State Senator Frank Padavan, known as a defender of Hellenism in Northeastern Queens, was honored at the sixth annual Evening of Greek Culture held Friday evening, October 17 at Council Hall, St. John’s University. Athanasia (Nancy) Biska, international journalist, Webmaster and president of the Pan Macedonian Studies Center, said, “Phil-Hellenes have assisted unconnected, hardworking, intelligent persons of Greek origins for […]
Whitestone ‘Tween’ Competes For Miss American Preteen Pageant
Katherine McQuade, age 12, daughter of Karen McQuade of Whitestone, has been selected to represent Whitestone at the 2008 Miss American Preteen Pageant. She and four other girls from New York qualified to compete for the title of Miss American Preteen by placing in queen’s court at the annual state pageant. As the Whitestone New York Preteen, McQuade will attend […]
Origins Of Veterans’ Day
Veterans Day is an American holiday honoring military veterans. Both a federal holiday and a state holiday in all states, it is celebrated on the same day as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world, falling on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. (Major hostilities of World […]
Taminent Honors Four At 77th Annual Dinner-Dance
The Taminent Regular Democratic Club, one of the oldest Democratic clubs in Queens, held its 77th annual dinnerdance on Saturday night November 1 at Riccardo’s by the Bridge, Astoria. Anthony Clemenza, builder, owner and operator of Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility, Santo (“Sid”) Lanzafame, president of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (B.A.C.) Local No. 1, Jeremiah (“Jerry”) Sullivan, B.A.C. Local No. […]
News Of The Neighborhoods
Crane Collapse A crane collapse at a College Point sewage treatment plant briefly trapped a construction worker on October 28, Fire Department officials said. The crane operator was trapped inside the cab when the crane toppled just before noon at the plant at 127th Street and Powells Cove Boulevard. Rescuers rushed to free the man, who was not injured in […]
The Pulpit
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. **** Astoria Center of Israel: •Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Shabbat services, followed by Kiddush, 27-35 […]
James Tinger, Postal Employee, Dies
James E. Tinger, of Woodside, died Saturday, November 1 at Calvary Hospital in The Bronx at age 58. He was a postal worker for 40 years with most of his service at the Astoria Post office. Tinger was predeceased by his parents John and Agnes Tinger and his sister Nancy T. Milioti. He is survived by his brothers, John of […]
Deadline For TAG Test Registration Is Nov. 19
The deadline for registering gifted and talented programs is November 19. Parents of children in kindergarten through third grade interested in a placement must submit a “request for testing” form by that date in order to register their child for the required admission tests. There are half as many children in gifted programs this year as compared to last, according […]
Liu, Business Leaders Offer Aid After Flushing Fire
City Councilmember John C. Liu, flanked by leaders of several local business associations, announced the imminent start of an outreach and assistance program for local property owners and businesses affected by a devastating fire that began about 2 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday October 29, at 136-13 and 136-15 Roosevelt Ave. in Flushing. Liu held the press conference on […]