109th Precinct (Flushing, Whitestone, College Point) Car Thief Nabbed In Wild Chase A 38-year-old Queens man stole a car and went on a wild chase through Flushing before cops stopped him, authorities said. Police said Alberto Rosa tore out of a parking space on 58th Avenue and 155th Street in a stolen Dodge Caravan at about 11:15 p.m. on February […]
African American Celebration Honors Students, Community Leaders
Nine outstanding high school seniors who are making a difference, were honored by Borough President Helen Marshall last week at an African American Heritage celebration and awards ceremony. Marshall also presented a lifetime achievement award to Edna Stewart for her service to the Corona community over the past 40 years and the Borough President’s Special Recognition Award to Jacqueline Arrington […]
Water Main Break Floods Flushing Intersection
Thousands of gallons of water cascaded into the intersection of 127th Place and 34th Avenue in Flushing, some two blocks from Shea Stadium, after a leak in a joint of an 8- inch water main developed into a full-fledged break at about 11:15 a.m. on Monday, February 12. “A lot of mains had to be shut down before they found […]
Flushing House Offers Incredible Two Week Stays
Flushing House, an innovative retirement residence built in 1974, was one of the first to offer older adults independent living with supportive services on-premises. As a not-for-profit organization, its mission is: To provide a safe, affordable and enjoyable retirement experience for its residents. Flushing House invites you to experience the warm and caring lifestyle of this unique senior community for […]
Dutch Kills Civic Association Ponders Traffic Problems
After taking January off, the Dutch Kills Civic Association resumed its meeting schedule last Thursday at St. Patrick’s School with an agenda that contained talk about traffic from three speakers and the audience. Cars and trucks in the street can be bad enough, but in Dutch Kills they’re a problem on the sidewalks too, as several attendees and DKCA Chairman […]
St. Michael’s Cemetery Bereavement Group Meets
All are welcome to attend a bereavement group meeting at St. Michael’s Cemetery, 72-02 Astoria Blvd., East Elmhurst, on Sunday, February 25 at 2 p.m. For more information, call 718.278.3240.
Gennaro, Community Celebrate Pomonok Library Reopening
The Pomonok Community Library in Flushing recently reopened after a $175,000 renovation and the event was celebrated by Councilmember James Gennaro who secured the funds for the renovation, Assemblymember Nettie Mayersohn and Queens Library Director Thomas W. Galante. Gennaro (D- Fresh Meadows) said the renovation included new circulation desks with speedy self-service checkout technology; new plasma screen TVs; new tables […]
On the brief side…
Maloney Eyes ‘Hidden’ Bank Overdraft Fees Congressmember Carolyn Maloney, recently appointed House Financial Institutions Subcommittee chairperson, has reintroduced legislation to rein in the billions of dollars that bank customers are paying in hidden overdraft loan fees. Maloney (D- Queens/Manhattan) explained that bank customers are often automatically enrolled in overdraft protection services without notification and are often given no notice when […]
New York Hospital Queens Starts $200 M Expansion
On Friday, February 9, New York Hospital Queens broke ground for a new $50 million expansion project. The new facility will combine all cardiovascular services for heart patients on one floor, including operating rooms, catheterization labs and offices for doctors, establish a new ambulatory surgery center and make infrastructure improvements. The modernization project will include a new parking facility with […]
Sitarist Anoushka Shankar To Perform At The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center
Anoushka Shankar, a gifted sitarist and the daughter of the legendary sitar virtuoso and composer, Ravi Shankar, will demonstrate her talents on this instrument when she appears March 9 at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. Ms. Shankar, whose fourth album, “Rise”, was nominated for Best Contemporary World Music when it was released in 2005, will explore the spiritual roots of […]