Queens Borough President Helen Marshall stopped at St. Helen’s gymnasium in Howard Beach, November 14 to thank volunteers who have worked tirelessly to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Sandy, which made landfall Monday, October 29.
Crowley Holds Ceremony For Vets Buried On Hart Island
For more than two centuries, countless veterans have been buried at potter’s field, dating back to the Civil War.On November 16, Councilmember Elizabeth S. Crowley (D-Middle Village), Chair of the Fire and Criminal Justice Services Committee, honored our veterans who are buried at New York City’s Potter’s Field on Hart Island. Since 1869, New York City has used Hart Island […]
Marshall Inspects Sandy Wreckage, Provides Updates
Queens Borough President Helen Marshall visited several locations where she met with relief workers and victims of Hurricane Sandy.Restoring Power To Arverne, Visiting Howard BeachOn November 14, Marshall flipped the switch restoring power to the Arverne by the Sea retail strip on Rockaway Beach Boulevard after meeting with city and federal officials on recovery programs and services for small businesses […]
Addabbo Holds Third Feed The Children Event
For the third consecutive year, on October 23, state Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) working with Feed The Children (FTC) and Avon, arranged a food distribution for some 1,200 needy families in Queens, in collaboration with Elohim Community Development Center in Richmond Hill. Avon, P.S. 97 in Woodhaven, and the senator’s staff all provided volunteers for the event. Making a special guest appearance was New York Mets mascot, Mr. […]
Donations Overflow At K of C Blood Drive
St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council 5911 in Douglaston held their annual blood drive at St. Anastasia parish on November 11. They had a banner year with 70 pints of blood donated. “This is due in part to the Hurricane Sandy disaster,” stated Frederick Bedell, who serves as grand knight of the St. Anastasia Knights. The chairman of the event is Martin Aversa and Joseph […]
Vallone Attends Sandy Telethon In Woodside
On November 11, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. attended a telethon held to raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Sandy, hosted by the Flushing Lions Club and New York TelePrensa, at LaBoom Night Club in Woodside. Approximately $1,500 was raised during the telethon, and the Flushing Lions Club and New York TelePrensa also united to collect enough supplies for […]
Vallone Celebrates Islamic Festival Of Sacrifice
On October 26, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. attended a congregational prayer to commemorate Eid ul-Adha, or Festival of Sacrifice, organized by the Astoria Islamic Center. Eid ul-Adha, one of the most important Muslim holidays, is celebrated in honor of the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of submission to God and his […]
Interfaith Center Hosts Cross-Cultural Event
On November 14, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. gave opening remarks at the event, “Astoria, Then and Now”, hosted by the Interfaith Center of New York at Bohemian Hall. Panelists included Joe DiPietro, president of the Federation of Italian-American Organizations, Moustafa Elshiekh of EIHAB Human Services and long-time Astoria resident Susie Loukis. The event was moderated by Assemblymember Aravella Simotas. […]
Vallone Brings Fresh Produce To Astoria Houses
On November 15, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. joined City Harvest, in collaboration with the New York City Housing Authority, East River Development Alliance and Zone 126, for the unveiling of the Northwest Queens Mobile Market. The Mobile Market provides free fresh produce to Astoria Houses residents, along with healthy eating tips in order to make better dietary choices.As an […]
Gianaris Brings Gifts To LIC Salvation Army After-School Program
State Senator Michael Gianaris with some children attending the LIC Salvation Army’s after-school program. Gianaris dropped off school supplies collected by his office from community members for the Salvation Army’s program.