Last November, I saw a jukebox country musical titled Music City at an off-Broadway church on the Upper West Side. The show had music by JT Harding, book by Peter Zinn and excellent direction by Eric Tucker, whose staging at off-Broadway’s BEDLAM Theatre has been

Parents and their children visited Dr. John’s Playground at Avenue X and Gerritsen Avenue on Sunday, June 21st, to see the Gerritsen Beach Fire Department’s (GBFD) ambulance and check out its newest drone at a fun and informative event called “Just for Kids: Inside an

In a desperate attempt to sway an election just days before voters head to the polls, DSA-backed candidate Jibreel Jalloh and his supporters have chosen to spread false allegations involving my family rather than discuss the issues that matter to the people of the 59th

The PGA Junior League Program just finished their 2026 Spring Session, with a Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, June 9th. The program, which offers free golf to kids, ages 8-13, is held at the Marine Park Golf Course, at 2880 Flatbush Avenue. Thirty-five young golfers spent

Yoga enthusiasts were excited to attend the first free yoga session of the season in Marine Park on Monday, June 15th – and to get outdoors to enjoy a beautiful, sunny night after being cooped up all winter long! Yoga instructor Cathy Dews has been

Assemblywoman Jaime Williams received a warm welcome during a Friday, June 12th visit to Masjid Aisha (Mill Basin Islamic Center), located at 5804 Avenue N, where she met with the mosque’s president, Imam, mosque leaders and members of the congregation. The visit highlighted Williams’ longstanding

Community leaders, volunteers and residents gathered outside the headquarters of the Flatlands Volunteer Ambulance Corps (“FVAC”), at 4623 Avenue N, on Monday, June 8th, as Assemblywoman Jaime Williams presented a $250,000 state grant to help purchase a new ambulance for the organization that has served

The street fair hosted by the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), on Sunday, June 7th, provided an afternoon of pure fun for scores of families and young children. The H.E.S. Annual Street Fair was not only perfect for friends and neighbors to connect with each other

FROM THE DESK OF ROBERT PEARL – PAID FOR BY THE FRIENDS OF JAIME 2026 An Open Letter To The Community Dear Neighbor: In the heat of a political primary, facts often become casualties of ambition. Labels are thrown around carelessly, narratives are manufactured, and

In commemoration of its 10th anniversary, CCDI (Canarsie Community Development Inc.) hosted a fundraising gala on Friday, May 22nd, at the Paerdegat Squadron Hall, 1330 Paerdegat Avenue North, and honored three scientists – Dr. Brett Branco, Dr. Michael Menser and Dr. William Solecki – who

May is National Bike Month, a month dedicated to encouraging more people to get out and ride their bikes for fun and fitness while promoting safe streets. Participation can be as simple as riding your bike around your neighborhood, commuting to work or school, and

Students embarked on a journey of professional discovery on Thursday, May 21st, at the Science and Medicine Middle School 366, located at 965 East 107th Street, as local experts and industry leaders gathered for the school’s annual Career Day. The event transformed classrooms into interactive

An overcast sky and steady light rain threatened to disrupt the Memorial Day Parade organized by the Brooklyn Canarsie Lions, but the marchers were not deterred. They assembled early on the morning of Monday, May 25th, on the grounds of Holy Family Church, located at