George Delis was honored and Lucille Hartmann was cheered. Delis is retiring next week and Hartmann is the prospective new District Manager of Community Board 1. “[Delis] does so much for the community. I’m sure he’s crossed everybody’s path in 31 years as district manager,” Ann Bruno, president of the 114th Precinct Community Council said. Bruno presented Delis with a […]
Community Boards Face Budget Cuts
Schools have auctions and flea markets. Libraries sell donated books. This kind of fundraising can help with budget shortfalls. Eight years ago, Community Board 1 voted to have an annual street fair to help raise expense money for their office. At the time in January 2000, Board 1 Chairperson Vinicio Donato explained the need, saying, “The city hasn’t increased our […]
Socrates Sculpture Park Spring Summer Fall 2008
The following fitness, education, public programs and events are free, and fun- go to the park at 32-01 Vernon Blvd., LIC; 718.956.1819: May 17 Yoga/Capoeira in the Park, Saturday Sculpture Workshop May 18 Pilates/Tai Chi in the Park May 24 Yoga/Capoeira in the Park, Saturday Sculpture Workshop May 25 Pilates/Tai Chi in the Park May 31 Yoga/Capoeira in the Park, […]
Ravenswood Lions Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Members of the Lions Club of Ravenswood gathered at Riccardo’s by the Bridge, 21-01 24th Ave., Astoria on April 12 to celebrate the club’s Golden Anniversary. The 50 years of the club’s existence were heralded with dinner and dancing until midnight.
Astoria/LIC Kiwanis Pins’ New Members
On Wednesday, April 23, the Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanis held their monthly meeting at Ponticello’s Ristorante. President Tony Siano was very happy to pin two of their newest members, Laura Jean Hawkins and Julie Wager. On that same evening, Siano presented a check to Joseph DiPietro, president of the Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens, Inc.
Local Woman Turns 100 On Mother’s Day
Alice Font Vazquez, shown at her home of 51 years in the Upper Ditmars neighborhood of East Elmhurst, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Mother’s Day, May 11. Born in Puerto Rico 10 years after the island became a commonwealth of the United States in 1898, Vazquez will be joined in festivities attendant upon reaching the century mark by her […]
Botanical Garden Celebrate Arbor Day
BY DAN MILLER On Friday morning, May 2, more than 1,000 public school children, including many from Queens’ schools, joined Queens Borough President Helen Marshall and City Councilmembers John Liu, Peter Vallone Jr. and James Gennaro to help the Queens Botanical Garden celebrate its 33rd Arbor Day. This year is the 136th anniversary of Arbor Day, a day traditionally associated […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. May 11 Pentecost (Christian); May 20 Wesak (Buddhist); Jun. 1 Jerusalem Day (Jewish); Jun. 5 Ascension (Orthodox), Jun. 8, 9, 10 Shavout, first day, second day; Jun. 15 Pentecost (Orthodox) All Saints’ Church: •Jun. 14, Saturday. Strawberry fair in Sunnyside, vendors wanted, call 718.784.8031. •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. […]
St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Plans 3rd Annual Golf Outing
St. Robert Bellarmine H S A will hold their third annual Monsignor John B. Lavin Golf Outing on Monday, May 19 at Harbor Links Golf Course, One Fairway Dr., Port Washington, New York. Proceeds will help to enhance the school’s media center and cafeteria. Monsignor John B. Lavin held a vision for the parish of St. Robert Bellarmine: that its […]
Mother’s Day Tribute: Wish She Were Here
W (Walter Kaner wrote the following tribute to his mother, which we reprint each Mother’s Day. Although Kaner has passed away, we feel it is a touching tribute to all mothers on Mother’s Day and reprint it now in his name.) What I wouldn’t give to have my mother back again. I would give up all I have if […]