Category Archives: Canarsie

The Church Vote

On Sunday, Nov. 2, close to 4,000 members of Christian Cultural Center, located in Brooklyn, jumped to their feet and when asked what they would do on Tuesday Nov. 4, the immediate response reverberated through the building,“VOTE!” For the past several years, … Continue reading

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L Train rated the cleanest

> Years ago, the MTA had announced that the L line was going to be the first to receive new technological advancement and modernization. As a result, the entire L train was operated almost solely by computers. Passengers were very … Continue reading

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Glenwood Senior Center

One might feel a bit depressed after leaving a loved one at a senior center. However, one can rest assure that their loved ones are in safe hands at Glenwood Senior Center. This institution is a focal point bringing older … Continue reading

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Dirty meets clean at the Laundromat

It was a beautiful Saturday morning March 8 when Marie Johnson went to Bubblet Wash laundromat at Rockaway Parkway Avenue, Carnarsie. Johnson was eager to wash her loads of whites but to her surprise she was welcomed by a homeless … Continue reading

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B42 Canarsie’s nightmare

Waiting for the B42 has become a fear for residents of Canarsie. The bus route goes from Rockaway Parkway to Canarsie Pier. Sharon revealed, “Waiting in the morning is a total nightmare. I usually wait half an hour and when … Continue reading

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Schools in Canarsie……on the road to destruction

Will Canarsie ever retain the strong educational system it once had? This has been a constant debate plaguing the minds of locals in the neighborhood. Is the only solution closing down Canarsie and South Shore High and replacing them with … Continue reading

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