On Saturday, June 21, the Queens Borough Public Library celebrated the oneyear anniversary of its Long Island City branch at 37-44 21st St. and dedicated the Jeanne Elmezzi Adult Learning Center, housed at the branch. More...
For a unique cuisine from two continents, you must visit Palermo Restaurant and Steakhouse on Steinway Street in Astoria. Palermo's menu reflects the marriage of two closely connected countries and cultures; Italy and Argentina. More...
Last Wednesday, President George W. Bush proposed to Congress that a federal ban on offshore oil drilling be ended and a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge be opened for oil exploration. More...
To The Editor: Our struggle for independence and liberty culminated in our Constitution, which restrained governmental power and created a people freed from tyrannical rule. More...
To The Editor: I notice that every time the postal stamp rates go up, there are messages all over the place. However, I do not notice any notices when the yearly fee for Post Office boxes continue to go up. More...
Crowds thronged Steinway Street between 28th and 34th Avenues on Sunday, June 22 to enjoy great weather and food, fun and bargains offered by more than 400 vendors at the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Steinway Street Festival. More...
State Senator Joseph Bruno's sudden, surprising decision to retire from his long career as powerful senate majority leader and lawmaker is a sad moment for his many supporters in the Republican Party, but at this point it appears that his retiremen More...
Dear Savvy Senior, I've always thought it would be fun to spend some of my retirement years vacationing around the country in an RV. At age 58, my wife and I will soon be retiring and would like to investigate this option. More...
Leon Zuckrow, a 90-year-old Flushing House resident, will give a free public reading from his just-published, first book of poetry, Love & Death & Love, on Sunday, June 29, from 2:30 p.m. More...
Maltese's Bill To Protect Senior Assistance Programs Passes
Expressing concern for seniors from New York City and how they might be affected by a controversial Bloomberg administration plan to improve seniors' services, More...
Queens Borough President Helen Marshall swore in 47 new community board members and honored more than 50 veteran members for their longstanding service in ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. More...
Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria) joined members of the New York Anti-Crime Second Chance Task Force in the battle to eradicate graffiti in Western Queens. More...