The September primaries appear to be the place where the battleground will unfold and give senate Democrats the chance not only to win a majority of their house, but also go on to rule as the rightful majority party with all the benefits that go along with it. Their first hurdle could come here in Queens if Democratic Party Chairman […]
Stavisky, Kim Honor Korean Veterans Of The Vietnam War
State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) and Assemblymember Ron Kim (D-Flushing) sponsored a joint resolution to honor the service and sacrifice of Korean veterans who served alongside American troops in the Vietnam War. More than 325,000 soldiers from the Republic of Korea fought alongside American troops from 1964 until the final withdrawal on Mar. 23, 1973. Second only to the […]
Honor Thy Mother
Mother’s Day was first celebrated 106 years ago, on May 10, 1908 in Grafton, West Virginia, at the behest of a schoolteacher named Anna Jarvis. Jarvis conceived the idea to honor the memory of her own mother, who had died three years before. Andrews Methodist Church in Grafton, where Jarvis’ mother had taught a religion class for some 20 years, […]
Letters to the Editor
Downsized Print News To The Editor: The recent passing of George E. McDonald, who led the New York Allied Printing Trades Council, closed the books on the glory days of New York City newspapers. In the 1960s, New York City was blessed with over 12 daily newspapers sold at thousands of neighborhood newsstands. I still remember many of Newsday’s competitors […]
When Should You See A Periodontist?
Many people are at risk of developing gum disease due to poor oral hygiene and may need to see a periodontist for further evaluation and treatment. Dentists in New York City are capable of, and routinely treat, mild forms of gum disease. If, however, the gum disease progresses to a more complicated stage, dentists may refer their patients to specialists […]
Ferreras Hosts ‘Jane’s Walk’
On May 4, Councilmember Julissa Ferreras joined the Neighborhood Plaza Partnership, Municipal Arts Society, Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and Alianza Ecuatoriana to honor Urbanist Jane Jacobs with a “Jane’s Walk” tour of Corona Plaza. The Neighborhood Plaza Partnership’s Jane’s Walk is one of hundreds in the Municipal Arts Society’s programs of free neighborhood walks throughout all five boroughs in […]
Fedkowskyj Honored By CDEC 30
After serving more than five years as the Queens representative to the citywide Panel for Educational Policy (PEP), Dmytro Fedkowskyj was honored with a certificate of appreciation by Community District Education Council (CDEC) 30. “I am really humbled by this,” Fedkowskyj said at the April 24 CDEC 30 meeting held at P.S. 152 in Woodside. “I [worked] building relationships and […]
Central Astoria’s Spring Fling
Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC) held its Spring Fling on April 30 at Astoria Federal Savings, 37-16 30th Ave., Long Island City. The worst weather of the year did dampen attendance, but those who braved the elements shared good company and great food from local restaurants that generously donated samplings. George Stamatiades, president of CALDC, thanked the participating restaurants […]
Fresh Faces At The Sunnyside Chamber Of Commerce
Tim Chen of Quaint Restaurant on Skillman Avenue congratulates Rigoberto Cardoso on his election as the new Sunnyside chamber president. Cardoso has operated Pronto Car & Limousine for 20 years and is the first small businessman in decades to be elected. He has volunteered his time as treasurer for seven years, and assists many other organizations. “I am grateful for […]