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BY JOHN TOSCANO City Councilmember Helen Sears, chair of the council Hospital Closing Task Force, told the Berger Commission recently that its recommendation to close five hospitals in New York City fails to prescribe alternatives to provide ways to deliver health services to communities in the future. More ...
BY THOMAS COGAN Further reports about repairs on the Steinway Street Bridge and the impending construction of a HANAC senior residence on Hoyt Avenue were chief topics at the Community Board 1 district cabinet meeting for December, held at the Kaufman Astoria Studios commissary. More ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO A tax reduction bill which passed the House last week may not have everything, but Congressmember Joseph Crowley voted for it because it provides some benefits for middleincome taxpayers and the lawmaker says he can improve on it next year. Besides providing tax relief for middle-income families, ... More ... Ex-Im Bank Approval Bars Funds For Caucasus Railway Congressmember Joseph Crowley (D-QueensThe Bronx), Chief Deputy Whip and a member of the House Financial Services Committee, announced unanimous House approval of the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2006, which includes Crowley's amendment barring the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank of the Uni... More ...
Commerce Bank (NYSE: CBH), “America’s Most Convenient Bank”, has named Maria Fierro manager of its newest Queens location currently under construction at 94-15 Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights. Fierro will be responsible for new business development, consumer lending, and managing personnel and day-... More ...
BY RICHARD GENTILVISO Elected in November, Rory Lancman will officially take the oath of office on Jan. 1, 2007 as the new Assembly representative in Albany for the 25th Assembly District in Queens. Lancman, a resident of the 25th District for 25 years, stepped into the front-runner position after Assemblymember Brian ... More ... 2007 Young Artists Violin Competition Jan. 5 The Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts is holding their 2007 Young Artists Violin Competition. The contest is being sponsored by Flushing Violin Shop and is open to all violin students, ages 5 to 18 who live, go to school or receive music instruction in Queens county. More ...
BY LINDA J. WILSON After weeks of advocacy and hard work, City Councilmember Eric Gioia, the Woodside community, law enforcement officials and Queens District Attorney Richard Brown have shut down Club Phenomenon, a club in Woodside with a history of violence, crime, and murder that was the scene of five shootings an... More ...
BY THOMAS COGAN As the December meeting of the Dutch Kills Civic Association was called to order last Thursday, DKCA President Jerry Walsh said he didn’t expect City Councilmember Eric Gioia, who was scheduled to swear in the association’s new officers and board to arrive. The ceremony would have to be put off til... More ...
City Councilmember John Liu and Flushing community activists oppose the expansion of a gas station next to New York Hospital Queens, citing security and anti-terror concerns. “These plans run directly counter to the best interests of the community,” Liu declared. More ...
Crystal Window & Door Systems, an award-winning national manufacturer, recently announced a special promotional offering for the New York/New Jersey area. For new orders placed this winter through March 31, 2007, Crystal offers optional Low-E glass and Argon gas-filled insulated glass units free of... More ... Opa! The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York, Inc. invites New Yorkers to join the Hellenic Immersion Program dance class, at the Stathakion Center, 22-51 29th St., Astoria. Professional dance lessons include Greek folk dance, rumba, samba, chacha, tango, waltz and Latin dance. All cla... More ...
At a recent reception at the Peter J. Dellamonica Senior C e n t e r , Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (DAstoria) presented a New York State Assembly Citation to Barbara Rushforth, More ...
At the recent 114th Civilian Observation Patrol (114th Civ-OP) Awards Night at Riccardo’s By the Bridge, Astoria, John Pellitteri and George Napolitano received the 2006 President’s Volunteer Service Award. The 114th Civilian Observation Patrol, Inc. More ...
BY LIZ GOFF Here’s a pop quiz for holiday trivia buffs. When and where did audiences first hear the holiday song, “Silver Bells”? If you guessed “Silver Bells” was introduced to audiences by Bing Crosby in the holiday flick, “Holiday Inn”, guess again! Don’t feel bad. Most people get this one wrong. More ...
Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights or Festival of Rededication, is an eight day Jewish holiday that starts on the 25th day of Kislev, which may be in December, late November, or, while very rare in occasion, early January (as was the case for the Hannukkah of 2005–2006). More ...
In Anglo-Saxon times, Christmas was referred to as geol, from which the current English Iword ‘Yule’ is derived. The word “Christmas” is a contraction meaning “Christ’s mass.” It is derived from the Middle English Christemasse and Old English Cristes mæsse, a phrase first recorded in 1038. The word... More ...
FAMILY FEATURES It’s the most exciting time of the year— but also the busiest. How can you host a spectacular holiday get-together and still have time to enjoy your guests? Keep it simple. Build your refreshments around two popular and reliable party favorites, wine and cheese. More ...
On December 13 at the Lexington Center in Jackson Heights, the officers, directors and members of the North Queens Homeowners Civic Association, established in 1941, honored Mary Sarro, community activist, for dedicated service to the North Corona, East Elmhurst and Jackson Heights neighborhoods. More ... East Side Access Will Shave 40 Minutes Off Commute BY LIZ GOFF State, federal and MTA officials this week announced an agreement for $2.6 billion in federal funding of a $6.3 billion plan that will ease the commute for tens of thousands of people who travel from the suburbs to work in Manhattan each day. The plan also calls for a new Long Island Rail Road stat... More ... Onorato ‘Strongly Opposes’Parkway Hospital Closing The proposed closing of the New Parkway Hospital in Forest Hills has generated opposition from elected officials throughout Queens. Among those making his voice heard is state Senator George Onorato (D-12th District-Long Island City). More ... Most Precious Blood Celebrates 50th Anniversary The year 2007 will be a year of celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of Most Precious Blood School and Convent. Celebrations to be held throughout the year are currently being planned. Under the theme “Coming Home to MPB”, these events will be geared towards bringing both alumni and comm... More ... T H E p ul pi t Church of the Resurrection: Dec. 24, Sunday, 5 p.m., Christmas Eve Eucharist with children’s choir; 11 p.m. Midnight Mass, midnight, egg nog social. Dec. 25, Monday 10 a.m. Christmas Day Eucharist. Dec. 30, Saturday, noon. Senior Saturday luncheon meal, 85- 09 118th St., Kew Gardens; 718.847.... More ...
