As part of their tour of New York state high schools, students from Vernon-Verona-Sherrill H.S. of Verona, NY visited John Bowne H.S. The students brought with them a maple trailer, highlighting New York’s rich maple industry. “A lot of people do not realize that agriculture is the largest part of New York state’s economy,” state Senator Toby Ann Stavisky said. […]
Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Forty Years Of Helping People In Need
The Social Security Amendments of 1972 created a new federal benefit program. This month, that program—the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program—celebrates its 40th anniversary.Administered by Social Security, SSI is a needs-based program for people 65 or older, blind or disabled who have limited income and resources.For income, we count things such as wages, Social Security benefits, and pensions. However, Social […]
How To Recognize And Get Help For Depression
Dear Savvy Senior,Where can I find help for depression? My husband, who’s 68, has become lethargic and very irritable over the past year, and I’m concerned that he’s depressed. Worried WifeDear Worried,Depression is unfortunately a widespread problem among U.S. seniors, affecting approximately 15 percent of the 65-and-older population. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips and resources for […]
Queens College Hosting Ace Fellow Hao Huang
Queens College President James Muyskens announced today that Dr. Hao Huang of Scripps College in Claremont, California, will spend the fall semester on campus as a 2012-13 American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow. “Selection as a host institution is a mark of the prestige of Queens College,” noted ACE Fellows Director Dr. Sharon A. McDade. “An ACE Fellow has selected […]
It’s In Queens (Oct. 12 through Oct. 16)
It’s In Queens! (Oct. 12 through Oct. 16)Sagyeong is a 1,700-year-old Korean art form that involves transcribing and illuminating Buddhist scriptures with drawings in gold and silver paint. Displaying and teaching this tradition will highlight a three-month celebration of Korean culture that kicks off this week in Flushing. Other enticing Queens entertainment options include concerts by Tony Orlando (“Tie a […]
LIC Partnership Annual Luncheon and B-2-B Trade Show on Wed., Nov. 14, 2012 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Businesspeople are invited to meet new clients and vendors at the Long Island City Partnership’s Annual Luncheon and Trade Show on Wed., November 14, 2012, at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, from 9 AM – 2 PM. With over 130 exhibitors and 3,500 attendees expected, the show is one of Queens’ premier business networking events. There is […]
Forest Hills Girl Scouts Raise Funds; October 13 At P.S. 144
Forest Hills Girl Scouts Raise Funds forOLM Human Services MinistryGirl Scout Troops #4587 & 4623 will be selling all their “treasures” at the P.S. 144 Mega Yard Sale Saturday, October 13th 10am-1pm (Rain Date Sun.)All proceeds will go directly go to the OLM Human Services Ministry, run by Sister Ann Barbara Desiano, which provides food and support for the poor […]
Come To Queens Restaurant Week!
Queens Restaurant Week 2012 has just started, and it’s a win-win-win-win-win situation for diners, eateries, food-industry workers and the borough.In other words, have fun, enjoy bargains, spend time with friends and family, help Queens build its reputation as a Foodie Paradise and stimulate the local economy.Years ago, restaurant critic Mimi Sheraton wrote that she couldn’t wait for retirement, when she […]
Ozone Park Man Proposes To Girlfriend At St. Patrick’s Cathedral During Columbus Day Parade
A beautiful cold sunny day marked the 68th annual Columbus Day Parade in New York City and the first that Mark Ventimiglia, an Ozone Park resident, got down on his knees and asked his long-time girl friend Mary Ellen Diangeles to be his wife. All of this melodrama caught the eye of Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who gave his blessings to […]
Van Bramer Calls For End To Queensbridge Gun Violence
Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer is taking aim at criminals and gunslingers that use the Queensbridge Housing Project as a shooting range.Van Bramer, who has introduced five new gun control laws for approval by the City Council, was leading an anti-gun rally at the Long Island City housing project on October 1, when shots rang out at a nearby location where […]