All About Santa’s Elves
Who are Santa’s elves? Fact: Elves are the longest-living people in the world, and are known for their natural ability to make magic. Tales throughout history tell that some of the most magical elves are those who live and work at the North Pole. The elves care for Santa’s reindeer, sort letters from children, make the toys Santa delivers on […]
St. John’s Prep Alums Hold Reunion
On Saturday, November 21, alumni of St. John’s Preparatory School held their annual reunion at the New York Athletic Club in New York City. The classes of 1949, ’59, and ’69 were honored this year. The evening began with a mass celebrating the feast of Christ the King, at which Reverend Joseph Daly, C.M. ’49 was the main celebrant. Concelebrants […]
Gift Ideas For The Traveler
Wondering what to get the person who seems to live out of a suitcase? Whether you’re shopping for the business traveler or the family nomad, these gift ideas will make their holidays a little merrier. Travel Journal. For those who like to journal their journeys, take meeting notes or just doodle to relax, a travel journal is a must. You’ll […]
Noguchi Museum Celebrates 25th Anniversary
On Sunday, December 6, an audience gathered at The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, for a private viewing of Noguchi Reinstalled, a recreation of the late artist’s works in their original interior design. The opening coincides with the 25th anniversary of the opening of the museum, which since 2002, has undergone a multi-phase renovation of its edifice. “It was […]
Hero Tow Truck Driver Helps Nab Carjackers
A Queens tow truck driver is being hailed a hero for helping police put the brakes on a team of armed carjackers sought in connection with a borough-wide pattern of eight carjackings, including five in November alone. The driver told the Gazette he was behind the wheel of his tow truck just after midnight on Wednesday when he heard on […]
Banker Reveals Bribes In Pension Fund Probe
For the first time since New York state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo started looking into possible irregularities concerning investment operations in the state’s huge pension fund under former state Comptroller Alan Hevesi’s stewardship, a direct link between Hevesi and a suspected investment banker was allegedly exposed last week. The link came to light, Cuomo said, after California investment banker Elliott […]
Remember Military Servicemembers At Holiday Time
For most of us, this is the beginning of the joyous season. We are planning parties and get-togthers, receptions and soirees. We will sip eggnog and nibble cookies as we gather around Christmas trees and, for those of us whose homes boast the feature, a fireplace. “There’s no place like home for the holidays,” as the popular song maintains, and […]
Letters to the Editor
Party Safely This Year To The Editor: Holiday celebrations require party hosts and party goers to think ahead to plan what food to serve, what music to play or what gift to bring. And most adults also are including the most important element of the perfect party plan-the designated driver. According to a 2008 survey conducted by TNS Custom Research, […]