The Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Long Island City held its annual cocktail party and awards event on Thursday, September 20 at Riccardo’s By the Bridge. Honored as “Woman of the Year” was Christine Lolas, First Central Savings Bank vice president and branch coordinator/human resources, “Man of the Year” George Fakiris, Apollo Investment Company CEO, and “Community Persons of the Year” Rey […]
Mr. G Visits Atlantic Bank
Local television weather forecaster Irv “Mr. G” Gikofsky joined in Atlantic Bank’s Customer Appreciation Celebration at the Atlantic Bank branch at 28-07 Steinway St., Astoria, last Friday, where he posed with Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Gregoria Panagiotopoulos. Mr. G’s weather forecasts can be seen on the CW11 Television Network News at Ten. He is also heard on the […]
Propose Commission To Review Condition Of City’s Infrastructure
Recent power blackouts, the steam pipe explosion in mid-Manhattan, and massive subway flooding have led lawmakers to propose the formation of a commission to review and issue an annual report card on the city’s infrastructure needs. In making the proposal, Assemblymember Michael Gianaris declared, “The events of last year have exposed the age and poor condition of New York’s infrastructure. […]
Volunteers Help Beautify Most Precious Blood
On several successive Saturday mornings, volunteers have been painting the fence enclosing Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church, 32-23 36th St, Long Island City. The volunteers took a break from their labors to pose with the Rev. Father Marcello Latrona, pastor. Who can be seen painting in the upper photo
Astoria/LIC K of C Names Serao Man of the Year
Michael Serao, Commerce Bank operations manager and since 2006 a director of the Astoria Civic Association, was recently presented the 2007 Man of the Year Service Award by the Astoria/Long Island City Knights of Columbus. Serao hosts Astoria Civic Association directors’ meetings at Commerce Bank. “Michael has been a role model in our community,” former City Council Speaker Peter Vallone […]
P.S. 85 Students Celebrate New Playground
Students in kindergarten through fifth grade at P.S. 85, the Judge Charles J. Vallone School, Astoria, last Wednesday, September 19, celebrated the opening of a new community playground that they designed. The students were joined by teachers, parents, members of the community and representatives from The Trust for Public Land (TPL), the New York City Department of Education (DoE) and […]
UCCA Candlelight 9/11 Memorial Service Held
The sixth annual Candlelight Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center held by the United Community Civic Association in McManus Memorial Park at 81st Street and the Grand Central Service Road in Astoria Heights on Wednesday, September 12 included state Senators George Onorato and John Sabini, Borough President Helen Marshall, […]
Gennaro, Gioia Charge DoE Knowingly Leased H.S. On Toxic Land
Declaring that he was “extremely alarmed and disturbed” that Information Technology H.S. in Long Island City is “sitting on top of a known contaminated site”, City Councilmember James Gennaro said the Department of Education should not build on toxic sites, especially without disclosing the fact to parents. Gennaro (D- Fresh Meadows), chair of the council Environmental Protection Committee, joined by […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. UJA Federation: The UJA Federation of New York helps connect people during the holiday season by offering referrals to local synagogues that are open to non-members for High Holiday services. Fees for services may vary. For information, call 800-UJA FED7 (800-852-3337), Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or e-mail […]
Padavan, Civics Oppose Best Buy Outlet In Douglaston Mall
Appearing again before the Board of Standards and Appeals last week, state Senator Frank Padavan reiterated his opposition to a request by a major consumer electronic chain for a variance to permit it to move into the Douglaston Plaza shopping center in Northeast Queens. Accompanied by representatives from Community Board 11 and about a dozen major civic and community organizations […]