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Although the $2 fare has been saved, bus riders in Queens and throughout the city could be in for a longer wait during the holidays this year as the MTA is planning to reduce service. More ... The 24th "Friends and Family", an annual holiday gala and festive day of activities to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, was held on December 9 at Astoria World Manor. More ... Some of the speakers on the schedule at Community Board 1's cabinet meeting for December failed to show up on a damp day when snow was expected. Those who did make it to the Kaufman Studios commissary were talkative or had presentations of their own, so the meeting's allotted time was easily filled. More ... On November 24, more than 500 people attended a festive evening event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Most Precious Blood parochial school in Long Island City. The event, "Coming Home to MPB", began with a mass at 5:30 p.m., celebrated by the Rev. Father Marcello Latona, pastor of Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church. More ... Heading into the last 15 days of the crucial Iowa caucuses campaign, it appears to us that Barack Obama may have missed an opportunity to move clearly past Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Democrats' race on his way to winning the January 3 caucuses. More ... Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn have reached out to parents throughout the city, informing them that there are still free universal pre-kindergarten seats for children who turn 4 by December 31. More ... FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), an organization founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology, brings its annual FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) season to New York City with the 2007 Power Puzzle Challenge. More ... Legend has it that since 1931 Santa and his elves have relied on TV broadcasting equipment atop the Empire State Building to plan the reindeer's way around the world on Christmas Eve. This year, for the first time ever, you can sneak a peek into Santa's Christmas Eve Command Center by looking through windows inside the lobby at the Empire State Building. More ... State Senator John D. Sabini (D-I/Jackson Heights), a member of the senate Education Committee and supporter of the successful Campaign for Fiscal Equity lawsuit that brought record levels of funding to New York City schools this year, is hailing another victory for area schools getting millions of dollars in state aid under the new "Contract for Excellence". More ... A bill designed to speed the processing of Iraqi people who are seeking refuge in the United States and to provide special immigrant status for those who rendered "faithful and valuable service" to the U.S. in Iraq has been passed by Congress. More ... Lifestyles, habits, stress levels and family history all contribute to heart disease. Smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes and lack of physical activity add to these risk factors. For patients that may be at risk for heart disease, early detection and diagnosis is the best way to stop or slow the progression of the disease. More ... On Wednesday, December 12, the Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens, Inc. re-elected Joseph DiPietro as president and elected Joseph Gaeta as first vice-president and Jerry Iannece as second vice-president. More ... Construction continues at the site of Commerce Bank's newest retail location in the new Queens Crossing building at Main Street and 39th Avenue in Flushing. More ... The holiday known as Christmas arose in the fourth century A.D. as the Christian religion, still in its infancy, struggled for supremacy with the official Roman state religion, Mithraism. Over the centuries, customs and traditions from many different cultures came together eventually to result in the familiar holiday season. More ... Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. Astoria Center of Israel: •Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Shabbat services, followed by Kiddush, 27-35 Crescent St.; 718.278.2680. More ... City Councilmember David Weprin, joined by other public officials and community leaders, spoke out loud and clear last week against imposition of tolls on the four East River bridges. More ... Elmhurst Hospital Center recently partnered with the Ecuadorian International Center and the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) to raise awareness in the community about health care for 9/11 workers and volunteers. More ... "If we multiply by 100,000 whatever we know about the Greek civilization, we might come close to the glory of the classical age and understand the tragedy from the destruction," said Carl Sagal. The glory and tragedy of the destruction of Hellenism was the unique theme of the 15th Annual Awards of the Athanasiades Cultural Foundation, Inc. More ... Thompson: 'Boost NYC Anti-Terrorism Funds' Alarmed at plans in Washington to cut anti-terror funding for New York City, city Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr. called on President George W. Bush to reverse course and restore those funds and increase financial support for area port and transit security. More ... After three unsuccessful attempts to enact a middle class tax relief bill, House Democrats, with Republican support, passed a bill last week which provides a respite from the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and also provides tax benefits for working families. More ... This will be a bright Christmas for Linda Herrera and her 5-year-old Golden Retriever, Rocky Hero. Herrera, 47, of Corona Heights, plunged into the frozen waters of Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows - Corona Park on December 