There is much controversy on this movie, “The Golden Compass”, which is based on a book by Philip Pullman, a professed atheist. Now there are those who are calling for a boycott based on religious grounds for its attacks on the Catholic church. I really don’t think a boycott is the answer, for that would only serve to propagate the […]
Pans LIRR Tree Removal
To The Editor:I have read with great interest the letters to the editor that have rightly criticized the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) for the clear cutting of trees along their right of way. I agree with those who say that the LIRR must remediate the damage they have done by planting mature native evergreen trees along their right of way. Those […]
Hails Clock Restoration
To The Editor:It was a very heartwarming and touching story just in time during this heartwarming Chanukah and Christmas season to read about the Steinway clock restoration [Gazette, Dec. 12, 2007]. I applaud Julie Wager for all of his diligent and dedicated efforts in achieving this goal. I also am glad that the Veterans enlistment bonuses have been restored. This is truly […]
Bus Line Service To Be Cut
It is not yet known how many buses will be removed from service but according to budgets cited in the Times, the MTA will save an average of $250,000 per day, or a total of $1.8 million a year. The MTA said it needs to increase revenues by 3.85 percent toIt is not yet known how many buses will be removed from service but according to budgets cited in the Times, the MTA will save an average of $250,000 per day, or a total of $1.8 million a year. The MTA said it needs to increase revenues by 3.85 percent to balance $6 billion in future deficits. Although the $2 […]
‘Friends And Family’ Benefits L.I. Ronald McDonald House
The 24th “Friends and Family”, an annual holiday gala and festive day of activities to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, was held on December 9 at Astoria World Manor. The event, coordinated by Theresa Brucculeri, vice president of the Board of Directors at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, and her husband Jack, featured wonderful entertainment […]
Prayer Gets A Bike At 114th Precinct Christmas Party
Some of the speakers on the schedule at Community Board 1’s cabinet meeting for December failed to show up on a damp day when snow was expected. Those who did make it to the Kaufman Studios commissary were talkative or had presentations of their own, so the meeting’s allotted time was easily filled. Among those on the schedule who did […]
Most Precious Blood School Celebrates 50th Anniversary
On November 24, more than 500 people attended a festive evening event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Most Precious Blood parochial school in Long Island City. The event, “Coming Home to MPB”, began with a mass at 5:30 p.m., celebrated by the Rev. Father Marcello Latona, pastor of Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church. During the Prayer of the […]
Iowa A Toss Up For Dems, But Huck Looks Like GOP Winner
Heading into the last 15 days of the crucial Iowa caucuses campaign, it appears to us that Barack Obama may have missed an opportunity to move clearly past Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Democrats’ race on his way to winning the January 3 caucuses. A couple of weeks ago, Obama had surged past Clinton in the polls on the Iowa […]
Free Pre-K Seats Open For Kids Who Turn 4 By End Of Year
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn have reached out to parents throughout the city, informing them that there are still free universal pre-kindergarten seats for children who turn 4 by December 31. Currently, they said, half-day and fullday seats remain available at schools and community-based facilities. “Resources are in place to benefit thousands of families who want […]
Queens Students Explore Power Puzzle Challenge
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), an organization founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology, brings its annual FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) season to New York City with the 2007 Power Puzzle Challenge. On December 15, the Queens Regional Qualifying Tournament took place in the aircraft hangar at […]