Mayor Michael Bloomberg will take time out from his re-election campaign to join former Mayors David Dinkins and Edward Koch as honorary chairmen for a dinner–fundraiser hailing the late George Douris, an Astoria native who rose to prominence as a newspaperman and benefactor of the Greek community. The occasion is the 2005 HANAC dinner–dance, with “Building Our Future,” as its […]
Pataki Backs $2.9 B Transport Bond Act Up For Nov. Vote
Governor George Pataki came out strongly in favor of a $2.9 billion Transportation Bond Act proposal, calling it a comprehensive and fiscally responsible plan that will make critical improvements to city and state transportation systems. The governor said the bond proposal, which will go before the state’s voters for approval on Election Day November 8, “will help ensure that we […]
On the brief side…
Official Leads Katrina Relief DrivesCity Councilmembers David Weprin and John Liu were among lawmakers who participated in relief programs to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina recently. Liu organized a fundraising drive among Flushing residents and business owners. He urged that checks or money orders made out to the Red Cross are notated “Hurricane Katrina” and should be mailed or dropped off at his community […]
Dems, GOP Savor Last Tuesday’s Primary Victories
Democratic and Republican Party leaders in Queens had plenty to crow about following last Tuesday’s primary and party elections. Queens Democratic Party Leader Thomas Manton was very pleased that all seven City Council primaries ended the way he hoped they would, including the long-awaited end of City Councilmember Allan Jennings’ career. Republican Party Leader state Senator Serphin Maltese was wearing […]
Lawmakers Take On Con Ed In Softball Game
Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria) led an All-Star team of Queens elected officials against Con Edison employees on Saturday, September 17 in the second annual Neil Barrett Memorial Softball Game. In an exciting back-and-forth charity game that went into extra innings, the Con Edison team eked out a 10-9 victory. The game, hosted by Gianaris and the Immaculate Conception Youth Program […]
House Homeland Security Chair Welcomed By Congressional Dems
Members of the New York City congressional delegation, all Democrats, warmly welcomed Congressmember Peter King from Suffolk County on neighboring Long Island as the new House Committee on Homeland Security chair expressing the hope that the Republican lawmaker will be more supportive of allocating anti-terror funds to locations where the greatest threats exist. Reports from the nation’s capital reporting King’s […]
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Atonement Lutheran: •Sunday, 10:15 a.m., services and Sunday school in English; noon, service in Spanish; 2 p.m., service in Korean; 5 p.m., service in Telegu. •Weekdays, 2:30-6 p.m. Afterschool program; free universal pre-school available, 30-61 87th St., Jackson Heights; 718-639-6074. **** Bayside Jewish Center: •Sep. 24, Saturday, 8 p.m. “Primo” Broadway show and Selichos service to follow. •Sep. 25, Sunday, […]
St. Demetrios Holds Greek School
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Astoria is offering Greek Afternoon School for public school students grades one through eight on weekday afternoons and Saturdays. The curriculum covers Greek language, both written and spoken, Greek history, Orthodox religion and Greek tradition and culture, as well as instruction in Greek dancing. Seventh and eighth grade students prepare for the Greek Regents […]
JHNA September Meeting May Be Group’s Last
The September meeting of the Jackson Heights Neighborhood Association was likely to be the group’s last one, Vice President Phil Saccone said. As the evening proceeded, he seemed to become even more certain, declaring repeatedly that he and Karl Christensen, the two principal figures in the JHNA’s 27 years of existence, were either too ill or too distracted by illness […]
Quinn Funeral Home Gets National Award
Thomas M. Quinn & Sons Inc. of Long Island City, is a recipient of the 2005 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Continuing Achievement award. This award honors funeral homes for their outstanding service to families, community involvement, technical abilities, and professional integrity. “Pursuit of Excellence funeral homes are committed to the highest level of service to families,” […]