Astoria Bowl, located at 19-45 49th St. in Astoria, will be celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, January 30 from 1 p.m. until closing. A live DJ will perform music and guests can bowl up to three games for only $1 each. Patrons can also enjoy a free buffet, snacks and sangria and $3 beer and wine and $10 pitcher […]
BJ’s Wholesale Club Opens In Flushing
BJ’s Wholesale Club announced the opening of its newest New York location at 131-07 40th Rd. in Flushing. The more than 120,000-squarefoot Club offers significant savings on groceries and general merchandise, including premium consumer electronics, brand-name appliances and jewelry. “BJ’s is excited to open in Flushing, and we look forward to serving this community,” Flushing BJ’s Wholesale Club General Manager […]
This Weekend Go For A Cup ‘Tea With Chachaji’
Making Books Sing presents the world premiere of “Tea With Chachaji” at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St. in Manhattan. Based on the book Chachaji’s Cup by Uma Krishnaswami, with book and lyrics by Gwynne Watkins, music by Denver Casado and musical direction by Tim Rosser, and direction and choreography by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj. Raja Burrows, Stephanie Klemons, […]
Mahendra ‘Ravi’ Singh Dies, Was 41 Years Old
Mahendra “Ravi” Singh died January 17. He was 41 years old. The son of the late Tej Paul and Silvy Singh, he is survived by his brother, Ranji (“Shawn”), two sisters, Ranu and Nalini (Armand) Rostami, his nephew, Brandon, and his niece, Chen. The family received visitors on Thursday, January 21 at R.P. Drago Funeral Home, 43-10 31st Ave., Astoria. […]
Elected Officials Address Bd. 3
Community Board 3’s first meeting of 2010 at the board’s usual meeting place, I.S. 227, the Louis Armstrong School in Corona, three politicians introduced themselves and talked. A spokesman for a local ambulance service sought letters of approval for a plan that would expand its territory. There was a new election of board officers. Near the end of the meeting, […]
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 […]
Pols Protest 7 Train Service Weekend Cancellations
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn (D-Manhattan), Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside), Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (DAstoria) and Assemblymember Catherine Nolan (D-Sunnyside) joined Community Board 2 and local business owners in protesting the MTA’s decision to suspend service on the No. 7 elevated train line at a rally on January 22 at the Vernon Boulevard station in Long Island City. They called […]
Queens, City Ready To Move Forward
This year, Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivered his State of the City address at the Frank Sinatra High School of the Arts in Long Island City. The Frank Sinatra H.S. was an appropriate setting for a speech that centered on plans for the recovery ahead and the strategy behind that recovery. Queens is among the boroughs most feeling the pinch of […]
Letters to the Editor
A Man Of Heroism, Courage To The Editor: It is with a sad heart and tears in my eyes that I write this letter to the editor’s column to share my feelings and experiences concerning the life of Julian Wager, whose funeral was held at the Astoria Center of Israel on Jan. 8, 2010. Julian was a man of deep […]