W hen you host a memorable event, be sure to send your guests home in style. For a fun treat, have guests assemble their own sweet remembrance from a sweetheart candy buffet. Itís a perfect finale for a shower, reception or almost any celebration. It ís easy to create this contemporary nod to old-fashioned candy shops with a few simple […]
Make Small Acts Of Romance Part Of Every Day
Experts Weigh in on How to "Keep the Love Alive"Y ou may be able to put a little more love into your life. It’s said too many times: “If I had more time, I could really be romantic.” But according to experts, making time for tender moments should be a top priority in a relationship and it’s something couples really need to work toward. Long known as a leader […]
Doo-Wop Fans Were In Their Element Saturday Night
Jay and The Americans, Kenny Vance and the Planotones, Herb Reed, the Platters, and Shirley Alston Reeves, former lead singer of the Shirelles, gathered on Saturday September 13 at Queens College’s Colden Auditorium belting out their most famous tunes from the ’50s and ’60’s to the delight of thousands of oldies fans who came to sing, dance and remember when […]
Grand Jury Mulls Charges In Good Samaritan Slaying
A Queens Grand Jury last week heard evidence in the case of a homeless ex-convict charged in the September 3 beating death of a Long Island City Good Samaritan. Prosecutors seeking an indictment against the suspect, Eric Cherry, went before the panel on September 10 with shocking details in the fatal beating of 67-year-old Nicholas Nowillo. Nowillo’s grieving family, meanwhile, […]
Mets Player Busted In Gal-Pal Assault
Mets minor league relief pitcher Ambiorix Burgos was charged on September 8 with beating his girlfriend in a Flushing hotel room and bragging that Queens cops would look the other way because he’s a player for the Queens team, according to authorities. The 6-foot 3-inch, 244-pound pitcher was arrested at approximately 11 p.m. on September 8 after he allegedly slammed […]
Samaritan’s Attacker Has Long Criminal History
Law enforcement sources last week said the man charged with murdering a Long Island City Good Samaritan is no stranger to the criminal justice system. Eric Cherry, 43, is described as a junkie who has racked up 15 arrests since November 2006 for drugs and drug-related crimes like petty theft. Cherry told police at the 114th Precinct that he lived […]
Borough-Wide Blotter
104th Precinct Hunt For Cabbie Slayer Queens detectives are seeking help from the public to identify and locate two suspects in the September 13 death of a livery cab driver. Police said Winston Frank, 56, died two hours after an angry female passenger pushed him from his white Lincoln Town car. Frank, who was wearing his seat belt, was dragged […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. free English classes which have already begun, registration required, limited space; 718.296.2025. **** All Saints’: •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside Drum Corps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17; band information, 718.786.4141, 43-12 46th St., Sunnyside; rectory 718.729.8523. **** All Saints Lutheran: •Sep. 20, Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. […]
Immaculate Conception Alumni Hold Sports- Art Auction
Have you ever wished to own a signed baseball, basketball or photo of a famous sports moment? Perhaps you have entertained the thought of owning a beautiful work by Norman Rockwell and have it grace your wall. An opportunity to do just that will happen Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at Immaculate Conception School’s Sports Memorabilia and Art Auction. Sponsored by […]