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by john toscano The federal Department of Homeland Security unveiled a new program last week to distribute $765 million of anti-terrorist security funding which will favor New York City and other urban centers. More ...
by linda j. wilson The graffiti vandal whose tag of “Kiko” defaced scores of structures, vehicles and even trees in Astoria and Long Island City was hit on Monday with a 30-count indictment that could put him in prison for as long as seven years if he is convicted. “We are sending a message to him and any other miscre More ... Vallone Blasts Sony For Graffiti-Like Wall Scribblings City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. blasted the Sony Corporation yesterday for “promoting criminal behavior” by placing graffiti-like advertisements on various walls throughout New York City to promote sales of a portable PlayStation game system, although it is not clearly marked as advertising. More ... Traffic Signal, Street Renaming Are Board 2 Issues By Thomas Cogan Some contentious issues and an instructive lecture on disaster survival were features of Community Board 2’s January meeting. The first of the issues was a long-standing one, while the other was continued from last month. More ... 114th Pct. Officers Stop Woman’s Suicide Attempt by linda j. wilson Police officers of the 114th Precinct stopped a young woman’s suicide literally in the act on December 31. More ...
Queens Democratic Party Chairman Thomas Manton emerged last week as possibly the strongest county leader in New York City after being credited by opponents and neutral observers as having led in forming the coalition that won the City Council Speaker’s job for Councilmember Christine Quinn. More ... Addressing Queens: You Say Flushing, I Say Woodside By Diana Sanders For those living in Queens, addressing and receiving mail can be a bit frustrating. Astoria is often referred to as Long Island City, Forest Hills as Flushing and so on. These errors often cause misunderstandings and frustrations among residents who once had an official neighborhood to call home. More ...
Congressmember Joseph Crowley expressed concern last week about the troubled start of the new Medicare prescription drug program, calling special attention to some definite problems low income beneficiaries are having getting benefits to which they are entitled. More ...
Assemblymember Brian McLaughlin (second from r.), Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rosenblut (r.) and Briarwood Senior Center Director Eva Kadish and Associate Director Mary Jayne Waibel are shown in front of a new van purchase More ... the p u l p i t Catholic Charities BFFY Hillside Senior Center: •Jan. 12, Saturday dances; Jan. 14, Valentine’s Day Saturday Dance; Feb. 18 Valentine’s Day Dance Contestants Awards, everyday dances, 168-01B Hillside Ave; 718-927-7171. More ... Road Clearing Rules Aired By Thomas Cogan At the Community Board 1 cabinet meeting for December, held last Thursday morning at the commissary of the Kaufman Astoria Studios, Bill Doak, a Department of Sanitation supervisor, spoke early and in a timely fashion. A snowfall was expected that evening, and he reminded the assembled board and aud More ...
Many Cultures Join At Juntion Blvd. By Gloria Sanders Ou r next stop on the No. 7 train brings us to Junction Boulevard, the continuation of Corona Plaza. Built under the train tracks on Roosevelt Avenue it is a premier shopping center that offers a variety of products at discounted prices. The streets are overflowing with hundreds of people everyday. More ...
Gazette on film a movie review by Diana Sanders Di rector Peter Jackson has done it again. If you thought Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy was over the top, his version of “King Kong” will let you in for the thrill of a lifetime. The new-generation “King Kong” is so real it makes one’s imagination do a double take. And while the gigantic ap More ...
by john toscano Crooner Tony Bennett, Astoria’s gift to the entertainment world, received one of the greatest accolades of his half-century career last week when Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts laurels were bestowed upon him. More ... OK Gianaris Sexual Predators Bill The names of sex offenders would not be removed from the state Sex Offender Registry, created as a part of Megan’s Law, under a bill sponsored by Assemblymember Michael Gianaris which was passed by the Assembly on Monday. More ...
Christ The King Freshman Dashaun Moye led all scorers and put up the final points with only 10 seconds left in the game to give Christ The King a 67-65 victory in a contest that saw the lead frequently switch from one team to the other. More ...
By Aris Sakellaridis Former Heavyweight Champion Ken Norton and Former Lightweight Champ Ray “Boom-Boom” Mancini were honored for their contributions to boxing by Ring 8, an organization dedicated to the welfare of retired boxers, at the annual Ring 8 holiday awards dinner at the Waterfront Crabhouse at 2-03 Borden Ave. More ... Immigrant Students Compile Stories For Book, Exhibit By Diana Sanders The Queens Museum of Art opened an exhibition of photos and interviews of immigrant workers in New York City on Saturday, January 7 as part of the release of the student written book titled More ... Friday The 13th Superstition Is Rooted In History, Myths By Diana Sanders Just the thought that January 13 will be falling on a Friday already has some people nervous and anxious. Friday the thirteenth has been regarded as an unlucky day since ancient times, and this superstition is perhaps the most common of all in the United States today. More ...
The Pistilli Realty Group celebrated the holidays December 23, starting in its offices and moving to Astoria World Manor. The annual holiday party at the Astoria catering facility began at 6 p.m., lasted until 11 p.m. and featured food, fun and entertainment. More ... |
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