Fellowship recipients for the 2010 Emerging Artist competition are: Gavin Anderson, Scott Andresen, Rachel Beach, Trenton Duerksen, Jonathan Durham, Daniele Frazier, Frank Haines, Jonggeon Lee, MaryKate Maher, Christopher Manzione, Clive Murphy, Jess Perlitz, Lina Puerta, Jory Rabinovitz, David M. Scanavino, Lior Shvil, Ruby Sky Stiler and Jason Villegas. All Fellowship artists were awarded a grant and residency in the Park’s […]
Tibetan King Visits L.I.C.H.S. And Screens New Documentary
King Namgyal Wangchuk Lhagyari Trichen, the only living descendent of Songtsen Gampo, the first Dharma King of Tibet, paid a visit to the students of Long Island City H.S., 14-30 Bway. on June 2 to promote peace, global understanding and a new documentary film chronicling his exiled life in India. At 12 years old Trichen was recognized by the 14th […]
On the brief side…
Ditmars Blvd. Repaving To Start The repaving of a section of Ditmars Boulevard, a heavily used commercial thoroughfare in Astoria, is expected to begin in September, according to the area’s representative, City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. Vallone, who had requested the resurfacing, said yesterday that the roadway was “a disgrace”. The lawmaker added, “Our roads need to be well maintained […]
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. […]
Priest Celebrates 50 Years
Father Pasquale Vito Laghezza, known as Father Pat, is a native of St. Patrick’s Parish in Long Island City and an alumnus of Long Island City H.S. Laghezza entered the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary and was ordained on June 11, 1960. After 20 years as a chaplain in the United States Air Force, he went […]
Brown Marks 50 Years As Attorney
Public officials past and present, colleagues and family turned out last Thursday evening to pay tribute to Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown and celebrate and commemorate his 50th year in public service. During that span, Brown became one of the city’s most highly respected prosecutors by working in the state legislature in Albany, leading to his appointment as Albany […]
Simotas Picks Up Major Labor Endorsement
Assembly hopeful Aravella Simotas (36th AD, Astoria) picked up a major union endorsement last week from the 70,000-member local 32BJ Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Local 32BJ is the largest private sector union in the state. It is known for getting its members to work for candidates. During the 2008 state elections it spent more than $350,000 for ads and […]
Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant
E very day is a fiesta at Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant on Austin Street in Forest Hills. From the lively, convivial bar that serves refreshing margaritas, daiquiris and ice cold beers to the outdoor patio, where cool breezes blow, there’s always a reason to visit, not least of which is the delicious, fresh Mexican cuisine. Relax after work at Garcia’s Happy […]
Queens Pols Join Gay Pride Parade
On Sunday, June 6, Congressmembers Joseph Crowley and Anthony Weiner, Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, state Senator Jose Peralta, Assemblymembers Jeffrion Aubry and David Weprin, City Comptroller John Liu, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Queens Councilmembers Daniel Dromm, Julissa Ferreras, Karen Koslowitz and Jimmy Van Bramer and their Brooklyn colleagues Rosie Mendez and Melissa Mark Viverito marched in the […]