Each winter tens of thousands of New Yorkers face a cold choice: buy a winter coat or put food on the table. Since 1989, New York Cares has helped warm those in need by collecting more than one million coats for distribution to children and adults throughout the five boroughs. Officials at New York Cares this week extended their 2011 […]
NYPD iPod Sting Nabs 141
A recent police crackdown on newsstands, barbershops and convenience stores throughout the city last week led to the arrest of 141 suspects who allegedly purchased Apple iPhones and iPods from undercover officers. The suspects believed the items they purchased from the undercover cops were stolen, police said. “This was a two-pronged approach to apprehend both thieves and receivers of stolen […]
AMDLC Partners With Long Island City YMCA
Astoria Medical, Dental & LASIK Center (AMDLC) has announced that, on January 1, 2012, it will begin a partnership with the Long Island City YMCA. As a result of this partnership, both AMDLC patients and YMCA members will learn about the importance of maintaining their physical health and their emotional and spiritual well-being. The idea for the partnership came when […]
Gianaris Announces Legislation Expanding Good Samaritan Laws
Continuing his fight to ensure safety in the neighborhood, state Senator Michael Gianaris announced he has introduced new legislation expanding New York’s Good Samaritan laws. The legislation would protect local businesses and non-profits offering themselves as safe havens from being held liable for damages or injuries that may have occurred while helping a victim. Gianaris held a press conference on […]
You Can Own A Piece Of The MTA
Officials at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently announced the opening of the first fullfledged MTA boutique, located in The Cellar at Macy’s Herald Square. The 1,000 square-foot boutique offers a unique collection of MTA products dubbed the NYC Underground, featuring apparel, accessories, handbags, mugs, water bottles, note pads, umbrellas, wristwatches and more—complete with an illustration of the world’s most […]
Western Queens Auld Lang Syne
New Year’s Calling Cards, An Astoria Tradition At the turn of the 20th century, young men in Astoria presented small, New Year’s calling cards to young ladies they hoped to court. The cards listed an address or other contact for the men, who were often chosen by family or friends to call on the young women on New Year’s Day. […]
Portofino Ristorante celebrates life!
a s the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Well, at Portofino Ristorante in Forest Hills, Tuesday is the most wonderful night of the week. Tuesday is when friends and families gather en masse to enjoy the bounty of Portofino’s famous Tuesday night buffet. For the low price of $24.95, visit the buffet as often as […]
Cookie Cutter Science
One of the best parts of baking for me as a kid was the process of “helping” my mama roll out and cut cookie shapes for the oven. At this age I know that I actually hindered her work and she was just being kind in letting me participate, but at the time I thought I was an aide in […]
Flushing Says Goodbye To The Palace Diner
Residents will say goodbye to the landmark Palace Diner, 60-15 Main St. at the Horace Harding Expressway, on December 30 after more than three decades of service. “It was a good 35 year run,” Palace Diner owner George Mantzikos said. “This is a very sentimental time for us.” The diner has long served as a community center, and it will […]