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Members of SHAREing & CAREing and concerned area residents gathered at Riccardo's by the Bridge last Wednesday, March 19, for a community seminar on genetic testing for individuals who may find that breast and ovarian cancers run in their families. More ... On May 1, 1972, George Delis started at Community Board 1. He recalled John Lindsay was mayor of New York City. For some perspective, the subway fare went up to 35 cents from 30 cents, the New York Police Department assigned female police officers to patrol for the first time and the Long Island Expressway opened its final section, out to Riverhead that year. More ... "I represent you, you have spoken here tonight, and I am going to oppose congestion pricing," Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. told Community Board 1. With those words, Vallone confirmed his vote against the plan to charge drivers of cars $8 ($21 for trucks) daily to enter Manhattan below 60th Street between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. More ... Astoria Burger Battle Burger lovers from throughout the five boroughs are invited to a first-ever competition on May 20- a battle between burgermeisters to determine who has the best beef on their bun. A panel of celebrity chefs will gather at the Astoria World Manor at 25-22 Astoria Blvd. More ... After years of its being a danger and a nuisance to the Astoria community, Amtrak was scheduled to start repairing the Hell Gate Bridge yesterday according to City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. Vallone has constantly pestered Amtrak to plug the water leaks and put an end to the debris that flows from the bridge on to local streets. More ... The Election of 1876: The Most Disputed and Intense Election in U.S. History- Samuel Tilden versus Rutherford B. Hayes The election of 1876 was perhaps the most disputed and intense election in U.S. history. More ... In recent years, wedding traditions have changed dramatically, and the bride and groom aren't the only ones affected. People postponing marriage until later in life and more couples living together before tying the knot are just a few of the recent social changes impacting today's weddings. More ... With many people today waiting longer before they marry, weddings have begun to reflect more matured styles. To keep up with these fashionable weddings, guests are striving to impress with the presentation of their gifts. More ... Friends and family crowded into Central Lounge, 20-30 Steinway St., on Thursday, March 13 to celebrate City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr.'s birthday. From 6 to 8 p.m. More ... Eric Palatnik, a land use lawyer who has several clients among the owners of light manufacturing companies in Dutch Kills, requested an appearance before the March meeting of the Dutch Kills Civic Association (DKCA) to deliver a fuller explanation of the remarks he made at the February meeting. More ... Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. Apr. 6, Organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; Apr. 13, Baisakhi; Apr. 19 Passover begins at sundown; Apr. More ... The Free Synagogue of Flushing will present a tribute concert to renowned Russian-born cellist Alexander Kouguell on Sunday, April 6, at 3 p.m., at 41-60 Kissena Blvd., between Main Street and Sanford Avenue, Flushing. Admission is free. More ... Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria) and Queens Borough President Helen Marshall co-hosted the sixth annual Greek Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, March 20 at the Hellenic Cultural Center in Astoria. The annual celebration honors the achievements of Queens' Greek-American community, which is the largest in the world outside Greece. More ... Veterans' benefits once provided an allowance for vets to be buried in private and religious cemeteries if they decided to forego burial in a national cemetery. The total financial cost to the federal government for each veteran so interred was less than $700. In the early 1990s Congress ended this particular veterans' benefit. More ... A Flea Market will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Flushing House, 38-20 Bowne St., Flushing in the large game room on the first floor. A variety of goods will be on sale, including jewelry, arts and crafts, collectibles, new and gently used clothing, white elephant items and more. Admission is free and refreshments will be on sale. More ... The following events will be held at the college during the month of April: Apr. 2, American Sign Language-English Interpretation Program, E-building, Room E-500, seating is limited Apr. More ... Sunday, March 23: • A 73-year-old Hispanic male in a car accident at Broadway and 30th Street was charged with aggravated unlicensed operator and unlicensed operator after he was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended license. More ... Congressmember Anthony Weiner urged consumers to stay away from credit cards offered by retail store owners, advising them to use credit cards offered by banks instead because bank credit card rates are much lower. More ... |
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