I am the only candidate born, raised and who continues to live and work in our community. I went to the public schools in our neighborhood, P.S. 85, J.H.S. 141, and Long Island City H.S. I am an attorney practicing for almost 20 years and maintain an office on Steinway Street. I am married with three children. I attended NYU […]
Paul Vallone Receives PBA, Fire Officers Endorsements
Paul Vallone, Democratic candidate for the 19th City Council District, received the endorsements of the New York City Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) and the Uniformed Fire Officers Association (UFOA) on August 26. These endorsements and the support of the Fire Marshals’ Benevolent Association, New York City Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association, Detectives’ Endowment Association, Captains’ Endowment Association, Lieutenants’ Benevolent Association and […]
Q&A With Gus Prentzas
Democrat for City Council District 22What makes you qualified to be the next councilman in the 22nd Council District? I have spent my life volunteering in the community that I am seeking to represent. I have served on the school board, the community board and I have a local business right here in Astoria. I know the issues, I know the community and I have […]
Queens College Ranks Second in U.S. For Diversity
Once again, Queens College has been named one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review. The renowned education services company features QC in the 2014 edition of its annual guide, The Best 378 Colleges. And, in a nod to its extraordinarily diverse learning environment, the college ranked second in the U.S. for “Lots of Race/Class […]
QBG Music In The Garden Presents Zikrayat
Queens Botanical Garden announced the next performance in their “Music in the Garden” concert series. On September 7, they are hosting the colorful and enchanting Zikrayat in a special performance on their outdoor stage on the Oak Allee from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Bring a blanket and pack a picnic snack to enjoy during the performance. Zikrayat is an […]
A Salad To Live For
Summer days are about outdoor fun, fitness and relaxation. But without a balanced diet, the longer, hotter days can drag down your energy. Fresh fruits and vegetables can help boost your immune system and energy levels, and seasonal activities can become more enjoyable. Of course, fresh fruits and vegetables can be found easily at local farmers’ markets. And that brings […]
A Predator After All
What are the odds? That was my thought when I read recent pieces about a very special fossil from the Hell Creek Formation of South Dakota. Here’s some background: if you saw the movie Jurassic Park, you may think that Tyrannosaurus rex was the biggest predator of all time. That’s certainly the way the movie portrays the 40-foot-long dinosaur that […]
Leng
A balmy summer evening is the perfect backdrop for a flavorful, exotic meal at Leng Thai. Leng Thai is family run and began in Bangkok in 1942 when a man named Leng Siricharoen opened his first restaurant cooking traditional Thai dishes for the locals. Over the years, these cherished recipes were perfected and brought to Astoria to a grateful clientele […]
Peralta Proposes Initiatives To Expand Borough Tourism
State Senator Jose Peralta unveiled a bill that would give each borough a portion of the state hotel occupancy tax it collects to use to promote local tourism. The city’s official tourism arm, NYC & Company, promotes travel and tourism opportunities throughout the city and allocates approximately $60,000 to each of the boroughs to promote local nonprofit destinations and activities. […]