We can only shake our heads in disbelief at the provision of the just-passed state budget that allows for the reimplementation of the 4 percent sales tax on clothing purchases under $110 that will go into effect October 1. The tax on all clothing and shoe items will remain in effect until April of next year, when clothing and shoes […]
Letters to the Editor
Maloney, LIRR Create Jobs To The Editor: Every time I see the construction of the Eastside-LIRR Connector, I am reminded of all of the work that Congress[member] Carolyn Maloney is doing to create jobs in Queens. This project is bringing billions of dollars and thousands of good jobs to our community. In these tough times, it is important to have […]
Save The Historic Dutch Kills Millstones
A fitting home must be found for historic millstones which have languished at their peril for decades among the traffic and pollution on Queens Plaza. These millstones are connected to the grist mill in the first European community in Queens, in what was and is today, Dutch Kills. Penny Lee of the Department of City Planning, working with powerful figures […]
Some Merchants Oppose Sales Tax Increase
Several store owners and managers on Steinway Street aired their views on the clothing sales tax that is going to take place in October. The new state budget, enacted this past week, imposes a four percent sales tax on clothing purchases up to and including $110. The sales tax increase, to go into effect in October, will generate $330 million […]
TWC Awards $30 K In Scholarships To Local Grads
Time Warner Cable’s NYC Region awarded $30,000 in scholarships to 10 “Class of 2010” high school graduates selected from within the company’s service areas in Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Western Brooklyn, Mt. Vernon, Hudson Valley and Bergen and Hudson Counties in New Jersey. Each Time Warner Cable Scholarship recipient received $3,000 to aid the costs of pursuing a higher education. […]
On the brief side…
Saujani Opens Campaign Office In Astoria Congressmember Carolyn Maloney is facing a tough challenge in the Democratic primary brought by Wall Street attorney Reshma M. Saujani. On Monday evening, Saujani opened a campaign office in the Queens portion of the district, in Astoria, at 29-06 30th Ave. An announcement declared the office is “an opportunity for the campaign to engage […]
Crowley’s Amendment Brings Vaughn College $18M Grant
An amendment by Congressmember Joseph Crowley to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill to fund a noise pollution abatement program around LaGuardia Airport culminated in an $18 million grant to the Port Authority (PA), which operates the airport in East Elmhurst. The chief beneficiary of the grant will be the Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, on the service […]
Schools Facing Cuts Make The Grade With Cartridge World
T he recession continues to take an extraordinary toll on school systems as sweeping budget cuts are enacted in cities and states nationwide. Glen Friedman, owner of Cartridge World-Astoria, is looking to help schools in Astoria combat these serious challenges by encouraging them to reuse their printer cartridges, rather than buying new. “Although school systems have cut back on many […]
Vols Needed To Revitalize 100 Public Schools
Volunteers are needed from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to spruce up 100 public schools across the five boroughs for the city’s largest hands-on volunteer, fundraising event taking place Saturday, October 23. Participants are asked to pay a $20 registration fee per volunteer. Registration for volunteer teams is now open, and individuals can register at newyorkcaresday.org until the day prior […]
Klein Explains Drop In State Test Scores
More than three weeks after state education officials released previously delayed results of the annual math and English Language Arts (ELA) exams, the New York City Department of Education (DOE) will make the results available to parents online. Beginning August 16, parents will be able to access their child’s test scores through the DOE ARIS Parent Link Web site, www.arisparentlink.org. […]