MoMA PS1 announced CODA, aka Caroline O’Donnell of Ithaca, New York, winner of the 14th annual Young Architects Program, for her installation, Party Wall. Made of recycled skateboards, the Party Wall is an environmentally-conscious, multi-purpose design—not only does it create shade and cooling, but it also provides a performance space for the indie music that will be played there. The […]
New Coalition Forms To Oppose Willets Point Casino
On February 6 the members of the “Don’t Gamble On Our Community” coalition will officially announce their group’s formation at the Raices Corona Senior Center. The group, consisting of community, civic and government leaders is focusing its efforts specifically on preventing a casino from opening at Willets Point for both economic and moral reasons. Michael Olmeda, the group’s convener, said, […]
DOT Discusses Dewatering For New Kosciuszko Bridge
The end-of-the-month meeting concerning construction of the new Kosciuszko Bridge was focused on dewatering as a primary step toward building the part of the bridge that will span Newtown Creek. The meeting was held at the New York state Department of Transportation (DOT) Region No. 2 office at the Hunters Point Plaza building, 47-40 21st Street. Dewatering is the method […]
Financial Wellness Can Be Yours In 2013
January is Financial Wellness Month—a great time to think about your own financial future. It also happens to be at this time that many people make resolutions for the New Year. Why not combine the two and make your own financial wellness a resolution for 2013? Here are our suggested resolutions for your financial wellness. Start your financial plan with […]
Drama Club Presents ‘Food For Thought’
Members of Our Lady of Hope School Drama Club in Middle Village performed a short comedy production to highlight the importance of healthy eating among young people. The production is part of Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York’s community outreach program in conjunction with Kohl’s Department Stores. The program is aimed at curbing childhood obesity and promoting health and […]
Addabbo Remembers Koch
Upon the death of former Mayor Edward I. Koch, state Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (D-Middle Village) released the following statement on February 4:“With the passing of Ed Koch, our city lost an icon. Ed dedicated most of his life to public service and helping others. “In the 1970s and 1980s, I met Ed many times through his friendship and working […]
Crowley Speaks At Ridgwood Democratic Club
On January 26, Congressmember Joe Crowley (D-Queens, The Bronx), vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus, joined the Ridgewood Democratic Club for their annual brunch to discuss a host of issues facing the new Congress, including comprehensive immigration reform, gun violence prevention, and the debt ceiling. “It was an honor to join members of the Ridgewood Democratic Club for a […]
Crowley Announces Full-Day Pre-K At P.S. 91
P.S. 91 has been approved by the Department of Education (DOE) for additional full-day universal pre-kindergarten seats for the 2013-2014 school year, Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley (D-Middle Village) announced. The DOE’s universal pre-kindergarten program gives children the tools they need for future academic success and is provided free of charge to all students. New York City has approximately 60,000 pre-kindergarten seats, […]
Vallone’s Safety Tour Visits Woodhaven
On January 28, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. continued his Queens-wide Public Safety Tour, visiting the CCNS Woodhaven Senior Center. Vallone, who is chair of the Public Safety Committee, discussed various safety issues at the center, including online and phone scams targeting the elderly, his efforts to get more police officers, graffiti, and what to do with aggressive door-to-door solicitors. […]