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A playground was dedicated to world-famous lithographer Seymour Rosenthal by the Elechester Board of Directors on Thursday, September 24. Rosenthal a Bronx native died in December 2007 at the age of 86. Now, two years after his death, the Fresh Meadows community where he lived for more than 50 years, turned out for an evening ceremony to pay one final tribute. More ... October 4 through 10 is National Fire Prevention Week. So, if you see a fire, what should you do? You dial 911. Calling 911 is the number one way fires are reported, said FDNY Chief of Communications John Coloe. What is the second most common method used to report a fire? Fire alarm boxes, said Coloe. More ... After a summer filled with similar encounters that often turned ugly, a peaceful and informative town hall meeting on healthcare reform was hosted by the United Community Civic Association last week with Congressmember Joseph Crowley (D- Queens, The Bronx) as the featured guest speaker. More ... Businesses and homeowners can now have graffiti removed from their property by the city without cost, under a bill passed by the City Council last week. Homeowners and businesses may also refuse to have the city remove the graffiti, by submitting their refusal in writing. More ... Time Warner Cable announced their fastest Internet experience yet with the launch of Time Warner Cable Wideband Internet and Business Class Wideband Internet in New York City. The announcement was made by Howard Szarfarc, Executive Vice President of the company's New York City Region. More ... Congressmembers Joseph Crowley (D-Queens, The Bronx) and Anthony Weiner D-Queens, Brooklyn) were among President Barack Obama's guests on Air Force One after the president gave a major speech on the economy at Federal Hall in New York City September 14. More ... It used to be you would go to visit your dentist with some trepidation about the pain you would have to endure. You would sit in the waiting room bored, staring into space, dozing, or reading last year's magazines. More ... some respite care for caregivers, who are often family members and elderly themselves. QHC, working in conjunction with other healthcare organizations, (Elmhurst Hospital, HANAC, Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, Pragati, More ... The girlfriend who last December accused state Senator Hiram Monserrate of slashing her face in a jealous rage, changed her story last week during testimony in Queens Supreme Court. Karla Giraldo maintained her composure while telling the court through an interpreter that she was the one who arrived at Monserrate's apartment drunk on the night of December 19. More ... Offering integrity, market knowledge, experience and impeccable service, Realty Executives Today opened Astoria headquarters at 32-56 Steinway St. on Friday, October 2. More ... Schumer Gets Victim Abuse Funds A state program assisting women assault victims is getting $119,214 in federal funds for its program, courtesy of U.S. Senator Charles Schumer who secured the money from the Department of Justice's office on Violence Against Women. More ... (L. to r.): Mary Marangos, representing Congressmember Carolyn Maloney, Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Long Island City President Paul Vallone, Assemblymember Michael Gianaris, Luigi, co-owner of Ponticello Ristorante, Linda Perno, event co-chair, state Senator George Onorato, Pepe, co-owner of Ponticello Ristorante, and former City Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr. gathered at the Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Long Island City annual cocktail party to honor Donna Furey, Esq. as Woman of the Year, Gus Antonopoulos, owner of Farenga Funeral Home as Man of the Year and Pepe and Luigi, co-owners of Ponticello Ristorante, Astoria, as Community Persons of the Year at Riccardo's by the bridge, Astoria, on September 24. More ... Borough President Helen Marshall (at lectern) addressed a legislative forum of the Queens Interagency Council on Aging at Borough Hall on Friday, October 2. Marshall said that despite challenging times, she was able to allocate $30,000 to the council for this fiscal year. Lawmakers on hand included (l. to r.): state Senator Frank Padavan, Assemblymembers Audrey Pheffer and Michael DenDekker and state Senators Joseph Addabbo and Toby Stavisky. More ... Maria Catherine Alaimo of Astoria and Paul James Drysdale Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Drysdale Sr., of Shirley, Long Island, will wed on Saturday, October 24. More ... The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) invites New Yorkers to enjoy Discover Queens Restaurant Week from Monday, October 5 through Thursday, October 15. More ... The Queens College Choral Society (QCCS) has launched a new high school outreach program that provides young singers considering a career in music the opportunity to expand their performing experience. More ... 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. **** All Saints': •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside Drum Corps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17; band information. 43-12 46th St. More ... Clifton (Clif) Maloney was a man who enjoyed beating the odds. At the age of 50 he took up running marathons. He went on to complete 20. More ... Dr. Howard L. Hurwitz, educator, author and former principal of Long Island City H.S. died on September 23 of natural causes. Hurwitz is best remembered for the controversy that swept over his tenure as principal of the once-troubled school, where his hard line tactics won him the admiration of parents and the wrath of Board of Education and law enforcement officials. More ... The 108th Police Precinct Community Council opened a new season of monthly meetings after a two-month summer break. More ... An estimated 750,000 to 1 million people became ill during last spring's H1N1 influenza outbreak. The greatest occurrence was in the school age group of 5 to 17 years old. This fall and winter, the city Department of Health expects illness from flu, both seasonal and H1N1, will circulate again but a response plan is in place. More ... 108th Precinct Hunt Gas Station Bandits Queens detectives are seeking help from the public to identify and locate two suspects sought in connection with the late night armed robbery of a Woodside gas station. Police said the two men walked into the gas station at 69-02 Queens Blvd. at about 3:30 a.m. More ... |
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