Whether graffiti is considered art or vandalism is a never-ending dispute. While in no way settling the argument, 5 Pointz: The Institute of Higher Burnin’ stands as a compromise between the two camps. It also serves the socially useful purpose of a place where graffiti is welcomed, thus sparing the properties of home and business owners 5 Pointz was once […]
NTC Officials Awarded For Their Help With ‘Star Track Program’
Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, on August 7th hosted a ceremony in recognition of the assistance provided by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (NTC) and, in particular, NTC officials Tina Taps and Whitney Kraft for helping to make his “Star Track Program” school anti-violence efforts in Far Rockaway a success. […]
MetroCard Heats Up Summer In Queens
Summer just got hotter, thanks to MetroCard Deals. From now into early fall, customers can use MetroCard to get around Queens, and take advantage of hot discounts at venues across the borough. MTA New York City Transit has teamed up with the Queens Economic Development Corporation’s “Discover Queens” initiative to offer visitors MetroCard Deals at some of Queens’ hottest tourist […]
VNS Of New York Seeks Hospice Vols
At the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNS) volunteers are the heart of hospice care. Volunteers help by offering nonmedical services such as visiting or calling on a patient or family member, providing friendship, shopping and running errands, preparing meals, taking walks with the patient or family member, listening to patients’ stories, and relieving caregivers. Volunteers also provide bereavement […]
P. Damiani & Sons, Inc. Closes After 71 Years
P. Damiani & Sons, Inc. Closes After 71 Years BY VICTORIA CHU In more than 70 years since its opening in 1937, the P. Damiani & Sons, Inc. furniture store at 32-37 Steinway St. has become a familiar sight in Astoria. The store features 8,000 square feet of traditional furniture, from Queen Anne style and country print pieces to […]
National Night Out Festivities
114TH PCT.Typically the National Night Out Against Crime, co-sponsored by the 114th Civ-OP, Inc., and the 114th Precinct Community Council, coincides with the hottest night of the year. On Tuesday, August 5, however, a cooling breeze blowing in off the East River put exhibitors and attendees alike at the event in Astoria Park in an especially festive mood. The evening officially […]
National Night Out Festivities
111TH PCT.Everyone marveled about the attendance. “The crowd was by far the biggest we’ve ever had,” said First Deputy Police Commissioner George Grasso, speaking at the 2008 National Night Out Against Crime event in the 111th Police Precinct. Organized by the 111th Precinct Community Council, this year’s event took place, as had been the case in previous years, in front of […]
American Airlines, Komen Expand Partnership
American Airlines, the world’s largest airline, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, on August 11 announced an expanded partnership with the unveiling of two specially co-branded aircraft, an American Airlines Boeing 757 and an American Eagle Embraer 145, each incorporating the renowned vivid pink-ribbon motif. The distinctive pink streamers, which extend the full […]
Borough Blotter
108th Precinct Breakfast Bruising Police arrested a 47-year-old Queens man on August 4 after he punched a patron on line ahead of him at a Long Island City food cart. Police said Joyce Wilson, 47, suddenly began shouting at the 61-year-old victim as they waited their turn at the cart at 23rd Street and 43rd Avenue. Police sources said according […]
The Pulpit
All Nations Baptist Church of Woodhaven: •Aug. 18-22, Mon.-Fri., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School, ages 6 to 11, free, registration required, 86-76 80th St., Woodhaven; 718.296.2025. **** 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 […]