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Full exterior and interior renovations to the Flushing Meadows-Corona Park boathouse and dock began with a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, November 16. More ... The city Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) completed one of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s first education initiatives when it voted to end social promotion for fourth and sixth grade students, extending the policy to every elementary and middle school grade. More ... The first Hunters Point South meeting in 17 months featured an engaging presentation about parkland and the nature area that would be developed along with the construction of an ultimate 6,500 housing units near the point where the East River and Newtown Creek meet. More ... Health insurance premiums for private insurance plans covering small businesses are set to increase by 15 percent next year, with potentially harmful consequences, and 119 members of Congress want an explanation for the sharp rate increases. More ... Speaking at a Washington rally of first responders to Ground Zero on 9/11, Congressmember Carolyn Maloney assured them that the fight to provide health care and compensation for their effort, which took some lives and left others ill, will continue until it succeeds. More ... In about a month, Daniel Halloran will be sworn in as the City Council representative of College Point, among other communities in Northeast Queens. But jumping the gun, the Auburndale attorney, More ... Norwood Gardens, located in Astoria on 35th, 36th and 37th Streets between 30th and 31st Avenues, is a planned community dating from 1929, where quaint, one-family, attached homes enhanced with attractive front gardens range along tree-lined streets. The architectural firm of Warren and Wetmore, the designers of Grand Central Terminal, planned this historically significant neighborhood. More ... U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–New York), joined by several other women legislators and public officials and abortion advocates, called last week for the defeat of an anti-abortion proposal that would deny millions of women access to reproductive care in any healthcare reform measure that becomes law. More ... Congressmembers Anthony Weiner and Carolyn Maloney have released a new study showing that drug companies are charging New Yorkers 213 percent more than they do Canadians for the 10 most prescribed medications. The study comes on the heels of new reports that drug companies are raising prices for the most popular drugs in anticipation of a healthcare reform bill passing. More ... Throughout history mankind has celebrated the bountiful harvest with thanksgiving ceremonies. More ... Various local organizations are opening their doors and inviting the community to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with them. More ... During the holiday season when it seems more people than ever need help feeding their families, Two Coves Community Garden has come together with Betel of America to contribute some of their homegrown harvest to help address the problem. More ... A glowing angel, its intricate features created from pieces of glass, is one of the many pieces on display from The Neustadt Collection, a gallery featuring the glasswork of Louis C. Tiffany, which is on permanent display at the Queens Museum of Art, located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. More ... On Sunday, November 15, the Monsignor McClancy H.S. varsity soccer team won the New York City Intersectional Championship with a 2-1 victory over Bishop Ford of Brooklyn. The Crusaders from East Elmhurst returned to the championship game for the second year in a row and this year, were able to win their first City Championship since 2000. More ... Ice skating and hockey enthusiasts turned out for the grand opening of the new City Ice Pavilion in Long Island City, which was officially dedicated on Thursday, November 19. More ... The Our World Neighborhood Charter School Parent-Teacher Organization will hold its 2009 Talent Show on Saturday, December 5 at the Frank Sinatra H.S. of the Arts, 35-12 35th Ave., Astoria. The first models will stroll down the catwalk at 6 p.m. More than 600 people—families, teachers, staff and members of the community—are expected to attend. More ... The Athenian Society honored Dennis Syntilas for his tireless efforts in helping to create Athens Square Park, 30th Street and 30th Avenue, at Central Lounge, 20- 30 Steinway St. More ... Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. All Nations Baptist: More ... City fire officials have once again released the FDNY’s Annual Holiday Guide listing safety precautions for the use and decoration of Christmas trees, wreaths, and other holiday ornaments. The guide lists the following suggestions for a safe and fire-free holiday season: •Keep matches and candles away from children. More ... The heating season officially began October 1 and will run through May 31, according to officials at the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). More ... |
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