Doc’s Queens Lacrosse announced today that registration for the spring 2013 season is now open. Doc’s Queens Lacrosse serves boys and girls, ages five through 15 years old, living in New York City.Doc’s Queens Lacrosse is comprised of three separate programs:•Boys Clinic and League for boys ages eight through 15. This program includes instruction for players, along with internal league […]
Miller: Assembly Invests In Higher Education System
Assemblymember Mike Miller (D-Queens) announced that the Assembly passed a 2013-14 state budget proposal that would bolster our higher education system by increasing support to $2,422 per-Full Time Equivalent (FTE) student at SUNY community colleges and CUNY community colleges (E.182). The Assembly’s base aid increase is $150 per-FTE student, which would be the second consecutive increase in community college base […]
Vallone, PTA Rally Against Changes To P.S. 122 G&T
On March 14, the PTA of P.S. 122 and Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. held a rally on the steps of the Tweed Courthouse to voice their opposition to the Department of Education’s proposed changes to the school’s Gifted and Talented program—which will in turn affect schools throughout the district. More than 100 parents attended the rally, after which the […]
Rozic, Caucus Discuss Gun Safety In Congress
State Assemblymember Nily Rozic was on Capitol Hill with the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus for the National Day of Action Against Gun Violence on March 15. The Caucus was meeting with members of Congress to discuss safety and gun violence. Rozic met with Congressmember Grace Meng to discuss collaboration on the fight against […]
Stavisky Offers Contribution To Rabbi
State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky offered a contribution to Rabbi Shmuel Butman of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, when the Rabbi gave an invocation before the state senate on March 11. He collected dollar bills in a charity box called a “pushka”. “Providing to the poor on a regular basis is the mission of the Lubavitch movement,” said Stavisky. “In the words […]
LAGCC Art Professor’s Work In Prestigious Exhibition
Associate Professor and mixed-media sculptor, Arthur Simms, was among 34 contemporary artists chosen to exhibit their work at the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Letters 2013 Invitational Exhibition. His three sculptures are among more than 120 paintings, sculptures and works on paper on exhibition at the galleries of the American Academy of Arts and Letters on Audubon Terrace.“It is […]
Vallone Celebrates With St. Patrick’s Society Of Queens
On March 14, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. attended the 101st annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner of the St. Patrick’s Society of the Borough of Queens. During the dinner, Vallone and his brother, Paul, congratulated Donal O’Sullivan—whose company is one of the predominant contractors of the 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center—on being this year’s President Medal recipient. The […]
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Van Bramer Honors Women For 300 Years Of Service
On March 13, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer honored the remarkable community service and dedicated hard work of Gertrude McDonald, Ethel Plimack and Mannie Wilson who altogether represent nearly 300 years of living women’s history. The ceremony took place at City Hall just before the New York City Council’s monthly Stated Meeting which was attended by numerous councilmembers, dignitaries and family […]
Dutch Kills Hosts 114th Pct., Discuss Crime, Transportation
The March Dutch Kills Civic Association (DKCA) meeting had a report from the 114th Police Precinct. Also, two guest speakers delivered information about improvements on the Astoria elevated line and energy efficiency. The officer from the 114th, Lieutenant Nicholas Morales, had a largely positive crime report, but when he turned to disturbances coming from local businesses he made way for […]
Crowley Addresses Sunnyside Chamber
In March, the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce (SCC) welcomed Congressmember Joseph Crowley of the 14th Congressional District, to its monthly luncheon at Dazies Restaurant on Queens Boulevard, where he spoke on many different topics after warning the attendees that he would have to leave presently to catch a flight from LaGuardia Airport to Washington, D.C. He covered several political topics, […]