Students from Christ the King High School and the residents of Dry Harbor Rehabilitation Center enjoyed their 7th Annual Senior-Almost Senior Prom on at Dry Harbor Nursing Home. The Senior Almost Senior Prom is sponsored through Christ the King’s Campus Ministry.
Queens Youngsters Enjoy Police Athletic League’s Junior Police Jamboree
On June 12, 2013, more than 150 young people from Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers across the five boroughs gathered at New York’s Police Academy for the 4th Annual Junior Police Jamboree. The young “recruits” from PAL’s Edward Byrne Center, the Goldie Maple Academy, and the Redfern Cornerstone Center displayed projects highlighting leadership qualities and community service. Members of NYPD […]
Places To Cool Off During Current Heat Wave
With temperatures around 95° F or higher, and due to high heat index, a heat wave advisory still in effect in New York City. Cooling centers are opened to the public in air-conditioned facilities during heat emergencies to those experiencing physical discomfort. In our immediate area, the cooling centers are: AstoriaQueens Temple Corps Community Center – Astoria45-18 BroadwayAstoria, NY 11103T: (718) 721-9046 Astoria […]
Bloomberg Signs Renaming Legislation For 52 Locales
At a public hearing on local laws Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg stated:“The final bill before me today is Introductory Number 1045-A, sponsored by Councilmembers Arroyo, Barron, Cabrera, Comrie, Crowley, Dickens, Dromm, Ferreras, Gennaro, Gentile, Jackson, Koo, Koppell, Levin, Mark-Viverito, Mealy, Mendez, Recchia, Reyna, Rivera, Rodriguez, Rose, Vacca, Van Bramer, Vann, Williams and Wills. This bill renames 52 thoroughfares and public […]
Vallone Congratulates Graduates At 13 Queens Schools
Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. celebrated with thousands of elementary, middle and high school graduates over the past two weeks, giving commencement speeches at 13 schools in Queens. During his speeches, Vallone advised students not to be in a rush to grow up and to enjoy and make the most of their time in school, while also warning that life […]
BP, City Council Candidate Forums On Sustainability
From polluted waterways to post-Sandy rebuilding, the need to address sustainability issues in Queens has never been greater.Where do the borough’s next generation of elected leaders stand on these and other environmental issues like clean air, parks, waterfront development and more?Find out for yourself at two upcoming Queens candidate forums focused on sustainability:The Queens Borough President Forum on SustainabilityCo-hosted by […]
Strong Families Survive, And Social Security Helps
In June we celebrate National Family Month, which is a great time to reflect on your family and how to make it stronger. As the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reminds us, strong families share many valuable qualities: trust, commitment, communication, growth, affection, fun, and love.Strong families are more likely to grow through a crisis, allowing the difficult […]
How To Choose A Home Stair Lift
Dear Savvy Senior,My wife is having an increasingly difficult time going up and down the stairs in our house. We are interested in purchasing a stair lift, but aren’t sure what to get or where to look. Can you help us?Need a LiftDear Need,A good home stair lift is a wonderful solution for seniors with mobility issues who have trouble […]
Comrie Visits LIC/Astoria Chamber Meeting
A visit from Councilmember Leroy Comrie and a look at Informational Technology H.S. (ITHS) were the prime events at June’s meeting of the Long Island City/Astoria Chamber of Commerce. Comrie was delayed in arriving, so Chamber President Arthur Rosenfield talked about ITHS, a school reputedly full of creative students, but also hampered by its inability to get up-to-date equipment with […]
Hennessy Addresses Crime In The 108th Precinct Council
In June, Captain Brian Hennessy, commanding officer of the 108th Police Precinct led his second meeting of the 108th Precinct Community Council by announcing that several index crimes have been on the rise in the month to date. He referred to some complaints he’d heard at the May meeting and told his audience how he’d looked into them. Hennessy also […]