Community Education Council District 30 members were announced at the June 12 meeting held at I.S. 230 in Jackson Heights. Four new members will join seven returning members when the council begins its new term on July 1. Newly elected CEC 30 members Rebecca Alexander, Vanessa R. Bynes, Michael McCoy and Shireen Soliman will join re-elected CEC 30 members Ernest […]
Crowley Bill Would End Shoe Tax, Saving Moms Billions
An outdated tax on shoes and sneakers, sometimes as high as 40 percent, would be eliminated under bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressmember Joseph Crowley and Texas Republican Kevin Brady. American shoe makers support it. “Once enacted, this common-sense, uncontroversial reform of an outdated duty system will stop this unfair practice that costs American families up to $5 billion annually,” Crowley […]
Astoria Dance Centre Students Win Jazz, Ballet
Laura Vilcherrez and Samantha Schupke, students of the Astoria Dance Centre, won overall high scores in the 12 to 14 age division for their respective jazz and ballet solos at the Hanover Preliminary Pageant of “I Love Dance”, held at the Hanover Marriott Hilton on April 1. Vilcherrez has been studying at the Astoria Dance Centre for one year and […]
Benefit Concert Rocks St. Demetrios H.S.
On May 5 Mousika Monopatia, a band composed of four students and teachers at St. Demetrios H.S., Astoria, performed their first live concert at the school. The performance was not only Mousika Monopatia’s first, but also a benefit concert to raise money for “To Hamogelo Tou Paidou” (“The Smile of the Child”). To Hamogelo Tou Paidou started in 1995 when […]
Astoria Civic Association Awards $26K In Scholarships
“This is our best meeting of the year,” former City Council Speaker Peter F. Vallone said, highlighting the Astoria Civic Association’s Judge Charles J. Vallone Scholarship Awards meeting in June. This year, awards amounting to $26,000 went to 20 recent graduates of 17 area high schools. There were 14 awards of $750 apiece; one of $1,500 and one of $2,000; […]
North Fork Bank Donates To Greek Children’s Fund
At a cocktail party on June 7 North Fork Bank celebrated the grand reopening of its branch at 31-17 Broadway, Astoria. To commemorate the occasion, North Fork Bank made a generous contribution to the Schneider Children’s Hospital chapter of the Greek Children’s Fund, a philanthropic organization that raises money for Greek, Cypriot and Greek American pediatric patients suffering from life-threatening […]
114th Precinct Serves 26th Search Warrant Of 2007
The 26th search warrant of 2007, issued by Civil Court Judge Peter O’Donoghue, for 9-01 40th Ave., was executed by police of the 114th Precinct on Friday, June 15 under the direct supervision of Commanding Officer Inspector Brian McCarthy. Three Hispanic males, two 42 years old and one 54 years old, were arrested for being in possession of stolen property. […]
Bel-Aire Diner Reopens After Renovations
The Bel-Aire Diner at 31-91 21st St., Astoria capped an extensive renovation project with a grand reopening last Wednesday. Among those present were former City Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr. and Eartha Washington, president of the Astoria Civic Association. The Rev. John Antonopoulos of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Astoria, added his blessings to the grand opening proceedings. The Bel-Aire […]
Queens Museum Of Art Honors Thomas Chen
Crystal Window & Door Systems President Thomas Chen was recently honored by the Queens Museum of Art for his contributions to the community, particularly for his support of art and educational outreach programs. He was recognized at the museum’s Annual Gala in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on May 30 as several hundred people looked on and applauded. Congressmember Joseph Crowley and […]
La Guli Pastry Shop Celebrates 70th Anniversary
City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. this week honored La Guli Pastry Shop for 70 years of serving delicious treats to Astoria residents. Vallone presented the owners of La Guli, Rosario Notaro and his family, with a City Council Citation thanking them for their many years of devoted service to the community. La Guli is an old-fashioned Italian pastry shop […]