“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

It started three years ago with just a handful of senior players from the Marine Park Active Adults group at the Carmine Carro Community Center who were interested in playing pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. In a few weeks, the numbers

The Mill Basin Civic Association (MBCA) and elected officials jointly honored students for their outstanding performance, leadership skills and good character during the MBCA Student Achievement Award 2022 Ceremony held at the Civic’s last meeting before the summer break at Congregation Beit Hillel of Flatlands,

The Mill Basin Civic Association (MBCA) hosted a student achievement awards ceremony and welcomed a special guest from the Office of the Mayor at their last meeting before the summer break, held at Congregation Beit Hillel of Flatlands, 2164 Ralph Avenue, on Tuesday, June 14th.

As the war on gun violence in America continues to escalate, mothers shed tears daily. June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and community activist Maxine E. Lewis is taking full advantage of this monthlong observance. Lewis, like many others, is a mother who lost

Members of Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) convened virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, June 14th for their final meeting before the official start of summer. The major discussion of the evening pertained to the potential expansion of P.S./I.S. 206, located at 2200 Gravesend

Sexual violence and assault were the focal points of a Bystander Intervention Training event hosted by the Office of Councilwoman Farah Louis on Monday, June 13th at The Bridge Multicultural Project, 1894 Flatbush Avenue. “We have seen an uptick in the district and the councilwoman

Many know that practicing – and mastering – martial arts encompasses more than simply honing and emulating self-defense techniques. Hundreds of focused and disciplined youngsters at P.S. 115 proudly showcased those skills on Friday, June 10th at a special Taekwondo Graduation performance. Parents were excited

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