The Board of Directors of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York held an open meeting of the presidents and representatives of Greek American organizations and members and non-members of the Federation of Hellenic Societies at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 13 at the Stathakion Center, 22-51 29th St., Astoria, for the creation of committees, bank account reports […]
Borough-Wide Blotter
108th Precinct Man Shoots His Own Foot Cops at the 108th Precinct arrested a 54-year-old Long Island City man on September 6 after he shot himself in the foot with a 12-gauge shotgun. Police said Romono Thomas called 911 from his 27th Street apartment at about 3 p.m. on September 6 seeking medical assistance. When police arrived, Thomas told them […]
Sovereign Bank Reopens 31st Avenue Branch
Public officials and community leaders joined the friends and customers of Sovereign Bank September 14 in a grand reopening and ribbon cutting ceremony at the Sovereign Community Banking Office at 75-15 31st Ave., Jackson Heights. Terence J. Mitchell, community banking president of Sovereign’s Metro Division, presided over the program which celebrated completion of a major renovation and modernization of the […]
Columbus Triangle To Be Renamed For Vincent Iannece
On Sunday, September 30 the corner of 32nd Street and Astoria Boulevard at the apex of Columbus Triangle in Astoria will be officially dedicated and co-named as Cav. Vincenzo Iannece Corner in memory of the late Vincent Iannece. The dedication will take place on the Feast Day of St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of Senerchia in the Province […]
Crystal Windows Makes Inc. 5000 List
Crystal Window & Door Systems has been included in the inaugural Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the United States. Crystal achieved the ranking with a revenue growth rate of almost 30 percent over the three-year review period. Inc. Magazine, developer of the Inc. 5000 list, notes that more than 5 million firms with employees currently […]
Skin-Pampering Tips For The Beautiful Bride-To-Be
Being a radiant bride can be a piece of (wedding) cake-especially if you start pampering your skin as soon as you’ve set the date. Now is the time to get into a routine of cleansing, toning and moisturizing your skin every day. Be sure to drink eight glasses of water daily to hydrate your skin and plan on getting plenty […]
Rings Worth Committing To: A Groom’s Guide
It’s one of the ironies of love and marriage: Whether for romantic or other reasons, the onus for buying the rings often falls on the very person who knows the least about jewelry-the groom-to-be. •Don’t Rush It-Most men take one to three months to find the right engagement ring. But you might be able to save yourself some time and […]
Lighting The Master Bedroom Suite
Remodeling can be a lot of work, but the payoff is worth the price if you focus your efforts in the right place. Specific home improvements can increase the value of your home above the cost of the improvements. According to Remodeling magazine, which publishes an annual “Cost vs. Value” remodeling report, a remodeled master bedroom suite can return 82 […]
That Text Message She Loved? Engrave It On Her Wedding Ring
Words alone may not be enough to sum up a couple’s love, but a quick text message might be the key to fueling the fire. In fact, 60 percent of adults used text messages to tell others they missed or loved them, according to a survey by Tegic Communications. So maybe it shouldn’t come as a big surprise that the […]
The Art Of Giving
Scented candles can be a delightful gift for anyone who lights up your life. And because scent is closely tied to memory, a scented gift has the ability to create lasting memories. To make it even easier to find a good fit, some candle gift sets are themed around relationships or occasions. For example, Gold Canyon offers candle sets with […]