On Saturday, February 24th, The Brooklyn Canarsie Lions celebrated Black History Month at Canarsie Ascend/Holy Family Auditorium, located at 9719 Flatlands Avenue, with the presentation of a show titled “I Am Black Excellence.” The event kicked off with the Children’s Chorus from P.S./I.S. 66 reciting

In a solemn yet uplifting ceremony, a flag-raising event was held at Manhattan’s Bowling Green park on the second anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. The seemingly endless war prompted a powerful show of solidarity and support, as Mayor Eric Adams, alongside various dignitaries and local

Members of Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) held their monthly meeting at P.S. 222, located at 3301 Quentin Road, on Tuesday evening, February 6th, which was also streamed live via Zoom to over 80 participants. In honor of Black History Month, the group

Bishop Robert Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn, visited Our Lady of Trust Catholic Academy, 1696 Canarsie Road, on Tuesday, January 30th, as part of his Catholic Schools Week tour of schools throughout Brooklyn and Queens.  His visit marks the 50th anniversary of National Catholic Schools Week.

City and State leaders at the forefront of addressing issues related to the migrants sheltered at Floyd Bennett Field toured the facilities with shelter officials on February 1st to further assess the situation and seek solutions amid community concerns. After receiving several complaints about migrant

The 69th Precinct Community Council held their first meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 30th, at the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), 9502 Seaview Avenue, where several awards were presented to dedicated officers and the NYC Public Advocate was the special guest speaker.  On the

Board members and elected officials made it loud and clear that they did not want any part of the “City of Yes for Economic Opportunity” at the January 17th meeting of Community Board 18 (CB18).  Although it was a bone-chilling, frigid night, residents came out

On Saturday, January 6th, there was an amazing holiday celebration at P.S. 276, under Principal Jennifer Troman’s leadership, which was hosted by the Newton Foundation and the Brooklyn Jefferson Lions Club, in collaboration with Assemblywoman Jaime Williams, State Senator Roxanne Persaud, Shorefront Toys for Tots

A large crowd of upset residents gathered at the 63rd Precinct Community Council’s first meeting of the year at 1097 Bergen Avenue on Wednesday, January 3rd, to air their grievances and fears concerning the behavior and alleged illegal activities occurring near area homes and businesses

In the vibrant ambiance of rhythmic music, dazzling lights and dance choreography, Haitians gathered on December 31st, at the Barclays Center in Downtown Brooklyn, to celebrate their independence. The occasion marked 220 years since Haiti’s triumph in the battle for freedom against the French regime,

CONGRATULATIONS go out to Christina Macdonald and Colin Macdonald on the birth of their daughter EVELYN MARIE.  The 8 pounds of pure joy arrived just in time to ring in the New Year. She has already filled our hearts with immeasurable love and hope for

Bull’s Eye Sports Pub held their Annual Christmas Party and Comedy Show on Friday, December 15th,  where donations, including cash and toys, were collected for the USMC Toys for Tots program. Once again, the show was dedicated to comedian Otto Peterson whose groundbreaking ventriloquism act, along with

Laughter, caroling and Christmas cheer filled the air at the John Malone Community Center, 2331 Bergen Avenue, on Tuesday, December 19th. That’s because it was Millennium Development’s annual tree lighting. A group of elementary school children from Bergen Beach’s P.S. 312 and Mill Basin’s P.S.

As the year comes to an end, residents, activists, elected officials, community leaders and many more prominent citizens gathered on Sunday evening, December 17th, for the Annual “Unity in Action” Holiday Celebration to honor those who serve their community and recognize the community’s diversity and