City Councilmember John Liu and Flushing community activists oppose the expansion of a gas station next to New York Hospital Queens, citing security and anti-terror concerns. “These plans run directly counter to the best interests of the community,” Liu declared. “In this age of heightened security awareness, it is unacceptable to continue the operation of a gas station right next […]

Crystal Window & Door Systems, an award-winning national manufacturer, recently announced a special promotional offering for the New York/New Jersey area. For new orders placed this winter through March 31, 2007, Crystal offers optional Low-E glass and Argon gas-filled insulated glass units free of charge on its entire family of vinyl replacement and new construction window products. Selecting Low-E glass […]

At a recent reception at the Peter J. Dellamonica Senior C e n t e r , Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (DAstoria) presented a New York State Assembly Citation to Barbara Rushforth, who was honored for her 25 years of service as a cook at the senior center. Rushforth was accompanied by her grandniece in accepting the citation.

At the recent 114th Civilian Observation Patrol (114th Civ-OP) Awards Night at Riccardo’s By the Bridge, Astoria, John Pellitteri and George Napolitano received the 2006 President’s Volunteer Service Award. The 114th Civilian Observation Patrol, Inc. (114th Civ-OP) has teamed with the White House to become a Certifying Organization as one of thousands of organizations that have joined forces to deliver […]

Here’s a pop quiz for holiday trivia buffs. When and where did audiences first hear the holiday song, “Silver Bells”? If you guessed “Silver Bells” was introduced to audiences by Bing Crosby in the holiday flick, “Holiday Inn”, guess again! Don’t feel bad. Most people get this one wrong. “Silver Bells” was first crooned by Marilyn Maxwell and Bob Hope […]

Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights or Festival of Rededication, is an eight day Jewish holiday that starts on the 25th day of Kislev, which may be in December, late November, or, while very rare in occasion, early January (as was the case for the Hannukkah of 2005–2006). The festival is observed in Jewish homes by the kindling […]

Christ’s Mass-A Hallowed Night’ In Anglo-Saxon times, Christmas was referred to as geol, from which the current English Iword ‘Yule’ is derived. The word “Christmas” is a contraction meaning “Christ’s mass.” It is derived from the Middle English Christemasse and Old English Cristes maesse, a phrase first recorded in 1038. The words for the holiday in Spanish (navidad) and French […]

Wine + Cheese = FABULOUS HOLIDAY PARTIES FAMILY FEATURESIt’s the most exciting time of the year- but also the busiest. How can you host a spectacular holiday get-together and still have time to enjoy your guests? Keep it simple. Build your refreshments around two popular and reliable party favorites, wine and cheese. Make up easy hors d’oeuvres and plate them […]

On December 13 at the Lexington Center in Jackson Heights, the officers, directors and members of the North Queens Homeowners Civic Association, established in 1941, honored Mary Sarro, community activist, for dedicated service to the North Corona, East Elmhurst and Jackson Heights neighborhoods. The Sarro family moved to the Heights in 1952 and joined the North Queens Homeowners Civic Association […]