Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria) joined members of the New York Anti-Crime Second Chance Task Force in the battle to eradicate graffiti in Western Queens. Gianaris worked alongside Task Force Director Antonio Meloni when the Task Force held a graffiti cleanup day on May 17 to paint over graffiti on a building on 31st Street in
Markey’s Bill Extends Time For Child Sex Assault Victims To File Suit
The state Assembly has passed a bill introduced by Assemblymember Margaret Markey which grants victims of child sexual assault a longer period of time to press charges by extending the statute of limitations for criminal and civil actions for these offenses. Explaining the purpose of the legislation, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver stated: “Child sexual assault is a horrific, painful crime […]
Board 1 Approves Dutch Kills Rezoning
At the June meeting of Community Board 1, the long-awaited, finally certified Dutch Kills rezoning plan at last was placed before the board for its consideration. Anticipating a lengthy meeting because of the Dutch Kills issue and the monthly load of restaurant applications, the board wisely began the meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the usual banquet room of Astoria World […]
American Airlines Sets New York-Buenos Aires Flights
American Airlines has filed a request with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for five additional round-trip flights each week between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE). American, a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, currently flies one daily round trip in the market (seven per week). Its proposed new service will add the […]
PAL Play Street Program Starts July 7
The Police Athletic League (PAL) launches its 2008 Summer Program in Queens on Monday, July 7 with their traditional sidewalk games, helping kids develop their creativity through the arts, and learn from a wide range of educational, recreational and cultural arts specialists. PAL’s Summer Play Street Program closes off streets and utilizes other public areas, such as playgrounds and parks, […]
Borough Cabinet Looks At Flooding, Disaster Planning
"It's good to know that we won't be swimming in our subways," Queens Borough President Helen Marshall said before moving onto the second item of the agenda, a presentation about how to plan for and recover from floods, given by the Mayor's Office of Emerg“It’s good to know that we won’t be swimming in our subways,” Queens Borough President Helen Marshall said before moving onto the second item of the agenda, a presentation about how to plan for and recover from floods, given by the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management. Flooding was the major topic of this month’s Queens Borough Cabinet Meeting on Tuesday, […]
News Of The Neighborhoods
Tougher Graffiti Penalties The state senate last week approved a bill, sponsored by state Senator Frank Padavan, making graffiti crimes a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in prison, or a fine to be determined at sentencing. A similar bill, sponsored by Assemblymember Catherine Nolan, is holed up in the Assembly, awaiting a vote by state lawmakers. […]
Verizon FIOS System Nears PSC Ratification
The last Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce luncheon before the summer break was the occasion for an address from William Martin, director of external affairs in Queens for Verizon. Martin told the gathering at Dazies Restaurant on Queens Boulevard that Verizon’s fiber optic system, or FIOS, television service is on the verge of ratification by the Public Service Commission. The telephone, […]
First Responders Memorial Planned
St. Michael’s Cemetery, East Elmhurst, has dedicated memorials to the 76 Queens Firefighters of 9/11 and the men and women of the New York Police Department and Port Authority Police Department who sacrificed their lives saving others at the World Trade Center. On Saturday, September 6 at 1 p.m., the memorial service for the heroes of the attack will be […]
The Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens Presents
ITALIAN NIGHTS 2008Jul. 2 Dino Rosi, “The Voice of Naples”, JANNAH Jul. 9 Roberto di Roma Jul. 16 Fernando Caruso, Mario Dispenza & Joe Spadaro Jul. 23 Goliard Opera & Italian Favorites Jul. 30 I Raggi Del Sole Aug. 6 Extasy’s Marty Hroncich Aug. 13 Caterina Aquamarina Aug. 20 Filippo Aug. 27 Damir & Joe All events are Wednesdays 7:30 to 10:30 […]