The two buildings in Long Island City which house the huge mill where the world renowned Scalamandré silk products have been manufactured since 1929 have been sold. The mill will be relocated to South Carolina. More...
State Senator Frank Padavan has added his voice to a campaign launched recently by City Councilmember Tony Avella and several community leaders to have the Bloomberg mayoral administration reconsider its approval of a wholesale distribution center at the former Flushing Airport. More...
City Councilmember Tony Avella (c.) and community leaders locked arms in opposition to the city Economic Development Corporation decision to build a large-scale wholesale import/export complex on the site of the former Flushing Airport. More...
Queens Dems Endorse Kerry, Unite Behind His Bid To Become Party
After a series of would-be Democratic presidential contenders dropped out of the race for the presidential nomination, the Queens Democratic organization got behind United States Senator John Kerry, who has forged to the lead since the Iowa caucuses last month. More...
New Warnings, New Aids For Seniors Driving Cars Offered By AAA
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) wants Congress to amend the new Medicare law to authorize the federal government to negotiate prescription drug prices directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers and thus reduce the amounts that senior citizens pay for drugs. More...
At this time in any election year, presidential primary contests are held in state after state, and many people regard them as of no consequence. It More...
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