It’s time to do the crab walk to Queens! Fresh off the boat from Alaska, London Lennie’s culinary team, led by Executive Chef Jeffrey Baruch, is serving up hand-picked, succulent crab on London Lennie’s 14th Annual Get Crackin’ Crabfest Menu. More than 1.5 million tons of crab are consumed across the world each year; however, most diners never get to […]
Emergency Insurance Fair To Be Held November 15
Last September’s tornado and the damage it left behind also left many homeowners with another serious problem: how best to document the losses so they don’t shortchange themselves, according to Assemblymember Michael DenDekker (D–Jackson Heights). In order to educate his constituents on “how to best document the condition of their property before an emergency occurs”, DenDekker will hold an Insurance […]
QCMS Creates Largest Accountable Care Organization
The Medical Society of the County of Queens has announced that it is creating one of the largest Physician Accountable Care Organizations (“ACO”) in New York. The ACO, with nearly 700 physician members, will be owned, comprised of and managed by physicians based in Queens. Authorized under the recent Federal healthcare reform legislation, the ACO will ultimately provide better and […]
Amtrak Blasted, Call For Increased Safety Regulations
On October 25, Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria) blasted Amtrak for its continued disregard for the safety of Western Queens residents living along the Amtrak train trestle. Gianaris wrote a letter to Amtrak President Joseph Boardman demanding an explanation as to why rocks and debris continue to fall from the trestle and threaten the safety of local residents. In recent weeks, […]
Leder Gallery Holds First Exhibit
The Jeffrey Leder Gallery, a new art gallery in Long Island City, held its inaugural exhibit on October 24. The exhibit featured five artists: Wilfredo Chiesa, Leigh Wen, Vincent Inconiglios, Donna Levinstone and Charles Marburg, each of whom will be hosting an individual exhibit at the gallery in the near future. Jeffrey Leder has lived in Long Island City for […]
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; […]
Maloney Reacts To Passing Of 9/11 Hero
Congressmember Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) released the following statement on the passing of 9/11 hero Joseph Picurro who succumbed to his illness on October 15. “Joe Picurro represented the very best of America, and his death is a devastating blow to his family and the 9/11 responder community. I am heartbroken that Joe, an ironworker who voluntarily ran into danger on […]
Time Runs Out For Developer Of 36th Street Site
Community Board 1 saw time run out for an applicant seeking to build a four-story, eight-unit residential building at 30-86 36th St. at its September 21 meeting, On May 18, 2010, construction began on a four-story, eight-unit residential building at 30-86 36th St. On May 25, 2010, the New York City Council approved the rezoning of all or portions of […]
36th Avenue Festival A Success
Throngs turned out on Sunday, October 24 to enjoy food, fun and flair at the annual Dutch Kills Civic Association street festival along 36th Avenue in Long Island City. Mild temperatures and a wide variety of attractions combined to make the festival a great success. The festival featured a number of vendors offering Middle Eastern food, clothing, accessories and artwork. […]