scene of a fancy flea market or antique show out in the suburbs – this was a quaint freebie event right in Canarsie at the local library where residents dropped off gently used items

Global Kids and P.S./I.S. 109, in collaboration with P.S./I.S. 109 PTA, celebrated the 1st Annual Juneteenth Celebration 2022 at the school, located at 1001 East 45th Street, on Friday, June 17th!  There was a buzz, energy of excitement and authentic anticipation from Global Kids scholars

On Tuesday, June 14th, Breukelen residents joined together for a Peace Walk and Rally at the site of a recent fatal shooting, where 25-year-old Isaiah Bowman was shot in the torso on June 10th (see “Shooting Claims Another Life,” Canarsie Courier, June 16, 2022). Community

After an absence of many years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a celebration of the neighborhood coming back to life with the return of the Flatlands/Flatbush Community Fun Day held Saturday afternoon on the grounds of the Flatlands Dutch Reformed Church at 3931

Brooklyn Public Library Supervisor of Community Outreach, Brenda Bentt-Peters Members of Flatlands Civic logged in for meeting Flatlands Civic Club, Inc. President Joan Gilbert invited the community to participate in the group’s final meeting before the summer hiatus, which was held via Zoom on Thursday

“What do we want? A Community Center!” Those were the chants by community advocates, elected officials and residents who joined together for A Rally Against Gun Violence, at Rockaway Parkway and Glenwood Road, near the “L” train station, on Sunday, June 12th. The Flossy Organization’s

Hundreds, if not thousands, of families will flock to local recreational spaces this summer to host family parties and celebrations. In Canarsie, if you’re not chilling by the water at the pier, you’re probably planning a barbecue or picnic at Canarsie Park. What you may

With plenty of “hot spots” on the NYPD’s radar, especially during the summertime, constantly patrolling active locations is just one of the tasks taken on by Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs). At a recent Sector A Build the Block meeting, held via Zoom on Thursday June

They say an ideal way of learning is doing the job yourself. The faculty at Aveyron Academy, a school for students with various disabilities, couldn’t agree more. To stand for what they believe in, they devoted a classroom that houses equipment that teach students various

On Thursday, June 16th, the 69th Precinct Clergy Council honored police officers of the 69th Precinct at its Annual Prayer and Awards Dinner, held in the parking lot of Church @ the Rock, 1288 East 92nd Street. Clergy Council President Rev. Cecil Moonsam was happy

A bill was passed precisely one year ago, commemorating the emancipation of slaves in the United States, and establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. On June 19, 1875, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, declaring the end of slavery for African Americans, two years after