During the holiday season when it seems more people than ever need help feeding their families, Two Coves Community Garden has come together with Betel of America to contribute some of their homegrown harvest to help address the problem. Two Coves Community Garden is a large section of land at the triangle of Astoria Boulevard, 8th Street and Main/30th Avenue, […]
Neustadt Collection Of Tiffany Glass Is QMA Treasure
A glowing angel, its intricate features created from pieces of glass, is one of the many pieces on display from The Neustadt Collection, a gallery featuring the glasswork of Louis C. Tiffany, which is on permanent display at the Queens Museum of Art, located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. The collection is named after Dr. Egon Neustadt, one of the earliest […]
McClancy Soccer Wins NYC Intersectional Championship
On Sunday, November 15, the Monsignor McClancy H.S. varsity soccer team won the New York City Intersectional Championship with a 2-1 victory over Bishop Ford of Brooklyn. The Crusaders from East Elmhurst returned to the championship game for the second year in a row and this year, were able to win their first City Championship since 2000. After falling behind […]
City Ice Pavilion Holds Grand Opening
Ice skating and hockey enthusiasts turned out for the grand opening of the new City Ice Pavilion in Long Island City, which was officially dedicated on Thursday, November 19. Olympic gold medal figure skater Oksana Baiul, New York Rangers defense Michael Del Zotto, City Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Long Island City), Madison Square Garden Senior Vice President of Marketing Howard […]
Our World Charter School To Hold Fashion Show
The Our World Neighborhood Charter School Parent-Teacher Organization will hold its 2009 Talent Show on Saturday, December 5 at the Frank Sinatra H.S. of the Arts, 35-12 35th Ave., Astoria. The first models will stroll down the catwalk at 6 p.m. More than 600 people—families, teachers, staff and members of the community—are expected to attend. The Our World Neighborhood Charter […]
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’: •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside Drum Corps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17; band information. 43-12 46th St., Sunnyside; […]
FDNY Holiday Fire Prevention Tips
BY LIZ GOFFCity fire officials have once again released the FDNY’s Annual Holiday Guide listing safety precautions for the use and decoration of Christmas trees, wreaths, and other holiday ornaments. The guide lists the following suggestions for a safe and fire-free holiday season: •Keep matches and candles away from children. •Make sure to extinguish all open flames before leaving any room. •When […]
No Heat? Call 311
The heating season officially began October 1 and will run through May 31, according to officials at the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Tenants are advised to notify the building owner, managing agent or superintendent of the lack of heat if the outside temperature is 55 degrees or lower from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., then call […]
Thanksgiving Brings Hope To All
The world is a mess, the United States included. There seems little reason to give thanks. This is not the first time in our history that we have entertained such thoughts. In 1863 the Civil War had been raging for more than two years, its outcome still in doubt, when President Abraham Lincoln designated the last Thursday in November as […]