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Cop Averts Tragedy, Wins 114th Cop Of The Month BY RICHARD GENTILVISO Despite her diminutive stature, 114th Police Precinct Police Officer Stavroula (Stephanie) Choriatis stood very tall as Cop of the Month. Choriatis was one of three officers cited for actions taken during the month of October at the November meeting of the 114th Precinct Community Council. More ...
In light of new air travel rules requiring U.S. citizens to present a passport to re-enter the United States, Congressmember Joseph Crowley is offering assistance to his constituents in obtaining new passports or updating old ones. Crowley (D-Queens/The Bronx) said in a release that on Jan. More ... 108th Police Precinct Gets New Commander BY THOMAS COGAN The November meeting of the 108th Police Precinct Community Council was mainly an occasion for the new precinct commander to introduce himself-and also make clear the spelling of his name. The new commander is Captain Thomas Kavanagh, who succeeds Deputy Inspector Matthew Whelan, now the commander ... More ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO Taking a dip into international relations, City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. last week met with Israeli official Shaul Goldstein at City Hall to discuss issues such as preventing attacks and creating stability in the part of the world where Goldstein serves as mayor of an Israeli city. More ... Power Authority Buys Electric Power From NJ for NYC Gov't Customers BY JOHN TOSCANO For thousands of Northwest Queens residents who suffered through a nightmarish power blackout this past summer, be assured that the state Power Authority is lining up new sources of electrical energy. For a change, those sources won't include a new power facility in the already saturated Astoria/Lo... More ... Stay Safe While Playing Santa BY LIZ GOFF It's that time of year when lights twinkle and bells jingle, and we head out to shop for holiday gifts. But remember, behind every "Ho! Ho! Ho!" there's a thief, a rip-off artist, or a small time thug waiting to fill his stocking by emptying your pockets. More ...
Dr. Alan J. Friedman, who retired from the position of director and CEO of the New York Hall of Science to take up a consulting practice November 1, has been appointed by U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings to the National Assessment Governing Board. More ...
BY THOMAS COGAN The latest evidence of the movement to make Sunnyside Gardens a historic district was a meeting conducted at Sunnyside Community Services at the end of November. Members of the city Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) led a panel discussion that concluded the movement's prospects were bright. I... More ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO Taking sharp exception to a call for a special prosecutor to replace him as the prosecutor in the Sean Bell alleged cop shooting case, Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown stated firmly that he would not step aside. Brown said in a prepared statement that "demands for the appointment of a spec... More ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO Abill was introduced in the City Council last week which supporters say, would lead to construction of more affordable housing units for middle and low-income families while still giving tax breaks to developers. More ...
BY LIZ GOFF That magical time of year when lights twinkle on tinseled trees, candles glow from glistening menorahs and bells resound to welcome the holiday is back. Along shopping strips throughout Queens, merchants welcome the sound of bells at this time of year-bells that signal crowds of shoppers plunking ... More ... Postal Service Holiday Mailing Tips Deadlines Deadlines for U.S. delivery by Christmas: Using regular mail and Priority Mail service, mail holiday cards, letters and packages going out-of-state by Wednesday, December. 20. Mail to in-state destinations should be sent by Thursday, December 21. After these dates, you can still use Exp... More ... DOB Commissioner Addresses Queens Chamber BY THOMAS COGAN As November came to an end, the Queens Chamber of Commerce held its 94th annual dinner at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach. The event included a building awards ceremony that lauded several rehabilitation and new construction projects all over Queens. More ...
St. John's Prep Seniors were honored guests at the exclusive "Seniors Only" fifth annual Senior Tea party. The seniors were entertained with musical performances and poetry readings by other talented Prep seniors while enjoying fine imported teas, finger foods and pastries. More ...
BY CATHERINE TSOUNIS "What the mind and the heart is for a human being, Greece is for humanity," said Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. This was the theme of the 14th Athanasiades Cultural Foundation Annual Awards, on Sunday afternoon, November 26 at the Center on 30-96 42nd St., Astoria. Over 100 persons attended. A refre... More ...
In the spirit of the holidays and in an effort to provide food relief for those in need, the Key Club at Christ the King Regional H.S., Middle Village, sponsored a canned food drive. The Key Club, coordinated by Social Studies Teacher Joseph Puntino, gave the drive the theme of "Can the Principal". More ...
Recently some 600 students and 62 teachers from I.S. 125, 46-02 47th Ave.,Woodside, held a "Paint- In" to liven up New York City by painting taxis as part of a "Garden in Transit" volunteer project for Portraits of Hope, a non-profit program that conceives and produces one-of-akind motivational art... More ...
Astoria resident Anthoula Lelekidis, a student at Frank Sinatra High School, has been chosen to participate in next year's Students on Ice program, which sends younga people on a guided two-week journey to Antarctica. Lelekidis' trip, and those of four other New York City students (one from each ... More ... St. John's Prep Elects Student Council St. John's Prep Student Council officers for the 2006- 2007 academic year were formally inducted on November 9. Executive Board leaders for the school year are Kadesha Nicholas, president; Maria Gambino, vice president; Rita Mannino, treasurer, and Samantha Rodriguez and Brittany Daughtry, secretar... More ...
