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BY JOHN TOSCANO Attacking the global warming problem locally, the City Council has passed a bill designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the five boroughs to guarantee that the city remains green, clean and sustainable in the future. More ... 114th Precinct Crimes Show Significant Decrease BY RICHARD GENTILVISO With less than a month left in 2007, crime is down by 8.31 percent, compared to 2006 in the 114th Precinct. Doubledigit decreases are reported in four of the seven major crime categories as of Thanksgiving week. Citywide, crime is down 6.47 percent. More ...
Each of the candidates wants a victory in Iowa, the first of many primaries, to validate his or her candidacy... BY JOHN TOSCANO With the Iowa caucuses, the first real test of candidates in the 2008 presidential election, just 30 days away, the leading Democratic candidates are locked in a statistical tie and have turned up the rhetoric as the contest gets closer. More ... N.Y. Lawmakers Blast Anti-Terror Funding Cuts BY JOHN TOSCANO Sounding a familiar refrain, New York area lawmakers bashed the Bush administration over the weekend for proposing very sharp reductions in anti-terror funding for New York City, New York state and other states. A bewildered U.S. Senator Charles Schumer stated, "You scratch your head and wonder, ... More ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO An International Fund for the Middle East designed to provide financial support for hundreds of non-governmental organizations working to promote economic partnership, peaceful coexistence and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians and other Arab nations has been proposed by Congressmemb... More ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO Following in the tradition of public service and community involvement displayed by his father and brother, Paul Vallone has announced that he plans to run for the City Council in 2009. More ... CUNY Law Has Highest Bar Pass Rate In School's History CUNY School of Law posted the highest New York State Bar Exam pass rate in its history, with 82.75 percent of students passing the July 2007 exam on their first try. Also, for the first time, Law School graduates' performance beat the statewide average of 79.1 percent for first-time Bar Exam test-... More ...
The 2007 annual canned food drive sponsored by Christ the King Regional H.S. was a huge success, with the collected food donated to the food pantry at St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church in Ridgewood. More ... 8 Queens Community Groups Get Improvement Grants Eight Queens-based community groups were among more than 50 citywide to receive New Yorkers for Better Neighborhoods grants to support programs that will improve the quality of life in local communities all across the five boroughs. More ... Workshop Grads Hear Stories From Entrepreneurs BY THOMAS COGAN Those who would be business entrepreneurs are often advised that they need fiery passion about what they want to do and the toughness to endure setbacks and unforeseen events that would curtail or even destroy their intended achievements. The autumn session of the entrepreneurship workshop at the ... More ... Vallone Bill Would Limit Homework Hours For Public School Kids BY JOHN TOSCANO Taking a stand to "just let children be children", City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. wants the city Department of Education to place a limit on the amount of homework that grade school teachers in the city's public schools are permitted to assign to their students each night. More ... Community Outreach Lessens Construction Impact BY RICHARD GENTILVISO "Dust, noise, and heavy equipment are intrusive but common elements of construction," warns an advisory concerning work on the reconstruction of 47th Avenue posted on the New York City Department of Design and Construction Web site. More ...
A Spiritual Holiday There have been many times that oppressive nations have sought to destroy the Jewish people, who were miraculously saved from their designs. Upon two of these occasions, the rabbis saw fit to establish an annual holiday commemorating the miraculous salvation, providing an opportunity to remember... More ...
One of the best known symbols of Chanukah is the Dreidel. A dreidel is a four sided top with a Hebrew letter on each side. The four letters are: These letters mean "A Great Miracle Happened There" In Israel the dreidel is a bit different- their letters mean " A Miracle Happened HERE! More ...
According to the Talmud, beginning with the 25th of Kislev, eight days of Chanukah are observed, during which no eulogies are delivered, nor is fasting permitted. This tradition began when the Greeks entered the Inner Sanctuary of the temple and defiled all the oils. More ... Have Yourself A Safe And Merry Christmas City fire officials have once again released the FDNY's Annual Holiday Guide listing safety precautions for the use and decoration of Christmas trees, wreaths, and other holiday ornaments. More ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO The agreement worked out by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo and six of the major health insurers in New York state for a consumer-friendly doctor ranking code is to be enacted into legislation under an agreement between Cuomo and legislative leaders in Albany. More ... Apply For HEAP, Beat Energy Costs As the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) kicked off its 28th season in early November, city Department For the Aging Commissioner Edwin Méndez-Santiago, LCSW urged older New Yorkers to apply for a HEAP grant to help meet the challenge of paying for heating and utility costs during the col... More ...
