BY EDWARD HORN
We have experienced political bickering that has voters across the nation frustrated and seeking change. The years following the attacks of 9/11 have fractured the political divide creating acrimony and heated debates. More...
BY RICHARD GENTILVISO
Community Education Council District 30 members were announced at the June 12 meeting held at I.S. 230 in Jackson Heights. Four new members will join seven returning members when the council begins its new term on July 1. More...
Laura Vilcherrez and Samantha Schupke, students of the Astoria Dance Centre, won overall high scores in the 12 to 14 age division for their respective jazz and ballet solos at the Hanover Preliminary Pageant of "I Love Dance", held at the Hanover More...
At a cocktail party on June 7 North Fork Bank celebrated the grand reopening of its branch at 31-17 Broadway, Astoria. More...
The Bel-Aire Diner at 31-91 21st St., Astoria capped an extensive renovation project with a grand reopening last Wednesday. Among those present were former City Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr. More...
City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. this week honored La Guli Pastry Shop for 70 years of serving delicious treats to Astoria residents. More...
Overall satisfaction with the retail banking experience has increased considerably since 2006- up by 22 index points on a 1,000-point scale to 763 in 2007. Specifically, customers report higher satisfaction levels with fees, convenience and transaction m
For every 1 million customers a bank has, a 5 percentage-point increase in the number of customers shifting from moderately to highly committed can lead to an additional $1 billion in deposits, according to the recently released J.D. More...
...the mayor's office is expending $15 million annually for the next three years to promote tourism in boroughs other than Manhattan. Luke Adams, chamber executive director, said, "For years I complained that nobody paid attention to Queens." This is no l
BY THOMAS COGAN
At the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce June luncheon, the chamber's last before the summer break, attendees heard from three women named Theresa (give or take an h). More...
COMPILED BY LIZ GOFF
Kids Get Summer Meals For Free Parents are urged to encourage children and teens under 19 to participate in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service program available at schools, parks and pools throughout the summer More...
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