The Steinway Street Business Improvement District (BID) this year installed completely redesigned holiday lighting. Rave reviews from shoppers and residents indicate that the lights illuminating the entire length of the Steinway Street business district with their shooting star motif are a hit.
Schedule Of Multi Block/Multi Day Street Festivals ’08 In CB1
1) Central Astoria LDC April 27 on Steinway Street between 28th and 34th Avenues (1 day, 4 blocks) 2) St. Demetrios Cathedral May 14 – 19 on 30th Drive between 30th and 31st Streets (May 14 for set up, May 19 for dismantle, 1 block, 6 days) 3) Broadway Astoria Merchants & Professionals Association •May 26 on Broadway between Crescent […]
Starbucks Offers Exceptional Espresso Machine
This holiday season, give the gift of sleek sophistication with an espresso machine, designed with truly all aspects of taste in mind. Remarkable home entertaining is as close as your local Starbucks, where you’ll discover a state-of-the-art brewing experience with the custom engineered Sirena™ Semi- Automatic Espresso Machine. Born from a unique collaboration between Starbucks, BMW Group Designworks USA, and […]
Winter Wonders
Warm ice cream treats heat up chilly daysWarm ice cream treats heat up chilly days While it’s no surprise that Americans consume the most ice cream during summer months, the national obsession with this creamy dessert doesn’t end when cold weather begins. “Americans enjoy ice cream year round,” says Ray Karam, Cold Stone Creamery®, senior tastemaster. “In fact, research shows that nearly as much ice cream is […]
Local Pols Star In ’07 Legislative Revue
Some 30 top elected officials and a host of community leaders, including District Attorney Richard Brown, City Councilmembers Leroy Comrie and James Gennaro, Assemblymember Michael Gianaris, Councilmembers Eric Gioia and Melinda Katz, Deputy Borough President Karen Koslowitz, Assemblymember Rory Lancman, Councilmember John Liu, Congressmember Carolyn Maloney, state Senator Serphin Maltese, Assemblymembers José Peralta and Audrey I. Pheffer, Councilmember Peter F. […]
Microwave Oven Still A Top Time Saving Tool
The last months of the year are often the busiest – time is at a premium. As the year draws to a close, consumers need all the time-saving help they can get. Although it rose to popularity almost four decades ago, the microwave oven still reigns as a top time-saving tool. Microwaves are the go-to appliance when consumers need to […]
Feds May Reduce Flights At JFK To Ease Delays, Pollution
Following persistent complaints that flight delays at New York area airports were hurting the local economy and causing environmental damage, the federal Transportation Department is on the verge of imposing limits on flights at John F. Kennedy Airport. The initial action by the Department of Transportation could eventually lead to similar action at La Guardia Airport and Newark Liberty Airport […]
FDNY Offers Holiday Fire Safety Tips
Fire never takes a holiday and fire safety in the home begins with you. The New York City Fire Department reminds us of the dangers inherent in the season’s celebrations. “During this holiday season as well as throughout the year, our primary message, first, last and always is prevention,” Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta said in a press release. “If you […]
‘Kill Idea Of Storing Toxic Materials In Astoria Facility’ Say Vallone And Gianaris
City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. fired off a letter to Con Edison and city environmental officials objecting strongly to the utility company’s trucking in hazardous waste from around the city and storing it in its Astoria facility. “Working with this gunk may be part of Con Ed’s business, but let them bring it somewhere else. This neighborhood bears enough of […]
Where Can You Go When There’s No ‘Safe Place’ To Go?
To an inaugural benefit rock concert on December 15 for The Ali Forney Center, a non-profit organization that provides emergency housing to homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youths. The band, 45 High, featuring lead guitarist Andreas Altmann, a Woodside resident, will present their sonic songs with catchy hooks at Arlene’s Grocery in Manhattan. In the spirit of the […]