City Department of Sanitation Commissioner John J. Doherty announced on Monday, December 29 that the Department will begin its annual Christmas tree curbside collection and recycling program on Monday, Jan. 5, 2009. The program will run through Friday, January 16. Residents should remove all tree stands, tinsel, lights, and ornaments from holiday trees before they are put out at curbside […]
Jackson Heights Man Grabbed For Shoe Toss
On December 17 a team of Manhattan police officers tackled a Jackson Heights man who appeared ready to toss a shoe at Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chief Eliot Sander. Sources said Stephen Millies was testifying against proposed fare hikes before an MTA panel in Manhattan when he pulled off one of his shoes and waved it in the air mimicking […]
Greek Children’s Fund Celebrates 25th Anniversary
On December 4, the Greek Children’s Fund (GCF) organization celebrated its 25th anniversary at the Graycliff in Moonachie, New Jersey. The celebration, attended by more than 150 guests from the New York metropolitan area, was hosted by Anthony Papamarkos and Spero Georgatos, proprietors of the Graycliff, who presented a magnificent event. Sam S. Matthews, Esq., president of the GCF, as […]
Kids In Library Program Make Cards For Seniors
As they do every year, the children who frequent the Queens Village branch of the Queens Borough Public Library made holiday greetings for homebound library customers. More than 800 handmade holiday cards were made to be enclosed with the library’s outbound Mail-A-Book packages. Some were to be sent to area nursing homes and seniors’ residences as well. Children’s Librarian Kim […]
Ronald McDonald House Holds Lights Of Love Gala
On Thursday, December 18, more than 200 guests savored the spirit of the holidays at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island 2008 Lights of Love celebration. The night opened with the lighting of the house Christmas tree. State Senator Frank Padavan swore in the 2009 members of the board, who include Chair Stacie Rodriguez, Theresa Brucceleri, Joy Kastner, Bill […]
TWC Employees Donate Gifts To Children, Families In Need
Hundreds of Time Warner Cable employees gave expression to the holiday spirit for local children and families in need last week. By purchasing, wrapping and donating toys to underserved children and bringing gifts and food to families in need, this year’s campaign continued a 25- year tradition at the company. “Each year, the pressing need for our annual toy campaign […]
‘Sweethearts’ Celebrate 60-Year Anniversary
Luke and Madeline Gasparre, who are 85 years young and have been sweethearts since 1948, celebrated their 60th anniversary at Riccardo’s by The Bridge, Astoria, last month. Luke, an Army veteran, fought in the WWII Battle of the Bulge, 87th Division, and was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his acts of bravery. He and his wife, […]
$10 M In Illegal ‘Hooch’ Flows Into NYC By December 1923
photo newlifefellowship. org The Elks Temple on Queens Boulevard is now home to The Newlife Fellowship Church. Get into a conversation with a long-time Queens resident and you’re likely to discover a subscriber of the Long Island Star- Journal, a daily paper that informed the community about local and world news until it folded in 1968. A banner across the […]
Choral Concert Starts 21st Historic Holiday House Tour
On Sunday December 14, the 2008 Historic Holiday House Tour, the 21st such event sponsored by the Queens Historical Society, kicked off with a festive holiday concert by the Flushing H.S. chorus at the Kingsland Homestead. The chorus, led by Kevin Mullany and fresh from a recent performance in Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, made the walls ring with […]