Four years ago, during his 2003 State of the City Address, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a sweeping reform to centralize the New York City public school system, creating 10 regions while trying to abolish the 32 community school districts. Last week, during his 2007 State of the City Address, Bloomberg rearranged the public school landscape again, this time eliminating the […]

The Greek American Homeowners Association of Astoria (GAHOA), the second largest organization of its kind in New York state, was founded 30 years ago by Dennis Syntilas, who was its president for seven years. GAHOA activism has improved the quality of life in the community, working with the 114th Police Precinct and local politicians. There is another unique achievement of […]

Klutz, based in Palo Alto, California and the creator of kids’ activity products, including Klutz 100% Certified books for children ages 8 and up, the two-year-old Chicken Socks line for ages 4 and up and other books, kits and assorted materials that stimulate children’s growth through creativity, will be 30 years old this fall and is celebrating its anniversary with […]

The voices on the tape are clear. One is the unmistakable squeak of a prepubescent boy, the other is clearly that of a grown man. Based on the raw language, the tone of his voice and his suggestions, it is also clear that the man is a child predator, seeking sexual contact with the boy or any other child he […]

Councilmember Eric Gioia joined Bishop Mitchell G. Taylor, President of the East River D e v e l o p m e n t A l l i a n c e , C o u n c i l m e m b e r Leroy Comrie, local leaders, advocates, and Queens residents to kick off the tax preparation […]

Coat Distribution Welcomed An assortment of winter coats collected through the effort of Assemblymember Jose Peralta (D- Corona) will be distributed tomorrow at the Corona- Elmhurst Center for Economic Development, 39-13 104th St., Corona at noon. Peralta, who will be joined by HEALTH PLUS Health Insurance, said, “The coat distribution will aid families who cannot afford the high cost of […]

On January 16 legendary entertainer, and native Astorian, Tony Bennett launched Time Warner’s gala opening of their “Home to the Future” exhibit with a set of seven songs at Columbus Circle in Manhattan. Time Warner’s Dick Parsons, chairman and chief executive officer, Jeff Bewkes, president and chief operating officer and Glen Britt, president and chief executive officer were all at […]