An arresting way to consider the recent growth of Long Island City would be to look across the river at it, from First Avenue in Manhattan’s East 40s. The number of highrise buildings on view gives the impression of an entirely new city expanding across the river from the older one (even if, as is true, the tallest of those […]
‘Stars Are Aligned’ For Long Island City Development
Manhattan is a tight and hugely expensive market that is driving business outward from it. Jersey City has a price advantage over Long Island City, but the latter is part of New York and has a more extensive transit system to and from the Manhattan hub.
House Votes To Restore COPS Hirings, As Dems Promised
One of the most successful national anti-crime programs was resurrected last week by the Democrat-controlled Congress, fulfilling a promise made by the party in last year’s elections. The legislation, sponsored by Congressmember Anthony Weiner and called the C.O.P.S. Improvement Act (or COPS), will put an estimated 2,969 more cops on the streets in New York City to fight crime and […]
Motor Neuron Disease, ALS, ‘It’s Time For A Cure’
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a motor neuron disease that rapidly progresses and attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. Eventually, patients lose their strength and ability to move their arms, legs and body. When muscles in the diaphragm and chest wall fail, patients cannot breathe without ventilator support. Most people with […]
Tree Maintenance Is Leading Bd 1 Issue
New York City intends to plant a million trees during the next 10 years. The initiative is one of 127 announced by Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Earth Day. Providing shade and the ability to process harmful carbon dioxide, the additional trees are largely good news. But what happens after the trees are planted and begin to grow and mature? “The […]
Astoria Generating Station Team Raises $50,000
Staff of the Astoria Generating Station subsidiary of US Power Generating Company were among the USPG staff and families who raised more than $50,000 at the recent Revlon Run/Walk for Women. With a team of 19 walkers, and support from the entire US Power Generating Company family, USPG doubled its contribution from last year. Standing (l. to r.) are: Esat […]
Neighborhood News
Schoolyard Summer The city will open 69 public school playgrounds for unrestricted use this summer, including the P.S. 112 playground on Crescent Street in Dutch Kills. The Long Island City playground is one of several Queens school sites that will be opened to the public from July 1 through Labor Day for daytime, evening and weekend activities, Parks Department officials […]
JFK Terminal Mural Brings World Closer
A dramatic 397-foot-long mural recently installed at the new American Airlines terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) underscores the facility’s status as one of the world’s premier domestic and international gateways. American Airlines commissioned New York artist and architect Matteo Pericoli to create the mural, entitled “Skyline of the World”. It is located on the east wall of […]
Psychologist-Comic Celebrates National Nursing Home Week With Tour
“New York’s Funniest Psychologist”, aka Dr. Drew Velting, took his geriatric-friendly, stand-up comedy on the road to observe National Nursing Home Week, May 13 to 19. Starting May 14 at South Shore Healthcare in Freeport, his Long Term Care Tour visited seven nursing homes in the region. Over a span of two weeks, the comedian entertained residents and staff at […]
Flushing House Hosts Elder Law Seminars
Are you a senior citizen stuck on a financial roller coaster thanks to the Medicare Part D “doughnut hole”? Did you know that the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 has made it more difficult for seniors and the disabled to obtain Medicaid benefits? In light of these setbacks, have you contacted an elder law attorney to discuss plans to save […]
Start Summer This Weekend At Scott’s Resort
Scott’s Family Resort will open for its 138th season on Friday, May 25, just in time to start the Memorial Day weekend. Scott’s is a wonderful, old-fashioned mountain resort owned and operated by the Scott family since 1869. Check in and start having fun immediately, because everything is included- a scenic, 18-hole golf course with a putting green and a […]