Offering integrity, market knowledge, experience and impeccable service, Realty Executives Today opened Astoria headquarters at 32-56 Steinway St. on Friday, October 2. Their five-story, state-of-the-art, cutting edge building offers spectacular views of the community that Realty Executives Today will serve from its rooftop terrace and striking oversize windows. Broker and owner Steve Lagoudis and Manager Kelly Lagoudis, wife of Steve, […]
On the brief side…
Schumer Gets Victim Abuse Funds A state program assisting women assault victims is getting $119,214 in federal funds for its program, courtesy of U.S. Senator Charles Schumer who secured the money from the Department of Justice’s office on Violence Against Women. The funding is going to the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault Inc., which provides victim services and […]
Discover Queens Restaurant Week Kicks Off
The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) invites New Yorkers to enjoy Discover Queens Restaurant Week from Monday, October 5 through Thursday, October 15. Borough restaurateurs continue to show their support for Discover Queens Restaurant Week, as more than 75 neighborhood eateries are rolling out $25 prix fixe menus, available Monday through Thursday. Participating restaurants include London Lennies, the borough’s premiere […]
QC Choral Launches New H.S. Outreach Program
The Queens College Choral Society (QCCS) has launched a new high school outreach program that provides young singers considering a career in music the opportunity to expand their performing experience. During weekly QCCS rehearsals with college students and experienced community members, students will learn to sharpen their foreign language skills and ability to read and perform music for the first […]
The Pulpit
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’: •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside Drum Corps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17; band information. 43-12 46th St., Sunnyside; for appointment, call 718.784-8031. **** Annunciation Of The BVM Ukrainian Catholic: •Sunday Mass, […]
Mountain Climber Clif Maloney Beat The Odds
Clifton (Clif) Maloney was a man who enjoyed beating the odds. At the age of 50 he took up running marathons. He went on to complete 20. He climbed Orizaba, Mexico’s highest volcano, and Mount Elbrus (Europe), Aconcagua (South America), Mount Vinson (Antarctica), Denali (North America), and Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa) five of the famous Seven Summits, the tallest peaks on […]
Dr. Howard L. Hurwitz Barricaded’ Principal, Dies
Dr. Howard L. Hurwitz, educator, author and former principal of Long Island City H.S. died on September 23 of natural causes. Hurwitz is best remembered for the controversy that swept over his tenure as principal of the once-troubled school, where his hard line tactics won him the admiration of parents and the wrath of Board of Education and law enforcement […]
Graffiti, Burglaries Head List Of 108th Precinct Complaints
The 108th Police Precinct Community Council opened a new season of monthly meetings after a two-month summer break. After the standard question-andanswer part of the meeting had begun, Council President Diane Ballek suggested to 108th Precinct Commander Deputy Inspector Thomas Kavanagh that he present the crime picture of the past month and then hear and reply to community complaints. The […]