Video Doorman, a system that remotely lets residents of non-doorman buildings receive and securely store packages when they are not home, has been introduced in the New York residential market. “If you’ve ever lived in an apartment, co-op, or condo without a doorman you know how seemingly simple things, like getting a home delivery while you’re at work or traveling, […]
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, 86-76 80th St., Woodhaven; 718.296.2025. **** All Saints’ Episcopal: •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside Drum Corps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17; band information. •Mon-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 […]
Surveillance Tape May Hold Info About Jan. 8 Gas Station Homicide
Police last week ruled the death of a Woodside gas station attendant a homicide, and released information on a suspect sought in connection with the death. Police sources said investigators hoped that a surveillance tape will help them track down the suspect, described as black, male, 25 to 30 years old, wearing a light-colored jacket, jeans and a black hat. […]
Sunnyside Gardens Lives On In Memories
As I think back to 1962, it seems like light years ago, although many visions are still fresh in my mind. On many a Tuesday evening, when my father would return from work in the Garment Center, he would eat his dinner and we would get ready for our journey into the night. My brother Lloyd and I and maybe […]
Ambarsom Lifts Garden Over York Prep, 48-24
Senior point guard Tatiana Ambarsom scored a game-high 23 points against York Prep on January 15. Ambarsom Lifts Garden Over York Prep, 48-24 On Thursday, January 15, Garden School hosted York Prep from Manhattan. The Lady Griffins’ outside shooting was the difference in this contest. The home team knocked down four three-pointers in the first quarter, which enabled them […]
YMCA Junior Knicks Play At Madison Square Garden
YMCA Junior Knicks Play At Madison Square Garden The LIC YMCA team (blue) and Bronx YMCA team (white) at the opening tip-off of their Biddy game at Madison Square Garden January 17. On Saturday, January 17, during halftime of the New York Knicks game against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Long Island City YMCA Junior Knicks team played the Bronx YMCA […]
Lives Were In Pilot’s Hands
Residents of the Astoria Heights community this week are thanking their lucky stars that hero pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger was at the controls of the US Air jetliner that crashed into the Hudson River on January 15. Sullenberger told investigators he made a split-second decision to ditch the crippled plane in the icy waters of the Hudson instead of heading […]
Liu, Kennedy Witness Obama Inauguration
Liu, Kennedy Witness Obama Inauguration City Councilmember John Liu and Kerry Kennedy City Councilmember John Liu and Kerry Kennedy, daughter of the late U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy (both c.), joined one million people gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to witness the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States on Jan. […]
LaGuardia Community College Professor Receives Fulbright Specialists Award
LaGuardia Community College Professor Receives Fulbright Specialists Award LaGuardia Community College Education and Language Acquisition Department Professor Judith Coppock Gex has been selected for a Fulbright Specialists project at the Suleiman Demirel University in Kazakhstan during January and February 2009. LaGuardia Community College Education and Language Acquisition Department Professor Judith Coppock Gex has been selected for a Fulbright Specialists […]
City Planning Begins Public Review To Protect 257 Blocks In North Flushing
City Planning Begins Public Review To Protect 257 Blocks In North Flushing Commissioner Amanda M. Burden City Planning Commissioner Amanda M. Burden on Tuesday, January 20 announced the beginning of public review to protect 257 blocks of North Flushing, one of the largest contextual rezonings of the administration of Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The rezoning was undertaken in response […]