Last week, Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed extending the No. 7 subway-elevated train line, known locally as the “International Express” for the wide and varied number of ethnicities that live in the Queens neighborhoods that it traverses, from Midtown under the Hudson River from the West Side of Manhattan through the city of Hoboken and on to Secaucus, New Jersey. Extending […]
Mayor Getting Hassled On Black, Budget And Water Board
It’s been quite awhile since we’ve seen Mayor Michael Bloomberg under such fire and not just on his major problem concerning the Cathie Black appointment as schools chancellor. But besides the furor raised over Ms. Black and the need to get her a waiver from the state Education Commissioner because she doesn’t have the requisite educational documentation, the mayor has […]
Copacabana Brazilian Cuisine
With a population of nearly 200 million people and a land mass ranking 5th largest in the world, Brazil is a country to watch. Brazilian cuisine is as big and bold as the country itself, with so many regional dishes reflecting the diversity of its population. Lucky for us, Copacabana offers the flavors of Brazil in a convenient, comfortable setting, […]
Changes Coming To Medicare Part D
Dear Savvy Senior, Should I consider changing my Medicare (Part D) prescription drug plan during open enrollment season? My pharmacist told me that with all the changes coming next year, it would be a good time to shop and compare plans because I could probably find a better deal. What do you think? Retired Rita Dear Rita: Reviewing your Medicare […]
Red Storm Defeats Columbia 79-66
After an opening season loss in California to St. Mary’s, the St. John’s University men’s basketball team overcame the red-eye flight from the West Coast to face Ivy League rivals, Columbia University on Wednesday night at Carnesecca Arena in Fresh Meadows. St. John’s led by 15 points in the first half and trailed by six points while leaving the floor […]
Halloran Addresses Gas Service Issues At Douglaston Co-Op
Councilmember Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone) spoke at a press conference on November 19 at Douglaston Manor, an 84-unit co-op building at 241-20 Northern Boulevard in Douglaston. The building has lacked gas service since a leak on October 12. Since learning of the situation on Monday, November 15, Halloran has secured emergency plumbing permits to fix the leak and set up an […]
Dromm, Ferreras, Den Dekker Hold Fundraiser For Local Crime Victim
On November 14, at the Jewish Community Center of Jackson Heights, City Councilmembers Daniel Dromm, Julissa Ferreras and Assemblymember Michael Den Dekker hosted a fundraiser for Victor Mejia de los Santos, a pizza delivery person who was brutally beaten after being set up for a robbery on November 5 in Jackson Heights. The 28-year-old Mexican immigrant, who supported his family […]
American Airlines And JetBlue Launch Reciprocal Frequent Flyer Agreement
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways announced the launch of a reciprocal frequent flyer agreement that became effective November 18, allowing members of the American Airlines AAdvantage program and JetBlue’s TrueBlue customer loyalty program to earn AAdvantage miles or TrueBlue points, respectively, in select markets. In addition, the commercial agreement announced in March 2010 has been expanded to include one new […]
Sunnyside Chamber Holds Luncheon
The East Side Access, which is being built from Sunnyside Yards to Grand Central Terminal and onward to Pennsylvania Station, was described in detail at the November 9 luncheon of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce by an official of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Capital Construction Company. Luncheon attendees at Dazies Restaurant in Sunnyside were each given a 33-page handout containing […]
Astoria Civic Meets Public Advocate Bill de Blasio
On November 9, the Astoria Civic Association held its monthly meeting at Riccardo’s by the Bridge in Astoria. The special guest speaker for the evening was city Public Advocate Bill de Blasio. Prior to de Blasio’s arrival former City Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr. spoke about the strength of Astoria as a community and acknowledged the work of the local […]