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On the brief side... Cuomo To Distribute $7 M In Damages From Oxycontin New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced that New York State has received $7.26 million in damages from Purdue Pharma, L.P., manufacturer of Oxycontin, for misrepresenting the dangers of the painkiller. More ...
The Queens Library Foundation will host its seventh annual dinner, The Crystal Ball...A Magical Event, on Monday, October 1, at 5:30 p.m. at the Water's Edge Restaurant on the East River at 44th Drive, Long Island City. Commerce Bank New York Market President Gregory B. Braca will be honored at th... More ...
The United Community Civic Association (UCCA) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey held the sixth annual Candlelight Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on Wednesday, September 12 in McManus Memorial Park at 81st Street a... More ... Red Cross Helps Prepare For Emergencies The American Red Cross in Greater New York (ARC/GNY) - Queens will offer a one-hour special presentation--Red Cross Here & Now--that explains the organization's important programs and services for Queens residents and businesses on Tuesday, September 25, 12 noon at Ameriprise Financial, 80-02 Kew... More ...
BY RICHARD GENTILVISO While a special commission studies Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed congestion pricing plan, City Councilmember John Liu said the controversial idea to charge drivers coming into Manhattan below 86th Street $8 is the focus of a raging debate. More ...
BY THOMAS COGAN City Councilmember Eric Gioia visited the first post-summer luncheon of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce and congratulated the group for finally attaining a Business Improvement District (BID), after several years of trying. More ... Hellenic Societies Plan Greek Fire Relief Campaign The Board of Directors of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York held an open meeting of the presidents and representatives of Greek American organizations and members and non-members of the Federation of Hellenic Societies at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 13 at the Stathakion... More ... Borough-Wide Blotter COMPILED BY LIZ GOFF 108th Precinct Man Shoots His Own Foot Cops at the 108th Precinct arrested a 54-year-old Long Island City man on September 6 after he shot himself in the foot with a 12-gauge shotgun. Police said Romono Thomas called 911 from his 27th Street apartment at about 3 p.m. on September 6 seeking me... More ...
Public officials and community leaders joined the friends and customers of Sovereign Bank September 14 in a grand reopening and ribbon cutting ceremony at the Sovereign Community Banking Office at 75-15 31st Ave., Jackson Heights. More ... Columbus Triangle To Be Renamed For Vincent Iannece On Sunday, September 30 the corner of 32nd Street and Astoria Boulevard at the apex of Columbus Triangle in Astoria will be officially dedicated and co-named as Cav. Vincenzo Iannece Corner in memory of the late Vincent Iannece. The dedication will take place on the Feast Day of St. More ... Crystal Windows Makes Inc. 5000 List Crystal Window & Door Systems has been included in the inaugural Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the United States. Crystal achieved the ranking with a revenue growth rate of almost 30 percent over the three-year review period. More ...
Being a radiant bride can be a piece of (wedding) cake-especially if you start pampering your skin as soon as you've set the date. Now is the time to get into a routine of cleansing, toning and moisturizing your skin every day. More ... Rings Worth Committing To: A Groom's Guide It's one of the ironies of love and marriage: Whether for romantic or other reasons, the onus for buying the rings often falls on the very person who knows the least about jewelry-the groom-to-be. •Don't Rush It-Most men take one to three months to find the right engagement ring. More ...
Remodeling can be a lot of work, but the payoff is worth the price if you focus your efforts in the right place. Specific home improvements can increase the value of your home above the cost of the improvements. According to Remodeling magazine, which publishes an annual "Cost vs. More ...
Words alone may not be enough to sum up a couple's love, but a quick text message might be the key to fueling the fire. In fact, 60 percent of adults used text messages to tell others they missed or loved them, according to a survey by Tegic Communications. More ... The Art Of Giving Scented candles can be a delightful gift for anyone who lights up your life. And because scent is closely tied to memory, a scented gift has the ability to create lasting memories. To make it even easier to find a good fit, some candle gift sets are themed around relationships or occasions. More ...
Celebrate the bride-to-be in style with an elegant bridal shower brunch starring a heartshaped entrée. With a little planning and a few simple accessories, it's easy to create a shower that will give her memories to last a lifetime. More ...
BY DAN MILLER AND LINDA J. WILSON On Monday September 17 Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, with Mr. Met and a host of community leaders and restaurant owners at her side, officially announced the start of Discover Queens Restaurant Week on the steps of Queens Borough Hall. More ...
Chase Bank Branch Robbed COMPILED BY LINDA J. WILSON Queens Plaza North was robbed on Wednesday, September 12 at about 10 a.m. Police said a black male about 40 years old, approximately 6 feet tall and weighing about 200 pounds, entered the bank and passed a note to a teller demanding money. The teller complied and the suspect fled the bank in an un... More ... The Pulpit Compiled by Susan Cleary Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. UJA Federation: The UJA Federation of New York helps connect people during the holiday season by offering referrals to local synagogues that are open to non-members for High Holiday services. Fees for services may... More ...
Eruv will allow Jewish community more freedom on Sabbath Councilman Eric Gioia joined local Jewish leaders to celebrate the completion of the Sunnyside Eruv. An Eruv is defined in the Torah as a designated zone in which Orthodox Jews are allowed to carry otherwise forbidden items during the Sabbath. More ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO The major eruption last week between Rudy Giuliani and U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton was not over their opposite views on the Iraq War, but about the leading Republican candidate's charge that she questioned the honesty of General David Petraeus when he stated his position on the controversial war. More ... Project Diversity Celebrates Queens' Cutting-Edge Visual Arts Scene From September to November the Queens Council on the Arts multimedia art exhibition will feature 87 Queens artists at 13 galleries, including art parties and family workshops. The exhibits will also introduce visitors and residents to Queens' burgeoning arts scene, multicultural neighborhoods, an... More ... Astoria's Own Wins HGTV's 'Design Star' HGTV's show "Design Star" takes 10 aspiring designers who try to impress home viewers and an expert judging panel in order to get a chance at their own show. More ... |
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