A $19 million amendment that Congressmember Anthony Weiner tacked on to an appropriations bill has been passed by the House of Representatives, bringing the total funding to fight the Asian Long-horned tree-killing beetle back up to $34 million. More...
The participants at the last Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce luncheon before the summer heard Joseph Conley, chairman of Community Board 2, talk about progress and problems within the board More...
In his ninth speech detailing his vision for the city, Congressmember and Democratic mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner pledged to bring new leadership to City Hall and fight for the middle class if elected. More...
Patrick J. Cazilas attained the rank of Eagle Scout in an Eagle Court of Honor April 3. An admiring audience of family and friends was present to see him achieve the highest honor the Boy Scouts of America can bestow. More...
The new Starbucks of Astoria at the Kaufman Astoria Studio Annex celebrated its grand opening at noon last Friday, June 17, with George Kaufman and Sol A. Levitin of The Kaufman Organization, Hal G. More...
With the final full week in school here, public school students, teachers, and administrators can expect somewhat cooler conditions after experiencing 11 consecutive days of the most intense heat for early June in more than a decade. The 2004 More...
A free soccer clinic for boys and girls ages 6 to 12, sponsored by the generosity of Astoria Federal Savings Bank in conjunction with Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens, Inc. More...
Nearly one month after the launch of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) nicotine patch program, less than 5,000 kits remain for New York City smokers who want to quit. More...
As the Transit Authority launched its controversial pilot project to operate a subway train with no conductor, only a motorman, legislation is advancing in the Assembly to ban the policy under a bill introduced by Assemblymember Catherine Nolan. More...
Among the 343 members of the New York City Fire Department who gave their lives for their fellow man on Sept. 11, 2001 was a young firefighter who had been on the job just eight months. More...
Working together to help improve the health of Queens residents, the non-profit health plan, Fidelis Care, and Doral Bank are hosting four Community Health Days from June 22 to June 25 in Queens. More...
Six volunteer responders, representing many others who worked at Ground Zero, journeyed to Washington, D.C. last week to urge President George W. More...
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