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Police Of The 114th Precinct Suggest: 1. When leaving your home, even for a short period of time, make sure all doors are locked and all windows are closed and secured. (Burglaries have occurred when homeowners were away for less than 20 minutes.) 2. More ... Project Introduces Kids To Justice System BY RICHARD GENTILVISO Although major crime dropped substantially in New York City public schools last year, there were still more than 1,000 incidents reported during the 2007-08 school year. More ...
BY JASMINE HIBBITT T T he passion that the founders of SHAREing & CAREing: President Anna Kril, Vice President Carol Scarano, Vice President Lucille Hartmann and Treasurer Mary Demakos, share as leaders in surviving breast and ovarian cancers has made this organization a benchmark for women and families afflicted by ... More ... Warn Of ID Theft Scams By People Offering Voter Reg Help The Consumer Protection Board urges consumers not to give out their Social Security or other numbers to unsolicited callers BY JOHN TOSCANO As the last day to register to vote and be eligible to cast a ballot in this year's election approaches, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a report warning of a voter registration scam involving either e-mails or telephone calls that may also have identity theft overtones. More ...
The Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens (FIAOQ) will hold their 29th annual Queens Columbus Day parade Saturday, October 11, starting at the Kaufman Astoria Studios, 34-12 36th St., Astoria. Parade participants will assemble outside the studios at 11 a.m. More ...
BY JOHN TOSCANO Western Queens is among 11 communities in New York City with the most significant shortages of primary health services, according to a report released by City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Councilmember Helen Sears. "Today's release of the Primary Care initiative report is our next step in ... More ...
BY JASMINE HIBBITT The morning air was crisp, but warm patches of sun made Saturday, September 20 another beautiful day in Astoria Park. This park holds its own as a place of unique shore-side charm, but even the prettiest gems can gather some dirt. In this case, garbage bags full of litter. More ... Broadway Library To Close Briefly For Renovations The Broadway branch of the Queens Borough Public Library at 40-20 Broadway in Long Island City will be closed for two weeks beginning October 11. The branch will then reopen temporarily in the library's lower level while renovations take place. Construction is expected to take six months. More ... FDNY Fire Safety Education Programs Available, Free City fire officials are urging civic and community groups, senior centers and area schools to take advantage of their Fire Safety Education programs, a series of visual how-to discussions on fire prevention and escape techniques. More ...
Get into a conversation with a long-time Queens resident and you're likely to discover a subscriber of the Long Island Star- Journal, a daily paper that informed the community about local and world news until it folded in 1968. More ...
A native of Queens has returned to the borough where she was born and spent the first 15 years of her life, and is filling the air with song. Born in Brooklyn, Sofia J grew up in Middle Village, Glendale and Maspeth, attended P.S. 91, Glendale, the Louis Armstrong J.H.S. 22 and Christ the King H.S... More ... The Pulpit Compiled by Susan Cleary Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. All Nations Baptist: •Sunday, 2:30-5:30 p.m., for three months, free English classes which have already begun, registration required, limited space; 718.296.2025. More ... Dr. Joseph Shenker Dies, Was LaG CC Founding President Dr. Joseph Shenker, founding president of LaGuardia Community College, died September 20 after a brief battle with pulmonary fibrosis at age 68. His career as one of the nation's most gifted educators spanned four decades. In 1970, Shenker, then 30 years old, was appointed president of Community ... More ...
BY THOMAS COGAN "Keep It in Queens" is a theme covering (1) the new Queens Chamber of Commerce Web site, (2) a membership drive the chamber is conducting for the rest of the year and (3) a press conference that was held Monday in a crowded room at the Bulova Corporate Center in East Elmhurst. More ...
BY LIZ GOFF A bloody brawl outside a Steinway Street nightclub has neighbors up in arms and police searching for a group of suspects. Neighbors of the Tahona Night Club are calling for its closure after five teens were stabbed early Sunday morning, September 28, when a barroom fight spilled onto the street. More ...
Police officials at the 114th Police Precinct last week began a series of stepped up enforcement and crime prevention efforts along 30th Avenue in Astoria. A sea of blue fills local streets as police assigned to the detail send a clear message to would-be thugs and criminals that illegal activity... More ...
Some 400 people flocked to the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Astoria on Tuesday, September 23 to honor the up-and-coming political career of City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. The event was hosted by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, who voiced his support for Vallone and spoke at le... More ... |
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