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December 24, 2008 / Features

14-Year-Old Former Astorian In 'Doubt'

Ariana Silvestro, a former resident of Astoria who attended P.S. 2 in Jackson Heights, has aspired to acting since she was a mere child. More...

Weiner, Paterson Visit Officials, Troops In Baghdad

Congressmember Anthony Weiner (D-Queens, Brooklyn), along with Governor David Paterson, Congressmember Steve Israel (D-NY) and other members of the New York Congressional delegation visited American troops and top officials in Baghdad on Sunday, Dece More...

Board 1 Opposes Urban Pathways' Building

BY RICHARD GENTILVISO

From the outset, there were concerns and Community Board 1 overwhelmingly voted against a proposed 50-unit building for homeless people who have also been diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues. More...

1st Greek Honor Society In U.S. Formed At SJU

This month, a Modern Greek Language Honor Society was formed at St. John's University, thanks to the determination and perseverance of St. John's University Senior Veronica Georgiades. More...

Santoras Witness Terrorists' Trial At Guantanamo Bay

BY MAUREEN SANTORA

Editor's Note: Christopher Santora, a Queens College graduate who turned down permanent placement as a teacher at I.S. More...

Dr. Bernie Siegel Keynoter At Annual Medical Ethics Symposium

BY TONY BARSAMIAN

The 23rd Annual Medical Ethics Symposium, "Mind, Body, and Beyond" was held on Thursday, December 18 at Stuyvesant H.S. in the Murray Kahn Theater. More...

Christmas: A Sprig Of Mistletoe For The Occasion

BY LINDA J. WILSON T

T he holiday known as Christmas arose in the fourth century A.D. as the Christian religion, still in its infancy, struggled for supremacy with the official Roman state religion, Mithraism. More...

Cassino Restaurant Hosts Early Gift For Troops

The Anzalone Family made sure that local military had a wonderful holiday meal this past Sunday, December 21. More...

Firefighters Deliver Baby At Elmhurst Apartment

Firefighters stationed at Engine Company 289 in Corona delivered a healthy baby boy in Queens on December 17—and it only took seven minutes. "[The firefighters] did very well. More...

Crowley Hosts Holiday Party At Queens Museum Of Art

BY DAN MILLER

Congressmember and Queens County Democratic Leader Joseph Crowley hosted a holiday party at the Queens Museum of Art on December 18. More...

Terrors of War Author Describes War's Horrors

Seaburn Publishing Group recently released Terrors of War, a book by Nigerian journalist and television producer Nnamdi P. Agbakoba on the conflict in Nigeria between the Christian South and the Muslim North. More...

Bike Lanes Crowd Out Cars In Bd. 1

BY RICHARD GENTILVISO

Everyone knows it's tough to find safe indoor parking for automobiles. But what about bicycles? More...

Gianaris Calls For Tougher DWI Laws

In the wake of the recent tragedy in which a driver with a drunk driving history and a suspended license killed two women when he crashed into their car in Astoria while again driving drunk, More...

On the brief side...

Greek Complaints Stop VISA Card With Star Of Vergina Acting on complaints from the Cyprus Action Network of America and the Hellenic League of America, Congressmembers Carolyn Maloney and Gus M. More...

Paterson Budget Blasted From All Angles

BY JOHN TOSCANO

Governor David Paterson was battered from every direction when he released his 2009 budget last week, by public officials, public education and senior advocates and the business community, and was urged by several to impose a tax on the wealthy or More...

EHC Engineering-Maintenance Brings Families Holiday Cheer

The Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) Engineering and Maintenance Department recently distributed holiday turkeys and food packages to several needy area families. More...

'Zero Tolerance' For Drunk Holiday Drivers In The 114th Pct.

BY LIZ GOFF

Astoria police officials last week issued a warning to motorists who party too hard and get behind the wheel over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Deputy Inspector Paul E. More...

Monserrate Case Jeopardizes Career

BY JOHN TOSCANO

A night of holiday partying for City Councilmember Hiram Monserrate and his girlfriend, Karla Giraldo, turned ugly last Thursday evening. More...

The Story Of Chanukah

The story of Chanukah begins in the reign of Alexander the Great. Alexander conquered Syria, Egypt and Judea, but allowed the people under his control to continue observing their own religions and retain a certain degree of autonomy. More...

Sears Celebrates Jackson Heights Tree Lighting

Photo Jeremy Drucker City Councilmember Helen Sears wishes the crowd at a tree lighting ceremony in Jackson Heights a joyful holiday and a happy New Year while Basil Saphos of the Jackson Heights Beautification Group (l.) and the Rev. More...

All You Ever Wanted To Know About Santa

BY LIZ GOFF

Just who is Santa Claus? Why, he's the proprietor of the North Pole Toy Workshop, someone beloved by people of all shapes and sizes. He's an animal lover - and he has a better record of ontime deliveries than the U.S. Post Office. More...

Fairway Gets Fair Reception At Land Use Hearings

BY THOMAS COGAN

The Queens borough president's land use public hearing on December 18 considered two items. More...

The Pulpit

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The Pulpit Compiled by Susan Cleary

All Nations Baptist: •Dec. 28, Sunday, 11 a.m. Chanukah Service •Sunday, 2:30-5:30 p.m., for three months, free English classes which have already begun, registration required, limited space, 86-76 80th St., Woodhaven; 718.296.2025. More...