State Senator Tony Avella was joined February 22 by several Flushing residents and business owners to protest the horrendous traffic conditions created by concrete barriers that have been left in place on the 149th Street LIRR Bridge because of shoddy construction work on the bridge.Constituents contacted Avella in September, 2012 regarding the existing concrete barriers on 149th Street, between Roosevelt […]
Astoria Community Dives Into Amphitheater Project
On February 20, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr., the city Department of Parks and Recreation (DOP) and Community Board 1 co-sponsored a presentation of the schematic design for the new performing arts space to be located at the Astoria Park diving pool. During the meeting, which was open to the public, DOP provided those in attendance with a detailed outline […]
Future Tech School Plans Discussed At CB1
With New York City poised to play a major role as a technical center in the coming decades, Community Board 1 (CB1) has a bold idea to propel Western Queens into the future as well.A plan to develop a multi-story tech building, public park and plaza over a section of the Grand Central Parkway between 31st and Steinway Streets was […]
Avella Helping Family Keep Pet Pig
State Senator Tony Avella was joined today by the Forgione Family at a rally urging the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to explore options that would allow the family to keep their beloved pet pig, Petey. The city has ordered the family to remove the pig from their home, citing them for harboring the miniature Juliana pig inside […]
Halloran Endorsed By NYPD Captions Endowment Association
In front of the 109th Police Precinct in Flushing, Captains Endowment Association President Roy Richter said, “Today, the Captains Endowment Association of the New York City Police Department is pleased to announce our endorsement of Councilmember Dan Halloran in his re-election campaign for City Council. Since his election to the city council in 2009, Councilman Halloran has repeatedly displayed an […]
LIC/Astoria Chamber Holds Monthly Breakfast
For its February breakfast, the Long Island City/Astoria Chamber of Commerce met on the ground floor of Court Square Place. The main activities at the meeting were showing the chamber’s new logo and hearing from a candidate for Queens borough president. There was also an announcement of another meeting just a week later, to discuss economic development strategies and social […]
112th Precinct CC Welcomes Meng, Honors Cops
The 112th Precinct Community Council held their February 20 meeting, with (L. to r.); guest speaker Congressmember Grace Meng; Community Council President Heidi Chain; Cops of the Month, Police Officers Anthony Fallacaro, Ronald Massazile, and Thomas Daniele; and Precinct Captain Thomas J. Conforti.
Councilmembers Hold Hearing On Botched DNA
On February 15, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn (third from l.), Councilmember Maria del Carmen Arroyo, chair of the Health Committee (second from l.), and Councilmember Julissa Ferreras (r.), chair of the Women’s Issues Committee held a joint oversight hearing on the mishandling of DNA in sexual assault cases by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Questions And Answers
GeneralQuestion:I applied for my child’s Social Security card in the hospital but have not received it. How long must I wait?Answer:On average, it takes about 4-5 weeks from the time you apply in the hospital until you receive your child’s Social Security card in the mail. However, it can vary depending on the state where you live. If you have […]
How To Divvy Up Your Stuff
Dear Savvy Senior,What’s the best, conflict-free way to divvy up my personal possessions to my kids after I’m gone? I have a lot of jewelry, art, family heirlooms and antique furniture, and five grown kids that don’t always see eye-to-eye on things. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Seeking PeaceDear Seeking,Divvying up personal possessions among adult children or other loved ones […]