Attendees gathered on Tuesday, August 11th, at the Carmine Carro Community Center, 3000 Fillmore Avenue, for a lecture on New York writer, activist and urban theorist Jane Jacobs, whose work has had a massive impact on today’s urban landscapes and their social and political climate.

It was hot, hot, hot outside on Saturday, August 8th, but that did not interfere with the Family Health Fair hosted by One Brooklyn Health (OBH), in front of Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, at 585 Rockaway Parkway. Families were provided with a wealth of clinical

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On Friday, July 24th, the staff of One Brooklyn Health (OBH) held a Plaque Dedication and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to honor the legacy of the late Dr. Patricia O’Neill, former head of the trauma unit at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center (BHMC). The ceremony took place in

Moths took center stage at Floyd Bennett Field (FBF) as the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) welcomed the community for an evening of learning about nighttime pollinators and their role in the local ecosystem. “Moth Ball – A Night of Moths and Moonlight” took place

It was a beautiful afternoon to play at the park, but children quickly abandoned the swings and slides and gathered under the shade of trees for a fantastic magic and clown show called “Clowning Around with Looney Louie,” a “Just for Kids” event sponsored by

Paerdegat Basin came alive on Saturday, July 25th, as local residents swapped the summer heat for life jackets and paddles at Sebago Canoe Club’s annual free open house. Located at 1400 Paerdegat Avenue North, the club opened its doors as part of the ninth annual

What do a 125,000-seat football stadium, neoclassical boathouse and major shipping port all have in common? They were all once planned to be built in Marine Park, before the neighborhood and salt marsh became what they are today. This history and more was shared at

With bright blue skies, a light breeze and a briny smell to the air, the Marine Park Alliance (MPA) and Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy (JBRPC) hosted a Waterbird Walk, with the help of the NYC Bird Alliance, at the Marine Park Salt Marsh to kick

It was an exquisite day to “Sketch and Stroll” at Floyd Bennett Field (FBF), one of the many events inspired by the Jamaica Bay Festival, hosted by the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy on City of Water Day (Saturday, July 25th). Artists of all abilities started

A hands-on art event called “Sun Print Art in the Park” connected creativity with environmental awareness. The event, held at Shirley Chisholm State Park, was one of over 40 free events around Jamaica Bay on Saturday, July 25th – City of Water Day. Artist, architect

Families and outdoor enthusiasts learned the basics of fishing during an educational program hosted by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy at Shirley Chisholm State Park on Saturday, July 25th, in celebration of City of Water