Kiwanis Club Of Astoria/LIC Holds Annual Auction
On Monday, December 6 the Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Long Island City held their Annual Holiday Auction at Riccardo’s by the Bridge in Astoria. Each year this event seems to grow and grow, with more enthusiasm than the year before. Our thanks to our Chairpersons Linda Perno and Paul A. Vallone Esq., and their very dedicated committee members Rose Anne Alafogiannis, […]
Flushing Honors Six Historic Locations With Annual Tour
History buffs were treated to the 23rd Annual Downtown Flushing Historic House Tour on December 12, which included trips to six historic locations each with its own special contribution to Flushing’s past. The tour began at the Kingsland Homestead, the current site of the Queens Historical Society, located at 143-35 37th Ave. Benjamin Doughty, a wealthy Quaker, built the house […]
Latino Book Fair Comes To Jackson Heights
More than 40 writers from throughout Latin America and Queens came to sign and give lectures on their books at the annual Hispanic and Latino Book Fair of New York 2010. The event was held on December 10, 11 and 12 at the Renaissance Charter School, 35-59 81st St., in Jackson Heights. Visitors to the free book fair, sponsored by […]
Henna Fest At Townsend Harris
Townsend Harris H.S., the award-winning, top-rated public high school in Flushing, held a Henna Fest on Wednesday, December 8 in the school’s cafeteria. The school’s Muslim Students Association (MSA) had a festival focused on the theme of beauty. The concept was discussed and reviewed from various points of view and perspectives. Henna was showcased during the fest. It was used […]
City Advises ‘Run Your Tap’ To Lower Lead Levels In Water
New York City’s drinking water is well known for its high quality. Every day, more than a billion gallons of fresh, clean water are delivered from 19 reservoirs in Upstate New York to city homes. However, lead can enter tap water through household plumbing and the city Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH) have jointly […]
Edward Jones Advisor To Give Free Seminar
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Bill Manolopoulos of Astoria is hosting a free 60-minute educational seminar entitled, Roll It, Take It, Leave It, Move It: Know Your Employer Retirement Plan Options, at 6 p.m. on Monday December 20, at the Steinway branch of the Queens Library 21-45 31st St. in Astoria. During the seminar, participants will learn more about: •The five […]
Vallone: Ban FDNY Fees
Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. last week proposed legislation to block the city Fire Department from charging motorists when firefighters respond to vehicle accidents. Fire officials, backed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, announced on December 9 that, starting July 1, 2011, the FDNY would charge motorists involved in vehicle crashes and other incidents rates ranging from $365 to $490 depending on the […]
Borough President OK’s Astoria Street Closing
A Public Hearing was held in the Borough President’s Conference Room at 120-55 Queens Boulevard on October 28 at 10:30 a.m. pursuant to Section 82(5) of the New York City Charter and was duly advertised in the manner specified in Section 197-c (i) of the New York City Charter. The applicant made a presentation. There were three (3) speakers in […]
St. John’s Prep Announces New Executive Board
2010 -2011 Executive Board Student Council President: Austin Youssef Student Council Vice-President: Frank Sacchetti Student Council Treasurer: Amanda Morenzi Student Council Secretary: Ana Cruz Senior President: Sharuq Alam Senior Vice-President: John Albal Senior Advisors: Jeffrey Torres Karen Zapanta Junior President: Paola Sirica Junior Vice-President: Melanie Burbano Junior Advisors: Elizabeth Thompson Joshua Pena Sophomore President: Ana Cruz Sophomore Vice-President: Lexus Avila […]