On November 21, the New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI), a nonprofit advocate for underrepresented New Yorkers, honored Queens resident Steven Choi, executive director of the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), and Jonathan Westin, executive director of New York Communities for Change (NYCC), at the 2013 Felix A. Fishman Awards. Held at the House of the Association of […]
Google Nexus Tablets Now Available At Queens Library
As of November 20, library customers have been able to borrow Google Nexus Tablets using their library cards. You can simply go to the library, and check one out like you would a book. It is free, of course. The tablets are available from Queens Library at Far Rockaway (Mott and Central Avenues) now, and within the next couple of […]
Check In With Social Security Before Traveling Outside The United States
Mark Twain once advised people to “Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”Americans today have taken that advice to heart, and are visiting places around the globe–often for vacations, and sometimes to relocate in another country. If you are one of these people and receive Social Security benefits, we offer a special Web site: “Social Security Payments […]
Nolan, Miller Visit Covenant Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Assemblymembers Catherine Nolan and Mike Miller recently stopped by to visit with Pastor Fury and volunteers at the Covenant Lutheran Church. Covenant Lutheran Church along with several other churches in the Ridgewood area operate a food pantry three days a week.
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Kim, Local Businesses Clean Up LIRR Murray Hill Area
On November 17, Assemblymember Ron Kim rolled up his sleeves to clean up the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Murray Hill station area and nearby streets with a number of local restaurant owners. This activity was also joined by the Korean Cuisine Globalization Committee and the Korean American Association of Queens.Young Hwan Kim, the chairman of the Korean Cuisine Globalization […]
LeAp’s 12th Annual Student Art Exhibit At Citigroup
Learning through an Expanded Arts Program (LeAp) honored the young artists whose works are currently on display in LeAp’s 12th annual Student Art Exhibition hosted by Citigroup at the Citigroup Building Atrium, One Court Square, Long Island City. The exhibition, begun in mid-October, runs through early January.Student artists were honored for their beautiful art and presented with an honorary certificate […]
Miller Presents Certificates To Divine Mercy Students
On November 25, Assemblymember Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) and Divine Mercy Catholic Academy Principal Sister Francis Marie Wystepek presented Student of the Month Certificates to students of the Catholic academy at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, located at 101-41 91st. St., Ozone Park.
LAGCC Women’s Basketball Team To Feed Homeless
The LaGuardia Community College women’s basketball team will trade in their basketballs for aprons and serving utensils when they volunteer to feed the homeless at a Manhattan shelter on Thanksgiving Day.On the day when American families gather around the dining room table and give thanks, the 13 members of the Red Hawks will help to prepare and cook the food, […]
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Chorus To Perform ‘Messiah’
Bishop Paul R. Sanchez and The Sacred Music Society of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs of Forest Hills will present their Annual Christmas Concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, December 15. The Sacred Music Society joins with the Oratorio Society of Queens to perform this concert under the artistic direction of the Music Director of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Maestro David Close.The concert features highlights from […]
110th Precinct Community Council Meeting Highlights
The 110th Police Precinct Community Council presented its “Cop of the Month” award to Police Officers Gregory Denk and Jhonnathan Sanchez-Pena at the council’s November 18 meeting held at Flanders Field VFW Post 150 in Corona. (L. to r.); Deputy Inspector Ronald D. Leyson, 110th Police Precinct Commanding Officer; Police Officer Gregory Denk; Police Officer Jhonnathan Sanchez-Pena; and Evelyn DeCoursey, 110th Precinct Community […]