To The Editor: The article [of] August 24, “Zoning Plan Passes”, should have noted, if not omitted in the press release, that this important “Inclusionary Zoning” was a result of the Woodside/Maspeth rezoning, which was requested by Community Board 2 in partnership with the Department of City Planning. The Department of City Planning worked closely for over 6 years with […]
Coping With Grief
We have experienced the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and United Flight 93 in Pennsylvania. More people this year than before gave attention in printed media, radios and television and our daily conversations. This year, we became emotionally more involved than ever. As a retired pastor, I reflected on my connection with […]
Parking Lot Could Be Green Space And Boat Launch
Vernon Boulevard runs from Astoria Boulevard to Newtown Creek. Near the watery terminus, it passes over the Queens-Midtown Tunnel and is cut off from its last short stretch by tracks of the Long Island Rail Road, also reaching terminus not far away. Vernon Boulevard’s end is actually a parking lot running from 53rd Avenue to Newtown Creek. On one side […]
Truck Driver In Fatal Crash Won’t Face Criminal Charges
The driver of the truck involved in an August 14 crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in which three of four members of an Astoria family were killed has been charged with careless driving and violating federal truck brake regulations, according to New Jersey state police. Dimitrios Tseperkas of Port Jefferson, Long Island, will not face criminal charges. On inspection, […]
NYHQ To Undergo Major Expansion
Amajor expansion of New York Hospital Queens (NYHQ), including an underground two-level parking structure for 372 cars, was overwhelmingly approved by Community Board 7 last week amid speculation that some Queens hospitals will be forced to close at the end of the year. “It’s really very premature to talk about anything the Berger Commission will do,” said NYHQ President Steve […]
Blackout Concerns Still Dog Sunnyside Chamber
The Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon at Dazies Restaurant on Queens Boulevard does not occur in July and August, so at the September meeting that opened the 2006-07 meeting year, the major topic occupying everyone present was the mid-July power outage that left many in Woodside, Sunnyside, Astoria and Long Island City powerless in more ways than one, some […]
UCCA Remembers 9/11 Victims With Candlelight Vigil
More than 300 people gathered beneath a grove of trees at McManus Memorial Park in Astoria on September 13 to honor those who perished in the World Trade Center attacks. Carrie Kelly, 7, watched in wonder as darkness fell and dozens of candles lit up the grove in a silent tribute to the victims of September 11. The little girl […]
OEM Tells How To Prepare For Emergencies
Officials at the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) hit the streets recently, distributing information on how to prepare for a terrorist attack and other related emergencies. Officials said the main objective of terrorists is to create fear and havoc among victims. But with accurate information and some basic emergency preparedness, you can fight back. It is best, in case […]
Rosh Hashanah Means Start Of New Year and New Life
Rosh Hashanah occurs on the first and second days of Tishri. In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah means, literally, “head of the year” or “first of the year”. Rosh Hashanah is commonly known as the Jewish New Year. This name is somewhat deceptive, because there is little similarity between Rosh Hashanah, one of the holiest days of the year, and the American […]
Political Officials Help To Rid Building Of Cat Odor
Assemblymember Nettie Mayersohn, state Senator Toby Stavisky, City Councilmember James Gennaro and Congressmember Anthony Weiner are engaged in an all-out effort to combat serious problems existing at 70-20 Parsons Blvd. in Pomonok Houses. At one time, it was reported that Rose and Thomasina Maggio, the residents of Apartment 1A, housed as many as 20 cats. The elected officials were made […]