Hundreds of people joined in celebrating the life and legacy of the late Rev. Austin H. Armitstead last Wednesday, March 4 at Community United Methodist Church in Jackson Heights. Armitstead was pastor of the church for 21 years until his retirement from the active Methodist pastorate at age 70 in 1995. An avid Mets fan, he followed the team since […]
‘Astoria Walk’ To Be Dedicated To Vallone Sr.
An alley off Ditmars Boulevard on 31st Street will come to life as an exciting new shopping area on Wednesday, March 18 when Jenel Management Corporation, which owns the property, will hold a grand opening for Astoria Walk at 10 a.m. At the same time, Jenel Management will dedicate the walk, 22-09A 31st Street, between the AT&T and Subway stores, […]
‘America’s Singing Poet’
Enjoy an evening of song, improvisation, laughter and inspiration with Steve DePass “America’s Singing Poet’ on Tuesday, March 31, 7 p.m., 3 W. 51st St. in Manhattan. DePass has entertained presidents and the Queen of England. He has performed with the Boston Pops and in Carnegie Hall as well as in Las Vegas, on network television and in front of […]
Astoria Civic Association Dinner-Dance Set For Apr. 4
The Astoria Civic Association will hold its 76th Anniversary Dinner-Dance on Saturday, April 4 at Riccardo’s by the Bridge, 21-01 24th Ave., Astoria. Proceeds will benefit the Judge Charles J. Vallone Scholarship Fund; tax-deductible contributions will help graduates of local high schools to attend college. Democratic District Leader for the 36th Assembly District Gloria DeMarco Aloise and George Alexiou, Century […]
WCS Zoo Spring & Summer Hours & Rates
It’s not too early to start planning a spring visit to commune with nature at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) zoo in Flushing Meadows- Corona Park. Shake off winter blahs by visiting with lions and tigers, oh my, bears, walrus and sea lions. And now there’s more time to see them all as we leap into the spring/summer schedule. Zoo […]
St. Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day (Irish: Lá ‘le Pádraig or Lá Fhéile Pádraig), colloquially Paddy’s Day, is the feast day which annually celebrates Saint Patrick (373-493), the patron saint of Ireland, on March 17. It is the Irish national holiday and one of the public holidays in the Republic of Ireland (a bank holiday in Northern Ireland); the overseas territory of Montserrat; […]
On the brief side…
Vallone: Save Fort Totten Security City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr., chair of the Public Safety Committee, says Mayor Michael Bloomberg should not cut the FDNY budget line which covers security service for one of its facilities in Fort Totten Park in Bayside because it includes guard service at the park’s entrance. Vallone (D- Astoria) said the park is surrounded by […]
CSA Comes To Woodside
Make the Road New York 2009 CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is a means for people to buy vegetables directly from a local farmer so they can eat healthier, support small local farms, and it’s good for the environment. This year’s program comes as a result of a partnership between Just Food and Make the Road NY working with farms and […]
St. John
St. John’s Beats Georgetown 64-59 In First Big East Round Tournament at MSG St. John’s player D. J. Kennedy and referee Mike Kitts collide, sending both to the Garden floor. [304] Photo Dan Miller/DMD Images By Dan Miller The Red Storm (13th seed in the tournament) from Jamaica Estates, faced rival Georgetown Hoyas (12th seed) in the first round of […]
Mortgage Scam Warning
With foreclosures on the rise, and scams targeting foreclosure victims being reported more than ever, City Councilmember Eric Gioia (D-Long Island City) was joined by representatives of the Neighborhood Economic Advocacy Development Project (NEDAP), and Communities Homeowners and Neighbors Gaining Economic Rights (CHANGER), a Brooklyn-based community group, on the steps of City Hall on Sunday, March 8 to warn New […]