Assemblymember Jose Peralta defeated former state Senator Hiram Monserrate in a special election yesterday, according to incomplete and unofficial returns. More...
The St. Patrick’s Parade in Sunnyside and Woodside reached its 10th anniversary on Sunday, March 7, and its participants and spectators couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to celebrate. The cloudless sky might have recalled the day of the first parade to those who could remember it. Sunday, Mar. More...
Community Meetings Dates & times are subject to change, call to confirm.
Associations
Mar. 18, 8 p.m.,
FDR Dems; Chabad of NE Queens, 212-12 26th Ave., Bayside; 718.460.8285.
Apr. 8, May 13, 7 p.m.,
United Forties Civic; St. Teresa’s Parish Center, 50-22 45th St., Woodside; 718.392.0416. More...
New York City is facing a huge budget deficit in a proposed $63.6 billion budget proposed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, but three of Queens’ leading officials are calling for more funding in the next fiscal year.
Borough President Helen Marshall is seeking more funding for library operations, building inspectors and parks maintenance, among other things. More...
Psari, which simply means “fish” in Greek, offers a new wave in seafood restaurants. Psari is a total redux of Greek Captain, the establishment that preceded it. The humble owner,
John (Yanni) Vullis, closed the eatery for three More...
Today is the day that brings all New Yorkers closer together, whatever religion, belief system, politics or ethnic background they possess. Every individual making up the throngs lining Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue cheering on the marching bands and phalanxes of politicians and dignitaries has his or her own reasons for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day 2010. More...
The 48-person student body at Queens Lutheran School poses with a specimen check in the amount of $565.25 to be sent to Haiti for earthquake relief. The amount was raised through Chapel offerings by staff, students and parents during the month of February. More...
Boys and Girls H.S., Brooklyn, came from behind to win 55-50 over Bayside’s Cardozo H.S. to take PSAL boys basketball title at Madison Square Garden (MSG). More...
Queens Officials Sing The Budget Blues