June 10, 2009 RSS feed / Features

Become A Volunteer

New York Cares offers hundreds of ways for Queens residents to get involved in their community through rewarding, conveniently scheduled projects. Becoming a New York Cares volunteer is easy. More...

Federal Employees 'Paid' Parental Leave Act Passes House

Declaring, "Today we show that Congress doesn't just talk about family values—it values families," Congressmember Carolyn Maloney last week expressed satisfaction with the House passage of her landmark bill to give federal employees four week More...

Astoria Woman Wins Lucky Shopper Drawing

Besides the bargains to be found on both sides of Steinway Street, "The World's Longest Department Store", during the annual Spring Steinway Street Sale Days on May 15, 16 and 17, the Lucky Shopper contest offered a chance to win a pair of round tr More...

Mark Weprin Visits The Mary Louis Academy

Assemblymember Mark S. More...

FCSB Celebrates Decade of Achievement, Success

On June 7, a delightfully mild Sunday evening with late afternoon sun glinting off the Great South Bay, First Central Savings Bank President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board Joseph Pistilli acted as master of ceremonies at the ban More...

Cops Bust Soft-Serve Would-Be 'Silencers'

Police in Elmhurst last week arrested a trio of soft-serve thugs who threatened a Good Humor man and his ice cream truck. More...

Sears Calls For 'Vendor Free Zone' In Jackson Heights

City Councilmember Helen Sears wants to make the quality of life for her fellow Jackson Heights residents as pleasant as possible. More...

Public Meeting Regarding 64th Street Cleanup Site Set

Assemblymember Michael DenDekker (D- Jackson Heights) has announced that the public is invited to a meeting being held by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) on Thursday, June 11 at 7 p.m., at P.S. More...

Vernon Boulevard Bar Draws Residents' Wrath At Board 2

The line of Long Island City residents who sought the microphone at the June meeting of Community Board 2 to denounce Lounge 47, a bar/restaurant at 47-10 Vernon Blvd., was a long one. More...

FIAO Holds Concert For Earthquake Relief

On Sunday, May 31 in the auditorium of St. More...

Gianaris Receives Mets Spirit Award

Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria, c.) celebrated Greek Night with members of the Greek Children's Fund at Citi Field on Friday, May 29. More...

The Pulpit

Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. All Nations Baptist: •Jun. 13, Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Strawberry Fair, American & international foods, dessert, vendors call 718.784.8031. More...

James Edward Marcum Dies, Longtime I.S. 10 Custodian

James Edward Marcum, for almost 40 years a resident of Astoria, died at Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens on Monday, June 8. More...

Cops Continue Citywide Fireworks Rout

Fourth of July revelers take note: if you are caught by police purchasing, displaying, storing or lighting illegal fireworks, starting this weekend you will be arrested and put through the system- without exception. More...

114th Precinct Crackdown On Drunk Driving Begins

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

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