Upon returning from a lobbying trip to Washington where she met with Congressional leaders, Councilmember Helen Sears said she made the case for essential city wide programs and for her district’s special needs. Sears (D- Jackson Heights) said she emphasized in her discussions, “New York City is the financial capital and cultural cornerstone of this nation, and it is the […]
Abuse Allegation KOs Ft. Totten Name Change
An alleged incident of sexual abuse eight years ago resurfaced last week at Community Board 7, ending a proposal to rename the new visitors’ center at Fort Totten for Jack Fein. Fein died on March 28 at age 91. In February, 2000, Fein, then 83 years old, was arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a 10-year-old boy. The accusation […]
Manolas Is Astoria/LIC Kiwanis Man Of The Year
The Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanis will honor Panagiotis Manolas, M.D., chief of surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens, as Man of the Year on September 25. Manolas has launched several initiatives that have brought a range of screenings, diagnostic and treatment services to women with breast cancer, especially those who are un- or underinsured. A board member of SHAREing […]
Townsend Harris H. S. Named Intel School Of Distinction
Intel Corporation last Tuesday honored Townsend Harris H.S., Flushing, for its innovative and rigorous science program at a Washington, D.C. event following the school’s selection as one of six winners of the 2007 Intel Schools of Distinction Awards in June 2008. During their visit to the Capital of September 7 through 9, Townsend Harris representatives shared information on their science […]
Astoria Teen Competes In Pageant
Maria Sacchetti, age 17, daughter of Frank and Laura Sacchetti of Astoria, has been selected to represent New York at the 2008 Miss American Teen Pageant. As the New York Teen, Sacchetti will attend the National Pageant for her age group in Florida and Disney World during the week of Thanksgiving 2008. She will compete for the National Pageant title […]
The Savvy Senior
Men's Health ResourcesDear Savvy Senior, Any suggestions on how I can get my 55-yearold husband to see a doctor? He’s got some personal health issues he needs to address, but he’s stubborn and embarrassed, and keeps putting it off. Nagging Nancy Dear Nancy: When it comes to their health, many men take the John Wayne approach: they tough it out. That’s one […]
Elmhurst Hospital Holds Prostate Cancer Screenings
On Saturday, September 20, Elmhurst Hospital will conduct low-cost prostate cancer screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Community Health Center, 41st Avenue at 80th Street—register in the first-floor lobby. Prostate cancer occurs when the cells of the prostate begin to grow uncontrollably. It can often be detected at an early stage by doing the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) […]
E-Mail Crime Photos To Police
If you see a crook committing a crime and have a cellphone, you can snap a picture and email it to the NYPD (New York Police Department) to help them catch the bad guys. Eyewitnesses who catch crimes in progress can send photos or video to the NYPD’s new, “Real Time Crime Center”, where police will use the images to […]
Senior Spotlight
Markey Sets Unclaimed Funds Event Next Wednesday; Marshall Voter Reg. Drive TodayState Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has reported that his office is holding more than $30 million in unclaimed funds for residents of the 30th Assembly District covering Maspeth. The cash represents dormant savings accounts, unclaimed insurance and stock dividends from banks and insurance companies. Next Wednesday, September 24, Assemblymember Margaret Markey and City Councilmember Joseph Addabbo Jr. will give every resident […]
And the honorees are…
Astoria/LIC Kiwanis Women Honored The Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanis will host their awards event and cocktail party on Thursday, September 25, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Riccardo’s by the Bridge, 21-01 24th Ave., Astoria. Tickets will be $50 per person. This year, all the recipients of “Women of the Year” honors are members of the Astoria/Long Island City […]