“Greek blood is not shed aimlessly, it irrigates holy soil and remains glorious,” recited Rev. Anastasios Diakovasilis from his second book, Poietiki Anthologia (Poetic Anthology). The poetry reading was held at Holy Cross Church in Whitestone. The Eastern Queens community attended to listen with enthusiasm to poems depicting Greek- American life in Modern Greek. Father Anastasios, priest emeritus at St. […]

It used to be you would go to visit your dentist with some trepidation about the pain you would have to endure. You would sit in the waiting room bored, staring into space, dozing, or reading last year’s magazines. The status quo may exist for some dentists who haven’t kept pace with all the technological advances of recent years, but […]

We hear it over and over again, “Eat your vegetables!” While we understand the importance of including vegetables in meals, we can get bored with the same veggie lineup. If that’s the case, consider preparing Southwestern Roasted Vegetables as a solution to your daily vegetable dilemma. Featured in Holly Clegg’s new book “Holly Clegg Trim & Terrific™ Diabetic Cooking,” this […]

Sunnyside Community Services, Inc. was one of 11 organizations in the New York region honored at the 2007 Regional Commuter Choice Awards. Sponsored by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC), in collaboration with the Metropolitan Mobility Network, this award recognizes outstanding commute alternative programs that help reduce traffic and air pollution. “The Regional Commuter Choice awards give important recognition […]

Have you eaten enough fiber today? A new survey finds that nearly 70 percent of women polled say they eat enough fiber every day, but research shows only about one of 10 is actually eating enough fiber1. The survey, conducted on behalf of Kellogg’s All-Bran Yogurt Bites cereal, also found that more than one-third of respondents believed they need to […]

You can improve your diet deliciously and easily by adding whole grains for big health payoffs. Did you know – •Unrefined whole-grain foods contain fiber that can help lower your blood cholesterol – important for preventing heart disease and stroke. •Fiber-rich, whole-grain foods also help you feel full, which may help you manage your weight. •The outer layer of whole […]