The Newtown Historical Society is seeking locations at which to plant historic Newtown Pippin apple trees, a species which originated in Western Queens in the 18th century. The plantings will occur throughout New York City in mid-October. Planters will receive one Newtown Pippin and one pollinator apple tree of another species. Priority will be given to private property owners that […]
APAC Wins Two Innovative Theater Awards
The Innovative Theater Awards honor exceptional Off-Off Broadway talent found in actors and actresses, designers, directors, performance artists, choreographers, ensembles and other elements of theatrical performances. The 2010 Innovative Theater Awards ceremony on September 20, held at the Cooper Union Great Hall in Manhattan, saw honors conferred on the Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC), the now 10-year-old theater company that […]
MMI Workshop Helps Teachers Make Mock Political Ads
A roomful of New York teachers recently discovered how they and their students can playfully alter and remix historic TV commercials for presidential candidates, or even create completely new political commercials of their own. The 16 teachers participated in a hands-on workshop about AdMaker, the powerful new interactive editing tool that Museum of the Moving Image is making freely available […]
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’: •Oct. 9, Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Pumpkin Fair, vendors, face painting, music, hambugers/hot dogs, international food, pumpkin pies and pumpkin […]
Going For The Gold: The Right Time To Sell
With the price of gold exceeding $1,000 per troy ounce, people have asked me if they should sell Great Aunt Edna’s rings and bracelets. Is the price of gold going to go up more, based on fears of economic troubles? Will governments around the world take actions that change the price a lot, one way or another? And what’s the […]
Free Tennis Lessons For Seniors At Astoria Park
City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. has announced that a program of free tennis lessons for Astoria residents 60 and over started on September 20. The program, at the Astoria Park tennis courts at 21st Street and Hoyt Avenue South, runs for five weeks on Mondays and Wednesdays, starting at 10 a.m. The program is organized by the CityParks Foundation […]
Social Security Publishes Rules For Military, Vets On SSI
Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, announced September 10 that the agency has published final rules about the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax (HEART) Act. The HEART Act changes the way the agency treats certain cash payments to members of the uniformed services and veterans under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which will enable some of them […]
City Will Fix Tornado Damaged Sidewalks
City officials this week announced that they would not charge Queens property owners to replace tornado ravaged sidewalks, if the property owners can wait for the necessary repairs. “We’re just asking for patience,” Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe said. “The thing we need to do is address hazardous conditions first.” Hundreds of paid workers and volunteers are clearing trees and other […]
MTA Intercom System Debuts
MTA New York City Transit’s newly designed Help Point Intercom (HPI) prototype marks an important shift toward providing subway customers waiting in stations with a reliable, highly visible and easy-to-use communications device that will offer instant access to help and information with the touch of a button. New York City Transit officials demonstrated the new system to MTA Board members […]
DioGuardi’s Race Against Gillibrand Shows Improvement
Former Congressmember Joseph DioGuardi has been telling everyone he has a chance to beat U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in the November 2 election, but not many people have taken him seriously. Things may be different since a poll came out backing up the Westchester accountant’s claim. One indication that DioGuardi is being considered a serious threat to Gillibrand is that […]