On January 20, only four episodes into the ninth season of American Idol, 26-year-old Astoria resident Michael Lynche was already making a name for himself. Known on the show as “Big Mike”, Lynche shocked judges and viewers alike when he remained for his performance through the birth of his daughter. Not only did he perform, he performed well, earning praise […]
Queens Zoo Is Open Later During Spring/Summer Hours
Hop like a bunny, crawl like a turtle, or run like a deer. However you do it, head to the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo to see creatures of all kinds this season. The zoo will now be open every day of the year. Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for seniors 65 and older, $3 for kids 3 to […]
Queens Films Are Highlight Of Tribeca Film Festival
This year’s Tribeca Film Festival, running from April 21 to May 2, is drawing from film influences on the other side of the Queensboro Bridge, screening at least five movies that were either filmed in Queens or created by filmmakers who hail from the borough. Having its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this year is “Beware the Gonzo”, […]
APAC Honors Gianaris, Rainey At Benefit
Assemblymember Michael Gianaris and TD Bank Vice President of Government and Community Banking Jack Rainey were honored at a benefit of the Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) at Studio Square in Long Island City on March 26. Former City Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr. kicked off the festivities by first praising Gianaris’ work: “We need people like Mike: a stellar […]
Vallone Jr. Joins Rally Protesting OST Cuts
City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. joined more than 100 students and parents outside P.S. 2 at 75th Street and 21st Avenue, East Elmhurst on March 25 to protest proposed cuts to their after-school program. During the hour-long rally, children and their parents held signs, passed around petitions and chanted, “Save HANAC” and “We love HANAC”. Currently, 175 students participate […]
Contests, Games Mark ð Day At Bayside H.S.
Bayside H.S. celebrated ð Day on March 15, one day later. This year’s ð Day celebration was funded by a Math for America grant written by math research teachers Larissa Bukalov and Bobson Wong. Highlights of the ð Day celebration included students using their knowledge of expected value to predict banker’s offers while playing “Deal or No Deal”. Math teacher […]
Holy Cross Sophomore Recites ð To 241 Places
Holy Cross students celebrated National ð Day on Monday, March 15, with a competition to see who could recite from memory the most digits of this infinite number that expresses the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle. The mathematical construct of Pi is represented by the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet, ð. Since it is […]
Spyropoulos School Joins In International ð Day
The William Spyropoulos School at the Greek Orthodox Shrine Church of St. Nicholas, 43-15 196th St., Flushing, has appreciated and celebrated the value of ð for longer than seven years. This year, International ð Day, March 14 (3.14) was celebrated throughout the school. The corridors were decorated with posters created by students in the school’s junior high division and in […]
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’: •Jun. 12, Saturday. Vendors wanted for strawberry fair in Sunnyside, call for information. •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside […]
Triumph Of Freedom
P assover, the Festival of Freedom, is by far the most popular Jewish holiday and is probably observed more scrupulously than the Holy Days. One of the reasons for Passover’s universal interest is its home character. Members of Jewish families travel great distances to be together at the Seder table with their kin. The desire to participate in a Seder, […]