Along with applications for enclosed and unenclosed sidewalk cafes and variances for a parking lot and side yard, Community Board 1 received one for a cabaret. Cabaret licenses are required by the city to allow dancing. The application was approved on the apparently odd condition that there be “no patron or nightclub dancing” on the premises. “The cabaret license is […]
QHC Open House Joins Health Care Consumers, Providers
The Queens Health Coalition (QHC) recently hosted an Open House, inviting health care providers to meet with the communities they serve throughout Queens. The event also enabled providers to meet and network with their colleagues and gain valuable contacts to better serve the consumer. More than 100 people were in attendance. QHC Executive Director Phyllis Shafran explained: “Our organization is […]
Alma Bank Holds Grand Opening For 2nd Astoria Branch
Alma Bank, a full service community financial institution offering attractive rates and catering to the needs of consumers, small and midsize businesses and large enterprises, held a grand opening for its fourth branch, its second in Astoria, last Tuesday, September 15. Steve Valiotis, chairman of the Alma Bank advisory board, welcomed friends, customers, clients and well-wishers to the branch, at […]
Parker Jewish Institute Celebrates Grandparents Day
In recognition of the national celebration of Grandparents’ Day on Sunday, September 13, Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation in New Hyde Park hosted a day of family fun that included live music, stilt walkers, magicians, a petting zoo and ice cream. The Queens Health Coalition (QHC) participated in the festivities by providing an “up-and-coming” performer, Marge Colombraro, […]
Caiafa To Receive Queens Chamber Business Award
Gene Caiafa Sr., DDS, owner of Park Dental Care, will receive the Queens Chamber of Commerce annual Business Person of the Year award in the Medium Business Category at the chamber’s Business Person of the Year Dinner on Thursday, September 24 at Terrace on the Park beginning at 6 p.m. The chamber is hosting a dinner instead of its customary […]
Republican Challengers Ready To Take On Dems
Mayor Michael Bloomberg may not know it, but he’s topping a Republican ballot line in the November elections that has challengers from the top of the ticket on down to races for Queens borough president and six city council seats. The mayor made the embarrassing admission on Monday that the Democratic candidates for city comptroller and Public Advocate, who will […]
Tuesday’s Runoff: Liu vs. Yassky, Green vs. de Blasio
City Councilmembers John Liu and David Yassky, who will face each other in a runoff election next Tuesday to determine who will be the Democratic Party candidate for city comptroller traded new endorsements following last Tuesday’s primary. In another runoff election next Tuesday, Brooklyn Councilmember Bill de Blasio will be opposed by Mark Green. The runoff elections were set up […]
Opening Arguments Heard In Monserrate Assault Trial
Queens Supreme Court Justice William Erlbaum heard opening arguments on September 20 in the assault case against State Senator Hiram Monserrate. Monserrate, 42, who opted for a bench trial instead of presenting his case to a jury, is charged with three counts of felony assault for allegedly striking his girlfriend during a heated dispute December 19 that left Karla Giraldo, […]
Vallone Jr. Gets M60 Bus Shelter Installed In Astoria
A new M60 bus shelter and sign was installed at Columbus Square, 31st Street and Hoyt Avenue South in Astoria with the help of Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. The M60 bus is well used by many people going to LaGuardia Airport. “Traveling to the airport could often be frustrating, especially when you have to catch a bus at a hectic […]
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’: •Oct. 3, Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Annual pumpkin fair, food, fun. •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside Drum Corps Marching […]