he November meeting of the Dutch Kills Civic Association (DKCA) featured two interesting teams of visitors-a trio of women from Mount Sinai Hospital of More...
They are much maligned and downright clunky. But like the politician who once said, "You won't have me to kick around anymore," you may have pulled a lever in a metal box for the last time. More...
New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi, who made himself the people's choice by winning re-election last week, has been able to avoid being dumped from his job by the Alphonse/Gaston act being played out by Albany's top leaders. More...
The powers that be can call it what they may, for dozens of Queens residents who have cheered on their boys of summer over the best and the bleakest of seasons, the home of the Mets will always be Shea Stadium. More...
On Thursday, October 19, 40 students were inducted into the St. John's Preparatory School Chapter of the National Honor Society in a traditional candlelight ceremony. More...
On November 16, the American Cancer Society will hold its 30th annual Great American Smokeout. Every year, smokers across the nation take part in the Smokeout by smoking less or quitting for the day on the third Thursday of November. More...
The Taminent Regular Democratic Club, one of the oldest Democratic clubs in Queens, celebrated its 75th anniversary on Saturday night November 4 at Riccardo's by the Bridge, Astoria. More...
Starting November 15 and continuing through November 19, film aficionados from all over the globe will come to New York to celebrate the Queens International Film Festival (QIFF). More...
Art-O-Mat L.I.C. 46-46 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City, is pleased to present "For the Moment Portraits and Scenarios" by Realist oil painter Ann Leggett. More...
All throughout the year we have the privilege of witnessing nature's rite of renewal, growth and transformation. We watch this annual cycle occur on trees in parks around the city and on our own streets. More...
The graffiti vandal whose tag of "Beso" defaced a local mural designed by children and painted by volunteers at P.S. 122 on New York Cares Day was arrested by police of the 114th Precinct last Thursday, November 9. More...
On Wednesday, November 1 at around 11:40 a.m., under the direct supervision of 114th Police Precinct Commanding Officer Inspector Brian McCarthy, a search warrant was conducted at 37-15 30th Ave., a location being investigated for the sale of illegal More...
Congressmembers from Queens were frustrated and endured far more defeats than successes during the dozen or so years that Republicans held the majority and controlled the House of Representatives. More...
Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, who has long been critical of the shortage of hospital beds in this borough, as well as the hospitals' poor financial operating conditions in general, yesterday called for broad improvements, including new, co More...
A dream has become a reality at the Solomon Schechter School of Queens, thanks to the vision of the entire school body, the PTA and community leaders. More...
Ellen Young came to this country from Taiwan in 1977 at the age of 25 and since then has been an activist for many causes, a New York City cop, and a top aide to City Councilmember John Liu. More...
When Dr. Innocent Datondji walked into his first class at LaGuardia Community College and looked out onto a classroom of 25 eager ESL students, the college's first Fulbright Scholar-in- Residence knew he was no longer in his native country of Benin. More...
During the Queens Affordable Housing Summit held recently, Father Al LoPinto, vicar for human services of the Roman Catholic diocese of Brooklyn and Queens, related a story about a church in Corona. More...
Councilmember John Liu (D-Flushing), business leaders, representatives from the United States Army and the Freedom Medical Aid Team (FreeMAT) from New York Hospital Queens urge New Yorkers to donate new toys for the children of American soldiers figh More...
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has contributed $1,500 to SHAREing & CAREing, a community health advocacy organization based in Astoria that provides breast cancer support services to local women and their families. More...
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will make their first visit to the Astoria area this year on Monday, November 20 at 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Steinway Street and Broadway. More...
Keeping your home or apartment warm during the months of December, January and February can cause safety concerns. Central heating units, portable and fixed space heaters and fireplaces are the second leading cause of home fires. More...
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