In political campaign developments yesterday, state Senator John Sabini was endorsed by several black officials and community leaders. His primary opponent, City Councilmember Hiram Monserrate, was endorsed by former Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer. Sabini (D-Jackson Heights), whose district includes black voter enclaves in East Elmhurst and Lefrak City, was endorsed by state Senate Minority Leader David Patterson, the Democratic […]
On the brief side…
Liu Recruits For Job Training Program City Councilmember John Liu is spearheading a recruitment drive which offers a free job training program designed to help women gain business skills and become economically self-sufficient. The workforce training and placement program will be operated by the Grace Institute, a non-profit organization which offers assistance for underserved women of all ages and backgrounds […]
Gazette RESTAURANT Of The WEEK by Teresa Barile
Brasilianville Café & Grill 43-12 34th Avenue Astoria 718.472.0090rasilianville Café & Grill is a wonderful introduction to the flavors, aromas and variety of Brazilian cuisine. This self-serve restaurant and takeout café allows diners to choose just what they want from a wide selection of delicious Brazilian casseroles, vegetables, chicken dishes, salads and barbecued meats cooked on the churrasca. Owner Deilson Teixeira opened Brasilianville Café & Grill nearly two […]
Don’t Forget EPIC When Applying For Part D Rx Program
As the period to join the federal government’s Part D drug prescription program or switch to another carrier draws closer, Governor George Pataki and state health authorities are sending out reminders that seniors should not forget that they can improve their Part D coverage by adding benefits from the EPIC program to it. EPIC, which stands for the Elderly and […]
Senior Spotlight By John Toscano
Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage program, was the main vehicle of drug prescription coverage for moderate-income seniors before the Part D program started earlier this year. As such, it was a very effective program, helping many eligible seniors to save money on their prescription drugs by purchasing the medications at discounted prices. According to newspaper advertisements which appeared last Sunday, “Now EPIC […]
SENIOR THE SAVVY
Peripheral Arterial Disease- Do You Have It?Dear Savvy Senior, Can you tell me about the vascular disease that causes leg pain? I’ve been having some problems with my legs hurting when I mow the lawn, although they feel better once I stop. I didn’t think much of it because I’m almost 70 years old, but my wife has been doing some research on the Internet and […]
Marshall, Diabetes Assn. Set Mall Walk For Sept. 17
Q u e e n s B o r o u g h President Helen Marshall joined with the A m e r i c a n D i a b e t e s A s s o c i a t i o n (ADA) and public hospitals in the borough on August 22, to focus attention on […]
Vision Health Initiative Launched
The Jewish Guild for the Blind in New York City is launching a new vision health initiative in an effort to bring appropriate standards of vision screening to preschool-age children throughout the country, assuring that they all receive a vision screening with a follow-up vision examination when needed. It is estimated that only 21 percent of preschool children receive vision […]
Queens Offers Summer Delights For All
This coming Monday we celebrate a holiday that Samuel Gompers, founder and president of the American Federation of Labor (AFL), noted as unique. Labor Day does not celebrate one person’s birth or death, the beginning or end of a war or even a national day of privately or publicly expressed appreciation for blessings received. Instead, Labor Day is an annual […]
Salutes Varriale
To The Editor: U.S. 2010 The Census Hellenic Steering Committee of N.Y. State would like to mention that Al Varriale was not just a role model for the youth of the Italian community, but also the Greek community. I am honored to be one of the people who assisted Al with his dream of Italian night. There is one thing […]