Rosario P. (Roe) Drago, former owner of the R.P. Drago Funeral Home, Astoria, died at his home in Naples, Florida on Tuesday, March 14. He was 73 years old. Drago had been diagnosed with melanoma some two weeks before his death. Formerly a resident of Astoria and Bayville, Long Island, Drago was a licensed funeral director for 50 years. He […]
On the brief side…
Maltese, Gallagher Push For 9/11 Memorial State Senator Serphin Maltese and City Councilmember Dennis Gallagher, both Middle Village Republicans, have been asked by residents and community leaders to achieve agreement between the city Parks Department and the American Day Parade Committee for a September 11 Memorial in Dry Harbor Playground in the Glendale section of Forest Park. Maltese said he […]
Aviation H.S. Teacher Charged With Menacing Students
In a bizarre case at Aviation High School in Long Island City, a Queens gym teacher known for being friendly and cracking jokes, suddenly changed character last Thursday and allegedly threatened two teenage female students with a knife after they refused to take part in a class exercise drill. A third complainant, a 17-year-old autistic male student, also charged the […]
Katz, Parkway, Atria Sponsor Concert
On March 4, The New Parkway Hospital, in conjunction with Councilmember Melinda Katz and Atria Senior Center, sponsored a concert for the community at Shaare Tova Synagogue in Kew Gardens. JCC Board members Dr. Daniel Norowitz, Aaron Cyperstein, Lisa Lederer, Rabbi Leib Roberts and Rabbi Avrohom Hecht organized the event. More than 600 people enjoyed the concert by the Shalsheles […]
Quinn: Chambers, Council Should Work On Health Plan
BY THOMAS COGAN A group of pipers and fiddlers from the Acosta School of Irish Music, a group of step dancers from the Petri School of Irish Dancing and a brief address by City Council Speaker Christine Quinn were, apart from corned beef and cabbage and quickly consumed soda bread, the highlights of the Queens Chamber of Commerce St. Patrick’s […]
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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; 718358-3541; 2:30-6 p.m., afterschool program and free universal pre-school available. +Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Bible study in Spanish, 30-61 87th St., Jackson Heights; 718-639-6074. **** Bayside Jewish Center: +Mar. 30, […]
Higher Education In Queens:
LaGuardia Is 'The World's Community College'Yet another addition to the City University of New York (CUNY), LaGuardia Community College is named after Fiorello LaGuardia, New York City’s 99th mayor (1934-45). The Community College Survey of Student Engagement in 2003 established LaGuardia as one of the top three community colleges in the United States. Founded in 1971, the four-building, 1.5-million square-foot campus enrolls an estimated 13,000 […]
Ganguly Is Astoria Federal Jackson Heights Branch Manager
Sudipta “Sue” Ganguly has been appointed manager of Astoria Federal Savings Bank Jackson Heights branch. “We’re pleased to welcome Sue as a member of Team Astoria,” Astoria Federal Senior Vice President and Director of Retail Banking Robert Volk said. “She’s a dynamic, highly skilled professional, who is deeply committed to helping our customers in the Jackson Heights community with their […]
Senate Passes Bill To Eliminate E-ZPass Surcharge
The New York state senate on Monday passed legislation, cosponsored by Senator Serphin R. Maltese (R-Glendale), that would prohibit agencies that administer E-ZPass in New York state from charging monthly surcharges. The bill (S.6331) is a response to complaints from New York City and Long Island motorists about an unwarranted $1 administrative service charge being tacked on to their E-ZPass […]
All Aboard The Seven Line
Our next stop on the No. 7 line in Long Island City is Queensboro Plaza, a two-level station where the BMT Astoria Line connects with the “International Express”, giving commuters a chance to change trains. Lining the streets of Queensboro Plaza are numerous businesses including adult entertainment venues, nightclubs, delis and convenience stores. With redesigning of Queens Plaza currently taking […]