Crystal Window & Door Systems has attained PPG Certified Commercial Window Fabricator status. Crystal has qualified for the Silver Member Level within PPG’s elite network of certified fenestration manufacturers. “Crystal has a longstanding relationship with PPG, one of the leading glass and coating suppliers in the world,” Crystal Senior Vice President of Business Development Harold Kaye said. “Our window products […]
Follow Feds Guidelines For Tree Removal
Homeowners removing tornado damaged trees from their property must follow strict federal guidelines regarding Asian Long-Horned Beetles, city officials said. Officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the good news is that no new beetle infestations were found in Queens in 2010. The bad news is that most of Queens remains under a 10-year quarantine that makes it illegal […]
Koo Procures Funding For J.H.S. 185 Tech Upgrade
On September 29, during an orientation meeting held at J.H.S 185, City Councilmember Peter Koo (R-Flushing) announced that he was able to procure $100,000 to fund technology upgrades for the school. Koo stated, “Our schools require funding to ensure that our children have the resources, tools, supplies, equipment and facilities to provide them with a quality education. Easy accessibility to […]
Ravenswood Cats Rescued From Crawl Spaces
Last winter, hundreds of stray cats took shelter in the Ravenswood Houses complex in Long Island City. Many of the cats are still there, mostly inhabiting the small crawl spaces in the buildings. Residents of the complex and the surrounding area, including SaveKitty organization President Debi Romano, reacted passionately in defense of the cats when the New York City Housing […]
Queens Library Foundation Honors Auld, Mattone
On Monday, October 4, 300 members and supporters of the Queens Library Foundation gathered at the Water’s Edge Restaurant in Long Island City to honor Eileen Auld and Mary Ann Mattone as 2010 Children’s Champions. On hand to recognize the two for their special interest in the Queens Libraries and literacy for both children and adults was City Councilmember James […]
No Garbage, Recycling Collection, St. Cleaning On Columbus Day
The New York City Department of Sanitation announced today that in observance of Columbus Day, there will be no garbage or recycling collection, or street cleaning on Monday, October 11, 2010. In addition, all Sanitation Department administrative offices will be closed on Monday, October 11 in observance of the holiday. Residents who normally receive Monday garbage collection should place their […]
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 […]
Vivian Andruk, Former Whitestone Resident, Dies
Astoria resident Vivian Andruk, formerly of Whitestone, died September 29. She was 84 years old. The widow of Matthew, Andruk was the mother of Robert (wife Carmen), Wayne (wife Jo-Anne), Stephen (wife Patricia), Glenn (wife Debbie) and Mark, the grandmother of 13 and the great-grandmother of five. Many relatives and friends also survive her. The family received visitors at R.P […]