Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown invited all Queens school children in grades six through 12, and Queens based youth organizations, to showcase their artistic talent and their commitment to the safety of their community by participating in their Speak Up for Your Community! initiative. In a statement, Brown said, “Our common goal is the safety of our neighborhoods. The […]
Crime Statistics Discussed, Officer Honored At 114th CC
Going into the final quarter of 2013, the 114th Police Precinct is ranked fifth among all precincts citywide in crime reduction. “We’re down 12 percent [year to date] in index crimes,” said 114th Commanding Officer Deputy Inspector Stephen Cirabisi. Through the week ending September 15, murder, rape, robbery, felonious assault, and burglary, are all down by double-digit percentages while shooting […]
Van Bramer To DOT: Increase Safety At Queens Plaza
On September 27, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer was joined by state Senator Michael Gianaris; Melinda Katz, Democratic nominee for Queens borough president; Noah Budnick, deputy director of Transportation Alternatives; Dominic Stiller, president of the Dutch Kills Civic Association; Dana Frankel, District Services manager for the LIC Partnership; transportation advocates and local residents to call on the Department of Transportation (DOT) […]
Gianaris Brings MTA Mobile Unit to Astoria Houses
State Senator Michael Gianaris made commuting easier for Astoria Houses residents by arranging for a visit from an MTA Mobile Sales Unit. Astoria Houses residents recently contacted Gianaris to explain the challenges they face living far from the subway. “Too often the residents of Astoria Houses are overlooked by the MTA, which is why I set up an event like […]
Hellenic Americans Celebrate National Voter Registration Day
Hellenic Americans in Queens held a first-time public outdoor event to celebrate National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) in Astoria on September 24. This was part of a massive nationwide effort, with more than 700 events held to register thousands of voters before Election Day on November 5. The theme for 2013 National Voter Registration Day, “Millions of People Will Vote […]
A Time To Dance Draws Dozens To Sunnyside Church
Actress Libby Skala performed A Time To Dance at Sunnyside Reformed Church on September 21. The one-woman play, which Skala wrote, mixes storytelling and dance to portray the life of Elizabeth Polk, Skala’s grand aunt. Born in Austria in 1903, Polk became a pioneer of the dance therapy movement—which improves the lives of emotionally disturbed, developmentally disabled and physically handicapped […]
New Art Programs For Teens And Seniors At QCH
Art Connects contemporary art held an exhibition/opening at Queens Community House (QCH). Now that the show is up, they plan to engage the QCH community through interactive art programs for teens and seniors.
Village Grill
When we first visited the Village Grill in Forest Hills, Dina, the bustling owner, was just getting started with her petite restaurant featuring all homemade appetizers, entrees and desserts. Now, nearly two years later, the 10 tidy tables are all full of happy diners who come for the Village Grill’s special Greek, American and Italian dishes all made on the […]
The Longevity Of Dogs
It’s just a fact: most of us outlive our dogs. Indeed, for people who are dog owners throughout their lives, a lot of grieving is guaranteed. Fido No. 1 dies, is replaced by Fido No. 2 who also dies, and so on down the long line of dogs in our households. I was reminded of how short a dog’s life […]
Employee Health Expo Held At Resorts World
As part of its ongoing commitment to its more than 1,700 employees, Resorts World Casino NYC held its second annual Employee Health and Savings Expo on September 25. The event provided Resorts World employees with a chance to learn important health tips and enroll in wellness classes at discounted rates. Throughout the day, employees took advantage of free health screenings, […]