Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown announced on September 13 the appointment of thirteen law school graduates as Assistant District Attorneys. These young men and women were hired after a highly selective recruitment process that I established soon after I became the District Attorney. They are bright young professionals from some of the nation’s finest law schools who have elected […]
Queens Community House Takes Back Meals On Wheels
Community Board 6 Chairman Joseph Hennessy welcomed members and other attendees to the September board meeting on the second floor of 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd. The agenda included an election, a committee report and a presentation about the latest phase of a Cord Meyer building project whose advocates have been trying for years to break ground. Some license applications were […]
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Van Bramer Visits 9/11 Memorials Across District
During the days of September 8 through 11, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer participated in several 9/11 memorial events in his district to honor and remember the victims of the attacks. The week brought back strong emotions for many of the fateful day ten years ago when innocent loved ones were lost and the landscape of New York changed forever. The […]
Helen M. Marshall Children’s Library Discovery Center Opens
On September 15 Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, Councilmembers Leroy Comrie, Jimmy Van Bramer and other leaders of government and the community officially opened the Helen M. Marshall Children’s Library Discovery Center in Jamaica, Queens today. The new facility is a world-class children’s library—plus a hands-on learning environment that incorporates touch-friendly exhibits, sound and video installations along with a science-oriented […]
Quick Facts About Astoria And Its History
Astoria is quickly becoming one of the most popular neighborhoods to live in. Its many attractions and proximity to the city have caused young families, professionals and college students to move in. Busy streets are filled with delicious multicultural foods. Astoria Park, located on the East River, is a great place to go running or to relax. Early American filmmakers […]
GAHS Presents 9/11 First Responder Photo Exhibit
On Monday September 12, the Greater Astoria Historical Society unveiled an exhibit of Ground Zero photographs taken by 9/11 first responder Steve Spak. Astoria Assemblymember Aravella Simotas was also in attendance to express her support for both the Society’s work and the evening’s event. Society board member Richard Melnick began the proceedings by presenting some facts about both the original […]
Astoria Community Meets To Discuss The Events of 9/11
A group of people gathered on September 10 at the Greater Astoria Historical Society for a community conversation commemorating the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. “Let’s focus on what grew out of the tragedy,” Debbie Van Cura, who moderated the discussion, said. But that, for most, was difficult. What began as an event to reflect on the role […]
Van Bramer Gets Holiday Light Funding, Graffiti Cleanup For Sunnyside
Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer addressed the September luncheon meeting of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce at Dazies Restaurant on Queens Boulevard on September 13. He began his remarks by saying that there were only a few increases in the city budget in the latest cycle, but he had managed to get a small amount for the Chamber to extend the […]
LICA And City Agencies Hold Green Homeowners Forum
On September 13 the Long Island City Alliance in partnership with the NYC Department of Housing, Preservation and Development, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Health, the Mayor’s Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability and environmental nonprofits Grow NY, Big NYC and Pratt held a green homeowners forum at the Pistilli Grand Manor. The purpose of this forum was […]
Turner And Bloomberg Meet For First Time
Newly elected Congressmember Bob Turner met with Mayor Michael Bloomberg for an early morning breakfast on September 19 at the Cross Bay Dinner in Howard Beach. Turner and Bloomberg, who had never met one another before, discussed various topics including immigration, gun control, Medicaid and the city’s economy. The mayor said he was pleased to see that Turner shares mutual […]