Psari, which simply means “fish” in Greek, offers a new wave in seafood restaurants. Psari is a total redux of Greek Captain, the establishment that preceded it. The humble owner, John (Yanni) Vullis, closed the eatery for three months while extensive renovations were being done. Psari opened with its new name and new look just two weeks ago and already […]
Queens Officials Sing The Budget Blues
New York City is facing a huge budget deficit in a proposed $63.6 billion budget proposed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, but three of Queens’ leading officials are calling for more funding in the next fiscal year. Borough President Helen Marshall is seeking more funding for library operations, building inspectors and parks maintenance, among other things. Queens District Attorney Richard A. […]
Peralta Wins Special Election
Assemblymember Jose Peralta defeated former state Senator Hiram Monserrate in a special election yesterday, according to incomplete and unofficial returns. As expected, the turnout was light, but Peralta’s backers, including the Queens Democratic organization and several labor unions, worked hard to get his voters to the polls and they turned out to make Peralta the 13th senate district representative. The […]
Maloney Applauds Greece’s Inclusion In Visa Waivers
Congressmember Carolyn Maloney’s efforts to include Greece in this country’s Visa Waiver program finally found success. Maloney (D–Queens/ Manhattan) co-chair and cofounder of the Congressional Caucus On Hellenic Issues applauded President Barack Obama and Homeland Secretary Janet Napolitano for their leadership in according Greece visa waiver status. “I congratulate the people of Greece on their inclusion in the program,” she […]
Gianaris Bill Seeks ‘Good Jobs’ At Con Ed, Other Utilities
Assemblymember Michael Gianaris has introduced legislation that would guarantee good wages, health care and other benefits to cleaners and security officers at public utility companies who currently “toil under the poverty line with little or no benefits”. The same bill has also been introduced by state senate Democrats and is backed by several major labor unions. The bill would eliminate […]
Maloney To Speak At Aldos Dems
Congressmember Carolyn Maloney, whose 14th Congressional District includes Astoria, will be the featured speaker at a general membership meeting of the Aldos Democratic Organization Friday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. at 28-11 23rd Ave. between 28th and 29th Streets on the second floor. For more information, call 718-278-1985.
City Offers Free Graffiti Removal
Spring cleaning is right around the corner and that includes free graffiti removal for commercial, industrial and residential properties by the city of New York. On April 7, new legislation, passed by the City Council and signed into law by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, goes into effect allowing for faster and more efficient graffiti removal. Previously, building owners had to sign […]
Queens Health Coalition Partners With Text4baby
The Queens Health Coalition (QHC) has partnered with text4baby, the largest national mobile health initiative to date, launched by an unprecedented group of public and private partners, including the White House, the federal Department of Health and Human Services, Johnson and Johnson, Voxiva and CTIA Wireless Foundation. Each year in the U.S., more than 500,000 babies are born prematurely and […]
Flushing Immigrant Community Learns How To Get Help
A town hall meeting sponsored by Assemblymember Grace Meng (DFlushing), Executive Assistant District Attorney Jesse J. Sligh, City Councilmember Peter Koo (R-Flushing) and Detective Kevin O’Donnell of the 109th Precinct Community Affairs office was held at P.S. 20, 142-30 Barclay Ave., and Flushing on March 12. The purpose of the meeting was to educate residents of the Downtown Flushing area, […]