9, to rescue Rocky Hero from a certain fate as a pup-sicle, police said. More ... Despite the continuing controversy between the Bloomberg mayoral administration and businessmen in Willets Point over the city's efforts to relocate them as part of a redevelopment plan, a city agency recently designated LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City to develop a program to retrain and place workers from the redevelopment site in future jobs. More ... Queensborough President Eduardo J. Martí, Ph.D., and Ira Futterman, Esq., chair of the Queensborough Community College Fund Board, Inc., presented Carol Conslato, the immediate past chair of the Fund Board, with a proclamation of appreciation at the college's annual Donor Recognition reception on Thursday, November 29. More ... The following post offices will be open December 24 and December 31, until 5 p.m.: Forest Hills, 106-28 Queens Blvd. Ridgewood, 60-60 Myrtle Ave. Kew Gardens Hills, 75-23 Main St. Flushing Main, 41-65 Main St. Jamaica Main, 88-40 164th St. More ... The law firm of Vallone & Vallone held its annual Christmas party Wednesday, December 12 at Cavo Café Lounge & Garden, 42-18 31st Ave., Astoria. City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. More ... Queens Borough President Helen Marshall celebrated the eighth night of Chanukah, Tuesday, December 11, outside Borough Hall with a menorah lighting before welcoming members of the Jewish community to a full program marking the eight-day observance. More ... Paul Halvatzis, Amorelli Realty, for the sixth year, distributed 50 Thanksgiving turkeys and made up food baskets for the St. More ... Food pantries throughout Queens are feeling a pinch this holiday season, as more and more families and seniors turn to the pantries and soup kitchens to help feed hungry mouths. More ... Queens prosecutors last week dropped child endangerment charges against the driver of a private van that ran into an MTA bus in Fresh Meadows on December 14. Seven youngsters were injured in the crash, including 9-year-old Rebecca Fraizer, who remains in critical condition after undergoing surgery for a fractured skull at Long Island Jewish Hospital. More ... The New York Primary Election for Democratic and Republican presidential candidates will be held on Feb. 5, 2008, one month earlier than in previous presidential election years. More ... A gift of fresh-baked goodies is always appreciated as a holiday offering, and you can't "beet" the homemade charm of these delightful, make-ahead mini loaves. Big on flavor and small in size, Mini Beet & Carrot Gift Loaves are moist and tender inside with bits of pickled beets sparkling like tangy jewels throughout. More ... If you are thinking of putting a puppy or any other pet under the Christmas tree this year, make sure you consider the responsibilities of pet ownership before wrapping up that warm, cuddly critter. More ... Animal activists are reminding pet owners to winterize their furry friends against the hazards of the season by taking a few moments to review the following checklist to help keep their dogs and cats safe this winter: •Remember, your pet's feet and ears aren't covered with much fur, which leaves them vulnerable to frostbite. More ... Invite everyone to join the fun and celebrate the season, by hosting a holiday party to: Create take-home edible crafts. Make edible decorations; donate to a local shelter. Trim the tree while nibbling on sweet treats. More ... Old Man Winter's frigid chill is no threat to America's favorite dessert. No matter what the weather is outside, we love ice cream each and every day of the year. So as you throw another log on the fire, consider a holiday dessert that celebrates the season with cool style. More ... This season, use the power of kitchen alchemy to turn a few mounds of humble ingredients - flour, sugar, salt, butter, vanilla - into magically delicious holiday cookies for friends and family. More ... On this past Sunday, December 16, Santa Claus made his second and final appearance at his workshop at Jackson Hewitt, 27-17 Steinway St., from noon to 4 p.m. As it had on the previous Sunday, December 9, the workshop, decorated in holiday splendor inside and out, drew a crowd of children, although the weather had an effect, Marie Torniali, CALDC executive director, said. More ... Prepare the most-talked about dessert at your next holiday gettogether without spending hours in the kitchen. Guaranteed to impress, Holiday Oatmeal Cookie Brittle is a simple yet creative confection for any office party, neighborhood cookie exchange or seasonal soirée. Begin with a deceivingly easy crunchy-oat brittle base. More ... This year, when you're ready to pass holiday cheer to friends and family, set your sleigh's navigator to Starbucks! Starbucks is the perfect and convenient destination for gifts for anyone and everyone on your list. More ... Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating three black males wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on December 8 at 3-02 Astoria Blvd. in the confines of the 114th Precinct. The suspects followed a 53-year-old Asian man onto an elevator and got off on the third floor. More ... A waitress and a patron were shot at the Tulcingo Café on Roosevelt Avenue at the corner of 95th Street in Jackson Heights around 2 a.m. on Monday, December, 17. Sources said two men were apparently acting rowdy and were asked to leave by the bouncer. More ... 102nd Precinct Teacher Pleads Guilty For Statutory Rape A former Richmond Hill H.S. math teacher pled guilty last week of having sex with his 14-year-old student and then violating an order of protection by meeting with the girl at La Guardia Airport for a goodbye kiss before she left for a vacation with her parents. More ... |
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