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“Through music, prayer, and joy, we celebrate the birth of Christ while highlighting the incredible gifts of our childre...
20/12/2025

“Through music, prayer, and joy, we celebrate the birth of Christ while highlighting the incredible gifts of our children, families, and parish community.”

St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 9511 4th Ave., held its annual Christmas Spectacular Dec. 16. The tradition attracted a big crowd as …

“It’s what I always wanted to do. Play on the biggest stage in the SEC. Now that’s possible at Ole Miss.”
19/12/2025

“It’s what I always wanted to do. Play on the biggest stage in the SEC. Now that’s possible at Ole Miss.”

As much as it is an accomplishment for a high school student to earn an athletic scholarship to college, it is just …

“About a half hour into the fire, there was a collapse of the rear porch, trapping one of our members. We were quickly a...
18/12/2025

“About a half hour into the fire, there was a collapse of the rear porch, trapping one of our members. We were quickly able to extricate that member from the scene.”

A four-alarm fire inside a Borough Park bakery left one firefighter and three civilians injured Dec. 17. FDNY said the blaze started …

“We laughed, we celebrated, and we showed up for one another.”
18/12/2025

“We laughed, we celebrated, and we showed up for one another.”

The snow and frigid weather couldn’t stop the cheer as Coffey Park on Pioneer Street held its Holiday Celebration Dec. 14. The …

“We don’t know why someone chose to steal toys donated to be given to children who are less fortunate, but we have learn...
17/12/2025

“We don’t know why someone chose to steal toys donated to be given to children who are less fortunate, but we have learned, since the unfortunate event, that other people are truly giving.”

Bah humbug! A thief went into Assemblymember William Colton’s office, 155 Kings Highway, and stole donated gifts from its Toys for Tots …

“This branch has always been more than a building. It’s a neighborhood anchor, a place to gather, and a place to learn.”
17/12/2025

“This branch has always been more than a building. It’s a neighborhood anchor, a place to gather, and a place to learn.”

The project finished six months ahead of schedule Following a year-plus of renovations, the Gerritsen Beach Library, 2808 Gerritsen Ave., celebrated its …

Both officers were treated for minor injuries and were listed in stable condition.
16/12/2025

Both officers were treated for minor injuries and were listed in stable condition.

Police are looking for a driver who struck two cops during a traffic stop in Gravesend during early morning hours Dec. 16. …

“We’re thankful to have community partners who recognize our neighborhood deserves abundant cheer and generosity to cele...
16/12/2025

“We’re thankful to have community partners who recognize our neighborhood deserves abundant cheer and generosity to celebrate the holiday season.”

Once again, Sunset Park celebrated the start of the Christmas season with its annual tree lighting outside Our Lady of Perpetual Help …

"This is about celebrating these kids and the season through song. If these are some of the next generations of NCT, I f...
15/12/2025

"This is about celebrating these kids and the season through song. If these are some of the next generations of NCT, I feel very good about the future of our theater."

It was double the fun as Narrows Community Theater (NCT) presented two productions during the holiday season. On Dec. 6 at the …

“Through hard work, family pride, and a commitment to quality, they have created a place where neighbors from every back...
15/12/2025

“Through hard work, family pride, and a commitment to quality, they have created a place where neighbors from every background come together to share food, culture, and community.”

The Proclamation states the store was honored for its decades of exceptional service, tradition and culinary excellence in Brooklyn A New York …

“With this investment, we are going to deliver 1,500 new mixed-income homes to the waterfront — 25 percent of which will...
12/12/2025

“With this investment, we are going to deliver 1,500 new mixed-income homes to the waterfront — 25 percent of which will be affordable — and restore the over 100-year-old Riegelmann Boardwalk to its former glory.”

The investment also includes $42 million to renovate Abe Stark Sports Center Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) …

A human skull and other skeletal remains were in the bushes near the Coney Island boardwalk Dec. 9.
12/12/2025

A human skull and other skeletal remains were in the bushes near the Coney Island boardwalk Dec. 9.

CONEY ISLAND – A human skull and other skeletal remains were in the bushes near the Coney Island Boardwalk Dec. 9. Cops …

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