The Most Precious Blood Early Childhood Center, the only school in the diocese accredited in the area of early childhood, had its accreditation renewed on July 30. Reaccreditation by the NAEYC Academy for Early Childhood Programs is valid for five years. “The staff has worked hard and implemented many positive changes at the school over the past year,” Center Director […]
It Pays To Pre-Plan For Future Needs
It’s not a subject many people want to think about, but every family will eventually have to cope with the loss of a loved one. What may not be uppermost in everyone’s mind at the time is the fact that memorial costs for funerals and cemeteries increase yearly, and at a time of loss, 100 percent of the cost must […]
‘Specialized’ Police Units Merge With Patrol
Police brass initiating a bold change in the operation of specialized police units said the unpublicized move merges officers assigned to the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) Cabaret, Auto Theft and other specialized units into precinct platoons, where they will turn out with regular patrol officers in an effort to keep cops at every precinct level up to date on […]
Astoria/LIC Kiwanis Honors 11 Women Members
The women of the Kiwanis Club of Astoria-Long Island City— “the part of the Kiwanis Club that gets all the projects fine tuned”— as outgoing President Tony Siano wrote in his President’s Message in the event journal—were honored at the organization’s annual cocktail party September 25. The 11 women named are Rose Anne Alafogiannis, Donna Furey, Roberta Gualtieri, Laura Jean […]
Carlos Lillo Memorial Park Is Dedicated
Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (DAstoria), city Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe and the family of Carlos Lillo gathered at 1 p.m. on October 2, 2008 to officially open Carlos Lillo Memorial Park in Astoria. Joining them at the ceremonial opening were representatives of the FDNY and EMS services, Queens elected officials, civic leaders, and children from nearby P.S. […]
Bank Mural Showcases Downtown Flushing’s History
Bank customers entering the Commerce Bank branch at Main Street and 39th Avenue in Downtown Flushing will discover a bit of the area’s history in the large, colorful wall murals that greet them. Commerce Bank believes in preserving the heritage of local communities, which has contributed to the growth of a region. Commerce promotes the rich culture and local history […]
Sarah Johnston, Peter Milcetic Wed
Sarah Elizabeth Johnston of Gaithersburg, Maryland and Peter Thomas Milcetic of Whitestone were married on Sept. 21, 2008 at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Westhampton Beach, New York, The Most Reverend Father Joseph Mirro presiding. A beachfront reception at The Atlantica at the Westhampton Bath and Tennis Club, Westhampton Beach, followed. The bride, daughter of Sue Emery and Kent Johnston, […]
Make-A-Wish Kids Get Big Sendoffs At LaGuardia, JFK
American Airlines employees at LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy Airports opened their hearts last Friday, October 3, as teams from both airports went all out and gave special send-offs to children traveling to Orlando, Florida on Make-a-Wish Foundation flights. At LaGuardia, American employees under the leadership of Customer Service and Operations Manager Dave Lombard learned that Make-a- Wish kid Carmen […]
Columbus Day
T oday we take for granted that the world is round. In the fifteenth century, however, most people believed the world was flat. They thought that monsters or a trip over the edge of the earth waited for anybody who sailed outside the limits of known territory. People laughed at or jailed others who dared think that the world was […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. All Nations Baptist: •Sunday, 2:30-5:30 p.m., for three months, 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. **** […]