Fire Perils Peak at Holiday Time The emergency 911 call came in about 7:40 a.m. on November 19. A person was reported as having trouble breathing. When firefighters responded to the fifth-floor apartment in the Queensbridge North houses, they found four occupants, two women and two children, struggling for air. The cause, according to the Fire Department, was a stove […]
Weiner Gets $2.5 M for Safety Improvements
Five schools in Congressmember Anthony Weiner’s district will be getting upgraded traffic safety measures, thanks to a $2.5 million grant from the federal Department of Transportation, the lawmaker announced. The public safety improvements were announced at a press conference held by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Schools Chancellor Joe Klein, city Department of Transportation Commissioner Iris Weinshall and Weiner (D–Queens/Brooklyn). The schools […]
On the brief side…
Seek Benefits For 9/11 Paramedics Congressmembers Carolyn Maloney (D–Queens/Manhattan), Anthony Weiner D–Queens/Brooklyn) and Vito Fossella (R–C-Staten Island) have urged the U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales to honor five 9/11 paramedics with benefits under the Public Safety officers Benefits Program. The officers are Marvin Bethea, James Dobson, Michael Robert and Bonnie Giebfried, all of whom are now disabled due to […]
Remembrance Service Comforts Bereaved
On Sunday, December 17, Funeral Director Gus Antonopoulos, owner of Joseph Farenga and Sons Funeral Home, invited the Astoria community to honor those who have died during the year. Held at St. Michael’s Cemetery, this year’s service was well-attended, boasting nearly 100 participants. “It is important for families to have a time and place to remember their loved ones, and […]
Bush Thanks Crowley For Aid On India Nuke Bill
Congressmember Joseph Crowley got a “thank you” from President George W. Bush at a White House ceremony where the president signed into law a bill that will begin the process of clearing hurdles for the transfer of nuclear technology to India’s civilian nuclear reactors. The president specifically applauded Crowley’s work in helping to pass an important trade agreement. Crowley is […]
Celebrate the Season
The Spirit of ChristmasCelebrate the SeasonThe Spirit of ChristmasIt’s finally time to sit down and enjoy a special Christmas dinner starring beef tenderloin seasoned with a distinctive smoky paprika rub and accompanied by a trio of roasted root vegetables.Afabulous cranberry and orange snowflake-shaped cake makes a spectacular finale for the eyes and the palate. Seasonal Savvy During this busy season, it’s a good […]
Friends Of The Community Provide Welcome Feasts
Paul Halvatzis, Amorelli Realty, Quality Services for the Autistic Community boardmember and member of the Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanis, along with the Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanis and Saint Andrew Avellino Church helped QSAC provide turkeys and canned goods to some 40 families this Thanksgiving. Halvatzis and colleagues, through the St. Vincent DePaul Society, didn’t stop there. They continued distributing holiday […]
114th Precinct Party Delights 200 Children
Some 200 youngsters received toys, goody bags and a variety of refreshments at the 114th Community Council’s annual children’s Christmas party at Astoria World Manor December 2. Six of the children also left with bicycles won in a prize drawing as well. Games were led by 114th Precinct alumni Sergeant Dwayne Palmer, Detective Susan Lowey, Patrol Borough Queens North and […]
Celebrate the Season
The Joy of HanukkahCelebrate the Feast of Lights by gathering family and friends for a meal of tender beef brisket accented with a sweet-tangy apple-cranberry sauce and steamed green beans. Colorful cookies cut into festive star, menorah and dreidel shapes provide a sweet ending. Holiday Helpers Browning the brisket is the key to a richer more full-bodied beef flavor. Gently simmering in a […]
Celebrate The New Year With A Dazzling Dessert
Ring in the New Year with a stunning dessert that sparkles as brightly as the champagne. Dazzling Mini Pear Tarts add an elegant touch to the end of a special meal. Guests will love the combination of sweet, juicy fruit with a smooth, tangy lemon filling nestled in a cinnamon-crunch crust. These tarts are a cook’s dream. Not only are […]