A group calling itself the Ad-Hoc Coalition for Justice in the Middle East held a rally in Athens Square Park last Saturday, August 26. A peaceful march-peacefulness ensured by a substantial police presence-through the streets of Astoria followed. More...
Businesses in Queens still reeling from the Con Ed blackout of late July got some encouraging news from City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. yesterday as he announced two low-interest loan programs. More...
Queens Independent Living Center, a leader in developing housing resources for people with disabilities, has teamed up with the Margert Community Corporation to provide access to funding for home modifications to make dwelling units more accessible. More...
Con Edison crews descended on neighborhoods in Astoria and Long Island City last week, tearing up streets as part of an aggressive project to repair and rehabilitate the utility's aging underground electric system. More...
Changes are a-comin' to the Long Island City skyline in the form of development that will transform neighborhoods once cluttered with grimy auto repair shops and underutilized industrial buildings into streets lined with towering residential units an More...
Federal aviation officials have decided to maintain the status quo of 75 flights per hour at La Guardia Airport to maintain a safe level of operations. More...
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Construction and General Building Laborers, Local 79, opened recruitment on August 29 for 200 skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Linda Angello announced. More...
As has been the custom for the past several years, St. Michael's Cemetery, East Elmhurst, will be the scene of a memorial service for victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. More...
On Wednesday, August 23, a 19-yearold Hispanic man was seen operating vehicle in a reckless manner at Ditmars and Shore Boulevards. Acheck showed the vehicle had surrendered status; also, the plates did not match the vehicle type. More...
The United Union of Roofers and Waterproofers Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 154, will conduct recruitment from September 1, 2006 through February 28, 2007 for 8 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Linda Angello announced. More...
Queens Borough President Helen Marshall went to the Playground for All Children in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park last Thursday, August 24 to watch youngsters in recreational programs using supplies she purchased with funds from her office and to honor More...
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