The St. Raphael’s Bantam Division won the Queens Borough Catholic Youth League Championship in basketball 26 to 16. The coach is Bob Toomey. They will play the champion of the Long Island Catholic Youth League March 31.
Forest Hills H.S. Craft Fair And Flea Market
There will be something for everyone at the Forest Hills H.S. Spring Craft Fair and Flea Market, 67-01 110th St., Forest Hills, with over 40 vendors selling everything from fresh pasta and pastries to homemade jewelry and clothing. Come and find your treasures March 31 and April 1, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Easter Bunny To Visit Woodhaven
Woodhaven Business Improvement District is bringing the Easter Bunny to Forest Parkway Plaza, on Forest Parkway and Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven, March 31 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., weather permitting. There will be free pictures and other attractions along Jamaica Avenue as well.
Dromm, Marshall Announce Extension Of Travers Park
In what is a major success for the neighborhood of Jackson Heights, a deal was reached to preserve the last remaining open space in a congested community which has one of the worst ratios of persons to park space acreage in the city. Seizing a once in a lifetime opportunity to bring more parkland to the area, city officials quickly […]
Addabbo Makes Libraries Priority In Upcoming Budget
As budget negotiations between the senate and Assembly move toward the April 1 deadline, state Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is making adequate funding for libraries one of his primary objectives as a member of the Joint Senate Conference Committee on Education – the panel convened to negotiate a final legislative budget agreement for school funding, library support and other […]
Preserver Of Newtown H.S. And TWA Terminal Honored
This year marks the 22nd Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards, and the New York Landmarks Conservancy recently announced its winners. The ceremony, which is often referred to as the “Preservation Oscars”, will be held at the New York Historical Society, on Central Park West on April 25. Some local Queens landmarks were nominated and won an “Oscar” including Newtown H.S […]
Vallone Kicks Off Birthday At P.S. 85’s Annual Career Day
On March 23, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. spoke to fifth-graders at the Charles J. Vallone School, P.S. 85 during their annual Career Day. Vallone attends every career day in his district, encouraging young students to pursue many interests and stressing the importance of community involvement. Following his talk, the students surprised Vallone with a cake and a Happy Birthday […]
Friends of Gantry Park Reach Out To Its Neighbors
In its 14th year helping care for Long Island City’s Gantry Plaza State Park, the Friends of Gantry Plaza State Park is undertaking a community-wide outreach program to recruit new members and volunteers. In this time of shrinking public funding, Friends relies on the hard work and generosity of its volunteers and donors to augment park staff and city agencies […]
Exercises That Can Help Ease Arthritis Pain
Dear Savvy Senior, Can exercise help seniors with arthritis? I have osteoarthritis and have read that certain exercises can help ease the pain, but I don’t know where to start, and I certainly don’t want to make it any worse than it already is. What can you tell me? Sedentary Sally Dear Sally, Lots of seniors who have arthritis believe […]
Young Workers, Spring Into Action!
If you’re a young worker, retirement probably seems like a lifetime away. In fact, you may wonder if your contributions to Social Security, deducted from your paycheck, actually cover you for anything right now. The answer is yes, they do. And the time to learn about Social Security and what it can do for you is now. By working in […]