Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) recently received a grant from BJ’s Charitable Foundation in the amount of $5,000 to help fund Sunday meals at their Center for Active Older Adults. “This grant will help us fight hunger and isolation among seniors in our community,” SCS Executive Director Judith Zangwill said. “Our ability to offer a Sunday meal is vitally important because […]
Firefighters Battle LIC Gas Leak
Firefighters responding to a 911 call about a gas leak on February 4 found an unconscious resident inside an apartment in a building on 43rd Street, Long Island City. Firefighters worked feverishly to revive the unresponsive victim before transporting her to an area hospital, a fire spokesperson said. A second victim was treated at the scene. Con Edison crews arrived […]
Snow Buried Cars Hid Flushing Suicide, Astoria Man Missing
Queens residents last week discovered the bodies of two men trapped inside cars that were buried by recent snowstorms. The last time family members saw Kevin Ronan alive was on January 25, when he argued with family members and stormed out of their Suffolk County home threatening to kill himself, authorities said. Ronan was found in his car in Flushing […]
Local 7 Is Recruiting Until February 24
The Tile, Marble and Terrazzo Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local Union No. 7, is conducting recruitment through February 24 for three marble carver, cutter and setter apprentices, three terrazzo worker apprentices and three tile setter apprentices. Doors will open for qualified candidates with applications at 8 a.m. at the International Masonry Institute at 12-07 44th Avenue in Long Island […]
Pot Growing Firefighter Gets Five Years
A Queens firefighter last week was sentenced to five years in prison for operating a pot farm in the basement of a Queens Village home. Patrick Murray, 35, a reputed member of the drug gang “The Master Race” was convicted last year based on the testimony of former firefighter Matthew Cody. Cody, 28, a six-year FDNY veteran, was arrested after […]
State-Of-The-Art Science Lab Revealed At P.S. 85
On February 8, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr., former City Council Speaker Peter F. Vallone Sr. joined parents and teachers for the unveiling of the new science lab at P.S. 85 in honor of the birthday of the school’s namesake, Judge Charles J. Vallone; a civil rights activist and civic leader. Young scientists at P.S. 85, 23-70 31st St., Astoria, […]
Borough-Wide Blotter
Compiled By Liz Goff 104th Precinct Cops Hunt For Check-Fraud Suspect Police in Maspeth are seeking help from the public to identify and locate a woman sought in connection with a string of check-fraud incidents in Queens and Nassau County. Cops said the woman first walked into a J.P. Morgan Chase Bank branch at 54-12 48th St. on Oct. 2, […]
114th Precinct Crime Watch
First 2011 Homicide Detectives at the 114th Police Precinct are seeking help from the public to identify and locate suspects in the first murder reported this year at the Astoria Boulevard station. Police responding to a 911 call at about 1:27 a.m. on January 29 found Clarence Williamson, 39, of Rochdale, shot once in the left shoulder at the corner […]
City Eyes Speed Cams For Local Streets
Police and city Department of Transportation (DOT) officials are hoping to install a series of speed cameras across the five boroughs to catch drivers who race along local streets, breaking the 30 mph speed limit. The cameras, like the existing red light cameras, would record an image of the speeders and their vehicle’s license plate, DOT officials said. A ticket, […]
New York Physical Therapy Sports Rehabilitation Opens New Office
“Make a habit of two things: to help or at least to do no harm,” Hippocrates said 2,500 years ago. The dedication of healthcare professionals and the constant learning through seminars and examinations have aided the American public in a higher quality of life. One such professional is Kostas Koutsoubis, a physical therapist, who has helped change lives. He opened […]