Canarsie Courier

01/13/2026

Police from the 67th Precinct responded to a stabbing on Church Avenue on January 5th at around 11:25 p.m.

Police from the 67th Precinct responded to a stabbing at 3113 Church Avenue on Monday, January 5th, around 11:25 p.m. A 31-year-old man was stabbed multiple times in the torso, police said. EMS took the victim to Kings County Hospital where he was listed in stable condition. There are no arrests, an...

01/13/2026

SPONSORED: The Canarsie Merchants Association held its second Holiday Window Competition, encouraging local businesses to light up the corridor with festive holiday displays.

In 2024, the Canarsie Merchants Association (CMA) launched its first Holiday Window Competition encouraging local businesses to light up the corridor with festive holiday displays.We started this competition because there were not enough holiday lights during the holiday season, and the lack of ligh...

01/13/2026

Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a two-car accident, involving an ambulance and an SUV, at Stanley Avenue and Linwood Street, around 10:15 p.m. on January 4th.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a two-car accident, involving an ambulance and an SUV, at Stanley Avenue and Linwood Street, around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, January 4th. The collision, which involved a private ambulance and a Honda CRV, caused the ambulance to roll on its side while respond...

01/12/2026

COLUMN: As we welcome 2026, I want to extend my warmest wishes to every Canarsie family for a healthy, peaceful and hopeful New Year.

As we welcome 2026, I want to extend my warmest wishes to every Canarsie family for a healthy, peaceful and hopeful New Year. This moment gives us the opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come, while recommitting ourselves to the work still ahead — especially at a time when many families are ...

01/11/2026

The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual wanted in connection with an assault on a 67-year-old man in Canarsie on December 30th.

The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual wanted in connection with an assault on a 67-year-old man in Canarsie. The incident occurred around 12:05 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30th, in the vicinity of East 94th Street and Avenue J. Police said an unidentified male str...

01/11/2026

Community members gathered on New Year’s Day to celebrate a cherished Haitian tradition by sharing Soup Joumou, also known as Haitian pumpkin soup, a hearty and savory squash-based soup that symbolizes Haiti’s independence and freedom.

Community members gathered at 5827 Flatlands Avenue on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026, to celebrate a cherished Haitian tradition by sharing Soup Joumou, also known as Haitian pumpkin soup, a hearty and savory squash-based soup that symbolizes Haiti’s independence and freedom. Councilwoman Merc...

01/11/2026

It was standing room only at the “Annual Unity in Action Holiday Celebration and Award Ceremony,” on December 21st, in honor of four extraordinary individuals who were recognized by The Bridge Multicultural and Advocacy Project.

It was standing room only at the “Annual Unity in Action Holiday Celebration and Award Ceremony,” on Sunday, December 21st, in honor of four extraordinary individuals who were recognized by The Bridge Multicultural and Advocacy Project (The Bridge MCP) for their remarkable achievements and unwav...

01/10/2026

Laughter, music and the unmistakable magic of the holiday season filled the Kings Highway Library on December 17th, as nearly 100 Ukrainian children and their families gathered for a festive Christmas and holiday celebration hosted by the TraNa Relief Association.

Laughter, music and the unmistakable magic of the holiday season filled the Kings Highway Library, located at 2115 Ocean Avenue, on Wednesday, December 17th, as nearly 100 Ukrainian children and their families gathered for a festive Christmas and holiday celebration hosted by the TraNa Relief Associ...

01/10/2026

Now in its fifth year in East New York, Malik Sherrod's annual toy distribution has been growing, offering hundreds of toys for area children – all without using any funding from government grants.

It was a bitter, cold day on December 20th, but 794 New Lots Avenue was abuzz with warmth, laughter and wrapped gifts for the community as longtime organizer Malik Sherrod continued his tradition of giving back. Now in its fifth year in East New York, the annual toy distribution has been growing, of...

01/09/2026

Children and families decorated wooden angel ornaments to place on trees outside and inside the John Malone Community Centeron December 17th at the 2nd Annual Tree Lighting in memory of a beloved neighborhood icon, Terri Cadet-Donald.

Children and families decorated wooden angel ornaments to place on trees outside and inside the John Malone Community Center, located at 2331 Bergen Avenue, on Wednesday, December 17th, at the 2nd Annual Tree Lighting in memory of a beloved neighborhood icon, Terri Cadet-Donald. The event also marke...

01/09/2026

Stargazers gathered at the Salt Marsh Nature Center on December 21st to observe the night sky on the Winter Solstice.

Stargazers gathered at the Salt Marsh Nature Center, at East 33rd Street and Avenue U, on Sunday evening, December 21st, to observe the night sky on the Winter Solstice. Throughout the last quarter of the year, the Marine Park Alliance (MPA) celebrated several Festival of Lights ceremonies -- global...

01/08/2026

WHAT'S HAPPENING: Community Calendar for Vol. 106, No. 2 of the Canarsie Courier. Find stories online at the link in bio.