Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. American Martyrs Parish:Saturday, Feb. 15, 9 am-3:30 pm:Defensive Driving Course sponsored bythe National Safety Council. Learn safedriving techniques; receive mandatoryinsurance premium reduction and violation point total reduction ($45). 79-43Bell Blvd, Bayside, 718.464.4582.****Astoria Adventist Church:Fridays, 7:30 pm: Jewish MinistryGroup.Saturdays, 3:15 pm: Bible Study Group.30-89 32nd St., Astoria, 718.932.5390.****BVM […]
Street Renamed Pope John Paul II Way
Rev. Witold Mroziewski, pastor of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in Maspeth, was presented with one of the pens former Mayor Michael Bloomberg used to sign legislation renaming the street in front of the church, “Pope John Paul II Way”. Bloomberg approved the renaming just days before his term of office ended on December 31. Presenting the official pen were […]
What You Should Know About Your Parents’ Affairs
Dear Savvy Senior, My pastor recently suggested that I get informed on my elderly parents’ financial situation and end-of-life plans so I can be better prepared when something happens to them. What’s the best way to handle this and what all do I need to find out? Apprehensive Daughter Dear Apprehensive, Most adult children don’t know much about their parents’ […]
Van Bramer, SCA Plan To Build I.S. 125 Annex
On January 10, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer and Lorraine Grillo, president of the School Construction Authority, were joined by state Senator Michael Gianaris, Joe Conley, chair of Community Board 2, Principal Judy Lynn Mittler and educational leaders to announce plans to build a 600-seat annex at I.S. 125 in Woodside.“After years of hard work and advocacy, I am proud to announce […]
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QJCC Holds Annual Legislative Breakfast
The Queens Jewish Community Council (QJCC) held their annual legislative breakfast at Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills, 70-11 150th St., Kew Gardens Hills, January 12. Congressmember Grace Meng (D-Queens), state Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing), Assemblymembers David I. Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows), Nily Rozic (D-Flushing), Ron Kim (D-Flushing) and Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside), Councilmembers Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills), Paul Vallone […]
To Improve Safety, Van Bramer Tours P.S. 152 Area
On January 7, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer toured the surrounding area of P.S. 152 in Woodside to develop permanent solutions in an effort to protect the safety of local school children and pedestrians. The tour follows the tragic death of eight-year-old Noshat Nahian who was killed by an unlicensed truck driver making a left turn at 61st Street and Northern […]
Friends Of Queens Library At Ridgewood Hold Installation
(L. to r.); State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. and Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley joined the Friends of Queens Library at Ridgewood on January 6 at the Installation Ceremony of their new President Maryellen Borello, Vice President Kathleen Kelly, Treasurer Rosemary Gimmler and Secretary Colette Slagle.
Crowley’s Support Brings Upgrades To Glendale Library
Queens Library President and CEO Thomas W. Galante demonstrated the library’s newly installed self-service check-out and check-in equipment for Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley at Queens Library at Glendale on January 9. Crowley has committed more than $2.5 million for upgrades to this library. Thanks to her support, the library will also receive additional renovations to the first floor, an elevator and […]
Forest Close In Forest Hills Named Historic Priority Area
The Historic Districts Council (HDC), New York’s citywide advocate for historic buildings and neighborhoods, announced its 2014 Six to Celebrate, an annual listing of historic New York City neighborhoods and institutions that merit preservation attention. This is New York’s only citywide list of preservation priorities coming directly from the neighborhoods. Launching in conjunction with the 2014 list is also a […]
Christ the King High School
If you missed the TACHS exam, take the CK Admission TestThe Board of Trustees ofChrist the King High Schoolalong with the Administration & Facultyis proud to announce over$544,000in scholarshipshave been awarded to the Class of 2018Congratulations!Christ the King High School68-02 Metropolitan Avenue • Middle Village, NY 11379718•366•7400