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An American journalist, philanthropist and long-time resident of Port Washington, Walter Kaner is best known for his stint as "Tokyo Mose" during and after World War II where he aired a popular broadcast radio show on U.S. Army Radio. More ...
BY DAN MILLER On Sunday March 30, five women who live at the New York Armenian Home for the Aged in Flushing and whose ages ranged from 98 to 103, spoke in broken English or with the assistance of translators about the atrocities that they and their families faced during World War I at the hands of the Young Tu... More ... 114th Community Council Looks At Gang Activity BY MARIO K. NOREÑA The 114th Precinct Community Council convened on March 25 to discuss the issue of gang activity and the preventative measures taken by police to combat this threat. Lieutenant Jerry Pizzano of the Queens Gang Squad gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the unit's approach. More ... Crystal Windows Honored By National Business Group Crystal Window & Door Systems has been named 2007 Outstanding Minority Business by the National Minority Business Council. Thomas Chen, president and founder of Crystal, accepted the award at the organization's annual recognition luncheon February 20 in Manhattan. More ...
Robert Engesser, a student in the seventh grade at Queens Lutheran School, 31-20 21st Ave., Astoria, is a regional finalist in the 2008 National Geographic Bee. More ... Beware Phony DEP Inspectors BY RICHARD GENTILVISO In the middle of a crackdown on property owners who haven't paid their water bills, the city Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has also issued a warning to all New York City homeowners to be on the alert for fake DEP inspectors. More ...
BY LIZ GOFF History buffs and others who missed the January 2008 public viewing of the Flushing Remonstrance at the Flushing branch of the Queens Borough Public Library will have another chance to view the historic document when it goes on display April 6 at the Queens Museum of Art. More ... Designer Challenge: Build A Better Bike Rack COMPILED BY LIZ GOFF The city Department of Transportation (DOT) is partnering with the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum in a big-bucks challenge to New Yorkers to design a better, more attractive and functional bike rack. Officials are hoping to use the new racks to convince motorists to leave their cars behind ... More ... 108th Precinct Conditions Unit Officers Are Honored BY THOMAS COGAN The 108th Police Precinct has a body of officers known as the conditions unit, whose duties include keeping a close watch on previously convicted persons that are likely suspects or persons of interest when certain crimes have been committed. More ...
The seventh grade Cadettes of Girl Scout Troop 4373 at St. Demetrios School, Astoria, organized a drive at the school to recycle water and soft drink bottles made of plastic. More ...
Councilmember James Gennaro, chair of the City Council Environmental Protection Committee and a former college professor, honored 99 students from Northeast Queens' School District 26 at an award ceremony at Alley Pond Environmental Center on More ...
Part three of three installments. The Election of 1888: Nineteenth Century Dirty Tricks- Grover Cleveland versus Benjamin Harrison The election of 1888 was rather nasty. More ...
It is not the most favorite of subjects, but a free seminar on estate planning sponsored by Farenga & Sons Funeral Home last Saturday, made a valiant attempt at breaking down some of the inhibitions shared by many when they contemplate planning ahead for their own or a loved one's funeral. More ... The Pulpit Compiled by Susan Cleary 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 ... Quinn Holds Grief Seminar Thomas M. Quinn and Sons understands that grief continues long after the funeral. They recognize that coping with loss is an ongoing issue. This is especially true when a spouse and partner dies. Here every aspect of life may now seem so different. More ... Bayside H.S. Evacuated Briefly 111th Precinct Bayside H.S. Evacuated In Anthrax Scare Students and teachers at Bayside H.S. headed into the street on March 26 after a lab technician opened a package containing a suspicious white powder, police sources said. The technician alerted school administrators, who called police at about 10 a.m., the sources said. More ... Board 1, DKCA Ask For Zoning Plan Review BY RICHARD GENTILVISO The Department of City Planning says it will certify the long-awaited Dutch Kills rezoning in May. But a group of commercial property owners, calling themselves the "Dutch Kills Purple People", are saying they have not yet been heard. More ... DDPC Grants $35K To Elmhurst Hospital Center The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) has awarded a grant of $35,000 to Elmhurst Hospital, state Senator John D. Sabini (DI/ Elmhurst) announced. The DDPC board members voted to award the grant at their meeting on March 13. More ... |
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