With Halloween just around the corner, pet owners are advised to take extra precautions to keep their best friends safe, healthy – and candy-free.
Animal lovers are urged to follow the following tips to keep pets safe during this sweet, spoo More...
Astoria Federal Savings Bank donated $7,800 to the Hugh P. Kirwan Performing Arts Center at Christ the King Regional H.S in Middle Village. The money will be used to upgrade the lighting system in the auditorium. Seen here are (l. More...
Between the debt-ceiling kerfuffle and Hurricane Irene, you may have missed two bits of summertime news that will be important for what we drive in the coming years. More...
Sunnyside Community Services’ Annual Gala Celebration at Studio Square in Astoria on October 20 included a memorial tribute to an SCS board member, Judy Steele, and a tribute to Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer, who has fought for SCS and its rel More...
On October 22, the Greater Astoria Historical Society hosted a special edition of its monthly History Roundtable program to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Italian unification, Italian culture, contributions to the world in a variety of areas and More...
Time Warner Cable Business Class, in partnership with Bloomberg Television, New York Hospital Queens and the Queens Chamber of Commerce will present ‘Social Media Victories – Real Businesses, Real Campaigns, Real Results’ for small More...
More than 7,000 volunteers fanned out across the city to revitalize 111 public schools -- as part of the 20th Annual New York Cares Day on Saturday, October 15. More...
On October 24, Congressmember Joe Crowley and Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios met with other local elected officials at Alma Bank in Astoria to discuss the Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF More...
Are you considering starting a small business in New York state? Are you a small business owner who is seeking guidance on how to grow your enterprise? More...
A fall chill in the air didn’t keep throngs of people from turning out on October 23 to enjoy the annual 36th Avenue Street Festival in Long Island City. More...
Guests of the NY Women’s Conference on November 6, will enjoy a one-day opportunity to sample and learn about the products and services our region has to offer. Taking place at Leonard’s, 555 Northern Blvd. in Great Neck, from 11 a.m. More...
During a meeting convened by the Queens County Democratic Committee, Carolyn Scarano was selected to be the next District Leader representing Part B of the 36th Assembly District, and co-executive leader of the Taminent Regular Democratic Club. More...
Dog licensing in New York City dates back to 1894, but because of a recent change in New York state law, the city has control over the “Animal Control Fund” for the first time. More...
The Most Precious Blood Glee Club sang at The Futures Dinner sponsored by the Brooklyn Diocese on the evening of October 12 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Manhattan. More...
State Senator Tony Avella is warning seniors to be alert of a new scam involving people misrepresenting themselves as National Grid or inspectors creating an emergency Consolidated Edison repair scam, and demanding cash payment for making repairs, al More...
On October 16, the ashes of Michael M. Smith, owner of the historic 350-year-old Lent- Riker-Smith Homestead in East Elmhurst, were laid to rest in the Riker Cemetery behind the property. Close family and friends were in attendance. More...
The United Community Civic Association (UCCA) will host its annual Children’s Halloween Costume Party at Central Bar & Lounge at 20-30 Steinway St. in Astoria on October 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More...
Halloween is a haunting eve, when spooks and specters hover over local streets in search of some ghoulish fun and treats.
Police and fire officials are offering parents the following tips to keep your little ghosts and goblins safe as they trek ou More...
104th Precinct
Car Thieves Busted
Police in Middle Village arrested two car thieves after they crashed a stolen Nissan Pathfinder into four parked vehicles.
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What is it that takes more than 35,000 medals and tee-shirts, 2,500 blankets, 730 tubes of K-Y Jelly, 35,500 mylar blankets, 1,560 stretchers, 45 medical units, 1 major field hospital, more than 10,000 volunteers, 1,550 marshals, 3,500 police officer More...
The 110th Precinct Community Council recognized the Cop-of-the-Month at its October 17 meeting. Police Officer Stanley Przedwiecki received the award and USTA Coordinator of Facility Operations Luis Marcial Sr. More...
The Queens Arts Institutions breakfast on October19, sponsored by the Long Island City Partnership and held at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, began as Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer told the gathering that there is a striking difference b More...
Happy Ending For Missing Woman
Police officials are sending kudos to cops at the 114th Precinct who last week located a missing Astoria woman.
Police issued a Silver Alert on October 14, for Mabel Jones, 89, after she was reported missing from More...
Councilmember James F. Gennaro came to King Manor in Jamaica last week to congratulate Gerald J. Caliendo as the newly elected president of the King Manor Museum Association. More...
Today Learning through an Expanded Arts Program (LeAp) honored the young artists whose works are currently on display in LeAp’s 10th Annual Citigroup Student Art Exhibition. More...
On October 16, Congressmember Joe Crowley (D-Queens/The Bronx) celebrated Italian Heritage Month by paying tribute to the many contributions made by Italian-Americans across New York and throughout the country. More...
October 24 was New York’s first annual Food Day, a new celebration promoting a healthier diet. Food Day started out with the launch of a new Web site www.nyc.gov/html/nycfood. More...
On November 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Edward Jones Financial Services is presenting a seminar on financial planning at Quontic Bank, 31-05 Broadway, Astoria. More...
There is an old saying, “You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.” Because of one Astoria resident, that is about to change. More...
New York state faces a projected budget deficit of $2.4 billion next year and after closing a gap of $10 billion, largely through cuts to health care and education, the question raised at the October meeting of Community Board 1 was how the state wil More...
The announcement last week that U.S. seniors would be receiving their first Social Security payment increase in two years brought cheers from Congressmember Carolyn Maloney (D–Queens/Manhattan). More...
Power Memorial Academy was an all boys Catholic high school opened from 1931 to 1984. Although they have been closed for 26 years, on November 5, they will be hosting a dinner to celebrate their 80th Anniversary Reunion. More...
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