On Saturday, November 18, nearly 100 people gathered at Antun's catering hall in Queens Village. They were Queens Library adult learners, waiting to share their stories and their accomplishments as part of the Adult Learner Program's annual luncheon and celebration of tutors and Learning Center stu... More ...
At the invitation of Anthony Aldorasi, principal of I.S. 141, Long Island City, Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels activist group and radio talkshow host, spoke to the school's senior students last month. Sliwa explained how he founded the Guardian Angels and made the negative situations ... More ...
Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the 24 annual Wreath Interpretations exhibition, a holiday tradition at the Arsenal in Central Park. More ...
BY LIZ GOFF Some of this year's hottest toys are not included on any "dangerous or hazardous" list. But they are smart. They wiggle, giggle, bounce, light up, talk and burp. The 10th anniversary "Tickle Me Elmo" hit the stores in September, following months of intrigue and mystery. More ...
Santa Claus made a special appearance at Broadway and 36th Street, Wednesday, November 29 at 4 p.m. when the B r o a d w a y - A s t o r i a Merchants and Professionals Association (BAMPA), in conjunction with Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church, hosted the dedication of the Broadway Christ... More ... 1,100 Kids Have Holiday Fun At Kaner Foundation Party Some 1,100 children left Terrace on the Park with "a toy, a full stomach and a hug from Santa" as Borough President Helen Marshall once put it, after the 2006 Walter Kaner Children's Foundation annual holiday party Tuesday, November 21. More ... A New Way For Kids To Talk To Santa Children can build a personal online Christmas present wish list and, at the same time, sponsor a child at The New York Foundling Hospital, Long Island City, by creating a gift registry for their family and friends at www.tosantafromme.com. More ... New Yorkers: Stay Warm, Be Safe And Save Money Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) recommends that customers review and adopt a series of energy-saving and safety tips to reduce their gas and electric bills and to remain safe during the upcoming winter season. In preparation for the approaching winter season, Con Edison ... More ... NYPA Officials Will Join UCCA Holiday Gathering The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is a supporter of the United Community Civic Association (UCCA) and will join in the UCCA annual holiday gathering on Sunday, December 10. The event, to begin at noon at the La Guardia Marriott Hotel, gives Astoria's community leaders and residents a chance to co... More ...
City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. announced the release of "Queens Chamber of Commerce Your Guide To the Borough", a quick reference manual produced by the Queens Chamber of Commerce (QCC). The booklet, produced with a grant from the City Council, gives hundreds of recommendations about excit... More ...
Are you at a loss to find a gift for a hard-to-please person, or someone who has everything? Personalize it. Everybody has a favorite photo of friends or family members that can be printed onto a calendar, blown up to poster size or mounted in a special frame, More ...
The St. John's University Greek Club held its second annual dinner dance November 19 at Riccardo's By The Bridge, at 21-01 24th Ave., Astoria. All proceeds were donated to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital Breast Cancer Department. A DJ, excellent food and a raffle made the evening enjoyable. K... More ... David Neeleman, founder and chief executive officer of JetBlue Airways, addressed an audience of 200 New York-area business, community and not-for-profit leaders at the second in the 2006-2007 series of York College Executive Leadership Breakfasts in Jamaica. More ... Follow NYFD Tips For Holiday Safety BY LIZ GOFF New York City Fire Department officials last week released the Fire Department's annual Holiday Guide listing safety precautions for the use and decoration of Christmas trees, wreaths, and other holiday ornaments. More ...
FAMILY FEATURES None will deny that 'tis better to give than receive. And the joy of giving is doubly rewarding when there's something extra special about the gift ... whether it's personalized, handmade or it benefits charity. 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. More ... Jackson Heights Man Found Dead Near Astoria Building On Sunday, December 3, at approximately, 6 p.m., police of the 114th Precinct were called to a residential building at 32- 29 32nd St., Astoria and found a man in his 20s in the vicinity of the building, who was determined to be dead at the scene. The dead man was later identified as 28- year-old S... More ... Glendale Civic Sues NYC, DOB Officials at the Glendale Civic Association have filed a lawsuit calling on the City of New York and the Department of Buildings (DOB) to end their Professional Certification Program, which allows project engineers and architects to certify building plans without approval by the city. More ...
Diana Varela, a 15-year-old student at Long Island City H.S.,has been missing since Monday evening, November 27. She was last seen wearing a bright blue North Face jacket, dark blue jeans and bright blue Nike sneakers and carrying a small gray and white North Face book bag. She was last seen at the... More ... The Pulpit Astoria Center of Israel: •Dec. 17, 3 p.m., Chanukkah "Lights of a Hundred Menorah", bring your menorah and candles for a community lighting and belated 80th Anniversary gala co-sponsored by the Lavender Latkes of Queens, live music, dancing, catered dinner, 50/50 raffle, $20, RSVP, with your menu... More ...
It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas as Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) Entertainment announces the release of an exclusive assortment of classic music, movies and audiobooks to warm the holiday season. Fond memories of holidays past are blended with fresh offerings in a new year, to create a sele... More ...
