May 18, 2011 RSS feed / Features

First Central Savings Bank Appoints Henchy President, COO

First Central Savings Bank announced on May 17, the election of Michael J. Henchy as president and chief operating officer (COO). He has also been elected to the board of directors of the bank. More...

Crowley Blasts GOP Bill Which Ends Emergency Benefits

Congressmember Joseph Crowley (D–Queens/The Bronx) last week ripped into the Republican’s majority in Congress for failing to make an effort to create jobs and then denying emergency unemployment insurance benefits to those out of work. More...

Jewish Lawyers Guild Honors Justice Weinstein

Queens County Administrative Judge, Civil Matters Justice Jeremy S. More...

Burglaries On Rise In The 114th Precinct

As a public safety theory, crime prevention seeks to reduce crime by removing the opportunities a criminal has to take advantage of a person or property. More...

Most Precious Blood Students Make Creative Cupcakes

Students of Most Precious Blood School took part in the second Annual Creative Cupcake Contest. Winners were chosen in three categories. Owners of local businesses acted as judges. Winning students were awarded for their creativity with N.U.T. More...

QSAC To Hold Fundraising Soiree

Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC) is hosting an evening celebration on June 8, from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. that will include dancing, music, celebrities and a silent auction. More...

LIC Parents Approve Charter Compromise

Parents of students at P.S. 111 are giving a thumbs-up to a compromise reached in regard to a proposal by city educators to provide a permanent home for a charter school inside the Long Island City elementary school. More...

Sneakers Made By Different People, Go By Many Names

Sneakers are a very popular form of footwear that people use on a daily basis. They are worn for athletic activities including sports events, running, walking and just for the comfort ability of everyday life. Sneakers are made by different brands. More...

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On the brief side...

BILL TO COORDINATE STATE INFO PROCUREMENT PASSES The state senate has passed legislation authorizing the state library to coordinate purchases of electronic databases or other information for state agencies and in the process save millions of dollar More...

The Makeup Show NYC Holds 6th Annual Beauty Event

Located at the Metropolitan Pavilion, The Makeup Show NYC held its sixth annual convention for cosmetologists. The event also travels to Chicago and Berlin. More...

SHAREing And CAREing Holds Fundraiser

SHAREing and CAREing held a fundraising dinner at Mojave Restaurant on May 16 in Astoria, where guests were invited to support the organization that helps breast and ovarian cancer patients and their families. More...

Shop Steinway Street During Spring Sidewalk Sale Days For Bargains, Fun

This coming Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21, a tradition for more than 75 years will bring shoppers in search of quality merchandise at bargain prices to “The World’s Longest Department Store”– Steinway Street between 28th More...

Liu Describes Comptroller’s Duties, Cites CityTime Scandal

City Comptroller John Liu was the main speaker at the May luncheon of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce, held at Dazies Restaurant. More...

‘Skeleton Boards’ Warn Speeding Motorists

City Department of Transportation (DOT) officials last week announced a new program, designed to scare speeding motorists to slow down. More...

First Graders Write Newspaper To Fund Relief Efforts In Japan

The young journalists of Class 1-338 of P.S. 166 in Long Island City recently produced a newspaper entitled, The NY Worm to raise money for victims of the tsunami in Japan. More...

Maloney Holds Campaign Fundraiser In Sunnyside

On May 9, Congressmember Carolyn Maloney held a campaign fundraiser in Sunnyside at Dazies Restaurant. In attendance were Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, Former City Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr. More...

Elmhurst Hospital Center Opens Walkway Of Honor

On May 13, Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) held a ribbon-cutting for its new Walkway of Honor memorial path. More...

Summer Brings Fruit From Around The World To Queens

The warmer months ahead will bring a wide variety of fruits from around the world to residents of Queens. More...

Local Restaurants Join Together For A ‘Taste Of Queens’

The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) held its ninth annual “Queens: A Taste of the World,” fundraising event on May 10 at Citi Field’s Caesars Club. More...

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