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City Councilmember Eric Gioia received a major boost in his campaign for New York City Public Advocate with a recent endorsement from former Congressmember Geraldine Ferraro. More ... In an action described as another significant milestone in the planned development of Willets Point, the New York City Economic Development Corporation has issued two separate Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for firms to provide construction management and design services for construction of offsite infrastructure that will connect the 62-acre development to existing More ... The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board) last Tuesday, April 7, approved amendments to the Astoria Energy LLC Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need to commence construction of phase two of a generating facility in Astoria, Queens County. More ... Many schools attended by Iraqi children severely lack supplies. In an effort to meet this need, an American Airlines planeload of school supplies, clothing and thousands of letters of thanks and support from schoolchildren throughout the United States, including many from Queens, to the U.S. More ... David Cohen, a noted pioneer in the fields of multicultural librarianship and intellectual freedom, will celebrate his 100th birthday on May 24 at Flushing House, 38-20 Bowne St., Flushing, where he became a resident in the summer of 2005. More ... Meet & greet, play games, support, counseling & respite services, training, education & assistance, health seminars & programs, dancing, entertainment & much more—all available at your local center. Get involved in volunteering your talents. Call the center nearest you for program information, dated events are listed under the center where held. More ... Last Wednesday, April 8, City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. and his father, former City Council Speaker Peter F. Vallone Sr., joined fellow Italian-Americans for a press conference at the Federation of Italian-American Societies of Queens to raise awareness and funds for victims of the recent earthquake in Italy. More ... City Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley was joined by some 55 second grade students and their teachers from P.S. 87, Middle Village, at a rally at the North Forest Park branch of the Queens Borough Public Library protesting potential cuts to weekend and extended hours at all Queens Library branches. "One of our nation's most valuable resources is access to books and educational material," Crowley said. More ... The Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce conducted its March meeting at the end of the month, rather than in the middle, holding new elections that marked the end of a threeyear term as president for John Vogt. More ... Imam Shamsi Ali, leader of the Islamic Center of New York (the 96th Street mosque), the Jamaica Muslim Center and Masjid Al-Hikmah in Astoria, will attend the Sabbath evening service on Friday, April 24 at 8 p.m at the Free Synagogue of Flushing, 41-60 Kissena Blvd. More ... New York City Comptroller William Thompson says city residents are being "ripped off" on their water bills. "Tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m., I will be in front of the Water Board telling them how they've been ripping us off," said Thompson, speaking at the April 2 meeting of the United Community Civic Association (UCCA). More ... NRG Energy, Inc., operator of Astoria Gas Turbines, made a $10,000 contribution to the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC) Waterfront Concert Series. NRG, headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey and with power generating facilities located nationwide, is committed to providing environmentally responsible electricity. More ... In worship we encounter the living God. Through worship God makes Himself present and active in our time, drawing the particles and moments of our life into the realm of redemption. He bestows upon us the Holy Spirit, who makes real the promise of Jesus to be in the midst of those gathered in His name (Matt. 18:20). More ... The "Dine Astoria Guide 2009" is now in print. The popular guide, published by the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC), contains the wide range of dining establishments flourishing in Astoria, from the casual to the elegant. More ... 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, 86-76 80th St., Woodhaven; 718.296.2025. More ... Property owners and residents on 210th Street in Bayside are less than delighted at the prospect of a Korean church putting up a house of worship in their neighborhood. Records on file with the city Department of Buildings indicate that Jesus Covenant Church, now located on the second floor of a commercial building at 34-57 Francis Lewis Blvd. More ... Thousands of public school children will be surprised this September as they return to schools with brand new play spaces. Out2Play, a non-profit group with a mission of building playgrounds at economically disadvantaged New York City public schools, announced April 9 that P.S. 88, 60-85 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood; P.S. 182, 90-36 150th St., Jamaica; P.S. 224 at P. More ... The City Council Public Safety Committee, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr., chairman, on April 7 held a hearing on crime statistics. More ... |
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