is generally from July 1 through October 31. On July 2, the city Department of Health (DOH) reported finding mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus (WNV) in three boroughs: Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens. “Our plan is to focus on those areas where we find West Nile Virus,” Department of Health Office of Vector Surveillance and Control Director Waheed I. […]
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’: •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside Drum Corps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17; band information. 43-12 46th St., Sunnyside; […]
Beyond This Window
Beyond this window lived a mere man, who came to be known on 30th Street simply as, Felix. He lived a simple life, never wanting or asking for anything. As the super of his building, he went about his daily routines never uttering a word of complaint or distress. His neighbors meant the world to him. Every day you could […]
Awakening The Dragons
Dragons, Buddhist monks and lion dancers from the World Chan Buddhist Association joined Borough President Helen Marshall in the ancient ceremony of dotting the eye of a 50-foot dragon boat on the steps of Borough Hall on July 13 marking the beginning of the 20th annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. The event, which will take place on Meadow Lake […]
Questions Arise About Ciafone Residency In 36th AD
John Ciafone, the Astoria attorney who has high hopes of winning the 36th Assembly District seat in this year’s elections, faces a tough candidate in the September 14 primary because Aravella Simotas, his opponent, has the backing of the Queens Democratic organization. In addition, she’s supported by every Democratic elected official in the Astoria/Long Island City Assembly District as well […]
Agnanti Restaurant
It doesn’t get much better than a delicious Greek meal eaten outdoors with delightful, cool breezes emanating from bucolic Astoria Park.Agnanti Restaurant, whose name means “gazing” promises a singular summer experience as you dine just off the edge of the park in this rustic, casual eatery. Owner Maria Lambrianidis greets guests with her bubbly personality and takes the time to sit and chat with some while she oversees the operations of her two restaurants, located here in Astoria and in […]
Fire Damages Row of Stores on 30th Avenue
A fire in a one-story-high row of stores at 30th Avenue and 47th Street brought a total of 12 firefighting apparatus and 60 New York City firefighters to the scene and severely damaged three businesses. According to Fire Department sources, the fire started in the rear and the cockloft of one of three stores at 47-16, 47-18 and 47-20 30th […]
Physical Therapy Used As An Alternative Medicine
An aging population and a work force constantly focused on the computer may develop special health needs. Lack of exercise, regardless of age, results in physical ailments requiring medical attention. Many want a natural remedy. More Americans are visiting physical therapists, licensed professionals who hold a master’s or a doctorate degree. They work in hospitals, clinics, outpatient facilities, schools […]
Imagination Playground Visits Queens
Children and parents gathered at the Yellowstone Playground in Forest Hills on July 10 to join in the Imagination Playground demonstration. Imagination Playground, according to the organization’s Web site, is “a breakthrough playspace concept conceived and designed by architect David Rockwell to encourage child-directed, unstructured free play”. The concept consists of several blue foam blocks that come in an assortment […]