This time of year, we see a lot of weddings, and in many cases that means name changes. If you need to change your name due to marriage, divorce, or any other reason, you will want to report the change to Social Security. There are several reasons to report the change. First, IRS and Social Security match computer records. If […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
To be considered for the Calendar listing, event info must be received at least two weeks prior to publication. Dates & times are subject to change, call to confirm. Community Meetings ClubsAmerican Legion Post 29830-61 87 St., East Elmhurst.1st Mon., 8 pmAmerican Legion & Ladies Aux. Post11889-02 91st St., Woodhaven,718.846.6116-2nd/3rd Mon., 8 pmFederation of Italian AmericanOrganizations of QueensWednesday Concerts (7-9:30 […]
Dashing For Safety
I was minding my own business in my kitchen the other day, tossing some eggshells into the small garbage pail that sits underneath the sink. Suddenly I heard a rustle coming from the plastic lining the garbage pail. Puzzled, I looked into the cupboard more carefully. In a blur of gray, a mouse dashed up and out of the pail […]
Golf Gadgets That Can Help Older Golfers
Dear Savvy Senior,Do you know of any golfing gadgets or equipment that can help senior golfers? My 78-year-old dad loves to play golf, but arthritis in his hands makes gripping the club difficult. He also has a hard time bending over to tee up or retrieve the ball. Is there anything out there that can help?Helpful SonDear Helpful,There are actually […]
Tuesday’s Children Visit Citi Field
More than 80 children who lost a parent on 9/11, as well as sons and daughters of 9/11 first responders, learned on August 8 that baseball is more than just a game. A new partnership between Tuesday’s Children and the Cory Lidle Foundation, facilitated by the New York Mets, offered the children a full day at Citi Field where they […]
Goldfeder Helps Secure $8 M To Repair Bulkhead
Assemblymember Phil Goldfeder announced that in response to his request, the mayor has agreed to fund $8 million to repair the deteriorated bulkhead (bay wall) that is located at Beach 108th Street. In December, Goldfeder sent a letter to Mayor Michael Bloomberg requesting that the City of New York give immediate attention to this bulkhead, as well as carry out […]
Forest Hills Library Branch Closed Aug. 27 & 28
Queens Library at Forest Hills, 108-19 71st Ave., will be closed on Monday, August 27 and Tuesday, August 28. During that time, an exterior 24/7 materials return kiosk will be installed. This will allow customers to return library materials at any time, whether the library is open or not. The closest alternative library locations are in Rego Park, 91-41 63rd […]
Astoria Hosts ‘Night Out Against Crime’
On August 7, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. joined members of the NYPD, state Senator Michael Gianaris, Congressmember Joe Crowley and numerous community organizations at the Night Out Against Crime–a national crime prevention event in Astoria Park. This marks the 29th year for the event, which drew hundreds of Astoria residents and was co-sponsored by the 114th Precinct Community Council […]
TD Bank, TD Ameritrade Customers And Employees Raise $1.1 M For Special Olympics
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, announced that TD Bank, TD Insurance and TD Ameritrade raised more than $1.1 million for Special Olympics through the fourth annual “Be A Fan” campaign.Customers and employees from TD Bank, TD Insurance and TD Ameritrade surpassed the campaign’s previous high of more than $1 million, set in 2011, through a combination of in-store donations, […]
Jamaica Avenue L: Then And Now
A vivid reminder on Woodhaven Boulevard of what the Jamaica Avenue J Line elevated train looked like 25 years ago before it was painted last year.Woodhaven’s beautiful newly painted “Forest Green” J Line, that runs along the Woodhaven Business Improvement District.