To be considered for the Calendar listing, event info must be received AT LEAST TWO FULL WEEKS prior to publication. Dates & times are subject to change, call to confirm. Recurring events are online only. HOLIDAY/OBSERVANCES Thanksgiving Food Drive Sponsored byCncl. Crowley. Ridgewood Older AdultCtr. 64-77 Dry Harbor Rd., Middle VillageTo Nov. 16. M-F, 9-5 pm, Sat., 10 am-2pm.Operation Christmas […]
Election Results 2012
In one of the most chaotic elections ever held in the U.S., barely a week after Hurricane Sandy, President Barack Obama overcame a ton of publicity and ads blaming him for the bad economy and rampant unemployment and won re-election yesterday over Mitt Romney.Challenger Romney fell short despite waging a furious battle against Obama.In the statewide elections, Queens’ Democratic five-member […]
Maloney Releases Statement On Sweeping Re-Election Victory
Congressmember Carolyn Maloney had the following to say after overwhelmingly winning her re-election bid in the newly re-drawn 12th Congressional District: “I am honored and humbled that the voters have chosen to return me to office, and am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue fighting for our economic recovery, the protection of the federal health care funds for our 9/11 heroes, […]
Markey On Winning Overwhelming Victory
Incomplete returns from the 30th Assembly District on election night showed a decisive victory in process for Assemblymember Margaret Markey, returning her to Albany for an eighth term by a landslide. Ms. Markey said: “It is a great honor to receive such overwhelming support and vote of confidence from the voters of the 30th Assembly District today. I am grateful […]
Time Warner Cable Comes To The Rescue
Kacania Taylor, a resident of Red Hook, Brooklyn, has been without power since Hurricane Sandy’s romp through the five borough’s last week. And so has her electric wheelchair.Since October 29, Taylor has been stranded in her apartment and, with Election Day last Tuesday, she badly wanted to get out and vote.Two concerend neighbors came to Time Warner Cable’s Red Hook […]
Simotas Votes!
“This morning I had the privilege of exercising the most important right we have as Americans,” said Assemblymember Aravella Simotas. “This Election Day, following the devastation of the storm and the incredible efforts of our communities and our local, state and federal elected officials, it is clearer than ever how crucial it is to go to the polls and choose […]
Assemblymember David Weprin Introduces Bill: All Gas Stations Must Have Power Generators In Case Of Power Outages
For several days now, it has been difficult, if not impossible, to find a gas station that is open and operational in Queens or anywhere in New York City since Hurricane Sandy landed on our shores on the evening of October 29. For many gas stations in New York City, the problem is not that they lack fuel, but without […]
Turner Blasts Government Response To Gas Shortage In New York City
Congressmember Bob Turner released the following statement regarding the lack of access to gas for cars and backup power sources such as generators. “The gas situation in Queens and Brooklyn is absolutely unacceptable. Now, dealing with another storm, thousands of New Yorkers are still stuck in the dark without gas for their cars and/or generators. I have been speaking with […]
Electeds Thank Community After Elections
Simotas Statement On Elections“Thank you so much for your confidence and support,” Simotas told her supporters and constituents. “I look forward to continuing to represent my wonderful neighbors in Western Queens by fighting for what makes us a great community- thriving small businesses and caring for women, children and our seniors.” “I congratulate our President, our Senator, our Congressmembers on their […]
Not Again!
New York City Hit By Snow Nor'Ester One Week After SandyA Nor’Ester hit the metro area last night with 25 mph winds and two inchs of snow. This storm come on the heels of Hurricane Sandy, exacerbating relief efforts.