Governor Andrew Cuomo and Assemblyman David I. Weprin at the Celebrate Israel Parade on June 5 in Manhattan.
Van Bramer Unveils Street Sign to Honor Sunnyside Community Advocate Claire Kraft
Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer joined civic leaders and community members to co-name 45th Street and 48th Avenue in honor the late Claire Kraft of Sunnyside. Before passing away in 2002, Kraft worked tirelessly to build a stronger community as member of St. Teresa’s Parish Council, St. Teresa’s Rosary Society, Gateway Community Restoration, Woodside Republican Club, Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce, 108th […]
Queens Students Receive Awards In Astoria Federal Savings Teen Photo Contest
Astoria Federal Savings has announced the 12 winners of its annual Teen Photo Contest, open to 13 to 19 year olds. Participating teens were encouraged to use their cameras and creative approaches to capture this year’s theme, “People and Their Pets.” Photos ranged from close-ups to action shots of pets of all sizes. Nearly 900 entries were submitted by students […]
Marshall Hosts Consul General Of Philippines At Independence Day Celebration
Queens Borough President Helen Marshall will be joined by the Consul General of the Philippines, the Honorable Mario de Leon, at a celebration of Philippine Independence Day on June 8 at 5 p.m. at Queens Borough Hall. “I am happy to join with the Foundation for Filipino Artists to commemorate the June 1898 declaration of independence by the Philippines from […]
Councilmembers, Families Of Children With Autism Urge Restoration Of Council Initiative
Councilmembers from across the city joined hundreds of families of children with autism and autism service providers to urge the restoration of the City Council’s Autism Initiative, which provides autism services to children and families. “Autism impacts too many children and families today,” Councilmember Mark S. Weprin said. “It knows no boundaries.” The Autism Initiative provides social and […]
Dromm Applauds MTA Move To Lease Vacant Property At Roosevelt Avenue Transit Hub
Councilmember Daniel Dromm is pleased to learn the MTA is finally leasing the vacant retail space at the Jackson Heights Transit Hub. A lease agreement has been signed with Famiglia-DeBartolo, LLC for the operation of a pizzeria/Italian restaurant at one of the street level spaces located at the 74th Street-Broadway/Roosevelt Avenue Station. Getting the MTA to lease the vacant space […]
Hillcrest H.S. Students Perform Their Own LeAp Plays At Frank Sinatra H.S.
On June 2, students from five city middle and five high schools had their plays performed at the Fidelity FutureStage Celebration Day at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Long Island City. The show was hosted by Broadway dancer, singer and performer, Judine Somerville, who is known for her role in "Hairspray". For the past seven months, Fidelity FutureStage students […]
Murder Mystery Novel Set In Subway, Book Signing In Astoria
While last summer’s news told about Queens’ murder rates which rose nearly 30 percent, this summer’s news reports that murder mystery novels are also on the rise. Local first-time writer Clif Militello’s new murder mystery, Murder At Transit, will be published later this month by Madfog Media, Entertainment, and Stuff. The novel is an adult murder mystery fiction novel about […]
Gold-ing, Gold-ing, Gone
As the deep voiced male announcer loves to proclaim on those ads with the terrible chart graphics, "Gold is going wayyy up! Buy now! Before it’s all gone!" or conversely the woman with the sickeningly sweet voice, "Sell YOUR old jewelry now!" But turns out, there is more fact to this statement than the usual advertising ploys. According to […]
OWN Students Perform Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio”
On May 25, students of Our World Neighborhood Charter School (OWN) of Astoria performed Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio,” a story by David Stern with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Parents, teachers and students were honored to have both the playwright and Grammy award-winning lyricist in attendance that evening.