City Councilmember Hiram Monserrate, who has never warmly embraced the Bloomberg mayoral administration’s plans to remove the existing businesses from the Willets Point Iron Triangle in Flushing and redevelop it, last week flatly rejected the ongoing process by the New York City Economic Development Corporation to choose a developer to do the project. Speaking last Thursday at a City Hall […]
T H E p u l p i t
Astoria Center of Israel: +Monday/Tuesday. J.A.S.A; Fridays, 8 p.m. Evening services; Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Morning services; Sundays, 11 a.m. Astoria Overeaters Workshop; Astoria Community Church. **** Atonement Lutheran: +Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Alzheimer Adult Care Program (BFFY) in English and Spanish; 718-358-3541; 2:30-6 p.m., afterschool program and free universal pre-school available; Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Bible study in Spanish, […]
House Dems, GOP Hassle Over India Nuke Deal
Democrats and Republicans in the House are in a hassle because the India civilian nuclear arrangement not being passed, with the GOP charging their opponents are using delaying tactics to deny President George W. Bush a victory and the Dems replying that the Republican leadership has not taken advantage of its power to move the issue to a vote. Speaking […]
Search Warrant Yields Fireworks, Cocaine
The 114th Precinct has a strict policy of enforcing laws against fireworks. The 14th search warrant executed by officers of the precinct this year underlined this policy, with 10 bottle rockets and other fireworks seized from an apartment in the Queensbridge Houses. At about 6 a.m. on June 7, under the direct supervision of 114th Precinct Commanding Officer Deputy Inspector […]
‘I Care’ Awards
On June 4 the Forest Hills Action League honored nine local residents at their fifth annual ‘Care’ awards reception. The ‘I Care’Awards recognize local men, women and organizations whose contributions have had a direct impact on making life better for the community. Those who were honored were: Richard A. Brown, Queens County district attorney; Greg Kandra, CBS writer/producer and lay […]
Smart Ways To Give
Nearly 70 percent of the globe’s population lives on an annual income of $800. And only 1 percent of U.S. giving is distributed abroad. Many people don’t know how to find a quality way to give their money or time. A unique nonprofit called UniversalGiving matches donors and volunteers with quality organizations all across the world. Visitors simply search the […]
Marshall Greets Youth Council Members
Queens Borough President Helen Marshall (center, second row) greeted members of herYouth Board and attendees at her first Queens Youth Conference at Queens College, Thursday, June 8. Marshall said the purpose of the conference was to hear from young people themselves what issues were affecting their lives and futures. In rear (center) is College President Dr. James Muyskens.
On the brief side…
C.C. Opposes Mayor On School Cell Ban Mayor Michael Bloomberg is heading for trouble with his ban on school cell phones, as the City Council has mounted strong support for a bill which requires that no person shall interfere with a parent or guardian’s right to provide a student with a cell phone for use to and from school. The […]
Astoria/LIC Kiwanis Welcomes Newest Member
The Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanis welcomed their newest member, “Mom Vera”, mother of Roberta Gualtieri and mother-in-law of Dr. Arthur Gualtieri, at their March meeting. She is shown receiving her official Kiwanis pin.
Padavan Receives Y Leadership Award
State Senator Frank Padavan (R-C, Bellerose, l.) accepted an Outstanding Leadership Award from Steve Goodman, Samuel Field Y executive director, on Thursday, June 8 at a reception at the Bellerose Jewish Center. Padavan was recognized for his “outstanding dedication, commitment and leadership on behalf of our community”.