Six-Year-Old Eric Hauser Gets Warm Sendoff At JFK For WishFlight
Six-year-old Eric Hauser received a heartwarming bon voyage celebration from American Airlines employees at JFK International Airport recently for his Something mAAgic Foundation WishFlight, together with $3,000 donated by the employees. Eric, from upstate Harriman, New York, made the WishFlight from JFK on American Airlines Flight 1917 to Orlando, Florida, for a seven-day vacation at Disney World provided by the […]
Elmhurst Hospital Center Hosts Senior Art Show
On Tuesday, September 29, Elmhurst Hospital Center’s Senior Care Clinic hosted its annual Senior Art Show. Watercolor paintings and drawings created by clinic patients were displayed in the hospital’s main lobby. The exhibition was sponsored by the Senior Care Clinic and Doing Art Together, a non-profit arts education organization that provides hands-on programs to underserved audiences. The 17 patients who […]
Steinway Street Welcomes 16 New Businesses
Recent reports of empty storefronts leading to economic fallout along Steinway Street were greatly exaggerated, as demonstrated by the Grand Openings of 16 new businesses along the bustling commercial strip. Shoppers, patrons and members of the Steinway Astoria Partnership are putting out a welcome mat for the new shops and restaurants, which include: • Steinway Mini Mall, a variety of […]
Perspectives Of Queens Exhibit
The Bayside Historical Society premiered its new art exhibit Perspectives of Queens on Thursday, September 24th. The exhibit features 16 drawings by Queens native Joseph LoGuirato, depicting historically significant structures throughout the borough. Some of the drawings featured are iconic structures like the Queensboro and Hell Gate Bridges, Jamaica Savings Bank, and Flushing Town Hall. All the drawings are of […]
St. Nick’s Holds 38th Fest
The 38th annual Greek Festival was held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church located at 196-10 Northern Boulevard in Flushing. The festival, which began on Thursday October 8th and ended on Sunday October 11, featured live Greek music and delicious ethnic foods like souvlaki, gyros, and loukoumades covered in honey and powdered sugar. A raffle drawing was also held on […]
Dafnonas Society Youth Gives SJU Greek Club $500
A grant of $500 was recently given by the Youth of Dafnonas Society, Chios, to the Greek Club of St. John’s University. The grant was presented by Youth of Dafnonas Society President Markella Mallas to Greek Club President Constantine Gurlakis and his Executive Board on Thursday, October 1 before the membership that filled the meeting room to standing room only […]
Dino’s Celebrates Grand Opening
A gala event was held Monday night, October 12th as Dino’s Restaurant held its grand opening. Hundreds of people were on hand. Among those in attendance were former City Council Speaker Peter Vallone, Sr. and his son, Councilmember Peter Vallone, Jr. The event was held from 6 to 11 p.m. as guests dined on an array of hors d’oeuvres including […]
Rated Number 1
The 2010 Zagat New York City Restaurant Guide was recently released. Astoria based Italian restaurant Trattoria L`incontro received the highest honor of any restaurant in its genre and not just in Queens. Zagat said, “As good as anything in Manhattan”, this mega- “popular” Astoria Italian offers a “fantastic” menu (rated No. 1 in its genre) served by “charming” waiters who […]
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, […]