The New York State Supreme Court has overturned the decision made by the New York City Department of Education (DOE) to close 19 schools across the city. The decision, reached by Judge Joan Lobis on March 26, found that the DOE failed to provide any meaningful information regarding the impact that school closures would have on the students or the […]
QSAC Fundraiser Gets $2,500 Kickoff
Anita and Paul Halvatzis of Amorelli Realty on March 23 donated $2,500 to Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC) as a kickoff gift to the QSAC 2010 annual fundraiser. Chaired by Paul Halvatzis, the cocktail extravaganza will be held on June 18 at Belmont Race Track. Howard J. Capell and Evan Metalios, prominent members of the Long Island and […]
Maloney Receives AARP 2009 Congressional Award
On March 25, the American Association of Retired persons (AARP) conferred its 2009 Congressional Award for Leadership in Protecting Consumers’ Financial Security on Congressmember Carolyn Maloney for her work in championing legislation to improve the lives of Americans age 50 and older and their families. During a ceremony at Maloney’s district office in New York City AARP New York State […]
Chubby Checker Announces New ‘Twist’ In Medicare Law
On Social SecurityIf you’ve been thinking about applying for extra help with your Medicare prescription drug costs, then now’s the time to get on the dance floor and hop to it. Chubby Checker, the Grammy Award winning rock and roll legend most known for his hit, “The Twist”, has teamed up with Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, to tell people […]
Census 2010 QAC/BC Office Open ’Til Apr. 19
Steven Goodman, Ed.D, executive vice president and chief executive officer of the Samuel Field Y announced today its partnership with the 2010 Census Queens Office. Samuel Field Y is a Questionnaire Assistance Center (QAC) and a Be Counted Site (BC) in operation now until Monday, April 19 in Queens. The operation of hours of the QAC and BC at the […]
Fallen Sanitman Remembered At Fundraiser
Family, friends and co-workers of Frank Justich said there was no doubt that the spirit of the fallen Sanitation worker filled the Studio Square catering hall on March 27, when the group held the first annual Frank Justich Memorial Dinner to raise funds to benefit Justich’s wife and children. Justich, 41, was killed on the job on January 26 when […]
Why Western, Orthodox Easter Fall On Different Days
This year, both Western and Orthodox Easter will occur on the same day, Sunday, April 4. Although the two Easter holidays usually occur at different times during the spring, there is a special reason why they sometimes do. Traditionally, there can be as many as five weeks between the two Easter celebrations. In the Western Catholic and Protestant church, Easter […]
A day camp experience like no other is much closer than you think
Community Day Camp provides a unique and enriching summer program that is close to home, yet miles away from city life. For an all inclusive rate, Community Day Camp provides free bus service aboard an air conditioned bus, lunch, snack, insurance, two t-shirts, and a book bag. The best part is, there is a free payment plan, allowing parents to […]
Marshall Presides At 8th Greek Independence Fete
Borough President Helen Marshall presided at the eighth annual Queens celebration of Greek Independence Day on Thursday, March 25 at the Hellenic Cultural Center, 27-09 Crescent St., in Astoria. Held on the 189th anniversary of Greece’s independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821, the evening’s event honored the achievements of six members of the Greek-American community. Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (DAstoria), […]