Facing a possible transit strike Friday morning, the MTA yesterday put a new offer on the table, offering the transit union raises totalling 6 percent over a period of 27 months, a change from their previous offer of a two-year contract. But that doesn’t seem to narrow the gap appreciably with the transit workers, whose negotiators are seeking a three-year […]
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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. **** Briarwood Jewish Center: •Prayer books with line-by-line English transliteration of the Hebrew text now available at services, 139-06 86th […]
Council Funds Health Care Center Renovations
Community Healthcare Network’s Queens Health Center held a dedication ceremony Friday afternoon, December 2. Catherine Abate, Community Healthcare Network president and chief executive officer, recognized former City Council Speaker Peter F. Vallone Sr.’s efforts in securing capital funding allocations for the renovation four and a half years ago, and the generous contributions of present City Council Speaker Gifford Miller, Councilmember […]
New York Hospital Queens Goes To The Dogs
It’s rare to find a child who looks forward to going to the doctor’s office. Not so at New York Hospital Queens, many children are smiling, laughing and excited to be in the waiting room of the children’s health center. Every Wednesday afternoon, Roxy, a gentle three-year-old Chihuahua, greets young patients coming for doctor’s exams at the hospital’s Theresa Lang […]
Lo Bianco Is Auctioneer For Astoria/LIC Kiwanis
On December 5, the Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanis held their annual Christmas Auction at Riccardo’s by the Bridge. Chairpersons for the event were Linda Perno, Paul A. Vallone, Rose Anne Alafogiannis and Tony Siano; co-chairs were George Perno and Jerry and Anna Kril. This year the group tried something new: a Guest Auctioneer. And what an auctioneer they had: star […]
Gianaris: Ground Broken For Lillo Park In Astoria Heights
Construction began last week on Carlos Lillo Park in Astoria Heights. It will replace a neighborhood eyesore that was used as a construction storage area and was defaced with graffiti and filled with assorted rubble. The announcement was made by Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (D), the area’s representative who obtained more than $200,000 in state funds to make construction of the […]
Solomon Schechter School Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Some 200 parents, children, alumni and friends crowded the gymnasium at the Solomon Schechter School of Queens November 13 for a sock hop that marked the kickoff event for the school’s year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary. “Back to the ‘50s to Celebrate 50 Years of Excellence in Education” was spearheaded by Naomi Horowitz, vice president of development, and had […]
Commerce Bank Celebrates Queens Openings
Commerce Bank will celebrate the opening of two branches of America’s Most Convenient Bank in Queens at Northern Boulevard and 70th Street in Jackson Heights and Northern Boulevard and 216th Street in Bayside with a fun-filled opening on Saturday, December 17. The opening party, which is free and open to the public, will feature: Photos with Santa from 10 a.m. […]
‘Candle of Remembrance’ Service Comforts Bereaved
Gus Antonopoulos, funeral director and owner of Joseph Farenga & Sons Funeral Home, is offering a Candlelight Service of Remembrance to be held on Sunday, December 18, at 2 p.m. in the All Souls Chapel at St. Michael’s Cemetery, 72-02 Astoria Blvd. in East Elmhurst. The service is open to the public, and refreshments will be served. The memorial service, […]
Dec. 18 Dance Benefits Katrina Victims
Astoria Dance Centre students will present A Holiday Spectacular on Sunday, December 18, at 3 and 6 p.m. to benefit the dancers, teachers and studio owners affected by recent hurricanes. The event will be held at Natives Theater, 82-22 Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights, 718-335-0780. Tickets are $15 and $10 for seniors, children and teens. For more information call the Astoria […]