The Fresh Meadows Knitters and Crochet’ers Club started at the Fresh Meadows branch of the Queens Borough Public Library about a year ago. One of the library’s customers suggested the club, and it has been a huge success. Every week, some 20 men and women get together to knit, crochet and socialize. So far, they have made a dozen lap […]
Young Serves As Speaker Pro Tempore
Recently Assemblymember Ellen Young acted as the first Asian American to officiate over the New York State Assembly during legislative session as Speaker Pro Tempore. In this capacity, Young led her Assembly colleagues through the rigors of the day, including voting, debates and the passage of bills, and guided them toward the close of this year’s session. She also officially […]
When in the course of human events…
Taxation without representation! That was the battle cry of the 13 colonies in America who were forced to pay taxes to England’s King George III with no representation in Parliament. As dissatisfaction grew, British troops were sent in to quell any signs of rebellion, and repeated attempts by the colonists to resolve the crisis without war proved fruitless. On June […]
It’s a grand old flag
It’s a grand old flag For more than 200 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation’s unity, as well as a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens. Here are the highlights of its unique history. *On June 14, 1777 the Continental Congress passed an Act to establish an official flag for the […]
Fireworks, Big Band Music Kick Off CALDC Concerts
Alittle rain on Monday, June 30 didn’t stop some 14,000 people of all ages from carrying lawn chairs and umbrellas to the Astoria Park waterfront between the Hell Gate and Triborough Bridges to enjoy the Pre- Independence Day Celebration, featuring an evening of Big Band music with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. The event was sponsored for the 26th consecutive year […]
Movies On The Waterfront Come to Astoria Park
Pop some corn, grab a blanket or chair and bring the kids to Astoria Park on Monday evenings this summer. The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC) is presenting a series of free, outdoor movies featuring box office blockbusters. The movies, shown on an inflatable screen, make their Astoria Park debut on Monday, July 7 at 8:30 p.m. with Academy […]
Local Artists Exhibit Works At LIC Library
Artwork by Barbara E. Leven and Elan M. Ferguson in a group exhibit entitled “The Printed World Through Women’s Eyes” and a sample of Carol Marino’s photographic collection, “Soul Musicians in the 90’s”, is on display in the second floor gallery at the Long Island City branch of the Queens Borough Public Library at 37-44 21st St., Long Island City […]
Women and Work
This job training program is being offered through Queens College. The City University of New York (CUNY) Women and Work (W&W) is a free 15-week, job- and life-skills training program that prepares women for the work place. If you need to work, but think you’re not work ready, then you need Women and Work. To apply you need to be […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. All Saints’ Church: •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside Drum Corps marching band, boys/girls ages 7-17, 43- 12 46th St., Sunnyside; band information, 718.786.4141; rectory 718.729.8523. **** Astoria Center of Israel: •Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Shabbat services, followed by Kiddush, 27-35 Crescent St.; 718.278.2680. **** Atonement Lutheran: •Sunday […]
Bd. 7 Approves Willets Pt. Plan
Neil Soni said he wants to leave his business, House of Spices, to his son one day. Joseph Ardizzone, age 75, said he wants to continue living in his house on Willets Point Boulevard. Sidestepping the thorny issue of eminent domain while a large, noisy demonstration took place outside its doors, Community Board 7 approved the controversial redevelopment of Willets […]