The first car from General Motors to be deemed Motor Trend Car of the Year since 1998 is available now at City Cadillac, 43-60 Northern Blvd., Long Island City. The all-new Cadillac CTS--a sedan that's bold, savvy, uncompromising and a showpiece of a car--is the 2008 Car of the Year. More ... The Pulpit Compiled by Susan Cleary Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. All Saints Lutheran: •Dec. 8, Saturday/Dec. 9, Sunday, 7 and 8 p.m. "The Living Nativity", free outdoor live performance, 164-02 Goethals Ave., Jamaica; 718.380.4710. More ... Borough-Wide Blotter COMPILED BY LIZ GOFF 104th Precinct Muggers Glue Victim's Eyes Queens detectives are seeking help from the public in their search for two thugs who slashed a woman and glued her eyes shut on November 29. The 33-year-old victim told police she was walking to her mother's home on 71st Avenue in Glendale at about 7:... More ...
Published just in time for Christmas and for the name day of Saint Nicholas, December 6, is In the Footsteps of Saint Nicholas, a scholarly work by Andreas George, More ... Shoeboxes of Love Last month, for the 11th consecutive year, students at Evangel Christian School packed shoeboxes with toys, candy, school supplies and toiletries for donation to needy children throughout the world. Eighth-grade students at the Long Island City school organized a bake sale, which raised $120 for ... More ... Special Toys For Special Kids Toys 'R' Us has partnered with the National Lekotek Center to develop the "Toys 'R' Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids." The guide, available online and in Toys 'R' Us stores, offers qualified toy recommendations for children with disabilities. More ...
I t's the holiday season, and for the gardener in the family the gift of choice often is a holiday plant. Over the years I've given and received my share of poinsettias, amaryllis, and Christmas cacti as gifts this time of year. While these colorful indoor plants are standards, this year why not... More ...
FAMILY FEATURES "BLACK FRIDAY" has long been regarded as the kick off of the holiday shopping season. However, now that retailers are unveiling their Christmas products earlier every year, and catering to the needs of late shoppers, the stores are filled with people in pursuit of the perfect gift anywhere betwee... More ...
For those shoppers getting out before Halloween costumes even appear, remem ber: time is your friend. Holiday trend experts offer the following tips for taking advantage of the extra time you have given yourself to get everything done. More ...
Tis the season to remember, it's better to give than receive. And giving the holiday gift that also gives back to a good cause is better still. Scout troops, sports teams, coworkers and classrooms can make significant contributions when they work together, adopting a local charity for the holiday... More ...
The Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanis Club held its annual Holiday Auction at Riccardo's By the Bridge, 21-01 24th Ave., Astoria, on Monday, December 3. More ...
Nearly three years after ground was broken for the Michelis Hellenic Cultural and Educational Center at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Shrine Church of Flushing, members of the congregation watched as His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America and the Rev. Father Paul Palesty, protopresbyter of St.... More ...
FAMILY FEATURES It's the most wonderful time of the year - decorating, baking, shopping, addressing holiday cards, and send ing festive packages to friends and family. That is, until the time comes to ship your holiday packages and you wind up in a line a mile long just to realize you've missed the shipping de... More ...
Since 1947, Toys for Tots has been distributing toys to needy children throughout the U.S. This year, the organization is once again joining forces with The UPS Store to brighten the holidays for millions of children. As part of the "60 Days of Giving" campaign, participating locations will sell $... More ... Recycling the Holidays Reports estimate that a whopping six million tons of extra waste are generated nationwide between Thanksgiving and NewYear's. By making your post-holiday cleanup more environment-friendly, you can start the new year off with a clean house - and a clean conscience. More ...
