OnOctober6aQueensjuryrendered its verdict in the case of the People v. Barbara Sheehan finding Sheehan not guilty of Murder in the Second Degree in connection with the shooting death of her husband, a retired NYPD Sergeant but guilty of one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C violent felony which is punishable by a […]
N.Y. State ‘Sick But Getting Better’ Gianaris Tells UCCA
“The state of the state is sick but getting better,” state Senator Michael Gianaris said in response to a question from United Community Civic Association (UCCA) President Rose Marie Poveromo at the UCCA meeting at Augustana Lutheran Church in Astoria Heights on October 6. Last year, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state legislature cut $10 billion from the budget and […]
Addabbo Opposes Cuomo’s Natural Gas Drilling Plan
In unusually strong language, state Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. charged that Governor Andrew Cuomo is rushing into dangerous territory by planning to issue proposed regulations for drilling in the Catskill region near the reservoirs which contain most of New York City’s drinking water. Barging into the controversy over the anticipated process of hydrofracking to remove valuable deposits of natural gas— […]
Douglaston Village Holds Annual Art And Culture Festival
Under clear blue sunny skies, the Douglaston community gathered in the Long Island Rail Road station square for the third annual Douglaston Village Arts Festival. Sponsored by the Douglaston Village Chamber of Commerce, the festival was held on October 2 after it was rescheduled from the previous Saturday due to rain. Festivalgoers were able to patronize tables set up by […]
Bayside-Whitestone Lions Host Community Appreciation Awards
On October 5, the Bayside-Whitestone Lions Club held their first annual Community Appreciation Awards Ceremony on behalf of Queens District Attorney Richard Brown and the 109th and 111th Police Precincts. President Paul Vallone, along with special guest, Miss New York Bianca Pappas, gave awards to Officers Moondy Soo Hoo, Troy Prescod and Wing Har of the 109th Precinct and Officer […]
The Origins of All Hallows Eve
For generations, many different cultures have been celebrating forms of Halloween. It was created from a mix of religious beliefs and superstitions. Dressing up in costumes is just one tradition that has been passed down from European ancestors. Over time, each generation has added their own rituals that are still celebrated today. Two thousand years ago the Celts from Ireland […]
Astoria Muni-Meter Madness
Local residents and commuters who use Muni-meters at a city parking lot on 31st Street near Broadway are crying foul over what they describe as the city’s failure to post signs indicating when the new meter rate would kick in. “I have parked my car here every weekday for the last six years,” commuter Ed Rholes, 42, said. “I paid […]
Heat’s On When Temperatures Dip
Don’t let last weekend’s sultry temperatures lull you into a false sense of warm weather security. The leaves are falling, the apples are ripe and temperatures will soon plummet to create chilly conditions. Heating season kicked off on October 1, prompting officials at the city Department of Housing, Preservation and Development (HPD), to advise landlords throughout the Big Apple that […]
Corn Maze Craze
October marks the time of year that brings many seasonal favorites. Throughout Queens, residents enjoy pumpkin flavored treats, Halloween festivities and family-friendly activities such as corn mazes that help define the autumn season. Corn mazes can be found throughout the country, including in Floral Park’s own Queens County Farm Museum at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy. While the corn maze is […]