Clients of the Lexington Vocational Services Center for the Deaf who are seeking to hone their skills in customer relations and build work experience have been recruited to provide free gift wrapping services for Barnes & Noble customers. I More...
On December 1, the 100 Tile Mural Project was unveiled at the Kew Gardens Long Island Railroad. Culminating in finding its permanent home on adjoining brick w More...
“We can not always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future,” said President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who saved America from the Great Depression. More...
One in nine homeowners in Queens is either currently delinquent 90 days or more on a mortgage or already is in foreclosure, according to a recent study by the New York Federal Reserve Bank. More...
On December 5, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer was joined by the Dutch Kills Civic Association, Community Board 1 and concerned residents at a rally to protest the installation of new Muni-Meters on 29th Street in Dutch Kills. More...
At the LaGuardia Community College Foundation annual meeting on Thursday, December 1 in a classroom at the college, Foundation Executive Director and LaG CC Vice President for Institutional Advancement E. More...
After a crackdown by law enforcement agencies resulted in 118 liquor stores and licensed groceries throughout the city being nailed for selling alcohol to minors, two Queens lawmakers are pushing legislation to require community board input to help d More...
State Senator Tony Avella, Councilmember Jim Gennaro and Congressmember Carolyn Maloney voiced their opposition to the controversial drilling process of hydraulic fracturing at the final public hearing before the New York state Department of Environm More...
Young professionals and elected officials gathered at Mosaic Café and Lounge in Astoria on December 4 for a reception honoring Assemblymember Aravella Simotas. More...
The United Community Civic Association (UCCA) held its annual Holiday Brunch Fundraiser on December 4 at the LaGuardia Marriott Hotel in East Elmhurst. More...
On December 3, presidential candidate Newt Gingrich met with Queens Republican Chairman Phil Ragusa and discussed his plans for the New York and national campaigns. More...
When the holidays come, the money goes — usually for presents and parties, greeting cards and traveling to see family. Before you spend that last holiday buck, make sure you set some cash aside for retirement as a gift to yourself. More...
On December 2, the United States Department of Labor reported the unemployment rate for November 2011 was 8.6 percent. This is the first time the unemployment rate has dropped from a yearlong nine percent. More...
On December 1, Astoria unveiled the largest Christmas tree in Queens at the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, the oldest beer hall in the five boroughs. More...
I f you are looking for a holiday gift that will thrill, inspire and entertain, then you should be looking in your local bookstore this holiday season. More...
Whether you’re itching for an iguana or praying to find a puppy under your Christmas tree, officials at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) are urging shoppers to consider the responsibilities of pet ownership More...
When it comes to the holidays, decking the halls and donning festive attire can help put you in the spirit; but, don’t forget your pet when you’re prepping for the season. More...
Area civic leaders and elected officials came to Long Island City on the evening of November 30 to honor city Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski and city Department of Transportation Commissioner Maura McCarthy. More...
An annual local tradition, The Astoria\LIC Kiwanis Club holiday auction was attended by more than 125 members and guests who came to bid on a host of items for charity on December 5 at Riccardo’s by the Bridge. More...
Crafting is an integral part of the holiday season, and a great way to spend quality time with family and friends. According to an independent study by the Craft & Hobby Association, about 56 percent of U.S. More...
Assemblymember David Weprin will continue his toy collection until December 19. The new, unwrapped toys will then be distributed to children in need and local-not-for-profit organizations who provide services for children with special needs. More...
On December 4, the Italian community came to celebrate Christmas at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Astoria annual Christmas Party and Dinner Dance at Riccardo’s. More...
On December 6, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. and Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski announced plans to convert the long-neglected dive pool at Astoria Park into an outdoor performance space. More...
The next monthly meeting of Community Board 5 (CB5) will be conducted on December 14 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of Christ the King Regional H.S., 68-02 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding BSA Cal. More...
Police last week released a sketch of a man suspected of molesting two 12-year-old girls in Elmhurst.
Cops said the man, driving a white sedan with a flag sticker on the driver’s door, approached his first victim at about 8 a.m. More...
On Thanksgiving Day, hundreds of children and family members lined the sidewalks along the Long Island City YMCA for the Inaugural Kids Turkey Trot. More...
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg broke ground on December 1 marking the initial phase of critical infrastructure work at Willets Point near Flushing, including construction of a sanitary sewer main and reconstruction of a storm sewer and outfall. More...
Following a show of bipartisan support for a pro-immigration measure before a congressional committee, Congressmember Joseph Crowley (D–Queens/The Bronx) cited it in calling for further bipartisan action on immigration reforms to “truly a More...
As part of Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer’s ongoing efforts to provide every child throughout the city with a library card, he has introduced a new bill requiring city agencies to make library card applications available primarily to those with More...
Improvements have been made to the city’s snow preparedness so that there will not be a repeat of the disastrous cleanup that followed last year’s Christmas blizzard, city officials said last week. More...
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Long- Term Planning and Sustainability David Bragdon, city Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe and Schools Chancellor Dennis M. More...
Captain Terry O’Toole, returning to the 108th Police Precinct as its executive officer, conducted the November precinct community council meeting in place of the vacationing 108th Precinct Commanding Officer Captain Donald Powers. More...
On December 3, the Chian Federation Gala was held in honor of Greek- American Lieutenant General William G. Pagonis, a three-star general in the Army who oversaw the entire logistical operation during the Gulf War. More...
After being diagnosed with end stage renal kidney failure four-and a-half years ago, Carolyn Parson received a lifesaving kidney transplant on October 20 at New York Presbyterian Hospital. She is currently recuperating at home in Astoria. More...
Seniors are coming to the Queensboro Council for Social Welfare (QCSW) at the George T. Douris Tower in Astoria to participate in a digital photography workshop designed to instruct individuals in the basic art and science of photography. More...
Victor Dadras and Robert Dadras of Dadras Architects–nationally recognized experts in downtown revitalization–will be speaking about ideas and concepts for the revitalization of the Douglaston Village commercial area on December 13 at 8 p More...
Get into a conversation with a long time Queens resident and you're likely to discover a subscriber of the Long Island Star- Journal, a daily paper that informed the community about local and world news until it folded in 1968. More...
Queens law enforcement officials last week released their annual warning to shoppers and cybershoppers, urging us to be careful when plunking down coins for the perfect holiday gift. More...
Calling all holiday party planners: You can hear those sleigh bells ringing, can’t you? Like the most earnest of elves, you’re likely doing your spirited best to balance tradition with the unexpected. More...
Just who is Santa Claus? Why, he’s the proprietor of the North Pole Toy Workshop, loved by people of all shapes and sizes in cities and towns all over the world. Children in Russia know Santa as “Grondy Frost”. More...
No matter if you’ve been naughty or nice, children of all ages are welcome to visit Santa Claus when he comes to Sunnyside on December 10 and 11. More...
Christmas is a season of magic – elfen magic, that is. Of course, the best known elf is Santa himself, but even he needs help to make Christmas magic. More...
The second annual Santa Streak took place in Astoria Park on December 2. Upon donating canned goods or a gently used coat for charity, runners were entered into the run. More...
This Wednesday, December 7 watch Tony Hightower, a 43-year-old event planner from Astoria, compete on Jeopardy. Hightower is seen here with host Alex Trebek. More...
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Bronx and Queens Zoo animal experts have partnered with the New York state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to uncover a mysterious threat that is causing a decline in northern cricket fro More...
Homeowners and tenants who are 60 years and older, along with qualifying low-income residents, may now apply for gants of up to $500 for homeowners and $40 to $50 for residents, to help pay their current heating bills. More...
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