(L. to r.) Jillian Temkey, Melissa Endres, Jenna DiVerniero, Jillian Suarez, Kenny Brown and Jason James Abella were winners of the 2006 Poetry Contest at Christ the King Regional H.S., Middle Village. More ... Medical Identity Theft Is Growing Problem BY ANN SOUKERAS A surge in technology in the past few decades has been instrumental in the growth of identity theft throughout the world. A new and separate form of identity theft, medical identity theft, has become one of the fastest growing forms of this new crime in the nation and the most difficult to co... More ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO More than 100 people, including friends and family, turned out Monday morning to say a final farewell to Madeleine Gillis, the cheery, alwaysready to-help Astoria community activist who died last Thursday evening at age 74. The Monday service at Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church followed h... More ... Berard ‘Bill’ Giorgio Dies, Was Map Artist Berard “Bill” Giorgio, 91, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina died Sunday, December 3, 2006 at Hilton Head Regional Medical Center. A native of New York City, Giorgio was born in Greenwich Village, the son of the late Angela and Nicola Giorgio. For most of his adult life, he lived in Astoria. More ... Board 2 Meets New 108th Precinct Commander BY THOMAS COGAN The December meeting of Community Board 2 was an opportunity for Captain Tom Kavanagh, the new commander of the 108th Police Precinct, to make an introductory appearance. More ...
C o n g r e s s m e m b e r Carolyn Maloney swore in the newly elected officers of the Powhatan-Pocahontas Regular Democratic Club recently. More ... Fire Perils Peak at Holiday Time BY RICHARD GENTILVISO The emergency 911 call came in about 7:40 a.m. on November 19. A person was reported as having trouble breathing. When firefighters responded to the fifth-floor apartment in the Queensbridge North houses, they found four occupants, two women and two children, struggling for air. The cause, accordin... More ...
Five schools in Congressmember Anthony Weiner’s district will be getting upgraded traffic safety measures, thanks to a $2.5 million grant from the federal Department of Transportation, the lawmaker announced. More ...
Seek Benefits For 9/11 Paramedics Congressmembers Carolyn Maloney (D–Queens/Manhattan), Anthony Weiner D–Queens/Brooklyn) and Vito Fossella (R–C-Staten Island) have urged the U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales to honor five 9/11 paramedics with benefits under the Public Safety officers Ben... More ...
On Sunday, December 17, Funeral Director Gus Antonopoulos, owner of Joseph Farenga and Sons Funeral Home, invited the Astoria community to honor those who have died during the year. Held at St. Michael’s Cemetery, this year’s service was well-attended, boasting nearly 100 participants. More ... Bush Thanks Crowley For Aid On India Nuke Bill Congressmember Joseph Crowley got a “thank you” from President George W. Bush at a White House ceremony where the president signed into law a bill that will begin the process of clearing hurdles for the transfer of nuclear technology to India’s civilian nuclear reactors. More ...
The Spirit of Christmas FAMILY FEATURES It’s finally time to sit down and enjoy a special Christmas dinner starring beef tenderloin seasoned with a distinctive smoky paprika rub and accompanied by a trio of roasted root vegetables.Afabulous cranberry and orange snowflake-shaped cake makes a spectacular finale for the eyes and the palate. More ...
Paul Halvatzis, Amorelli Realty, Quality Services for the Autistic Community boardmember and member of the Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanis, along with the Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanis and Saint Andrew Avellino Church helped QSAC provide turkeys and canned goods to some 40 families this Thanksg... More ...
Some 200 youngsters received toys, goody bags and a variety of refreshments at the 114th Community Council’s annual children’s Christmas party at Astoria World Manor December 2. Six of the children also left with bicycles won in a prize drawing as well. More ...
The Joy of Hanukkah FAMILY FEATURES Celebrate the Feast of Lights by gathering family and friends for a meal of tender beef brisket accented with a sweet-tangy apple-cranberry sauce and steamed green beans. Colorful cookies cut into festive star, menorah and dreidel shapes provide a sweet ending. More ...
Ring in the New Year with a stunning dessert that sparkles as brightly as the champagne. Dazzling Mini Pear Tarts add an elegant touch to the end of a special meal. Guests will love the combination of sweet, juicy fruit with a smooth, tangy lemon filling nestled in a cinnamon-crunch crust. More ...
Brunch is a great way to start the Christmas day celebration. Invite family and friends to enjoy a simple and satisfying meal (saving room for the big meal later in the day). Holiday Morning Brunch Bread is bursting with the flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and a trio of cheeses complemented by seas... More ...
Friends, family and colleagues partied the night away Tuesday, December 12 at Cavo Café Lounge and Garden, 42-18 31st Ave., Astoria at the Vallone and Vallone Holiday Party. More than 240 people attended, enjoying a threecourse meal and a few drinks. More ...
The traditional pairing of red and green is a seasonal color favorite. Why not let the menu selections on your holiday table lend support to the theme? Most lettuces will provide the green base of any fresh salad for the holidays. Boston, butterhead, romaine, iceberg or green leaf lettuces are as ... More ...
P.S.1 proudly presents Emergency Room, a constantly evolving collaborative exhibition conceived and led by artist Thierry Geoffroy, a.k.a. Colonel. More ... |
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