The Bertelsmann Foundation’s 2005 World of Expression (WOE) awards took place at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University, in Manhattan, on June 8 in conjunction with SONY BMG Music Entertainment and Random House, Inc. The arts and humanities awards are available exclusively to New York City public high school seniors and consist of original music and […]
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Atonement Lutheran: •July 11, Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Day camp starts, registration required. •Monday to Friday, 8:45 to 11:15 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m. Free pre-kindergarten. •Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Services; 11 a.m., Sunday School, all in English; noon Spanish service; 2 p.m., Korean service; 5 p.m., Telegu service. •Weekdays, 2:30-6 p.m. Afterschool program, 30-61 87th St., Jackson […]
Weiner Pledges ‘New Leadership’ For City If Elected
In his ninth speech detailing his vision for the city, Congressmember and Democratic mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner pledged to bring new leadership to City Hall and fight for the middle class if elected. In contrast, he said, incumbent Mayor Michael Bloomberg has had a narrow vision for New York City, as reflected by his comment that “New York let America […]
Nicotine Patch Kits Are Going, Going, Almost Gone
Nearly one month after the launch of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) nicotine patch program, less than 5,000 kits remain for New York City smokers who want to quit. The nicotine patch kits are available on a first-call, first-served basis. Residents can call 311 between 8 a.m. and midnight, seven days a week, to find out if […]
Nolan’s Bill Short Circuits Conductor-Less Subway Trains
As the Transit Authority launched its controversial pilot project to operate a subway train with no conductor, only a motorman, legislation is advancing in the Assembly to ban the policy under a bill introduced by Assemblymember Catherine Nolan. “The Authority’s plan…quite frankly, is frightening,” said Nolan. The Ridgewood lawmaker also revealed that the TA is now preparing to begin a […]
Cazilas Becomes Eagle Scout
Patrick J. Cazilas attained the rank of Eagle Scout in an Eagle Court of Honor April 3. An admiring audience of family and friends was present to see him achieve the highest honor the Boy Scouts of America can bestow. Cazilas’ Scouting career began in 1992 when he joined Cub Scout Pack 49 as a Tiger scout. He became a […]
Sokol Is Commerce Bank Commercial Lending VP Team
Commerce Bank (NYSE: CBH), “America’s Most Convenient Bank,” has named Lawrence Sokol vice president, commercial lending. In his new role, Sokol will develop customized lending solutions for a wide range of Commerce Bank’s commercial clients in Queens. Sokol has 20 years of banking experience. Prior to joining Commerce, he served as a relationship manager at Citibank. Sokol earned a bachelor’s […]
4th Santora Scholarship Dinner-Dance Honors 7
Among the 343 members of the New York City Fire Department who gave their lives for their fellow man on Sept. 11, 2001 was a young firefighter who had been on the job just eight months. Christopher Santora, a Queens College graduate who turned down permanent placement as a teacher at I.S. 10 in Astoria to earn a spot as […]
Graham Crusades In Flushing Meadows–Corona Park
The Greater New York Billy Graham Crusade is set to take place in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park Friday to Sunday, June 24-26. Coming at the invitation of more than 1,300 local churches representing 81 denominations, it will be the Reverend Billy Graham’s eighth crusade in Metro New York which includes the historic, 16 week, 1957 campaign in Madison Square Garden that […]
The Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens Presents ITALIAN NIGHTS 2005 June 22
Roberta Wells Conservatory of Arts And Learning, “The Clown Of God”; The Astoria Music Society: The Quintet Intrepid June 29 The Music of Spin; Jannah; Ancient Rhythms of the Middle East July 6 The Song and Dance of “Seniors on Stage”; Lecture, Understanding The Mediterranean Diet:What We Learned From Our Ancestors July 13 Goliard Concerts – Italian Arias and Songs; […]