The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC) Waterfront Concert Series is in full swing. The 25th anniversary celebration continued with the Platters, on Thursday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m. The Platters formed in the early ’50s and quickly became one of the top vocal groups of that time. They performed some of their greatest hits, such as “Smoke Gets in […]
Freeze Your Identity, Make It Harder To Steal
Identity theft is a serious crime that is widespread and costly for those who have had their identities stolen. Money, months, and years, can be spent cleaning up the mess thieves have made of one’s good name and credit record. In the course of a day, in every transaction you reveal bits of personal information, such as your bank and […]
Con Ed Tips To Beat The Heat
With rising temperatures and higher humidity expected, Con Edison will continue to have extra crews available to respond to any service problems. Customers are urged to call 1-800-75- CONED or contact the company on its Web site at www.conEd.com promptly if they are experiencing any service difficulties. The company’s home page also provides a link to a new list of […]
MetroCard Bus, Van Coming To Queens
MTA New York City Transit MetroCard buses and vans will make scheduled stops in Queens during the month of July as indicated below. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities can apply for the Reduced Fare MetroCard on MetroCard buses or obtain an application from the vans. Seniors must present photo identification proving that they are at least 65 years old. […]
The Pulpit
Atonement Lutheran: •Sunday worship services in English at 10:15 a.m. and Sunday school at 11 a.m.; Sunday worship service in Spanish, noon; Mondays, 2:30- 6 p.m.,afterschool program, pre-K (free for 4-year-olds) enroll now for September, day camp from July 2, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; New Ground Day Camp, Jul. 9-13; flea market, Saturday, July 14; 30-61 87th St., Jackson Heights; 718.639.6074. […]
Hudson Valley Farmers Bring Fresh Produce To Queens
There’s nothing better or healthier to eat than fresh fruits and vegetables, and three Farmers’ Markets will open for the season in Queens the weekend of July 6-8. The New York Hall of Science Farmer’s Market opened Sunday, July 8, and will be open every Sunday through November 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The market is located at […]
Gioia Opens Greenmarket In Sunnyside Playground
City Councilmember Eric Gioia cut the ceremonial ribbon to open a new greenmarket at Torney Playground on Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside on July 7. Gioia requested that the Council on the Environment of New York City create the open-air greenmarket in Sunnyside and worked with the organization to choose an appropriate location in the neighborhood. The Sunnyside greenmarket will provide […]
Gertrude Murray Dies At 91
Gertrude M. Murray, nee Holden, died June 28. She was 91 years old. Born Aug. 26, 1915, she was a resident of Astoria since 1940. She moved to Newton, New Jersey in 2004. Her husband, William, predeceased her in 1997. She is survived by three children, Noele Berger of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Carol Mayer of Estero, Florida and William of […]
Maureen Rizzo Dies At 73
Maureen R. Rizzo, a long-time resident of Astoria, died June 25 at White Plains Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 73 years old. Born Dec. 5, 1933 to Walter and Mildred (Campbell) Tierney, she married Rocco A. Rizzo in August 1952. He predeceased her in 1974. She was very active in St. Joseph’s Parish and lived in Astoria for […]
Borough-Wide Blotter
109th Precinct Hunt Bank Bandit Queens detectives are seeking help from the public to identify and locate a brazen bandit who held up a Flushing bank on July 5. Cops said the man, described as white or Hispanic and 25 to 30 years old, walked into a Ridgewood Savings Bank branch on Parsons Boulevard and 29th Avenue at about 4:25 […]