Simotas, Gianaris Attend Bryant H.S. Garden Opening
On November 4, Assemblymember Aravella Simotas and state Senator Michael Gianaris were on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony at William Cullen Bryant H.S. The new rooftop terrace garden is a culmination of the efforts of the Horticultural Society of New York (the Hort), Bryant H.S. students, and participants in the Global Kids organization. “It is incredible to see the […]
PEP Approves Co-Location At Long Island City H.S.
The Department of Education’s (DOE) proposal to co-locate a new district high school in Long Island City H.S. (LIC H.S.), along with 19 other proposals for co-locations citywide, was approved by the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP). “All of the co-locations are getting approved by a vote of eight to four…disregarding public outcry and disagreement,” said Queens PEP representative Dmytro […]
Con Ed Supports Variety Boys & Girls Homework Help
Homework may not be at the top of a kid’s “To-Do List”, but Con Edison is working with the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens to change that. By providing critical support to the “Power Hour Program” at the Variety Boys & Girls Club’s Western Queens facility, Con Edison, along with club officials and volunteers, hope to help young […]
Pasta Del Giorno
a s we entered the cozy, friendly environs of Pasta del Giorno, a festive, Friday night was well underway with nearly every table full of happy diners enjoying scrumptious Italian cuisine, fine wine, and exceptionally good service. Indeed a family gathering of eight who frequents Pasta del Giorno, sat nearby with adults and kids alike enjoying their favorite dishes. I […]
Origins Of Veterans Day
Veterans’ Day is an American holiday honoring military veterans. The day is both a federal and a state holiday and is celebrated on the same day as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day as it is called in other parts of the world. It falls on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. […]
De Blasio Romps To Victory
Ending a flawless campaign, Democrat Bill de Blasio soundly defeated Republican candidate Joe Lhota in yesterday’s election to become the next mayor of New York City, and ending 20 straight years of Republic rule in the city—the administrations of Rudy Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg. Lhota, the 58-year-old former MTA chairman and a deputy mayor in Giuliani’s administration, was swamped by […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. Astoria Center of Israel•Sunday, Nov. 10, 11 am-4 pm: Trinkets-to-Treasures Holiday Sale. Vendors $50 per table,info 718.278.2680, acioffice18@gmail.com.•Sunday, Nov. 17, 3:30 pm: Holler forChallah!, Bake loaves of challah to take home.No charge, pre-registration required by Nov. 6.•Sunday, Dec. 1, 3 pm-5 pm: Chanukah Party,refreshments, candlelighting BYOM(Menorah), (Adults […]
COLA Increase Coming In ‘14
CROWLEY APPLAUDS S.S. HIKE: Congressmember Joseph Crowley (D–Queens/The Bronx) applauded the announcement last week that Social Security benefits will rise beginning January 1 for every recipient by 1.5 percent, which on average will add an additional $18 per month to everyone’s present Social Security benefit. Crowley explained that the increase is provided as determined by the Cost of Living Allowance […]