City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. got a promise of support from the Bloomberg mayoral administration last week for his first-ever legislation to punish Peeping Toms. The promise came from Karen Agnifilio, general counsel to the Criminal Justice Coordinator, according to Vallone. Agnifilio said the administration supports the “private place” section of Vallone’s legislation and plans to work with the council […]
Christ The King Students Assist With Blood Drive
On Saturday, November 17, Our Lady of Hope Church in Middle Village sponsored a blood drive with Long Island Blood Services. Christ the King Regional H.S. Faculty Member Linda Helldorfer, moderator of the Christ the King Regional H.S. chapter of the National Honor Society, and student National Honor Society members helped with the volunteers throughout the day.
Parents Wanted At CEC In District 26
The Community Education Council, District 26, currently has three vacancies for interested parents with children attending a District 26 school. The responsibilities include establishing relationships with parents and advocate for their concerns; promote the achievement of educational standards; meet with PA/PTA officers, School Leadership Team and members of the President’s Council and principals, and work on establishing educational policies for […]
Chian Federation Presents 30th Homeric Award
All dignitaries and media are invited to attend a dinner honoring Eugene Rossides, founder and director of American-Hellenic Institute, Inc. and recipient of the Chian Federation 30th Homeric Award. Rossides received his B.A. degree from Columbia College in 1949 and his J.D. degree from Columbia Law School in 1952. As an undergraduate, he received All-American football honors. Rossides served as […]
Civilian Complaint Board Explains Process
Since 1993, the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) has had jurisdiction to investigate and mediate misconduct complaints made against New York Police Department officers. “There are lots of ways to file a complaint, but (calling) “311” is the easiest,” Phil Weitzman, a communications associate for CCRB, said at the November meeting of the Queens Borough Cabinet. CCRB […]
Deadline For State Trooper Application Is December 1
Major Michael A. Kopy of the New York State Police announced that more than 4,000 qualified applicants from New York City have signed up for the upcoming New York State Trooper exam. Interested applicants must apply before Dec. 1, 2007. “The position of Trooper represents a tremendous opportunity to men and women who are interested in a law enforcement career,” […]
The Chios Massacre Of 1822
IIn 1821, much of Greece revolted against the Ottoman Empire. The island of Chios did not join the uprising. Because of its unique and very lucrative mastic resin production and its maritime trade, it was very prosperous and its people wanted peace. The following year all changed and one of the greatest tragedies of the Greek people and European history […]
Flight 587 Families Share Memories
Teary-eyed relatives, some clutching photos of their loved ones, gathered in Belle Harbor on November 12 to mark the sixth anniversary of the crash of American Airlines Flight 587. The plane crashed at 9:17 a.m. on Nov. 12, 2001, moments after taking off from JFK International Airport, bound for the Dominican Republic. All 250 people on board the flight and […]
HELPING HAND ON THANKSGIVING:
As part of their celebration of Thanksgiving Day, Councilmember Hiram Monserrate, Assemblymember Jose Peralta and Corona-area businessmen fulfilled their promise to the victims of Hurricane Noel in the Dominican Republic by shipping $5,000 worth of canned and dry goods to the Caribbean nation. The two lawmakers personally delivered the goods to the Monumental Shipping Company, 103-10 Astoria Blvd., and loaded […]
Greek American Homeowners Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Maloney Lends A Helping Hand: Congressmember Carolyn Maloney (second from r.) joined members of the Greek American Homeowners Association in serving the group’s traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner free to any and all comers at association headquarters on 31st Street in Astoria. “I am so happy to join this wonderful group on this important day. They do something great!” Maloney exclaimed. […]