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BY THOMAS COGAN T 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 ... Sanitation Seasonal Leaf Collection BY JOHN J. DOHERTY, COMMISSIONER OF SANITATION 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. In spring, tender shoots give way to bright green leaves that provide much needed shade in the s 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. The suspect was arrested at the 114th Precinct station house at 34-16 Astoria Blvd. a More ...
BY RICHARD GENTILVISO 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. That is, if you weren't kicking the thing because it jammed when you voted last week. More ... Search Warrant Finds Fake CDs, DVDs, Designer Clothes BY LINDA J. WILSON 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 illegally reproduced clothing, compact discs and digital More ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO 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 ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO 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 ... Board 1 Cabinet Hears Senior Residence Details BY THOMAS COGAN A crowd that included Community Board 1 members, guests and More ... Fans: It'll Always Be Shea, Whatever Execs Say 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 ...
JOHN TOSCANO 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, comprehensive hospitals in Western Queens and the Ro More ...
The Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens, Inc. (FIAO) held 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 ...
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. This number includes six students who are spending their senior year as full-time students at St. John's University in the 5/7 year p More ... Beacon 216 After-School Programs Monday +2:30-6 p.m. Homework Helpers, junior high school +3-5 p.m. Special H.S. prep, English/language arts +3-6 p.m. Homework Helpers, elementary school +4-5 p.m. Girl Scouts, Brownies & Juniors; teen lounge, "Girl Talk" +5-6 p.m. After school open gym +6-8 p.m. Softball +7-9 p.m. Drum rudiments + More ...
New York State Senator Frank Padavan (R-C, Bellerose) announced a resounding victory in the election for the Eleventh District Senate seat. Padavan, who has served the people of Queens for 34 years, was both excited and touched by the overwhelming response to his record of constituent service and ha 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 ...
A moment at the wedding ceremony of Clare Marie 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 ... T H E p t Astoria Center of Israel: +Nov. 15, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. "Yuval and the Seraphim", $5 payable at the door. More ...
BY THOMAS COGAN 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. At the church, parish mothers and their kids gather daily while the apartments in which they nominall 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. The event challenges people to stop using tobacco and raises aware More ... Holiday Toy Drive Nov. 29 For NY's Military Families 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 fighting overseas. More ...
As part of a new outreach program at St. John's University, freshman students are required to visit volunteer and community service sites. Students recently visited the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island to raise awareness of activities and discover places of service in which they can participate. More ...
Dozens of local bicyclists celebrated new bike lanes on 20th Avenue at a free breakfast for bike commuters on Thursday, November 9. Transportation Alternatives (T.A.), a group that promotes biking, walking and sensible transportation, organized the breakfast at Woodtree Playground in Astoria to than 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. Many local elected officials attended the event, at which three club members were honored for their service to the co More ... NYPA 'SHAREs & CAREs' For Astoria Health Group 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 ...
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). Due to an overwhelming response of entries and support, this year, the festival's fourth, will see an expansion to seven More ...
Mother Pat D'Andrea of Astoria (r.) and d a u g h t e r More ... Jax Heights Film & Food Festival Holds Final Event The 2006 Jackson Heights Film and Food Festival held its closeout celebration last Thursday, November 9. A special 7 p.m. reception featured signature dishes from favorite neighborhood restaurants, one free drink and a special slide show of "The Real Story of the Superheroes" by Dulce Pinzon. The ev More ... Santa, Mrs. Claus Visit Astoria November 20 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. Santa's appearance coincides with the traditional lighting of the holiday tree. 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. This exhibition of paintings, sculpture, and sketchbooks, opening Friday, November 17 and running through Saturday, December 30, is influenced by More ...
Lisa Marie Gargione, a Jackson Heights resident, (l.) plays More ... Heating Your Home Safely For Winter 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. A major cause of home heating fires is poorly maintained systems, plac More ... |
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