With families across New York City set to honor America’s veterans and United States Armed Forces this Memorial Day Weekend, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced on May 17 that a coalition of over 50 museums, historic sites and cultural institutions from all five boroughs will provide free admission throughout the holiday weekend for all United States Armed Forces active […]
Vallone, Merchants Keep 30th Avenue Clean
A quick stroll along Astoria’s 30th Avenue will quickly reveal two seeming incongruities: clean streets and sidewalks and many people dining outdoors. As a result of a partnership between the 30th Avenue Merchants Association and City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr., Astoria’s central hub and New York City’s outdoor café capital now has two street sweepers who clean 30th Avenue […]
Communism Was Big Threat In Spring Of ‘57
Get into a conversation with a long time Queens resident and you’re likely to discover a subscriber of the Long Island Star- Journal, a daily paper that informed the community about local and world news until it folded in 1968. A banner across the Star-Journal masthead reminded readers that the newspaper’s name came from the merger of the Long Island […]
City: Beware Unlicensed Food Vendors
City Department of Health (DOH) officials last week issued a warning to city residents to be alert when purchasing food from unlicensed street vendors. DOH officials said licensed vendors are the best bet when purchasing food at street fairs, festivals and on busy shopping corridors. Unlicensed vendors often do not have proper cooling equipment to store and serve prepared food, […]
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, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Strawberry Fair, American fare & international food, fun, and more. •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. […]
QEDC Offers ‘Taste Of The World’ At Citi Field
Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) hosted the annual “Queens…A Taste of the World” on May 18 at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets. Hailed as Queens’ largest celebration of culinary diversity, Queens Taste featured 30 restaurants and fine eateries and attracted 1,000 guests from the New York metro area. Guests were joined by Queens Borough President Helen M. […]
Vallone Holds Summer Fundraiser At Bohemian Hall
City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. welcomed more than 400 guests to Astoria’s historic Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden for an annual fundraiser and summer kick-off bash.Vallone’s beer garden party, a longstanding tradition known among locals for the $20 unlimited beer special, brought in nearly $70,000 on Thursday, May 20. After greeting guests, among whom were New York City Council […]
Homeowners Protection Bill Passes
The Homeowners Protection Act introduced by Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria), standing at podium, and state Senator Jeffrey Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) passed the New York State Assembly yesterday after passing the state senate earlier in the legislative session. The bill now proceeds to Governor David Paterson for his approval. With many homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages and hold on to their […]
Weiner Urges White House To Tell All About Rumored Job Offer
Congressmember Anthony Weiner on Monday urged White House officials to put to rest rumors that Pennsylvania Congressmember Joe Sestak was offered a job in the Obama Administration to preclude his running against veteran U.S. Senator Arlen Spector in a recent primary race. Sestak emerged as the victor in the primary, bringing about the end of the 80-year-old Specter’s Senate career. […]
Bartolino’s Ristorante Italiano
Bartolino’s is Astoria’s premier Italian restaurant and caterer, having hosted hundreds of birthday parties, christenings, showers, engagement parties, small weddings and all life’s special moments. Now, Bartolino’s is proud to host an extra special evening with vocalist and entertainer, “Tony B” who sings selections from the Great American Songbook for all to enjoy. On Friday, June 11th, Tony B performs, […]