Leonard Burke, 32, of Richmond Hill, got the grim news in 2008 that his kidneys were failing due to hypertension. After undergoing two difficult years of dialysis, Burke was stunned to learn that his new wife, Rhonda, was indeed, a perfect match—tests revealed that she could donate a kidney to her ailing husband.The kidney transplant took place on Mar. 29, […]
Flag Day In Forest Hills Gardens
On Saturday, June 15 at Flag Pole Green in Forest Hills Gardens more than 120 people gathered to celebrate Flag Day. All the children in attendance were invited to help raise the flag up the extraordinarily tall flagpole at the park. Then a chorus from P.S. 101 entertained the crowd with “A Grand Old Flag”, “God Bless America”, and other […]
Christ The King Students Honored As Journalists
Three students from Christ the King H.S. were announced as winners of the Brooklyn/Queens Diocese High School Press Awards contest. The contest, sponsored by the Brooklyn/Queens Diocese newspaper, The Tablet, invited students from parochial schools throughout Brooklyn and Queens to submit columns and photos from their school’s news publications. And the winners, with their faculty mentor, are (l. to r.); […]
Students Publish Debut Work At LeAp OnStage 2013
LeAp OnStage is a comprehensive theater program for economically disadvantaged New York City public school students. Each year, Leap OnStage partners with the theater community to serve students in New York City public schools, providing them with a high-quality educational arts program and teaching playwriting, performing, directing, and theater appreciation. During the program, students write and perform plays, visit with […]
Can’t Work Due To Disability? Maybe Social Security Can Help
Disability is something most people don’t like to think about. But if you’re not able to work because you have a disabling condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death, then it’s a subject you may not be able to avoid.You should apply for disability benefits as soon as you become disabled. It may […]
Random House Awards Creative Writing Contest Winners
Random House awarded almost $100,000 in scholarships to winners of their creative writing contest for high school seniors. Two of the third place winners attend Queens schools, Townsend Harris H. S. and Frank Sinatra School of the Arts. The Random House Creative Writing Competition recognizes the unique vision and voices of New York City high school seniors with scholarship awards. […]
P.S. 122 Student Wins Martin Safran Citizenship Award
Mariadolores Alvarez, an eighth grade student at P.S. 122, was nominated by School Leadership Team Chairperson Alba Carlucci for the Martin Safran Citizenship Award. She was one of the 15 who won. Alvarez had to write an essay describing her community service, why it is important and what she learned from it. On June 3, Alvarez was invited to Rosie O’Grady’s in the city […]
Bay Terrace Country Club Invites All For Summer Fun
Friday, June 21, 2013, 7 PM to 12 AM. Band plays from 8 PM to 11:30 PM THE ULTIMATE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE www.stevemichaelsings.com SINGING HITS OF THE 50’S 60’S 70’S 80’S $5.00 Admission Beer & Wine special from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Then Cash Bar ~ Special Bar Menu ~ Free Parking ********************************************************************************************************************************************************* Saturday, June 22, 2013, 7 PM to 11 PM. […]
Worker Stable After Rescue From Mud-Filled Trench
A 35-year-old Queens construction worker remains in stable condition at Jamaica Hospital Center, where he is being treated for injuries he suffered on June 18 at a Kew Gardens construction site.The worker, whose name has not been released, tumbled 25-feet into a trench and was trapped waist-deep in mud for more than three hours on Tuesday afternoon, until rescuers were […]
Time Warner Cable Upgrades Home Phone App Features For PC And Mac
Time Warner Cable today announced several enhancements to features on its VoiceZone Connect app for PC and Mac computers. VoiceZone Connect is an app that lets customers manage Home Phone service from their computer. Enhanced features on VoiceZone Connect include: · Click to Call – Customers can now Click to Call outside of the home where there is access to an […]