Despite the protests of local lawmakers and commuters, a fare hike on the area's buses, subways and commuter train lines is a virtual certainty. The MTA claims that the proposed fare hike is not all bad news for straphangers and train riders. More...
Access-A-Ride bus drivers, for three of the 14 carriers that provide paratransit service for elderly and disabled New York City residents went on strike Monday, December 10. More...
The New York City Department for the Aging has new employment opportunities for people 55 years or older who meet income eligibility and are available to accept employment. More...
Dear Savvy Senior, I'm looking for some neat holiday gift and gadget ideas for my retired parents, who have almost everything. Any tips? Shopping for Seniors Dear Shopping: Gadgets make fantastic presents! More...
The York College women's basketball team got off to a strong start in their conference schedule as they defeated Brooklyn College, 65-53, on Tuesday, December 4. More...
The York College men's basketball team lost to Brooklyn College, 83-74, in their City University of New York Athletic Conference opener. The Cardinals nearly overcame a 23-point halftime deficit, but fell just short in the end. More...
On Tuesday, December 4, New York Jets President Jay Cross and Jets Defensive End Shaun Ellis joined New York City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein in visiting I.S. More...
It's a piece of legislation whose time has come. Congressmember Carolyn Maloney has introduced a bill that would help many people anguishing over mortgage irregularities to contact a government banking regulator promptly to try to get some relief. More...
29-06 172nd Street, Bayside (Off Francis Lewis Boulevard at 29th Avenue) 718.939.1616
by Teresa Basile
A meal at Kati Allo is always a pleasure, where fabulous Greek cuisine is prepared fresh each day. In addition, the service is friendly and the ambience is peaceful and pleasant, punctuated by stucco walls, Greek paintings and artwork. More...
Several decades ago the producers of a television program called "Candid Camera" planted various items such as shopping bags, purses and wallets in public places such as subway platforms and park benches and trained hidden cameras on the "lost" obj More...
The clock located on the sidewalk in front of 30-78 Steinway St. since 1922 has been restored in time for the 2007 holiday season. The clock, cast 100 years ago in 1907, is a rare remnant of the E. Howard cast-iron sidewalk post style of clock. More...
The last Community Board 2 meeting of the year was a simple matter, containing only a few announcements of meetings to come and reviews of meetings past, a few news items and a complaint or two. More...
After blocking the sale of $20 billion worth of high technology equipment to Saudi Arabia at the request of Congressmember Anthony Weiner, the State Department has agreed to allow Congress to thoroughly review the sale. More...