Despite sometimes heavy rain, thousands of New York Cares volunteers cleaned and revitalized 65 parks, gardens, shelters, and schools across the city during the 12th annual Hands On New York Day Saturday, April 22. Volunteers planted, raked, composted, repaired broken fences and playground equipment and painted community centers and homeless shelters. Hands On New York Day marks the kickoff of […]
Gianaris Lauded For Parks Efforts
Assembly member Michael Gianaris (DAstoria) received an award from the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation at a recent State Legislators Appreciation Awards Ceremony for his work in improving parks and the environment, especially his efforts on behalf of Carlos Lillo Park, once a community eyesore and now in its second phase of development. Shown (l. to r.) […]
Bonus Drugs Hails Mastectomy Care Month
May is Mastectomy Care Month, and Bonus Drugs, 31-04 Broadway, in addition to the extensive range of products and services offered to mastectomy patients, is holding a special event on Thursday, May 11 for women who have undergone breast removal surgery. Andrea Goldsmith CFM, a representative of Amoena, will be available for fittings and to provide information from 11 a.m. […]
Flushing Savings Bank Opens 7th Branch In Queens
On May 5 Flushing Savings Bank opened its seventh location, located at 42-11 Bell Blvd., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that was attended by city, state and county officials, along with local residents, business owners and senior executives of the bank. Occupying more than 3,600 square feet, the bank’s new Bayside location will provide a full array of financial products for […]
HANAC Advises 108th CC On Crime Victims, Lead Removal
Attendees at the April meeting of the 108th Police Precinct Community Council heard from Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Council (HANAC) members, who spoke of crime victim compensation and lead removal. Also speaking, and quite forcefully, was Lieutenant Stanley Wierzbicki, special operations office for the precinct, who is currently overseeing the traffic unit. Precinct Commander Captain Matthew Whelan read the month’s […]
Spyropoulos School PTA Honors Past Presidents
On April 28, the William Spyropoulos PTA of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Flushing honored their past presidents at their 29th Anniversary Dinner Dance held at Terrace On The Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. The Mistresses of Ceremonies were Karen Kalkanis, PTA president and Anastasia Vrettos. The evening’s entertainment was performed by the Trojans, and seventh and eighth grade […]
Summer Job Application Deadline Is May 30
State Senator George Onorato (D-Long Island City) has announced that the New York City Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is now accepting applications from local young people who are interested in earning pocket money and gaining valuable work experience during the summer months. To participate in the SYEP, interested young people, among other requirements, must be New York City residents […]
Mothers And Daughters:
A Love LetterMy mother has my number. My daughter does, too, though she seems to have a different extension. I used to feel squeezed between these two vivid women, but not any more. Not since I came to my senses and realized how extraordinarily fortunate I am to have both of them in my life. Blessed is perhaps the better word. My […]
Mother’s Day Brings Worldwide Celebrations
Nowadays, Mother’s Day is celebrated around the world with the giving of cards and gifts in appreciation of mothers of all ages. In the United NStates, 82.5 million mothers enjoy special treatment and acknowledgment on this second Sunday of May. This honorary day, neither religious nor spiritual, has been greatly popularized by Western civilization. In fact, it is known as […]
New MoMA Acquisitions Showing In May And June
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) will highlight recent acquisitions in all areas of its collection in special exhibitions and displayed in the collection galleries during May and June. In the second-floor Contemporary Galleries, the exhibition Against the Grain: Contemporary Art from the Edward R. Broida Collection (May 3-July 10, 2006) will include more than 100 paintings, sculptures, drawings, and […]