Even after 23 years, his stint as a clown in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade never palls for Jackson Heights native Joseph William Ricevuto. Getting up at 3 a.m. to be at the Hotel New Yorker two hours later for costume and makeup doesn't faze him- he's so excited he can't sleep the nigh... More ... DOT, DEP: BQE Not To Blame For Woodside August Floods BY THOMAS COGAN Congressmember Joseph Crowley said that until August 8, he had never seen a flood on 65th Street, where he lives, nor had he ever heard Woodside declared a disaster area, as it was in the aftermath of the flood. He was speaking at the beginning of a late November meeting about the August rainfall ... More ...
Departing from a tradition more than a decade long, the United Community Civic Association (UCCA) moved its holiday brunch from the LaGuardia Marriott to Ammos at 20-30 Steinway St. and, according to UCCA President Rose Marie Poveromo, members were more than satisfied with the move. More ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO Declaring that St. John's University made a reckless decision to start building a student dormitory in the middle of a quiet residential area of Jamaica Estates, state Senator Frank Padavan, joined by others in that community, wants college officials to live up to their reputation of being good ne... More ...
Some people looked at an unused former Eagle Electric Company factory at 19-19 24th Ave., Astoria as nothing more than a derelict shell. Joseph Pistilli, president of Pistilli Realty, saw the building's potential. More ...
An Easy And Unique Christmas Gift Looking for an exceptional gift, but short on time? Get into the kitchen and whip up these super-fast, super-easy candy cutouts. Showcase the shapes and tastes of the season with just a couple ingredients and your favorite cookie cutters. Classic Peppermint Bark takes on a new twist in just two s... More ...
Anyone driving east through Sunnyside is sure to spot Pete's Grill at 39-14 Queens Blvd. Passersby, pedestrian or vehicular, can't help but notice the fresh, new exterior décor, a theme carried through in the sparkling interior. The landmark diner, long a fixture as an eatery in the neighborh... More ...
The holidays are upon us! From planning for the big office party to preparing to host relatives from out of town, it can be a little overwhelming for all of us. This year, spend less time getting wrapped up in stresses of the season, and be a jolly holiday host by serving ham. More ...
Many people believe that good things come in threes- and this is certainly the case at Starbucks during the holidays. The much anticipated "beverage trio" is back, this year with a sugar-free component that is sure to tempt the taste buds. As a morning ritual or afternoon treat, these handcrafted ... More ... How To Stay Safe While Playing Santa BY LIZ GOFF It's that time of year when lights twinkle and bells jingle, and we head out to shop for gifts. But remember, behind every "Ho! Ho! Ho!" there could be a thief, a rip-off artist, or a small time thug waiting to fill their stocking by emptying your pockets. More ...
The holidays are a time for sharing traditions. And at Starbucks, it's about sharing a tradition rooted in more than three decades of expertise and passion for coffee. In addition to customers' seasonal favorites, Starbucks adds a new member to the whole-bean family. More ... Cortellini Joins White Coffee Corporation Long Island City-based White Coffee Corporation, a thirdgeneration, family owned coffee importing and roasting business, has announced that Charles Cortellini has been hired as a consultant for the corporation. Prior to joining the White Coffee Corporation, Cortellini was CEO and president of F... More ... Queens Average Building Prices 2nd Highest In NYC Despite a dip in median prices per square foot for walk-up and mixed-use buildings in Queens, prices in the borough are second highest in the city, trailing only Manhattan, according to a new report by Massey Knakal Realty Services, a full service property sales company specializing in the sale of... More ... News Of The Neighborhoods COMPILED BY LIZ GOFF Water-Soaked Homeowners File $1.6B In Claims Rain soaked Queens homeowners have filed $1.6 billion in claims against the city for damages they suffered during flooding on July 17, according to the city comptroller's office. More ... Small Biz Owners Rate Commerce Bancorp No. 1 A recently released J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Small Business Banking Satisfaction StudySM ranks Commerce Bank highest among financial institutions receiving high ratings from business customers in all factors contributing to overall satisfaction. In 2006 and 2007, Commerce Bank also ranked hi... More ... |
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