Library Dodged Bullet To The Editor: Strong libraries equal strong communities. Library lovers across Queens spoke up to support library funding and I am so pleased to announce that the proposed budget cut was restored. Your library will remain open five plus days a week. We thank our elected officials, including the entire New York City Council, led by Speaker […]
Create Statewide Gun Offender Registry
The recent attacks on Stop, Question and Frisk, a constitutional tool employed by the New York City Police Department are outrageous to say the least. This program, which was instituted by New York City Under Police Commissioner William J. Bratton and Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, has helped bring down major crime rates in the City of New York to an all […]
Con Ed Contributes To QCA’s High School To Art School
Arthur Cronson, Con Edison’s Queens public affairs manager presented Queens Council on the Arts (QCA) with a generous contribution in support of its High School to Art School Portfolio Development Program (HS2AS). The presentation took place on June 26 at Queens Community Board 2 office headquarters, 43-22 50th St., Woodside. HS2AS is a free program for high school juniors and […]
City Warns Against Illnesses Spread By Mosquitoes And Ticks
The city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has issued an advisory for all New Yorkers to help them prevent mosquito and tick bites this summer. “When spending time outdoors in New York City or traveling, it is important to take steps to protect you and your family from summer pests,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley in a […]
Social Security Brings The Office Outside
Ah, the great outdoors. With sunny weather, green trees, blooming flowers, and fresh air, many have already flocked to the outdoors to spend as many hours as they can before autumn leads way to winter. Whether you prefer to spend your time hiking in the woods, tossing a ball in the back yard, gardening, or reading on the beach, it’s […]
Spitzer’s Comeback; Lhota Tackles Future Storms
It seems that now Eliot Spitzer—still seeking a public career at age 54 and perhaps encouraged by Anthony Weiner’s attempted comeback—made the surprise announcement over last weekend that the former governor was entering this year’s race for city comptroller. Given the circumstances, Spitzer—on the sidelines for the past five years after resigning in the midst of a prostitution scandal—has chosen […]
Gianaris, Simotas Open New District Offices In Astoria
As state Senator Michael Gianaris and Assemblymember Aravella Simotas moved into new district offices in the heart of Astoria, the Queens lawmakers announced that they will host an open house this summer to help ease the transition for residents of Western Queens who rely on their state legislators for everything from housing to immigration. The new offices are located at […]
Rockaway Beach
Sandy Update:A year after Hurricane Sandy devastated the south shore of Long Island, New York City is still recovering from the superstorm’s effects. Fortunately, massive phases of recovery have been successfully completed. One such instance is Rockaway Beach. Extending from Beach 3rd Street to Beach 153rd Street, it is particularly appreciated for having the only two surfing beaches in the city […]
Forest Hills Station House
Forest Hills Station House is a unique concept in the neighborhood, offering exceptionally good pub food with a gastronomical twist in a friendly, decidedly hip environment. Though it just opened in April, Forest Hills Station House has already collected a faithful clientele of youthful, savvy diners who appreciate the high quality food, the industrial-chic interior and the excellent cocktails and […]
Swingtime Big Band To Play Astoria Park Waterfront
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition’s (CALDC) Waterfront Concert Series is in full swing. Enjoy a night of music from the swing era with the Swingtime Big Band directed by Steven Shaiman, on Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. Come and sing along to authentic recreations of the timeless swing music of such great big band leaders as Count Basie, […]