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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former Vice President Al Gore visited the rooftop of the Long Island City YMCA on Thursday, September 24 to literally paint the town white to commence the start of NYC Cool Roofs, a partnership between the City and the non-profit Community Environmental Center, with the objective of keeping the city cool during the hot summers. More ... Community leaders in Dutch Kills are up in arms after learning that two 17thcentury millstones, unique to the history of the Long Island City community, are being stored in a mix of construction materials and rubble at a Queens Plaza renovation project. More ... District 30 parents association and parent/teacher associations were welcomed at the first Community Education Council meeting of the school year, amidst some bleak economic news for the class size reduction effort. More ... A comprehensive education reform bill that would be "the single largest investment in history" in college student aid, according to Congressmember Joseph Crowley, was passed by the House and is awaiting action by the Senate. More ... Queens District Attorney Richard Brown and Assemblymember Michael Gianaris were on hand to help congratulate two police officers who put the kibosh on a string of gun-toting robbers this past summer. Designated Cop-of-the Month Detective Ernest L. Henans and Police Officer James R. More ... Almost 90,000 out-of-work New Yorkers whose unemployment benefits are due to expire in December will get a 13-week extension under a bill passed by the House of Representatives last week, Congressmember Joseph Crowley reports. More ... Councilmember John Liu defeated colleague David Yassky two weeks ago in the Democratic primary for city comptroller, but he had to do it again yesterday to gain the Democratic nomination in the November elections, so the polls were open once again with the candidates rallying their supporters to get out and vote. More ... Con Edison electric bills for New York City dropped this summer over last summer due to lower energy supply costs, but the company is still reminding customers that it's as important as ever to continue energy-saving practices. More ... When the swine flu first emerged at St. Francis Prep H.S. in Fresh Meadows last April, three hospitals in Queens had already closed, taking about 600 beds, emergency rooms and other hospital services along with them. "We were very worried if a pandemic (flu) happened, and sure enough, it did," said Borough President Helen Marshall. "Now we need help. More ... Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria) addressed the crowd at the Astoria Alive Street Festival on Sunday, September 20. The street fair, sponsored by the Astoria Restoration Association and the 31st Street Merchants Association, was held on 31st Street, between 21st Avenue and Ditmars Boulevard. More ... On Thursday, September 24 the Queens Chamber of Commerce's dinner highlighted the chamber's 17th Annual Business Persons of the Year awards. The event also marked the occasion of the group's 98th anniversary. More ... Times and dates are subject to change. Please call ev 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 ... Free Synagogue of Flushing will host a Flea Market on Sunday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Numerous vendors will offer a large selection of merchandise. You can shop for everyday items or hidden treasures at great prices. The synagogue is located at 41-60 Kissena Boulevard (between Sanford and Main Street), Flushing. Admission is free. More ... On September 17, Holy Cross H.S. celebrated the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year with a special liturgy. A tradition at Holy Cross H.S., the Mass of the Holy Spirit was attended by the student body, alumni, faculty and friends. More ... Obituary for Clifton Maloney— written by a proud and loving family. Clifton H. W. Maloney, 71, passed away on September 25th on Cho Oyu Mountain located on the border of Nepal and China. He reached the 27,000 foot summit on the morning of September 24th, making him the oldest American to ever summit an 8,000 meter peak. More ... Congressmember Carolyn Maloney and her two daughters patiently awaited the return of her husband's remains yesterday from Nepal, five days after he died after scaling one of the world's highest mountains. It took several days to get the body down the steep slopes of Mount Cho Oyu, on the Tibet-China border. More ... On Thursday, September 24th, the Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Long Island City hosted its Annual Cocktail Party at Riccardo's by the Bridge. The gathered were greeted by President Paul A. Vallone, who welcomed all guests and thanked them for their support. Chairs for this event were, Linda Perno, Arthur Gualtieri, M.D., Ticket Chair. More ... |
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