Discover the African roots of Tango in music and dance. Tango and Candombe have been designated as Argentina and Uruguay’s “Intangible cultural heritage of humanity” by UNESCO. Candombe, also known as Tango Negro, is an African-derived rhythm that has been an important part of Uruguayan culture for over 200 years. It is what survives of the ancestral heritage of Bantu […]
Queens College Students Curate Exhibition Of Dutch Art
As an outgrowth of a seminar on Dutch art, a group of Queens College students have helped their professor curate the new Godwin-Ternbach Museum (GTM) exhibition, “Re-Forming the Image in the Dutch Golden Age”, on view from February 4 through March 23. The works on display include paintings, prints, sculpture and historical artifacts from 16th through 18th century Netherlands, Germany, […]
Vallone Continues Borough-Wide Safety Tour In Bayside
On January 15, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. continued his Queens-wide Public Safety Tour by visiting the Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center and CCNS Bayside Senior Center. Vallone, who is chair of the Public Safety Committee, discussed various safety issues at the senior centers, including graffiti, scams involving door-to-door solicitors and his efforts to get more police officers. Vallone launched his […]
A Vital Need
A few weeks ago I lost the use of my toilet and learned firsthand just how much I missed it now that it wasn’t there. My plumbing went out of order when the pipe between my house and the city’s sewer line in the street collapsed. It was about 60 years old and made out of compressed fiberboard of some […]
Addabbo Installs Ozone Park Tudor Civic Officers
The Ozone Park Tudor Civic Association installed its officers in a ceremony on the evening of January 17. The board’s officers, including incoming President Frank Dardani, were sworn in by installing officer, state Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach). The ceremony was attended by all the civic’s members.
EMS, EMT Responders, Crowley Demand Policy Changes
Prior to a City Council Oversight Hearing examining the city’s disaster management plan before, during, and after Hurricane Sandy, EMS members, led by Uniformed EMTs, Paramedics and Fire Inspectors Local 2507 President Israel Miranda and Uniformed EMS Officers Union Local 3621 President Vincent Variale, joined Councilmember Elizabeth S. Crowley, chair of the Fire and Criminal Justice Services Committee, to illustrate […]
Family Of First Sandy Victim Files Notice Of Lawsuit
The family of the first victim of Hurricane Sandy has filed a Notice of Claim outlining their intention to sue the city in the death of Tony Laino, 29, who was struck and killed by a huge tree that collapsed during the storm.Laino was trapped under the huge tree that ripped through his bedroom on the second floor of his […]
How To Locate Discounts If You’re 50 Or Older
Dear Savvy Senior,I just turned 50 and would like to know what resources you recommend for locating senior discounts. Love To SaveDear Love,One of the great perks of growing older in the U.S. is the many discounts that are available to boomers and seniors. If you don’t mind admitting your age, here are some tips and tools to help you […]
Weprin Celebrates Opening of New District Office
Assemblymember David Weprin (District 24) welcomed new and familiar faces to his new district office on Union Turnpike in Fresh Meadows at an Open House party on January 13. “We are thrilled to be here and to be meeting so many of our new constituents in the newly-redrawn state Assembly District 24,” said Weprin. “I am honored to represent you […]
Questions And Answers
GeneralQuestion:I applied for a replacement Social Security card last week but have not received it. When should I expect to receive my new card?Answer:On average, it takes approximately 10 to 14 days to receive your replacement Social Security card. However, if we need to verify documents you present as proof of identity, it could take longer in some cases. For […]