Beatrice H. Blas, “Bea”, was born directly across the street from the Astoria Center of Israel (ACI), which was an integral part of her life and her family’s life, died after a long fight for life. During her childhood, she was actively involved in the ACI Hebrew School and many of its youth activities. Bea was married at the ACI, […]
Bd. 2 Says ‘Yes’ To WoodsideMaspeth Zoning Study
The Woodside/Maspeth Zoning Study, aimed largely at alleviating the problem of housing conversions and consequent overcrowding in the neighborhoods of Woodside and Maspeth, was the main topic of business at the Community Board 2 February meeting at the Sunnyside Senior Center. A vote to approve or disapprove the study was on the schedule, in conjunction with the report from the […]
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Atonement Lutheran: •Sunday, 10:15 a.m., services; noon, Sunday school in English; 2 p.m., service in Spanish. •Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Alzheimer Adult Care Program (BFFY) in English and Spanish; 718-358-3541. •Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Bible study in Spanish. •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 […]
2 Search Warrants Net Currency, Counterfeit Goods
Deputy Inspector Brian McCarthy, commanding officer of the 114th Police Precinct, directly supervised the execution of two search warrants, in one case, resulting in the seizure of $705 in U.S. currency, counterfeit Lacoste, Fendi and Burberry products and stolen Benetton products, and in the second case, in seizure of a quantity of counterfeited Northface and Nike products and United States […]
Don’t Let LIC Biz Zone Shut Out Future ‘Homeowners’
TOSCANO estifying before a mayoral panel on possible changes in the proposed Long Island City Industrial Business Zone, Congressmember Carolyn TMaloney supported efforts to preserve 55,000 existing manufacturing jobs, but voiced concerns that the proposal isolates the Queensbridge Houses and could impede certain projects she is working on. Among these, she said, is an effort to attract a bank to […]
MetroCard Van Visits Flushing
Herb Stark, representing the Mitchell-Linden Civic Association and state Senator Toby Ann Stavisky arranged for the MetroCard mobile sales van to visit Flushing. The van allows older adults to apply for reduced fare MetroCards as well as other transactions.
On the brief side…
Crowley, Jackson Heights Merchants To Meet Congressmember Joseph Crowley, formerly co-chair of the Congressional Caucus On India and Indian-Americans, will meet on Friday with members of the Jackson Heights Merchants Association to discuss the official visit of his Congressional delegation to India later this month. Crowley (D–Queens/The Bronx), who represents more than 55,000 South Asians in his district, will meet […]
Firefighters’ Memorial Wins Funeral Association Award
The memorial for the Queens firefighters who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center garnered St. Michael’s Cemetery in East Elmhurst first place and the grand prize in the Most Personalized Service category of the 2005 International Cemetery and Funeral Association (ICFA) Keeping It Personal (KIP) awards. The Most Personalized Service or Memorial award […]
New I.S.10 Principal Will Restore ‘Gem Of The District’
n recent years, Horace Greeley Intermediate School 10, long regarded as prestigious and known for its advances in child education, unfortunately has experienced a decline in Istatistical rankings on state exams and student report cards and a concomitant rise in safety concerns. Worried parents, community members and educators however, still had hopes that I.S.10 would salvage its reputation. Recently, it […]
Chios’ Gift to America: The Homeric Award
Chios, an island tracing its history beyond the time of Homer, has excited interest in all generations. Homer, the Chios Massacre of 1821, the legendary ship-owners have ignited the imagination of the communications industry. Daytime soaps have heroes and villains from the island and neighboring areas. Brad Pitt electrified a new generation with “Troy”, based on Homer’s Iliad. The Chian […]