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Elmhurst Hospital Center Engineering and Maintenance staff organized a Thanksgiving Turkey Drive for families in need of a Thanksgiving meal. Hospital staff, family and friends raised $1,627 and with these funds were able to feed 43 Elmhurst Hospital Center patients and their families. More ...
More than 700 people attended Philanthropy Day 2007, hosted by the Association for Fundraising Professionals of Long Island (AFPLI), an event which honors people who "truly exemplify the heart and spirit of philanthropy". More ...
Commerce Bank (NYSE: CBH), "America's Most Convenient Bank", recently named Chris Hwang vice president and team leader, commercial lending. In his new role, Hwang will develop customized lending solutions for the Asian market throughout New York City. More ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. got a promise of support from the Bloomberg mayoral administration last week for his first-ever legislation to punish Peeping Toms. The promise came from Karen Agnifilio, general counsel to the Criminal Justice Coordinator, according to Vallone. More ...
On Saturday, November 17, Our Lady of Hope Church in Middle Village sponsored a blood drive with Long Island Blood Services. Christ the King Regional H.S. Faculty Member Linda Helldorfer, moderator of the Christ the King Regional H.S. chapter of the National Honor Society, and student National Hon... More ... Parents Wanted At CEC In District 26 The Community Education Council, District 26, currently has three vacancies for interested parents with children attending a District 26 school. More ... Chian Federation Presents 30th Homeric Award All dignitaries and media are invited to attend a dinner honoring Eugene Rossides, founder and director of American-Hellenic Institute, Inc. and recipient of the Chian Federation 30th Homeric Award. Rossides received his B.A. degree from Columbia College in 1949 and his J.D. degree from Columbia ... More ... Civilian Complaint Board Explains Process BY RICHARD GENTILVISO Since 1993, the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) has had jurisdiction to investigate and mediate misconduct complaints made against New York Police Department officers. More ... Deadline For State Trooper Application Is December 1 Major Michael A. Kopy of the New York State Police announced that more than 4,000 qualified applicants from New York City have signed up for the upcoming New York State Trooper exam. Interested applicants must apply before Dec. 1, 2007. More ...
MILJAN PETER ILICH IIn 1821, much of Greece revolted against the Ottoman Empire. The island of Chios did not join the uprising. Because of its unique and very lucrative mastic resin production and its maritime trade, it was very prosperous and its people wanted peace. More ... Flight 587 Families Share Memories Teary-eyed relatives, some clutching photos of their loved ones, gathered in Belle Harbor on November 12 to mark the sixth anniversary of the crash of American Airlines Flight 587. The plane crashed at 9:17 a.m. on Nov. 12, 2001, moments after taking off from JFK International Airport, bound for t... More ...
As part of their celebration of Thanksgiving Day, Councilmember Hiram Monserrate, Assemblymember Jose Peralta and Corona-area businessmen fulfilled their promise to the victims of Hurricane Noel in the Dominican Republic by shipping $5,000 worth of canned and dry goods to the Caribbean nation. More ...
Maloney Lends A Helping Hand: Congressmember Carolyn Maloney (second from r.) joined members of the Greek American Homeowners Association in serving the group's traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner free to any and all comers at association headquarters on 31st Street in Astoria. "I am so happy to j... More ...
Gianaris, Onorato Join In Thanksgiving Feast: Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (standing) and state Senator George Onorato (seated at Gianaris' l.) helped provide hot meals to hundreds of Astoria residents at the Greek American Homeowners Association annual Thanksgiving Day celebration. More ... On the brief side... Vallone Announces Blood Drive City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. (D- Astoria) has announced that the New York Blood Center will hold a blood drive at Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens, 25-10 30th Ave., Astoria this Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., hoping to collect 100 pints of blood for New Yorkers ... More ... Santa Claus Is Coming To Town SANTA COMES TO STEINWAY STREET NOVEMBER 30 The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition will welcome Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus as they make their first visit to the Astoria area this year on Friday, November 30 at 4 p.m. More ...
BY LIZ GOFF If you have hopes of hanging your Christmas baubles on a live Fraser fir tree this year, head to your local shop or supplier as soon as possible, experts said. That's because three years of bad weather have created a shortage of the Fraser fir- with its strong branches, perfect for hanging lights... More ...
Get into a conversation with a long-time Queens resident and you're likely to discover a subscriber of the Long Island Star-Journal, a daily paper that informed the community about local and world news until it folded in 1968. More ...
A replica of the Greek "ship that saved democracy" could be headed for dry dock in Astoria next spring. Local historians are working to bring the Olympias to the Big Apple in early 2008 for exhibition at metropolitan area parks and waterways and to show off the 120-foot vessel in the annual Gre... More ...
SHAREing & CAREing, the only community nonprofit organization to provide grassroots support services to breast and ovarian cancer patients and their families through counseling, educational forums and advocacy services in Queens and throughout New York City, held their 13th anniversary benefit and... More ... The Pulpit Compiled Compiled by Susan Cleary Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event All Saints': •Dec. 1, Saturday, 4-7 p.m. Whimsical Winter Tea Party, entertainment, door prizes, raffles, tickets at the door, 43-12 46th St., Sunnyside; 718.784.8031. More ... News Of the Neighborhoods COMPILED BY LIZ GOFF 'Elf' Identification Required Volunteers answering letters from needy youngsters for the U.S. Postal Service must present photo ID and sign a waiver promising to safeguard the kids' personal information. Postal officials said the requirements are necessary because the volunteers have access to ... More ... Free Child Identification Stickers Help Keep Kids Safe (NAPSA)-In the event of a serious car accident, time is of the essence-especially when children are involved. To help emergency personnel correspond swiftly in the event of a loss involving infants and toddlers, parents and guardians have an important new resource: a free child seat safety sticker... More ... Identity Theft Poses Problems For 108th CC BY THOMAS COGAN Captain Joseph DeBartolomeo, executive officer of the 108th Police Precinct, again took the place of the ailing commander, Deputy Inspector Thomas Kavanagh, at the November community council meeting at Sunnyside Community Services. He began by saying that the commander was feeling better and shoul... More ... Five Steps To Getting Your Small Business Online (NAPSA)-The Internet is such a big part of everyday business that you can't afford to ignore it. Any business adviser will tell you that you've got to be online. One solution is to create a Web site. It doesn't have to be fancy, just appealing. More ... 9 Charged with Fighting, Disorderly Conduct COMPILED BY LINDA J. WILSON Sunday, November 18 was less than restful for police of the 114th Police Precinct. At 43-36 Ditmars Blvd. a total of nine individuals were charged with various offenses related to disorderly conduct and fighting in public. More ... Con Ed Divers Find Boot- Shod Foot In East River A Con Ed diver vacuuming out an electrical power bay at the utility's Astoria plant on November 21 found a human foot inside a worker's boot, police said. An agency spokesperson said the diver was cleaning out the bottom of a bay at Shore Boulevard and 20th Avenue at about 10:30 a.m., when he was... More ... Boro-Wide Blotter COMPILED BY LIZ GOFF 104th Precinct Hunt Knife-Wielding Thugs Queens detectives are searching for three thugs who stabbed a Ridgewood man on November 23. Cops said the victim was walking with a friend near Grove Street and Seneca Avenue at about 12:50 a.m. when the three suspects approached. More ... |
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