Food pantries throughout Queens are feeling a pinch this holiday season, as more and more families and seniors turn to the pantries and soup kitchens to help feed hungry mouths. According to the results of a 2007 survey conducted by the New York City Coalition Against Hunger, Queens is the hardest hit of all the boroughs, with the most mouths […]
Van Driver Won’t Face Crash Rap
Queens prosecutors last week dropped child endangerment charges against the driver of a private van that ran into an MTA bus in Fresh Meadows on December 14. Seven youngsters were injured in the crash, including 9-year-old Rebecca Fraizer, who remains in critical condition after undergoing surgery for a fractured skull at Long Island Jewish Hospital. A hospital spokesperson said the […]
NYS Faces Court Order For New HAVA Voting Machines
The New York Primary Election for Democratic and Republican presidential candidates will be held on Feb. 5, 2008, one month earlier than in previous presidential election years. “By moving the primary date to February, we will help secure New York’s large and diverse population an influential voice in selecting the 2008 presidential nominees,” Governor Eliot Spitzer said last April. But […]
Can’t ‘Beet’ A Make-Ahead Gift
A gift of fresh-baked goodies is always appreciated as a holiday offering, and you can’t “beet” the homemade charm of these delightful, make-ahead mini loaves. Big on flavor and small in size, Mini Beet & Carrot Gift Loaves are moist and tender inside with bits of pickled beets sparkling like tangy jewels throughout. The addition of beets is unusual but […]
A Pet Isn’t Always The Right Gift For A Child
If you are thinking of putting a puppy or any other pet under the Christmas tree this year, make sure you consider the responsibilities of pet ownership before wrapping up that warm, cuddly critter. While the gift of a puppy or kitten can put a smile on any child’s face, it’s important to remember that the furry companions come with […]
Don’t Forget To ‘Winterize’ Your Pets
Animal activists are reminding pet owners to winterize their furry friends against the hazards of the season by taking a few moments to review the following checklist to help keep their dogs and cats safe this winter: •Remember, your pet’s feet and ears aren’t covered with much fur, which leaves them vulnerable to frostbite. Signs of frostbite include pale skin […]
Sweet Holiday Treats
Invite everyone to join the fun and celebrate the season, by hosting a holiday party to: Create take-home edible crafts. Make edible decorations; donate to a local shelter. Trim the tree while nibbling on sweet treats. Go caroling; return home to enjoy holiday sweets. Create plates of “Santa’s treats” to share. Download more holiday family […]
Frozen Dessert Warms Holid ay Hearts
Old Man Winter’s frigid chill is no threat to America’s favorite dessert. No matter what the weather is outside, we love ice cream each and every day of the year. So as you throw another log on the fire, consider a holiday dessert that celebrates the season with cool style. There’s no disputing our love affair with ice cream, which […]
Baking Spirits Bright
This season, use the power of kitchen alchemy to turn a few mounds of humble ingredients – flour, sugar, salt, butter, vanilla – into magically delicious holiday cookies for friends and family. Almond crescents, rolled in powdered sugar while still warm, and shortbread, infused with the zing of finely chopped, candied ginger, provide two mouth-watering choices for festive giving. Add […]
Santa’s Workshop Opened On Steinway Street
On this past Sunday, December 16, Santa Claus made his second and final appearance at his workshop at Jackson Hewitt, 27-17 Steinway St., from noon to 4 p.m. As it had on the previous Sunday, December 9, the workshop, decorated in holiday splendor inside and out, drew a crowd of children, although the weather had an effect, Marie Torniali, CALDC […]