This corner bistro features the exotic, flavorful cuisine of Morocco and the Mediterranean in a very informal setting. Warm weather offers plenty of outside seating and people watching on the corner of Steinway Street and 24th Avenue. The petite interior dining room is fine for a quick bite or a takeout meal. Little Morocco delivers to your home or office […]
The Murder Of Jamaica High School
I wanted to take the opportunity to voice my concerns about what has clearly been the systemic destruction of Jamaica High School by the New York City Department of Education. I speak not only as an elected official, but as the parent of two public school students and a very proud alumnus of Jamaica H.S. I have many concerns regarding […]
‘Drastic’ Increase In Bedbug Cases In Schools, Gianaris Says
Confirmed cases of bedbugs in New York City’s public schools have severely increased in the first five months of the current school year, according to recent statistics released by the Department of Education and reported by state Senator Michael Gianaris. The Astoria lawmaker said public schools have reported 1,700 confirmed cases from last September, when the school year began, through […]
Auxiliary Bishop Visits St. Francis Of Assisi
On February 1, Auxiliary Bishop Guy Sansaricq visited St. Francis of Assisi School in Astoria for Catholic Schools week. He was presented with a variety of performances and gifts at the assembly put on by all grades. Highlights include the children praying in Italian, singing “The Future Begins with Us” and “A New Day” and reading poems by Paul Fleischman, […]
Brown Awards Marshall With Garvin Award
Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown celebrated Black History Month on February 9, by presenting Borough President Helen M. Marshall with the 10th annual William Tucker Garvin Public Service Award. The William Tucker Garvin Public Service Award was established in 2001 when Brown held a ceremony to honor the memory of Garvin, the first African-American Assistant District Attorney appointed in […]
Funds Secured For Immigrant Groups
On February 8, Councilmember and Chair of the Immigration Committee, Daniel Dromm presented funding from the council’s Immigrant Opportunities Initiative (IOI) to local groups that serve District 25, which has the highest percentage of foreign-born residents, encompassing parts of Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, LeFrak City, Corona, Rego Park and Woodside. It is estimated that 65 to 68 percent of residents in […]
Amalgamated Opens New Branch
Amalgamated Bank, America’s only union owned bank, opened its fifth, full-service branch on February 11, located at 78-01 37th Ave., in Jackson Heights. At a time when many larger banks are eliminating free checking, people who live and work in Jackson Heights can count on Amalgamated Bank to continue to provide free checking accounts. In addition, each customer who opens […]
St. Michael’s Cemetery Holds Valentine’s Day Concert
BY ED HORN AND CRISTINA GUARINO On February 12, J.D. Miller and his Trio performed selected vocals from the American Songbook within the All Souls Chapel at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Elmhurst. For the second year the cemetery hosted a Valentine’s Day concert, entitled, Songfest for Valentine’s Day, which was open to the public. J.D. Miller will shortly release to […]
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., […]
3rd Term Is Do Or Die For Mayor Mike
Mayor Michael Bloomberg was subjected to a withering barrage of charges from the major municipal labor unions last week as he engaged them in issues related to his efforts to try to enact a budget while dealing with a huge deficit. To make matters worse, the mayor was, at the same time, forced to deal with another attack, this of […]