August 1, 2012 RSS feed / Features

East Side Access Tunnel-Boring Is Completed

Congressmember Carolyn B. More...

Judge: Department Of Ed. Violated UFT, CSA Contracts

Although William Cullen Bryant H.S. is now the Academy of Humanities and Applied Science at William Cullen Bryant Campus and Long Island City H.S. More...

Social Security Goes For The Gold

Millions of Americans are following the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. The last time swimmer Michael Phelps competed, he brought home more gold medals at one time than anyone in the history of the Olympics. Will he do it again? More...

GenOn Buy Puts NRG Among Largest U.S. Generating Companies

NRG Energy became one of the biggest independent power generating companies in the United States after its purchase of GenOn Energy last week. More...

Exotic Ice Cream Flavors 2012

Ice cream continues to be one of the most popular sweets worldwide. No one knows the exact origins of the delightful dessert, but it is assumed to have existed since the second century B.C. More...

Whiskers Holistic To Lead Shore Fest Pet Parade

At the invitation of Martha Gilpin, Astoria Parks Alliance (APA) and Alexia Vullis, Astoria Dog Owners Group (ADOG), Whiskers Holistic Petcare is leading this year’s Shore Fest Pet Costume Parade on Sunday, August 5, starting at 1 p.m. More...

A Biker And His Trusty Companion

Astoria native Leandro Almeida shows off his many wonders during a Sunday bike ride through Astoria Park. Mounted onto the handlebars of his bicycle is a video camera, iPad and iPod. More...

Jazz Artist Bix Beiderbecke Memorialized In Annual Concert

On August 4, the 12th annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Concert, sponsored by the Sunnyside Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Committee and Sunnyside Shines, will take place from 3 to 7:30 p.m. More...

From Olympic Village To Hunters Point South

The opening ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games took place in London this weekend, but if things had turned out differently, they could have been taking place here. More...

QSAC Closes In On Goal

The Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC) celebrated a milestone on July 31, when its Vice President Paul Halvatzis and his “Shave the Stach” campaign reached the $25,000 mark. More...

Red Cross, Vallone Partner To Help Save Lives

American Red Cross Greater New York Regional CEO Josh Lockwood joined Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. More...

Rally To Keep Bayside Post Office At Current Location

State Senator Tony Avella joined elected officials, East Bayside Homeowners Association President Frank Skala, Queens Community Board 11 members and dozens of Bayside residents at a rally in front of the Bayside Post Office, located at 212-35 42nd Av More...

Queens Lutheran School Youngster Wins Essay Contest

On July 20, Daniel Gomez was presented with a certificate, medal, and a gift card by Astoria Federal Branch manager George Galanis. More...

18th Century Antique Stolen From Long Island City Shop

On July 17, a valuable jade cup was stolen from Antique Reader, located at 39- 06 Crescent St., Astoria. More...

It’s In Queens!

The Queens Tourism Council would like to spread the word about fun summer activities this week, for residents as well as tourists, which include music, dancing, marching and the silver screen. More...

The Pulpit

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Simotas Visits Practice Makes Perfect At LIC H.S.

Assemblymember Aravella Simotas visited the Practice Makes Perfect program on July 26 at LIC H.S. More...

Alleged Astoria Park Predator Faces Queens Justice

The 30-year-old Astoria man who was on the run for more than six years after jumping bail on kidnapping and child sexual abuse charges, last month lost his battle against extradition to Queens. More...

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