Halloween got off to a ghoulishly early start at the Central Lounge Restaurant in Astoria. On Friday, October 30, the United Community Civic Association of Astoria (UCCA) hosted its fourth annual Halloween Party with more than 600 children and adults, all in a vast array of costumes, in attendance. Central Owner Nick Neocleous, a member of the UCCA board, provided […]
Veterans Remembered Throughout Queens
Known from 1919 to 1953 as Armistice Day, and since 1954 as Veterans’ Day, November 11 is the day for honoring the brave men and women who have defended this nation in past and present conflicts. It is a holiday celebrated around the world, for November 11 marks the signing of the German Armistice, which ended the “War to End […]
Nolan’s Message: Honor Vets, Pay Them Tribute
As we celebrate Veterans’ Day next Wednesday, Assemblymember Catherine Nolan reminds us that, “Our responsibility to our nation’s warriors and defenders goes beyond a mere salute and demands that we address the increasingly complex circumstances of those who defend our families and our freedom.” The Ridgewood legislator adds: “Though we can never adequately repay these brave men and women, the […]
TSI Holds Anniversary Gala
Whitestone based Transitional Services for New York (TSI), a comprehensive mental health agency serving Queens County, recently held a dinner gala in celebration of its 34th anniversary. State Senator Frank Padavan served as master of ceremonies for the event, at which Georgiana Reese, Edward Sadowsky and Dr. Ann Sullivan were honored. Roslyn Nieves of QPTV received a surprise award as […]
QSAC Takes Top Prize In TV Contest
Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC, www.qsac.com), a New York charity, was the grand prize winner in a Chronicle of Philanthropy national contest that invited people to create their own ideas of how volunteerism could be incorporated into their favorite television shows. As the grand prize winner, QSAC won $5,000 from the Chronicle and a full-page ad in the […]
St. Francis Of Assisi School Launches Box Tops Fundraiser
St. Francis of Assisi School recently launched its 2009 Box Tops for Education fundraising campaign. This year, the school has set a goal of earning $1,000 through the Box Tops for Education program. Box Tops for Education is a school fundraising program started by General Mills in 1996. To date, Box Tops has helped America’s schools raise more than $200 […]
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’: •Nov. 14, Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rummage Sale, books, jewelry, clothing, knickknacks, big deals on great stuff. •Tuesdays, 6 […]
Dino’s Is Site Of Election Night Victory Party
City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. celebrated his Election Night victory last Tuesday, November 3, at Dino’s Restaurant, 29-35 Newtown Ave., Astoria. Chef/Restaurateur Dino Redzic and a group of his colleagues and friends, all professed Vallone supporters, made the evening more memorable by their presence. Dino’s serves lunch Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., dinner seven days a week […]
Confirm ‘911’ Error In Woodside Deathtrap Fire
A tragic mistake by a 911 operator on Saturday morning sent Queens firefighters searching for a fatal blaze in the basement of a Woodside home that resulted in the deaths of three victims. Fire officials confirmed that firefighters from Engine Co. 292 and Rescue 4, the closest companies, were sent “on a wild goose chase” to 62nd Street by a […]