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Friends of Oakland Lake and Ravine, Inc., President Daniel Egers, (c), General Counsel Vince Tabone (l.), Treasurer Ian Resnick (r.) and Vice President Mary Pinchiaroli (back r.), with neighborhood volunteers at the group's Summer Clean-Up on August 9 as part of their Youth Stewardship Program which is designed to educate young people about the importance of environmental responsibility while actively participating in park maintenance and beautification. Some 40 volunteers took part in painting benches, clearing pathways and collecting litter and debris throughout the park. More ... Citing the potential for widespread gas drilling in other parts of New York state that could endanger New York City's drinking water supply and possibly cost the city millions of dollars to remediate the situation, City Councilmember James Gennaro has called for a moratorium on gas exploration and drilling near the city watershed. More ... Continuing her efforts to gain public support for the controversial Willets Point redevelopment project, Borough President Helen Marshall last week unveiled hiring goals for the $3 billion project and announced the creation of a $2.5 million fund to help small businesses to participate in the project as it moves forward. More ... New York Cares, the city's leading volunteer organization, offers hundreds of ways for Queens residents to get involved in their community through rewarding, conveniently scheduled projects. Becoming a New York Cares volunteer is easy. Simply attend a one-time orientation, and then choose from more than 900 citywide projects offered each month. More ... Whether graffiti is considered art or vandalism is a never-ending dispute. While in no way settling the argument, 5 Pointz: The Institute of Higher Burnin' stands as a compromise between the two camps. More ... Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, on August 7th hosted a ceremony in recognition of the assistance provided by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (NTC) and, in particular, More ... Summer just got hotter, thanks to MetroCard Deals. From now into early fall, customers can use MetroCard to get around Queens, and take advantage of hot discounts at venues across the borough. More ... At the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNS) volunteers are the heart of hospice care. Volunteers help by offering nonmedical services such as visiting or calling on a patient or family member, providing friendship, shopping and running errands, preparing meals, taking walks with the patient or family member, listening to patients' stories, and relieving caregivers. More ... In more than 70 years since its opening in 1937, the P. Damiani & Sons, Inc. furniture store at 32-37 Steinway St. has become a familiar sight in Astoria. The store features 8,000 square feet of traditional furniture, from Queen Anne style and country print pieces to skirted sofas and wooden bedroom sets. More ... Typically the National Night Out Against Crime, co-sponsored by the 114th Civ-OP, Inc., and the 114th Precinct Community Council, coincides with the hottest night of the year. On Tuesday, August 5, however, a cooling breeze blowing in off the East River put exhibitors and attendees alike at the event in Astoria Park in an especially festive mood. More ... Everyone marveled about the attendance. "The crowd was by far the biggest we've ever had," said First Deputy Police Commissioner George Grasso, speaking at the 2008 National Night Out Against Crime event in the 111th Police Precinct. More ... American Airlines, the world's largest airline, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world's largest breast cancer organization, on August 11 announced an expanded partnership with the unveiling of two specially co-branded aircraft, an American Airlines Boeing 757 and an American Eagle Embraer 145, each incorporating the renowned vivid pink-ribbon motif. More ... 108th Precinct Breakfast Bruising Police arrested a 47-year-old Queens man on August 4 after he punched a patron on line ahead of him at a Long Island City food cart. Police said Joyce Wilson, 47, suddenly began shouting at the 61-year-old victim as they waited their turn at the cart at 23rd Street and 43rd Avenue. More ... Crystal Window & Door Systems achieved a significant milestone with its ranking on the recent Crain's New York Business annual list of the "New York Area's Largest Minority-Owned Companies". More ... City Will Sweep 'Lawn Litter' City homeowners and apartment dwellers frustrated by piles of unwanted menus, advertisements and other literature dumped on their doorsteps now can turn to the city Department of Sanitation (DOS) for assistance. More ... After weeks of intensive rehearsals and workshops in the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens Broccoli Theater, the Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) Summer Stars 2008 will present their two original one act plays, "A Summer Pirate Adventure" and "High School Mystery: The Case of the Missing Mascot" Saturday, August 23. More ... |
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