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The Entenmann's Bakery Outlet at 40-11 34th Ave., Astoria held its grand opening celebration on June 27. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More ... Detectives Eric J. Christophersen and Dennis K. Frawley have accounted for an astonishing 88 arrests. Along with Police Officer Demetrios Kekatos, the two were honored as May Cops of the Month at the June meeting of the 114th Precinct Community Council. More ... With flags waving, a crowd of more than 20,000 people gathered on the lawn at Astoria Park on Monday night, June 29 to share the spirit of American independence at the 27th annual Independence Day celebration sponsored by the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC). More ... Staff members from the Queens Health Coalition (QHC) received certificates on June 22 in recognition of having completed basic training in domestic violence. The program was offered by CONNECT, an organization that counsels, trains and advocates on behalf of victims of domestic violence. More ... Sponsors are wanted for the Achilles Mavromatis Memorial Golf Classic, all proceeds will benefit the The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island—a home away from home, temporary lodging facility, More ... Armenian genocide has always been in the spotlight of foreign media. Foreign media publications condemning the violence of Ottoman power against Armenians serve as indirect evidence of the fact that the Turkish atrocities were, indeed, genocide committed against Armenians. Global media coverage is vital in that it touches upon numerous issues concerning Armenian genocide. More ... Goodwill inaugurates their first outlet store during this downturn because New Yorkers who are facing economic challenges still seek quality goods at a bargain price. The Goodwill outlet, located at 47-47 Van Dam St., between 47th and 48th Avenues, is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. More ... When two of Astoria's famous sons, Tony Bennett and former City Council Speaker Peter F. Vallone Sr., collaborated on building a school, expectations were instantly high. More ... Taxation without representation! That was the battle cry of the 13 colonies in America who were forced to pay taxes to England's King George III with no representation in Parliament. As dissatisfaction grew, British troops were sent in to quell any signs of rebellion, and repeated attempts by the colonists to resolve the crisis without war proved fruitless. More ... For more than 200 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation's unity, as well as a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens. Here are the highlights of its unique history. *On June 14, 1777 the Continental Congress passed an Act to establish an official flag for the new nation. More ... 1. When the flag is displayed over the middle of the street, it should be suspended vertically with the union to the north in an east and west street or to the east in a north and south street. 2. More ... The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC) met with business owners along 36th Avenue on June 16 to discuss the rebirth of the 36th Avenue Business Association and to establish priorities for a spruce-up along the commercial strip. Owners representing 12 businesses gathered at the Greek Captain Seafood Restaurant for the meeting. More ... Get into a conversation with a longtime 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 ... On July 5, London Lennies' Executive Chef Jeffrey Baruch, a Long Island native, will make his national television debut at 10 p.m. on the Food Network's "Iron Chef America". Baruch will assist award-winning celebrity Chef Sue Torres, who worked as Baruch's sous chef more than 10 years ago at Isabella's in Manhattan. More ... Maria Renee Milcetic of Whitestone was one of 138 students to receive medical degrees (M.D.s) at the 171st commencement ceremonies of Albany Medical College, held at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, on May 21. Milcetic's residency training in obstet- rics/gynecology at Jacobi Hospital and the Jack D. Weiler Hospital of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in The Bronx begins July 1. Milcetic is an alumna of St. Luke Elementary School in Whitestone, Saint Francis Preparatory School in Flushing and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. More ... The 1939-1940 New York World's Fair Author: Bill Cotter ISBN: 9780738565347 128 Pages Publisher: Arcadia Publishing For Bill Cotter and many of his generation, the name "New York World's Fair" conjures images of the 1964-65 event at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. 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 ... Church officials have called in a liturgical artisan to help determine the cost to restore the tabernacle at Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church, which was heavily damaged by a crazed vandal who tore through the Long Island City house of worship on April 24. More ... Queens detectives are seeking help from the public to identify and locate the suspect(s) who torched more than three dozen golf carts at the Kissena links on June 25, sparking a two-alarm fire that destroyed part of the clubhouse at the popular public course. More ... Mayor Michael Bloomberg last Thursday announced the $100 million acquisition of 30 acres at Hunter's Point South in Long Island City. More ... Allstate Insurance Agent Joseph DiBlasi, whose office is located at 35-16 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria, has received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to volunteering in the community. With this award came a $500 grant from the Allstate Foundation for New York Families for Autistic Children in Ozone Park, where DiBlasi volunteers. More ... Fireworks Interdiction Police assigned to a fireworks interdiction team at the NYPD Organized Crime Control Bureau last week busted two Long Island men who were transporting illegal fireworks along the Whitestone Expressway. More ... |
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