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BY JOHN TOSCANO Homicides in Queens plunged to their lowest level in 40 years last year, along with other major crime categories, District Attorney Richard A. Brown told public officials, but gang-related crimes and gun-violence must be addressed. More ... Lefrak Officials: Elevator Deaths Are 'Tragic Accident' BY LIZ GOFF Officials at Lefrak Management, the firm charged with overseeing maintenance of elevators at the Lefrak City apartment complex, said last week that the recent deaths of two young men were a "tragic accident" and not the result of negligence on the part of the management company. More ... Board 4 Wants Precinct In Flushing Meadows Park BY RICHARD GENTILVISO A police precinct or substation in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and funding for a new 110th Precinct house in Elmhurst were among the top items requested in the Fiscal Year 2008 capital and expense budget recommendations for Community Board 4 passed at its February meeting. Mayor Michael Bloomberg ... More ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO Citing a television news report that Con Edison field crews were "clearly aware" of the seriousness of last summer's power blackout soon after it started, Assemblymember Michael Gianaris has renewed his call for the giant utility's management to be held accountable for what occurred afterward. More ... Steinway Fire Guts 2 Stores A stubborn, smoky, fast-spreading fire gutted two retail shops on Steinway Street on February 7 and destroyed second-floor offices at the two locations, fire officials said. The blaze started at about 9 p.m., in a second floor storage room at The Baby's Place and quickly spread next door to The Ch... More ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO Students at P.S. 234 in Astoria and their principal were honored on Monday by Congressmember Carolyn Maloney for their efforts to send badly needed supplies and support to our troops fighting in Iraq. More ...
Thanks to the comprehensive efforts of a local contractor, Pyramid General Contracting, Queens Lutheran School has something new to salute. Carlos Lopez of Pyramid General Contracting and his workers put up a flagpole on the campus of Queens Lutheran School, located adjacent to Grace Lutheran Churc... More ...
As the April income tax filing deadline approaches, state Senator George Onorato (D-Long Island City) is urging low- and moderate-income working families and individuals to determine their eligibility for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)--a program that could provide them with hundreds a... More ... Ridgewood Savings Bank Promotes Officers Eight officers of Ridgewood Savings Bank have been promoted, according to the bank's Board of Trustees. The promotions were announced last Wednesday, February 7. Ridgewood Savings Bank Board Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer William C. McGarry announced that Senior Vice President and... More ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO The Iraq War is on the front burner for Democrats in Washington and is also dominating the party's candidates on the campaign trail, where huge audiences are fixed on the topic. More ... T H E p u l p i t Atonement Lutheran: +Feb. 17, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Wine & cheese. +Apr. 28, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Square dance. +Sunday workshop services at 10:15 a.m. and Sunday school at 11 a.m., 30-61 87th St., Jackson Heights; 718.639.6074. More ...
On Sunday, February 4, state Senator Frank Padavan (R-Bellerose) joined members of the Yeshiva Har Torah Board of Trustees and Administration to celebrate an extraordinary accomplishment- raising the money for and providing appropriate facilities for the Yeshiva. Shown (l. to r. More ... News From The Neighborhoods COMPILED BY LIZ GOFF Homeowners Must Clear Ice, Snow City Sanitation Commissioner John Doherty, joined by City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. this week reminded Queens homeowners to pay heed to city snow removal regulations. To ensure the safety of pedestrians, home and business owners are required to remove all s... More ... Bauso Is 114th Pct. Cop Of The Year Every year, a police officer specifically chosen for valor, dedication and loyalty, not only to the men and women of the 114 Precinct, but to the Astoria community as well, is honored for his or her outstanding achievements by being named 114th Police Precinct Cop of the Year. This year, the Cop of... More ... No. 7 Riders Get Unlucky Break The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is about to put the brakes on for riders of the No. 7 train, suspending weekend service on the old "Toonerville Trolley" through March 23 while crews upgrade tracks, signals and switches on the elevated line. More ... Borough-Wide Blotter COMPILED BY LIZ GOFF 109th Precinct (Flushing, Whitestone, College Point) Car Thief Nabbed In Wild Chase A 38-year-old Queens man stole a car and went on a wild chase through Flushing before cops stopped him, authorities said. Police said Alberto Rosa tore out of a parking space on 58th Avenue and 155th Street i... More ... African American Celebration Honors Students, Community Leaders BY JOHN TOSCANO Nine outstanding high school seniors who are making a difference, were honored by Borough President Helen Marshall last week at an African American Heritage celebration and awards ceremony. More ...
Thousands of gallons of water cascaded into the intersection of 127th Place and 34th Avenue in Flushing, some two blocks from Shea Stadium, after a leak in a joint of an 8- inch water main developed into a full-fledged break at about 11:15 a.m. More ... Flushing House Offers Incredible Two Week Stays Flushing House, an innovative retirement residence built in 1974, was one of the first to offer older adults independent living with supportive services on-premises. As a not-for-profit organization, its mission is: To provide a safe, affordable and enjoyable retirement experience for its residents... More ... Dutch Kills Civic Association Ponders Traffic Problems BY THOMAS COGAN After taking January off, the Dutch Kills Civic Association resumed its meeting schedule last Thursday at St. Patrick's School with an agenda that contained talk about traffic from three speakers and the audience. Cars and trucks in the street can be bad enough, but in Dutch Kills they're a problem... More ... St. Michael's Cemetery Bereavement Group Meets All are welcome to attend a bereavement group meeting at St. Michael's Cemetery, 72-02 Astoria Blvd., East Elmhurst, on Sunday, February 25 at 2 p.m. For more information, call 718.278.3240. More ...
The Pomonok Community Library in Flushing recently reopened after a $175,000 renovation and the event was celebrated by Councilmember James Gennaro who secured the funds for the renovation, Assemblymember Nettie Mayersohn and Queens Library Director Thomas W. Galante. More ... On the brief side... Maloney Eyes 'Hidden' Bank Overdraft Fees Congressmember Carolyn Maloney, recently appointed House Financial Institutions Subcommittee chairperson, has reintroduced legislation to rein in the billions of dollars that bank customers are paying in hidden overdraft loan fees. More ...
BY DAN MILLER On Friday, February 9, New York Hospital Queens broke ground for a new $50 million expansion project. The new facility will combine all cardiovascular services for heart patients on one floor, including operating rooms, catheterization labs and offices for doctors, establish a new ambulatory surger... More ...
Anoushka Shankar, a gifted sitarist and the daughter of the legendary sitar virtuoso and composer, Ravi Shankar, will demonstrate her talents on this instrument when she appears March 9 at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. Ms. More ...
Art requires creativity, inspiration and talent, discipline and the ability to express one's inner soul through one's works. A charismatic and prolific new artist who possesses all these traits is Despina Konstantinides, who had her first show at the Prince Street Gallery on Thursday, February 1 in... More ... |
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