The sound of jingle bells and tiny reindeer will fill the skies over Steinway Street when Santa returns to share the magic of Christmas with children – young and old. Smiles of wonder and anticipation will fill the faces of children as they share their holiday wishes with the jolly old man at the Jackson Hewitt office at 28-17 Steinway […]
Homeric Award Ceremony
The Board of Directors and the Homeric Award Committee of the Chian Federation are pleased to announce they will be honoring Lieutenant General William G. Pagonis this year at the 32nd annual Homeric Award Ceremony. The award is considered to be one of the highest and most prestigious awards by the Greek-American community. Former President of the United States Jimmy […]
MYTHOS
f or authentic Hellenic cuisine, a visit to Mythos will delight you. Mythos is located on Northern Boulevard at the Bayside / Flushing border, with plenty of valet and street parking. At Mythos, the dining experience begins as you walk in the front door, where you are warmly greeted by charming owners Athena and Paul. The dining room is spacious, […]
Spotlight On The Future Miss New York USA
Ever since she saw the Miss Universe pageant, Kritzie Roberts wanted to be Miss New York USA 2012, and has been selected by the organization to compete representing Steinway. She enjoyed seeing all different types of women from around the world, with unique points of view, styles, and individuality. She feels “God put this wish in my heart for a […]
Letters To Santa
Nothing is quite like the look of joy on the face of a child when Christmas morning finally arrives. Waking early, kids race to the Christmas tree to see what surprises Santa left behind. We still believed that he read our letters and found his way into our homes, even those without a chimney. Youngsters have many ways to communicate […]
It’s Not Just The Lava
Mt. Rainier in my native Washington State is a stunning site. It’s a beautiful mountain, covered in snow and ice in both winter and summer. At over 14,000 feet, its summit is worthy of respect from even serious hikers. There’s no wonder it’s a National Park. Like most all of the other beautiful peaks in the Cascades, Mt. Rainier is […]
Budget Bites And Sips That Sparkle
If you’re in the mood to host a holiday party but think you don’t have the time – or the budget – think again. “You don’t need to spend a lot of money to throw a fabulous and memorable event. Keep it simple and special. You and your guests will enjoy it even more,” say Dawn Sandomeno and Elizabeth Mascali, […]
State’s Rising Deficit Signals Cuomo ‘Yes’ To ‘Fracking’ Jobs
According to Governor Andrew Cuomo, the malfunction of the super committee in Washington and its inability to work out a deal on the nation’s debt and deficit last week, could cost New York state at least $5 billion during the next ten years. As a result, the governor asked his team of economic advisers to draw up a new fiscal […]
Queens Prodigy Recounts An Infamous Life
My Infamous Life:The Autobiography of Mobb Deep’s Prodigywith Laura CheckowayTouchstone Hardcover /Simon & Schuster, Price $24.99303 pages with 16-pages of full color photographs Born and raised in the rough Queensbridge housing project in Long Island City, Albert “Prodigy” Johnson and Kejuan Muchita, better known as “Havoc” met as teenagers in the 1980s. Shaped by the violence around them the duo […]