Vada Vasquez, a LaGuardia Community College freshman, always knew that nothing would stop her from attending college and earning a fine arts degree. Not even the stray bullet to her head that nearly killed her. The accident occurred on November 16, 2009, when the 15-year-old sophomore from Bronx Latin H.S. was walking home from school and found herself in the […]
Crowley Supports Modernized Medical Record System
Senior Vice-President of Queens Health Network Dr. Ann Sullivan welcomed and recognized Congressmember Joseph Crowley for his support of the HIT Provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Sullivan, in introducing the congressmember on August 21, said, “We have Congressman Crowley to thank for championing this key legislative initiative. As a result of the HIT provisions of ARRA, […]
St. Michael’s Cemetery To Hold ‘Remember Me Run’
St. Michael’s Cemetery has joined with the Christopher Santora Scholarship Fund to organize a memorial run to help raise money for the children of those who died working on the remains of the World Trade Center after the 9/11 terrorist attacks as well as those who died during the tragic events of that day. Known as the “Remember Me Run”, […]
Vallone Urges Parks, ‘Hire More PEP’
Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. has once again called on the Department of Parks and Recreation to hire more Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) Officers to protect Queens parks. Vallone, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, is deeply concerned about the safety situation in Queens parks after learning that only one PEP officer is currently assigned to monitor the borough’s parkland, […]
Sarro Was CB3 District Manager, Community Leader
Anna Maria (Mary) Sarro passed away on August 26. Sarro was a dedicated public servant as well as a member of the Jackson Heights community and a fixture in the business and social structure of Jackson Heights for almost 40 years. She served as the district manager of Community Board 3 and in that capacity, was extremely helpful to the […]
Dogs Make Great Reading Partners For Kids
It turns out dogs are not only good for our health; finding missing people; and helping disabled people live independent lives – they’re good for kids’ report cards, too! Canines have been found to improve the immune system and reduce blood pressure, among other health benefits. They help rescuers and law officers, blind people and those with limited use of […]
