On November 8, Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed an emergency order that implemented the odd-even gas rationing that began at midnight on November 9, until gas becomes more readily available. Since the subsiding of Hurricane Sandy, MTA service has been restored, power has returned to many homes that were affected and rebuilding has begun. As always, New York City is proving […]
UCCA Discusses ObamaCare
Just two days after the re-election of President Barack Obama to a second term, “ObamaCare – Blessing or Curse?” was a timely topic at the United Community Civic Association (UCCA) public informational meeting held on November 8 at the Augustana Lutheran Church hall in Astoria Heights. “Much more a blessing,” responded Congressmember Joseph Crowley, also reelected in the 14th Congressional […]
Turn The Power Off On Matthews
In times of disaster caused by natural elements, it is the human element that prevails. Hurricane Sandy, which hit the five boroughs of New York City two weeks ago, left an unprecedented path of destruction. Just over a week later, our nation voted for president, re-electing Barack Obama. As the election results were being reported, MSNBC show host Chris Matthews […]
Letters to the Editor
Vet Appreciates Editorial To The Editor: Your editorial of November 7, “Veterans’ Day Reflections” has to be one of your top 10. As a Vietnam vet myself, I thought it was the best I have ever read. You not only explained how we came about celebrating Veterans’ Day, you honored us with something that was so correct. “See a veteran, […]
Walcott Addresses Sandy’s Effect On Education
Going on two weeks after Hurricane Sandy, two dozen schools in District 27 Queens are still closed, their students temporarily relocated to other schools. “This was a highly, highly difficult period in New York City (and) we’ve been working extremely hard,” said Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott at the November 8 meeting of the Panel for Educational Policy held at the […]
Ten-Year-Old Prepares For The Storm
After hearing that another storm was coming, Andrew Psahos, a 10-year-old resident from Woodside and fifth-grade student of Louis Armstrong Middle School began brainstorming. Andrew was thinking of a way he can make a difference in his community after hearing about all the devastation which occurred in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Andrew recently had a class in school which […]
Help For Seniors Who Worry About Memory Problems
Dear Savvy Senior, My mother, who’s 72, has become very forgetful lately and is worried she may have Alzheimer’s. Is her forgetfulness really something we should worry about? What should we do? Worried Daughter Dear Worried, Many seniors worry about memory lapses as they get older, fearing it may be the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease or some other type […]
Raccoon Takes Shelter At Queens Library
Sometime during Hurricane Sandy, a clever raccoon made his way into the atrium at Queens Library at Baisley Park. No one knows where he came from. He was discovered under a shrub when neighborhood volunteers came to clean up after the storm. He quickly became the darling of the library. The library’s children named him Mr. Rocky Books, fed him, […]
Queens Plaza, Hurricane Sandy Discussed At Dutch Kills Meeting
There was a two-person contest for president of the Dutch Kills Civic Association (DKCA) at the November meeting, held at Growing Up Green School. Presiding over the meeting was DKCA President Jerry Walsh who has held that post for the past 10 years. He will be leaving the position next month. In addition to the presidential candidates, he introduced Penny […]