There are currently 1.3 million New Yorkers 60 years of age or older. That population is expected to grow by half a million, to 1.8 million people, by 2030. The rising number of seniors in New York City, however, face deepening cuts in the budget of the city agency established to help meet their needs. “We’ve had a number of […]
Divalicious And Morpheus Home Textile Offer Holiday Deals
Fairly new to the community, Divalicous Gifts and Morpheus Home Textile are offering up to 50 percent off on jewelry, home goods, textiles and décor. In the spirit of the holidays, several Christmas- and holiday-related items are on sale. The shop offers competitive wholesale prices on a number of home textiles, including towels, blankets, and pillows. They are a wholesale […]
DOT Installs Bump To Cut 21St Ave. Speeding Thanks To Local Officials
Responding to Astoria public officials’ request for a traffic calming device along 21st Avenue, which has become at times a dangerous speedway, the city Department of Transportation (DOT) has responded by installing a series of speed bumps to slow traffic down. The community, led by state Senatorelect Michael Gianaris (D–Astoria), Assemblymember-elect Aravella Simotas (D–Astoria), Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. (D–Astoria) and […]
Parker Jewish Institute 2010 Round-Up
Parker Jewish First To Utilize New Service On November 8, Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, 271-11 76th Ave., New Hyde Park and Long Island Jewish Medical Center implemented the first electronic medical transfer using the Continuum of Care Improvement Through Information-New York (CCITI-NY). The electronic transfer form system is a highly significant step for improving patient care […]
Klein Leaves Last PEP Meeting Without Comment On Black
Nearing the end of eight-plus years as New York City Schools Chancellor, Joel Klein said, “I’ve never felt so privileged.” Reflecting on a journey from William Cullen Bryant H.S. on 31st Avenue and 48th Street, from which he graduated in 1963, to his return as Chancellor of New York City’s public schools in 2002, Klein said, “Unimaginable, magic.” “You can […]
Holiday Greetings From Deputy Inspector Cirabisi
Deputy Inspector Stephen Cirabisi, commanding officer of the 114th Precinct, has sent the following holiday message to folks that live and work within the 114th command: “I would like to take this opportunity to wish all members of the Western Queens community a very happy and sage holiday season,” Cirabisi declared. “As commanding officer of the 114th Precinct, I have […]
Clinton Democratic Club Holds Holiday Party
On Friday, December 17, the Clinton Democratic Club held their holiday party at the law firm of Vallone & Vallone located at 25-59 Francis Lewis Blvd., in Flushing. In attendance were the Clinton Club Singers who performed Christmas classics for the members. Club President Paul Vallone as well as state Senator-elect Tony Avella, state Committeeman Joseph Dorsa, Councilmember Peter F. […]
Time Warner Cable Supports Volunteers Of America
Hundreds of Time Warner Cable’s East Region/NYC area employees participated in the company’s annual holiday event on December 17 that benefited Volunteers of America’s “Toys for the Holidays” campaign. More than 650 new toys were donated by Time Warner Cable employees for less fortunate kids in the community, all distributed through Volunteers of America to kids in local homeless and […]
Gianaris Named DSCC Chair
Senate Majority Conference Leader John L. Sampson announced on December 20, that he has appointed state Senator-elect Michael Gianaris as the new chair of the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee (DSCC), taking the first step toward building a political operation that will culminate with the election of a broader, stronger Democratic majority. Heading into a presidential election year, when increased Democratic […]
Christmas: A Sprig Of Mistletoe For The Occasion
T he holiday known as Christmas arose in the fourth century A.D. as the Christian religion, still in its infancy, struggled for supremacy with the official Roman state religion, Mithraism. Over the centuries, customs and traditions from many different cultures came together eventually to result in the familiar holiday season. The date of the birth of Christ is still unknown. […]