To be considered for the Calendar listing, event info must be received at leasttwo weeks prior to publication.Dates & times are subject to change, callto confirm. Holidays & ObservancesIndependence Celebration: JoeBattaglia & the New York Big Band,Grucci Fireworks Astoria Park Lawnon Shore Blvd. • Jun. 25, 7:30 pm Community Meetings ClubsAmerican Legion Post 29830-61 87th St., East Elmhurst.1st Mon., 8 […]
Popular Steinway Jewelers Robbed
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the following two individuals wanted in connection with a grand larceny that took place within the confines of the 114th Precinct. On April 13 at approximately 7 p.m. two male suspects entered the Yogi Lala Jewelers located at 30-07 Steinway St., Astoria pretending to shop for jewelry. The […]
Queens College Holds Business Forum Breakfast
At a well attended business forum breakfast in the Student Union at Queens College, the first Hank Auffarth Scholarship, named for the late executive known as “Hank from the Bank” and sponsored by the Queens Chamber of Commerce, was conferred on Laura Burke, a February graduate of Queens College with a major in accountancy. In addition to graduating with honors, […]
Goldfeder Vows To Restore Service To Rockaway Line
Assemblymember Phil Goldfeder toured the abandoned Rockaway Beach Rail Line to explore ways on how to restore service to the more than half a century old track in an effort to improve transit options that will cut the commute time down to 40 minutes or less for residents in Southern Queens and Rockaway. “The governor’s announcement that plans for the […]
Turner Meets With Scouts
Congressmember Bob Turner met with Girl Scouts of Queens troop No. 4275 on June 7 at his Washington, D.C. office. After a tour of the capital provided by Turner’s office, the congressmember sat down with the troop and gave them an inside look at the everyday workings of being a U.S. representative.
Addabbo, Avella Meet Anti-Fracking Activist Actor Mark Ruffalo
State Senators Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. (at r.) and Tony Avella (m.) shared a moment with actor and activist Mark Ruffalo in Albany last week to discuss the issue of hydrofracking, the controversial process of drilling for natural gas upstate using water and chemicals. All three have voiced their opposition to the process. Ruffalo currently plays the role of the […]
Miller Sponsors Mammogram Event
Assemblymember Mike Miller sponsored a mobile breast cancer screening event via mammography van on May 19. This event provided no-cost mammograms to uninsured women in the Queens community. “I am proud to support this lifesaving service for New York women,” Miller said. “I always look forward to doing this type of event and aiding the health care of our community.” […]
Reverend Fullum Given Citation
Assemblymember Mike Miller presented a citation to Reverend John Fullum, pastor of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Glendale. “Father Fullum has been a long time servant of the people,” Miller said. “I am proud to honor his decades of dedication to both his faith calling and the Glendale community.” An alumni of St. John’s University and the Seminary of […]
Blessed Sacrament Church Helps Keep Neighborhood Clean
On June 9, a group of more than 30 confirmation students and their parents from Blessed Sacrament Church in Jackson Heights joined Councilmember Daniel Dromm for a clean-up of the 37th Road Plaza and all of the surrounding streets in the lower 70s from Roosevelt to 37th Avenue. The group worked for more than three hours sweeping the streets, removing […]
P.S. 122 Opens New Playground
Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. visited P.S. 122 on June 8 to celebrate the school’s new playground with students and faculty in Astoria. Vallone joined Assemblymember Aravella Simotas and P.S. 122 Principal Pamela Sabel in cutting the grand-opening ribbon – officially unveiling the playground. The councilmember then high-fived children and attended a dance recital performed by students from pre-kindergarten through […]