The Noguchi Museum Director Jenny Dixon has announced the appointment of Dakin Hart as senior curator at The Noguchi Museum, effective this month. In this capacity, he is responsible for the oversight and management of the museum’s curatorial affairs, including exhibition development, publication planning and logistics, and the care and interpretation of the collection. He will play a central role […]
Christ The King H.S. Ranks First In NYS Math League
Christ the King H.S. Math Team continues to rank first in New York state in five out of six math contests, which are held by the New York State Mathematics League which is comprised of teams from over 200 high schools, including specialized schools such as the Bronx H.S. of Science, Brooklyn Technical H.S. and Stuyvesant H.S. Last year, the […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. Chabad of LIC:•Saturday, Feb. 23, 7 pm: Listen to theMegillah and Purim Nosh.•Sunday, Feb. 24, 3:30 pm: Purim with Dr.Seuss; Comedy show for adults, magician forchildren, Holiday Feast. P.S. 78, 48-09 CenterBlvd.•Saturday, Mar. 9, 6:45 pm: KidsKlub/Saturday Night Kids: Movie Night withpopcorn and hot cocoa.•Every Week: Tuesdays: […]
Crowley Invites NRA Head To NYC After His Misguided Rant
Stung by the National Rifle Association leader’s characterizations of New York City as a “hellish world of lawlessness” and using it to argue against reasonable gun policies, Congressmember Joseph Crowley invited him to come here and reconsider his misconceptions about us. “Instead of the productive dialogue that the American people want to see on solutions to prevent gun violence, Mr. […]
Judge Puts Bling On Drunken Giant
New York Giants offensive tackle David Diehl left Queens Criminal Court on February 11 with some added “bling”.Diehl, who admitted he was drunk when he smashed his BMW into a pair of parked cars in Astoria last June 10, was fitted with a judge-mandated alcohol-detecting SCRAM bracelet before leaving court. Queens Criminal Court Judge Suzanne Melendez asked Diehl, “Did you […]
Sunnyside Chamber Discusses Seminars And Community Events
The names of two board members of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce (SCC) were announced at the February luncheon meeting, held as always at Dazies Restaurant on Queens Boulevard. SCC President Swain Weiner said the chamber is trying to expand its activities by working in collaboration with such institutions as A Taste of Sunnyside and Woodside on the Move, but […]
Car Shopping Tips For Older Drivers
Dear Savvy Senior,What resources can you recommend to seniors who are shopping for a car? My wife and I are relatively healthy 70-year-olds and are looking for a new senior-friendly vehicle, but could use some help.Older DriversDear Older,For seniors who are in the market for a new or used car, the AAA (American Automobile Association) and the University of Florida’s […]
Addabbo Installs Ridgewood Civic Leaders
State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. swears in President Paul Kerzner and the Board of the Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association at their February meeting.
Addabbo Helps Seniors Understand EPIC Changes
State Senator Joe Addabbo is pictured with state Department of Health Medicare-EPIC Program representative Gema Diaz and senior center member Joe Caruana helping seniors at Nativity B.V.M.-St. Stan’s Senior Center understand 2013 changes to EPIC. Some 35 seniors attended the lecture. From August through October last year, the senator sponsored EPIC lectures at several senior centers in his district—Glendale, […]
Vallone Celebrates 15th Anniversary Of Sabor Latino
On February 13, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. attended the 15th anniversary celebration of Ecuadorian restaurant, Sabor Latino in Elmhurst. The celebration included the presentation of the restaurant’s new image campaign, “Taste the Seasoning of Our Land”, which was designed by world-renowned Chef Carlos Gallardo de la Puente. During the event, Vallone discussed the importance of small business as the backbone of […]