The 50th anniversary of the 1964-65 and 75th anniversary of the 1939-40 World’s Fairs are upon us and the entire borough is gearing up for months of festive events that will include concerts, special exhibits at the Queens Museum and area historical societies, as well as walking tours of the lost pavilions that once graced the landscape of Flushing Meadows-Corona […]
Letters to the Editor
Donate Needed Blood To The Editor: Re: My father, Pastor Toro Jr. I’m sure you all know the name. Your publication has printed it many, many times over the last 15 years. He is a lifetime member of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Queens Chapter 32, the former president and a member of the Marine Corps Detachment League. He brought […]
Emergency Dentistry In Your Life
Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly can help prevent the buildup of plaque and bacteria in your mouth, making your teeth and gums stronger. For many athletes, wearing a mouth guard or helmet is a crucial element to maintaining safety and preventing the need for emergency dentistry. However, safety equipment does not always stop accidents from happening. Outside of sports, […]
Stavisky Honors Vallo For Anti-Bullying Campaign
State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) honored Vallo Transportation for their outstanding work to raise awareness about bullying. The Whitestone-based transportation company has designated their buses as “No Bullying Zones”. As part of the initiative, employees undergo extensive training on how to identify bullying behavior, how to appropriately intervene, and how to create a supportive school bus climate. Students are […]
Vallone Holds Korean Community Leaders Roundtable
On March 27, Councilmember Paul Vallone held his first roundtable meeting with community and business leaders from the Korean American community. Each representative took a moment to introduce themselves, describe their organization, and speak about the issues and concerns affecting their organization. “I would like to thank everyone who attended this roundtable meeting,” said Vallone. “Our group will continue to […]
Feds Offer Reward For Laser Attackers
The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) involved in a recent series of laser beam attacks on pilots at LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports. Federal agents at the FBI Joint Terrorism Squad, based at LaGuardia Airport, said they are seeking help from the public to track down the laser attackers […]
Mt. Sinai Queens, SHAREing and CAREing Breast Exams
In collaboration with Mount Sinai Queens, SHAREing and CAREing will present free Breast Health Screening and Education events this spring. They are scheduled for Wednesday, April 23 and Wednesday, May 28, both are from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mount Sinai Queens Family Health Associates, 31-60 21st St., Astoria. Both of these events, free comprehensive clinical breast exams and […]
Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility Open House
Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility, 61-11 Queens Blvd., Woodside, will be having an Open House in honor of National Volunteer Week, April 7-11. Anyone who would like to stop in and inquire about volunteer opportunities is more than welcome. You can make an appointment from Monday through Friday of that week, from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Contact Anthony Matese, […]
CALDC To Hold 2014 Spring Fling Networking Event
Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC) announced their 2014 Spring Fling: Celebrating Astoria’s Small Businesses fundraiser will take place on April 30, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Astoria Federal Savings, 37-16 30th Ave., Astoria. The event features great food and networking among fellow Astorians. Admission is a donation of $40 per person and checks can be sent payable […]
Celebrating The World’s Fairs
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and state Assemblymember Margaret Markey, the co-chairs of the World’s Fair Anniversary Committee, came to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on March 28, where they unveiled the schedule for a sixmonth long series of events to celebrate the 50th and 75th anniversaries of the 1964 and 1939 World’s Fairs. The World’s Fair Anniversary Committee operates as an […]