Maloney Urges Tighter Controls On Steam Release Following a middle of the night disturbance on December 5, during which the release of over-pressured steam from a Long Island City power facility created a deafening noise heard by Ravenswood, Roosevelt Island and Manhattan residents, Congressmember Carolyn Maloney and other officials urged a series of changes to prevent future occurrences. In a […]
Historic Flushing House Tour
Flushing Town Hall, built in 1862, was one of six historical houses on the annual historical house tour of Flushing. For 50 years it was the political, cultural and social center of the village of Flushing. After 1898 it was a courthouse, bank, library and a police station. A prime example of early Italianate Revival style, the building, landmarked in […]
GYRO GOURMET
Welcome Gyro Gourmet, which opened just about a week ago to the delight of many in Northeastern Queens and beyond. Conveniently located on Northern Boulevard. in Bayside, Gyro Gourmet offers the best in Greek and Cypriot cuisine, as well as excellent pizza and quesadillas, in an informal setting. The spotless dining room has several sturdy wooden tables for dining in, […]
Hot Diggity Dam
As the long season of darkness sweeps over the country, it’s a natural time to think about lighting – and how dependent we are on electricity during this dim time of year. You can heat your home with several different energy sources, including natural gas, heating oil or wood. But unless you’re living off the grid, the lights throughout your […]
Candy Canes
Did you know December 26 is National Candy Cane Day? What better reward for the sweetly striped symbols of the holiday season. The history of candy canes dates back to December 1670, when the choirmaster of the Cologne Cathedral in Germany gave sugar sticks in the shape of shepherd’s crooks to his young singers to keep them silent during a […]
‘Tis The Season To Pamper Your Pet
The holidays aren’t just for indulging children; family pets could use some pampering, too. In fact, a poll conducted by Petside.com reported that 53 percent of U.S. pet parents intended to get their animal companions a present during the holidays. To help you get in the spirit of the season, here are some gift ideas for the furry friend in […]
Chanukah And Synagogue Restoration Dedication And Concert
Each year the Free Synagogue of Flushing, 41-60 Kissena Blvd., presents the oratorio “Judas Maccabeus” by Handel as a holiday season gift to the wider community. The oratorio relates the story of Chanukah and will be performed by Cantor Steven Pearlston, the Free Synagogue Quartet, Organist Robert Barrows and trumpeters. This year the historic synagogue, founded in 1917, will be […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change.Please call event sponsors to confirm.All Saints’ Church:•Tuesdays, 6 pm rehearsals of the Sunnyside DrumCorps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17 invited,no fee, no auditions, Lower Level, 43-12 46th St.,Sunnyside. For schedule changes, call 718.786.4141.****Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin MaryUkrainian Catholic:•Sunday Mass, 9 am English; 10:30 am Ukrainian,171-21 Underhill Ave., Fresh Meadows,718.463.5943. ****Ascension Church:•Dec. 18, […]
GOLDFEDER TO GOV: ‘REMEMBER SENIORS’:
Just as Governor Andrew Cuomo sprung his new tax and finance plan in Albany about a week and a half ago, Assemblymember Phil Goldfeder (D–Rockaways) sent him a little note reminding him to fully fund the federally-funded programs that aid seniors and fund local senior centers. Goldfeder said New York state gets about $103 million in title XX funds for […]