David Weprin, chairman of the of the City Council Finance Committee and representative of its 23rd District in Hollis/Jamaica, was the speaker at the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon for March held as usual at Dazies Restaurant on Queens Boulevard. Weprin is running for comptroller of the city, hoping to replace William Thompson, who is in the running for mayor. […]
Bd 7 Calls For New School Site Bill
Under state law, any proposal for a new school requires a site plan and an environmental review. In addition, the community board and the City Council must both review the proposal. But not when the site is leased. The need to relieve overcrowding and provide new facilities has the Department of Education (DOE) planning to lease 35 existing buildings citywide […]
MTA Ventilation Project To Start In October
The Community Board 1 cabinet met in March after a February hiatus and entertained a long parade of organizational representatives, who brought up many interesting issues. Because the Kaufman Astoria Studios commissary on 36th Street had been taken over by some creative personnel, the cabinet meeting was held in a large, third floor room where raised voices were necessary but […]
Neighborhood News
No Parole For Kitty Genovese Killer The man who knifed Kitty Genovese to death more than four decades ago was denied parole for the 13th time last week. Winston Moseley stalked and viciously attacked the Kew Gardens woman in the early morning hours of Mar. 13, 1962, as Genovese returned home from her job as a barmaid. The brutal slaying […]
Vallone Brings Skate Park To Astoria
After four years of negotiations, City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. announced on Tuesday, March 11 that the city Department of Parks and Recreation will start work next month on a new skate park in Astoria. Vallone secured more than $1 million in city funding for the skate park, the first of its kind in New York City. Located in […]
Alumni Hail Saint Demetrios School’s 50th Anniversary
More than 700 alumni and former and present faculty and administration celebrated the 50th anniversary of Saint Demetrios Greek-American School of Astoria at a reunion February 29 at Terrace on the Park. The school executive board presented Principal Anastasios Koularmanis with a plaque commemorating the event and the school’s anniversary. Shown (l. to r.) are: Constantine Parthenis, former assistant principal […]
St. Demetrios Church To Hold Blood Drive
St. Demetrios Church GOYA will hold a blood drive on Saturday, March 22 at St. Demetrios Church, 30-03 30th Dr., Astoria from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. In order to donate: • Bring valid ID and know your Social Security Number. If no Social Security Number is available, please bring a passport or visa. • Age Requirements: 16 to 76 […]
ASPCA ‘Go Orange For Animals’ Contest
Join the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) in celebrating the human-animal bond and the organization’s victories on behalf of animals and ‘Go Orange for Animals’ now. Following the success of ASPCA Day 2007, the Society is inviting dedicated petparents and anyone who feels they are “orange at heart” to celebrate four-legged friends this year […]
Steve Chen Makes Glass Magazine ’20 Under 40′ List
Crystal Window & Door Systems Executive Vice President Steve Chen was recognized recently as one of the fenestration industry’s rising stars. He was listed among Glass Magazine’s “20 Under 40” young executives in the architectural glass field in the national publication’s February 2008 issue. Chen’s specific accomplishments and an interview with the young executive are highlighted in Glass Magazine’s print […]
Markey Honors 12 Local Women
Assemblymember Margaret Markey last Friday, March 14 presented 12 Queens women with her 2008 “Women of Distinction” Awards, saluting them for outstanding volunteer service to the community in a ceremony at her 30th Assembly District office, 53- 19 69th St., Maspeth. Each of the honorees was nominated by a local community and civic organiz ation. Organizations making nominations included the […]