State Senator Michael Gianaris joined P.S./I.S. 78 Principal Louis Pavone and students in Long Island City for the Student Council elections, offering advice and sharing his experiences regarding the democratic process. Gianaris attended the elections last year as well, and is excited about making the event an annual tradition. “I am thrilled to see our young people be so enthusiastic […]
Christ The King Hit With Lawsuit By Diocese
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn has recently slapped Christ the King H.S. (CTK) with a lawsuit that has caused distress amongst the parents, students and alumni. The Diocese is suing the school to force the Board of Trustees to reaffirm an agreement that says the institution must remain a Catholic high school or relinquish control, which according to the […]
City To Advance Waste Management In Queens
The city’s Solid Waste Management Plan takes another step toward completion when the North Shore Marine Transfer Station in College Point begins operation at the end of December. “Essentially, the [city’s] plan is well on its way to full implementation,” said Walter Czwartacky of the Department of Sanitation (DSNY). Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed the Solid Waste Management Plan in 2004 […]
Peralta Acknowledges Drug Education Program
State Senator Jose Peralta presented a New York state Senate Proclamation to the Foundation for a Drug-Free World Northeast Chapter and the Fialkoff Foundation for a Drug-Free World NYC Program on November 13 at the Fialkoff Dental Study Club. Dr. Bernard Fialkoff, Queens periodontist and dental implant specialist, founded the study club in the mid ‘90s and more recently, founded […]
Missing Teen Sparks School Safety Overhaul
City school officials are planning a review and overhaul of security procedures at public schools with at-need students, authorities said. Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott last week announced on the John Gambling radio program that the review is in direct response to the disappearance of a 14-yearold autistic student who vanished after leaving his Long Island City school. Avonte Oquendo walked […]
SHAREing & CAREing Honors Those Who Help Heal
SHAREing & CAREing, a community nonprofit organization providing grassroots support services to breast and ovarian cancer patients and their families through counseling, educational forums and advocacy services in Queens and throughout New York City, held its 19th annual benefit and silent auction on November 13 at Riccardo’s by the Bridge in Astoria. First Central Savings Bank sponsored the benefit and […]
Ali Baba Fine Afghan Kabab House
Ali Baba Afghan Kabab House is now under the friendly and competent management of the Azizi family to the delight of residents from near and far. Since the restaurant is conveniently located on the Horace Harding Expressway, along the Long Island Expressway, it is easy to reach from all points in Queens and Long Island and close to all shopping. […]
Queens Zoo Welcomes New Andean Bear
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Queens Zoo is now home to a new Andean bear, Tremarctos ornatus, the only bear species endemic to South America. The Andean bear is native to Andean lowlands in Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Argentina. The species is classified as “Vulnerable” by the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The new bear, Bouba, […]
American Idol ’s Lynche To Meet & Greet In Astoria
Astoria resident and American Idol: Season 9 finalist “Big” Mike Lynche will present a complimentary Meet & Greet at Astoria Dance Centre on Sunday, November 24, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All aspiring singers and arts enthusiasts in the Astoria community are welcome to attend. At the Meet & Greet, Lynche will talk about his American Idol experience and […]