From all indications, when New York state’s fiscal year begins this Sunday, April 1, there will be no new 2007 budget in place- possibly leading to a shutdown of government services until Governor Eliot Spitzer and state legislative leaders settle their differences and negotiate a compromise budget. Spitzer has been non-committal about what his plans will be if he’s presented […]
George Siamboulis Supports 2007 Hermes Expo
Paul Kotrotsios is a man dedicated to the cause of Hellenism. He is energetic and goes to every event of the Omogenia (community) to help with his expertise,” said George Siamboulis, president of Pan Gregorian Enterprises, Inc. “Paul is always trying to aid organizations to grow and expand. His know-how, public relations manner is legendary. We know each other a […]
Celebration Marks Greek Independence Anniversary
Queens Borough President Helen Marshall and Assemblymember Michael Gianaris, with elected officials and members of the community, celebrated Greek Independence Day at the Hellenic Cultural Center 27-09 Crescent St., Astoria last Friday, March 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. “[This] event commemorates Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire on March 25, 1821, it celebrates the contributions of Greek Americans to […]
Education Councils Seek Members
Last month, Schools Chancellor Joel Klein announced the kick-off for the nomination process to select new Community Education Councils in 2007. Applications were due March 9 but last week the Department of Education (DOE) extended the deadline to March 19. “We are extending the CEC application deadline, as we have in past selections, to give as many parents as possible […]
QCC Prez Named To Hall of Distinction
Eduardo J. Martí, Ph.D., president of Queensborough Community College, has been named to the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu) 2007 Independent Sector Alumni Hall of Distinction. Martí was presented with his award on Monday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m., at the Legislative Office Building, Third Floor Terrace, in Albany. Martí was recognized for his accomplishments in the community […]
Board 3 Calls For Traffic Cops At 73rd St.-37th Ave.
An ad hoc community group with a message of distress, an established community group with a message of gladness and a national governmental organization with news for business provided the speakers at the March meeting of Community Board 3. After hearing them, the board took up a report from its business and economic development committee that eventually produced a dispute […]
Blotter Highlights:
St. Pat's Day Revels Lead To Arrests In 114th PrecinctSome local residents partied a little too heartily on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17, according to police of the 114th Precinct. The revelry and concomitant arrests carried over into the following day, Sunday, March 18. Saturday, March 17: + At Broadway and 35th Street, three Hispanic males 24, 29 and 30 years old, were charged with resisting arrest and […]
On the brief side…
Young Women's School Now In AstoriaA new all-girls school, the Young Woman’s Leadership Foundation, which opened a new branch in Astoria this year, recently moved into its permanent home at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Newtown Avenue. The school currently consists of just one class of about 80 sixth-graders and has started conducting classes in the first floor of the church. Previously the […]
Groopman Honored For 17K+ Volunteer Service Hours
(L. to r.): George Napolitano, representing Congressmember Carolyn Maloney, Cynthia Groopman, holding the 114th Civ-OP Presidential Award, Jim Pollock, president of the 114th Civ-OP, City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. and Michael Sais, representing Assemblymember Michael Gianaris. City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. joined representatives of other local elected officials to honor Cynthia Groopman with the 114th Police Precinct Civilian […]