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Upon returning from a lobbying trip to Washington where she met with Congressional leaders, Councilmember Helen Sears said she made the case for essential city wide programs and for her district's special needs. More ... An alleged incident of sexual abuse eight years ago resurfaced last week at Community Board 7, ending a proposal to rename the new visitors' center at Fort Totten for Jack Fein. Fein died on March 28 at age 91. In February, 2000, Fein, then 83 years old, was arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a 10-year-old boy. More ... The Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanis will honor Panagiotis Manolas, M.D., chief of surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens, as Man of the Year on September 25. Manolas has launched several initiatives that have brought a range of screenings, diagnostic and treatment services to women with breast cancer, especially those who are un- or underinsured. More ... Intel Corporation last Tuesday honored Townsend Harris H.S., Flushing, for its innovative and rigorous science program at a Washington, D.C. event following the school's selection as one of six winners of the 2007 Intel Schools of Distinction Awards in June 2008. More ... Maria Sacchetti, age 17, daughter of Frank and Laura Sacchetti of Astoria, has been selected to represent New York at the 2008 Miss American Teen Pageant. As the New York Teen, Sacchetti will attend the National Pageant for her age group in Florida and Disney World during the week of Thanksgiving 2008. More ... Dear Savvy Senior, Any suggestions on how I can get my 55-yearold husband to see a doctor? He's got some personal health issues he needs to address, but he's stubborn and embarrassed, and keeps putting it off. More ... On Saturday, September 20, Elmhurst Hospital will conduct low-cost prostate cancer screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Community Health Center, 41st Avenue at 80th Street—register in the first-floor lobby. Prostate cancer occurs when the cells of the prostate begin to grow uncontrollably. More ... If you see a crook committing a crime and have a cellphone, you can snap a picture and email it to the NYPD (New York Police Department) to help them catch the bad guys. Eyewitnesses who catch crimes in progress can send photos or video to the NYPD's new, "Real Time Crime Center", where police will use the images to catch suspects and crack cases. More ... State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has reported that his office is holding more than $30 million in unclaimed funds for residents of the 30th Assembly District covering Maspeth. More ... Astoria/LIC Kiwanis Women Honored The Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanis will host their awards event and cocktail party on Thursday, September 25, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Riccardo's by the Bridge, 21-01 24th Ave., Astoria. Tickets will be $50 per person. More ... W hen you host a memorable event, be sure to send your guests home in style. For a fun treat, have guests assemble their own sweet remembrance from a sweetheart candy buffet. Itís a perfect finale for a shower, reception or almost any celebration. More ... Y ou may be able to put a little more love into your life. It's said too many times: "If I had more time, I could really be romantic." But according to experts, making time for tender moments should be a top priority in a relationship and it's something couples really need to work toward. More ... Jay and The Americans, Kenny Vance and the Planotones, Herb Reed, the Platters, and Shirley Alston Reeves, former lead singer of the Shirelles, gathered on Saturday September 13 at Queens College's Colden Auditorium belting out their most famous tunes from the '50s and '60's to the delight of thousands of oldies fans who came to sing, More ... Photo Dominick Totino, Office of the Queens Borough President Queens Borough President Helen Marshall and officials of Commerce Bank, sponsor of Queens Restaurant Week, kicked off the annual event at Borough Hall on Monday, September 8. During the two weeks of Restaurant Week in Queens, participating eateries offer three courses at reduced prices. For a list of restaurants, visit www.discoverqueens.info. Shown (l. to r.) are: Peter Sarantos, Marshall, Thomas Gilmartin, vice president for the Queens Region, and Forest Hills Metropolitan Manager Patricia Bolanos. More ... A Queens Grand Jury last week heard evidence in the case of a homeless ex-convict charged in the September 3 beating death of a Long Island City Good Samaritan. Prosecutors seeking an indictment against the suspect, Eric Cherry, went before the panel on September 10 with shocking details in the fatal beating of 67-year-old Nicholas Nowillo. More ... Mets minor league relief pitcher Ambiorix Burgos was charged on September 8 with beating his girlfriend in a Flushing hotel room and bragging that Queens cops would look the other way because he's a player for the Queens team, according to authorities. More ... Law enforcement sources last week said the man charged with murdering a Long Island City Good Samaritan is no stranger to the criminal justice system. Eric Cherry, 43, is described as a junkie who has racked up 15 arrests since November 2006 for drugs and drug-related crimes like petty theft. More ... 104th Precinct Hunt For Cabbie Slayer Queens detectives are seeking help from the public to identify and locate two suspects in the September 13 death of a livery cab driver. Police said Winston Frank, 56, died two hours after an angry female passenger pushed him from his white Lincoln Town car. More ... Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. free English classes which have already begun, registration required, limited space; 718.296.2025. **** All Saints': •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside Drum Corps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17; band information, 718.786.4141, 43-12 46th St., Sunnyside; rectory 718.729. More ... Have you ever wished to own a signed baseball, basketball or photo of a famous sports moment? Perhaps you have entertained the thought of owning a beautiful work by Norman Rockwell and have it grace your wall. An opportunity to do just that will happen Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at Immaculate Conception School's Sports Memorabilia and Art Auction. More ... The 37th annual Greek Festival will be held at the Greek Orthodox Shrine Church of St. Nicholas, 196-10 Northern Blvd., Flushing, starting Thursday, October 9 and continuing through Sunday, October 12. In 1971 the St. Nicholas community was the first to sponsor an ethnic festival in the New York metropolitan area. More ... Supporters of Barack Obama, who have been praying for a miracle to stop the John McCain juggernaut that started to roll when McCain took Sarah Palin aboard, may have gotten it on Monday when Wall Street took another jarring hit. More ... As a business advocate, CALDC works with approximately 1,200 businesses in the area to provide marketing to shoppers through street banners, print media, TV advertising, Web pages and brochures. More ... Fidelis Care, the New York State Catholic Health Plan serving more than 420,000 members in 41 counties across New York state, and Capital One Bank will co-sponsor a back-to-school event on Friday, September 26 from noon to 6 p.m. at 146-21 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica. More ... |
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