The city Department of Parks and Recreation (DOP) joins the National Park Service (NPS) to announce that Wheel Fun Rentals will be awarded a license agreement for bicycling and boating rental concessions in the Jamaica Bay and Rockaway Parks region. The award is a result of the Requests for Proposals (RFP) issued in March 2013 to provide high-quality recreational amenities […]
Open Hydrants Illegally And Go To Jail
Queens residents who open fire hydrants without an FDNY spray cap could face a stiff fine – or find themselves behind bars, city officials warn.Officials at the city Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are again warning Queens residents that opening a fire hydrant without a spray cap can lower water pressure and make it difficult for firefighters to extinguish fires.DEP […]
De Blasio Marches In Queens Pride Parade And Festival
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio marched in the 2013 Queens Pride Parade and Multicultural Festival in Jackson Heights on June 2. The parade is organized by Queens Pride, a group that promotes awareness and education among, and of, the LGBT community in Queens. Since its first march in 1993, the event has grown to attract more than 40,000 spectators and […]
Sunnyside Community Services Thanks Con Ed For Gift
Sunnyside Community Services thanked Con Edison for its generous donation in support of college access programs for youth in Queens. College and financial aid applications are particularly challenging for teens, especially those who may be the first in their families to apply for college. Sunnyside Community Services offers a College Readiness Program (CRP) designed to help students prepare successful college […]
Happiness Is Spring Dinner Dance In Woodhaven
Mark your calendar for the social event of the year, Friday, June 7, the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation’s “Happiness is Spring” 34th anniversary dinner dance. This year to be held at the Woodhaven Manor Caterers (formerly Cordon Bleu), newly renovated and under new management at 96-01 Jamaica Avenue. In line with the theme, ladies are encouraged to wear warm spring […]
Taxpayers Association Recognizes Sage Foundation
On June 2, the Forest Hills Gardens Taxpayers Association gathered to celebrate something special. It has officially been 100 years since Declarations 2 and 3 have been imposed on the community. These declarations support certain Covenants and Restrictions which maintain the unique community of the Forest Hills Gardens. Author Nick Hirshon presented a book talk on how the Russell Sage […]
Internet In Bloom For The Layperson
Graduation tends to be a festive time of year. However, experts state half of all college students graduate and half of those graduates are finding jobs that do not require a college degree. In fact, a Rutgers University survey indicates half of all college graduates have any full-time job.Since the Wall Street crash of 2008 the U.S. job market has […]
Springs Birthdays And Multiple Scelrosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a nasty disease that attacks the central nervous system. Various people with MS experience different symptoms, and even for one person symptoms may vary over time. Some common complaints of people with MS are numbness, coordination and balance issues, vision problems, dizziness, depression, hearing and memory problems and fatigue. MS ain’t for sissies. The cause of […]
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PAIHS Holds Blood Drive
The Pan American International H.S. (PAIHS) in Elmhurst held a blood drive during which 24 pints of blood were collected by the New York Blood Center. Shown in the school gym where the drive took place are sophomore Javier Antigua and Global History teacher Kristin Donnelly, two of the blood donors. This is but one of the community service activities […]
Elmhurst Hospital To Celebrate Greenmarket Opening
Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) celebrated the opening of its Greenmarket with a ceremony featuring Community Board 4 District Manager Christian Cassagnol and hospital administrators, who discussed employee wellness programs supported by EHC. Liz Carollo, publicity manager for GrowNYC’s Greenmarket program, gave tips on how to be a savvy market shopper, and what to look for in the coming season. The […]