To Justice Scalia A copy of this letter was received at the Queens Gazette. To Justice Scalia from Elmhurst: I have been reading articles about you and always have been proud that you were the young man who lived about two houses away from me…also, very proud of what you’ve done. Unfortunately, I don’t have any pictures of you in […]
City Council Gives Green Light For Willets Point
The City Council has approved the development of 23 acres at Willets Point next to Citi Field in a $3 billion plan to build a retail complex, a hotel and as many as 5,850 residential apartments. Willets Point represents one of the biggest land use projects of the 12-year Bloomberg administration and the mayor, in an October 9 statement, said, […]
Service Disruptions On 7 Line For Upgrades
MTA New York City Transit has begun five planned service suspensions. Starting with the weekend suspension of service the weekend October 11-14, the 7 line between Queensboro Plaza and Times Square will continue to be out of service between Times Square-42nd Street and Queensboro Plaza from 11:45 p.m. Fridays through 5 a.m. Mondays during the coming weekends of October 18-21, […]
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Athena Tsokos KromidasAthena Tsokos Kromidas was born in Mesta, Chios, Greece. She received her degree in Classical Studies with Honors from the Ethnic Kapodistrian University of Athens. She continued her studies in the United States, where she earned a master’s degree in bilingual education and a professional diploma in school administration and supervision. Kromidas taught Greek at the Greek School of Transfiguration […]
Maloney Presses For Immigration Reform Bill
On the Global Day for Action for immigration reform on October 8 in the nation’s capital, Congressmember Carolyn Maloney urged the Republicancontrolled House to act on a comprehensive bill “to fix our broken immigration system”. Meanwhile as Congressmember Joseph Crowley and a handful of colleagues joined hundreds of immigration reform advocates calling for comprehensive reform, Crowley was arrested by the […]
BrainCore Therapy Coming To Krieger Chiropractic Office
Starting October 17, Krieger Chiropractic will be a BrainCore Therapy authorized clinic. Dr. Charles Krieger of Krieger Chiropractic Office stated, “Our approach is a highly effective, safe, non-invasive and proven drug-free system. It also enhances performance, improves memory and increases IQ scores. It teaches self-regulation, offers permanent results and much much more.” Krieger will be using BrainCore Therapy. BrainCore neurofeedback […]
UCCA Upcoming Events
Oabamacare: The United Community Civic Association (UCCA) has announced a Public Informational Meeting, “Obamacare, Blessing Or Curse? How Will the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Affect You and Your Family’s Health Care Decisions?”. Special guest speakers include Congressmembers Joseph Crowley, Carolyn Maloney, Mount Sinai Queens Executive Director Caryn Schwab and COO Judy Trilivas. The meeting will be held at […]
Gianaris Earns High Marks On Environmental Scorecard
State Senator Michael Gianaris, a leading environmentalist throughout his career in the state legislature, earned high marks on an environmental scorecard published by EPL/Environmental Advocates. Gianaris, along with several of his fellow senate Democrats, was rated highest among all members of the New York state senate. “Protecting the environment is of paramount importance, and I am proud to have my […]
Van Bramer’s Restaurant Inspection Reform Bill Passes
On October 9, the City Council passed Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer’s landmark legislation that reforms the city’s restaurant inspection system. Van Bramer’s legislation will provide an opportunity for restaurant owners and operators to request a consultative and ungraded inspection for educational purposes. “No longer will New York City’s restaurateurs be caught by surprise and vilified for minor infractions they did […]