Bright Ideas for Christmas Fun FAMILY FEATURES Is it Christmas yet at your house? Make your visions of sugar plums come alive with holly jolly treats using your favorite Icandies - some in special holiday colors - that look as great as they taste. And the best part? More ...
Last Thursday, November 30, City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. presented a City Council citation to Trattoria L'Incontro Executive Chef Rocco Sacramone. At a dinner at his restaurant, Sacramone was honored by the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens as well as the council for his continued work ... More ...
Creative Ways to Add Personal Flair to Holiday Traditions FAMILY FEATURES In today's world, everyone wants to express their style and personality in all they do, from their fashion choices to the way they decorate their homes to the cars they drive. Even during Christmas and Hanukkah - holidays cherished for their timehonored family traditions - it's all about adding p... More ...
On Sunday, December 3 at 2 p.m., the Q u e e n s b o r o u g h Performing Arts Center at Q u e e n s b o r o u g h Community College, Bayside, and the QPAC Children's Book Club & Performance Series celebrated Chanukah. More ...
The Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanis Club held their annual holiday auction at Riccardo's by the Bridge in Astoria on Monday, December 4. The hugely successful event featured scores of donated gifts for auctioning, and in the spirit of the holiday-and knowing the charity the auction would benefit-... More ... Martin Luther H.S. Holds Christmas Concert The Fine Arts Department at Martin Luther H.S. hosts the school's annual Christmas Concert on Friday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium, 60-02 Maspeth Ave., Maspeth. The Symphonic Band, Concert Choir and Chorus, under the direction of Band Director David Freudenburg and Choir Direct... More ...
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) unwraps the season from coast to coast, in-store and out, with the return of the familiar red cup, its popular holiday beverage trio, and its new Cheer Pass, a transformative combination of good tidings and technology designed to create and track the ripple effect of acts ... More ...
TWhen you celebrate the holidays with a special toast this year, do it with a signature cocktail that can become your new tradition. But leave the squeezing of citrus fruits, the boiling of simple syrup, and the shopping for multiple ingredients behind with the old year. Instead, serve those signat... More ...
Work With Your Kids to Transform Ordinary Glass Ball Ornaments Into Unique Holiday Decorations Decorating the tree is a muchanticipated tradition you share with your family. Not only does the tree's sparkling lights and pine aroma immediately transform a home into a winter wonderland, but, as you unwrap those handmade ornaments, you reminisce about year's past and cherish the history that th... More ...
On Saturday, December 16 Queens Theatre in the Park presents an evening with singer/songwriters Ben Taylor (The Ben Taylor Band) and Sonya Kitchell. Ben Taylor is a gifted young artist with a way with melody and a mastery of the understated lyric along with the kind of voice that makes its impact ... More ...
Tara Walters, Krystal Idzinski, from Maspeth, Jarret Freeman, Laurelton and Tara Garone, Ridgewood, in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12, respectively, were selected as Students of the Month for October at Martin Luther H.S., Maspeth. Students are nominated by their teachers. More ... Trouble In Toyland: Magnetic Toys Under Fire BY LIZ GOFF Deadly baby dolls? Magnet mayhem? Mr. Potato Head mashed? Say it ain't so! It's sad, but true. The "Playtime Baby Triplets" made it to the top of the annual list of dangerous toys released recently by the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG). More ... Queens Players Present 'Pirate Pete's Parrot' The Queens Players, a Queens-based theater group, presents a special Christmas run of "Pirate Pete's Parrot" at The Arthur Seelen Theatre (under The Drama Book Shop, Inc., 250 W. 40th St., Manhattan, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, Thursday, December 21 and Friday, December 22 and a special ma... More ... Theater Group Stages Musical Version Of 'Christmas Carol' St. Adalbert's Blackfriars Theatre Group, in conjunction with Christ the King Regional H.S., will present a musical version of the Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol. The show will take place at the newly dedicated Hugh P. Kirwan Performing Arts Center, located at Christ the King Regio... More ...
The seed for the G i n g e r b r e a d Players was planted in 1971, when Harriet Morin, then organist and music director at St. Luke's Church, learned that a member of the congregation was understudying the role of "Amahl in New York City Opera's Amahl and the Night Visitors". "We already have an... More ...
Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC) Second Vice President Martin Smoak will follow up on his Tribute to Bobby Darin with a new show called "Frankly, Sinatra...My Way", Sunday, December 10 at 6:15 p.m. and Friday, December 29. Both shows are at 7 p.m. at Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W.... More ...
The historic community of Jamaica Estates will soon be welcoming a new, from-the-groundup residential development, Windsor Condominiums. Located at 178-38 Wexford Terrace, a tree-lined street, the six-story, 24-unit traditional Tudor style building will fit perfectly into its surrounding neighbor... More ...
Honor Tradition with New Ideas and Flavor FAMILY FEATURES Holiday Season 2006: Give new life to your holiday menu this year with tasteful touches to traditional fare and bring a festive attitude to this cherished event. A beautifully browned bird is the centerpiece. But this year it sports a blast of big flavor. The secret? All-natural and versatile sea... More ... |
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