On Sunday, August 9, the Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens, Inc. (FIAOQ) hosted its 21st annual 5K run to help fight drug abuse and fun run for children under 10. The race, which attracted 250 seasoned runners and 35 novices, began and ended in front of the FIAOQ soccer field at 20th Avenue and 32nd Street, Astoria. Christopher […]
Giuliani Showing More Interest In Running For Governor
Giving a strong sign that he may be interested in running for governor next year, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has reportedly increased his courtship of influential GOP’ers and has plunged into the developing fight to gain control of the New York State Republican Committee. However, at this juncture, the two-term mayor, who is considered the Republicans’ best […]
The Origins Of Labor Day
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still […]
The Haymarket Martyrs
T he Martyrs’ Monument by sculptor, Albert Weinert, takes its inspiration from “La Marseillaise”, the national anthem of France. It was a favorite of Albert Parsons and he sang it in his cell just prior to his trip to the gallows. A laurel wreath is placed on the brow of the fallen hero, as the figure of Justice advances, resolutely […]
Before We Met Is Memoirist’s Memoir
Before We Met By Elizabeth G. Uhlig, Collages by the Author Marble House Editions 223 pages (paperback) ISBN 978-0-9815345-0-3 In November 2000 this newspaper carried a review of Elizabeth Uhlig’s Grandmother Mary, the story of the author’s mother from childhood to old age. Seven years later, when Mary Freeman died, Uhlig, her youngest child, realized that witnessing the end of […]
Dad Didn’t Take Title, Son Loses ‘Worthless’ Land
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 Star-Journal masthead reminded readers that the newspaper’s name came from the merger of the Long Island Daily Star […]
Bubble Tea Rises To Top Of Favorite Beverage List
Unknown still to most people residing in New York City is a tea drink available in almost every food venue in Flushing and Chinatown. Already popular among many young Asian Americans and a growing number of non-Asians, the beverage has its idiosyncrasies. The straw used to enjoy the drink is much wider than typical soda fountain straws. The cup is […]
There’s More To Historic Cooperstown Than Baseball
Cooperstown, New York is the center of the universe for every baseball fan. But there’s more to the historic hamlet known as “America’s Most Perfect Village” than the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Cooperstown, officially founded in 1786 by William Cooper, father of novelist James Fenimore Cooper (The Last of the Mohicans, The Deerslayer, The Leatherstocking Tales) is […]
Italian American PAC Endorses Paul Vallone
On Tuesday, August 18, Italian American Political Action Committee (I AM PAC) Chairman Jack Como, I AM PAC President James C. Lisa, I AM PAC Vice President Bob Fonti and I AM PAC Honorary Chairman Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa met with Paul Vallone and Vallone’s family and staff at Vallone’s campaign headquarters, 25-59 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing, to formally announce […]