June Primary Preliminary Results So Far…
BY ANNETTE HANZE ALBERTS | June 29, 2022
Primary voting in New York’s first of two primaries this summer ended last night, June 28, at 9 pm. Those votes are not yet 100...
Mount Sinai Queens Honors Borough President Richards
June 29, 2022
As part of its 23rd anniversary celebration last week, Mount Sinai Queens bestowed its Community Service Partner Award to Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr....
Community Pride
BY DR. SHARON M. CADIZ | June 22, 2022
The 52nd Annual Flag Day Parade presented by the Kiwanis Club of Sunnyside on June 11 promptly began at a brisk pace under the threat...
Sunnyside’s Flag Day Celebration
June 15, 2022
After a hiatus of two years due to Covid precautions, the 52nd annual Kiwanis-sponsored Flag Day Parade in Sunnyside took place on June 11 along...
It’s In Queens! (July 1 to July 7)
Shall we see a movie? Or how about many free movies outside under the stars? Puppets, concerts, and water fun...
Chez Olivia French Bistro
A trip to France in Astoria awaits you at “Chez Olivia,” a lovely French Bistro with authentic cuisine, excellent cocktails...
How To Choose A Medicare Supplemental (Medigap) Policy
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m planning to enroll in original Medicare in a few months and have been told I probably...
I On Politics
ELECTEDS REACT TO SCOTUS OVERTURNING ROE V. WADE: On June 24, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, issued the...
Stay Tuned For Primary Election Results
As we go to press, the final hours of voting in the primaries are taking place on Tuesday, June 28, until 9 pm. New Yorkers...
I On Politics
ELECTION PROTECTION HOTLINE: New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its Election Protection Hotline available...
Happy Anniversary, America!
Fourth of July will be our 246th Independence Day celebration. July 4, 1776 was the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, one...
Letters To The Editor
Putin’s Tap To The Editor:: The Russians may occupy part of Ukraine, but will not capture the nation. If it had the insurgency they would...
Voting Is Everything
Yes, voting is everything, even in primaries! Especially in primaries. Historically, there are VERY low turnouts for primary elections. Abysmal one might say, with turnout...
Historic Tales Of Long Island City
Ask 100 people from the neighborhood who their favorite character is, and you will get 100 different answers, each with a quick story. These narratives...
Children’s Book: Local Baby: Queens
Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Queens engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their city so great: Swim...
New Release: Bob Dylan’s New York
On a snowy winter morning in 1961, Robert Zimmerman left Minnesota for New York City with a suitcase, guitar, harmonica and a few bucks in...
Winners Of Mother’s Day Essay & Poetry Contest
Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winners of his annual Mother’s Day Essay & Poetry Contest for students in grades two through five. They...
Steinway Astoria Partnership Holds Annual Meeting
On Thursday, June 23rd the Steinway Astoria Partnership held its annual meeting. The well-attended event was hosted virtually via Zoom and provided a welcoming atmosphere...
Italian Pasticciera And Caffe ‘Santa Chiara’ Opens
TF Cornerstone (TFC) announced the opening of Santa Chiara, an authentic Italian pasticciera and caffe on the ground floor of its new rental building at...