On March 7, the Greater Astoria Historical Society hosted a presentation led by native Astorian, Anna Karvellas, managing editor of the Smithsonian Institution’s William Steinway Diary Web site and curator of the related exhibition in Washington, D.C. The event was entitled, A Gateway to the 19th Century: The William Steinway Diary 1861- 1896. Also present was Director of Quality for […]
LUIGI’S…SINCE 1992
t his timeless Italian restaurant is everyone’s neighborhood favorite as evidenced by a packed dining room on an ordinary Wednesday night in March. What’s the allure? Consistently delicious Italian cooking under the direction of chef and owner Vincent DiRico combined with a warm, homey atmosphere and friendly, efficient service. Luigi’s is so popular, diners travel from Long Island, Westchester and […]
Card Games Provide Indoor Entertainment
During these past months of snow and rain, classic indoor entertainment has experienced a brief renaissance. Card games are a fun and sociable way to pass the time when the weather is unfavorable. There are a number of popular card games in the United States that can be played alone or with a group. Black Jack: A popular gambling game, […]
Dromm Brings Anti-Bullying Program To Corona School
Councilmember Daniel Dromm has partnered with I.S. 61 Principal Joseph Lisa and his staff as well as the PTA, Queens Congregations United for Action (QCUA), the NYPD and the business community to form a historic School- Community Task Force to address bullying at the school located in Corona. “At I.S. 61, we pride ourselves on being an open, inclusive environment […]
Making Safe Donations To Japan
On March 11, an 8.9 magnitude earthquake caused a tsunami near Northeastern Japan that left hundreds dead and injured. While the U.S. government is already sending assistance, average citizens across the country are also getting involved with the relief effort, donating money through a variety of different methods. But many of these methods have proven not to be trustworthy. With […]
Verizon Offers Free Calls To Japan
To help its customers contact loved ones in the aftermath of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, Verizon is enabling most wireless and residential customers to make free calls to Japan. Verizon Wireless post-paid customers will receive free calling to Japan from March 11 through April 10. Post-paid customers are those who receive a monthly bill from the company. In addition, […]
New York Community Bancorp Forms Matching Fund Relief For Japan
New York Community Bancorp, the parent company of New York Community Bank and New York Commercial Bank, announced that it has established a relief fund for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The NYCB Family of Banks is coordinating this effort to enable its employees and customers to easily and effectively make donations, and to double the […]
How Fragile Is The Solid Earth Beneath Our Feet
Geology has surely been in the news lately, with the price of petroleum moving relentlessly upward, a threat to global economic recovery because oil is so central to industrial society the world around. But now matters are suddenly worse. Even geologists like myself, used to the ferociously destructive power of earthquakes, have been taken aback by the tragic news from […]
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, freeEnglish classes which have already begun, registration required, limited space, 86-76 80th St.,Woodhaven; 718.296.2025.****All Saints’:•Apr. 9, Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rummage sale,books, clothing, jewelry, knick-knacks, refreshmentsat reasonable prices.•Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside DrumCorps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17; […]