If music soothes the savage beast, there will be many tranquil animals in Queens soon. Upcoming performers include the Queens Symphony Orchestra, a Jazz group, a chamber ensemble, choral and oratorio societies, a few experimental quartets, a Beatles tribute band and even a school band. Japanese movies, magic, walking tours and theater round out a jam-packed week. Here’s the rundown.May […]
It’s In Queens! (May 15 to May 21)
If music soothes the savage beast, there will be many tranquil animals in Queens soon. Upcoming performers include the Queens Symphony Orchestra, a Jazz group, a chamber ensemble, choral and oratorio societies, a few experimental quartets, a Beatles tribute band and even a school band. Japanese movies, magic, walking tours and theater round out a jam-packed week. Here’s the rundown.May […]
Maspeth H.S. Holds National Honor Society Ceremony
On May 5, Maspeth H.S. held their First Annual National Honor Society Induction Ceremony for their Chapter Societas Nationalis Honoris Scholae Maspethis (NHS). This chapter celebrates these students’ successes, as well as their embodiment of NHS’ four pillars: Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character. The inductees are: Ymani Bethea, Alexa Kava, Janinna Ramos, Johannah Gepte, Krzysztof Kropiewnicki, Amy Lin, Iris Chen, […]
Miller Honors St. Pancras Students
On May 9, Assemblymember Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) went to St. Pancras school to distribute certificates to students in recognition of their essays written on either St. Patrick or St. Joseph.
Major Shaking On The Horizon
I once experienced a small earthquake when I was visiting the San Francisco Bay Area in California. The natives thought little of the temblor but I was impressed that the ground beneath my feet could suddenly and without warning start to shake. Later, when I majored in geology in college, I learned that my native Northwest is also at risk […]
Katz Visits Citizenship Now Call Center Volunteers
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz greeted volunteers answering the phones in the call center for the Citizenship Now immigration assistance hotline at CUNY’s Stella and Charles Guttman Community College in Manhattan on May 2. The hotline, which was in operation from April 28 through May 2, was sponsored by CUNY and the New York Daily News to help members of […]
Miller Honored At Gatsby Gala
On May 8, Assemblymember Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) was honored at the Independence Residences Gatsby Gala benefiting people with developmental disabilities at 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach. Miller is seen here with the honorees receiving proclamations.
Big Apple Circus’ Luminocity Electrifies
It’s vivacity! It’s velocity! It’s…Luminocity! The Big Apple Circus celebrates its 36th season with a show full of vitality in the world’s most diverse county. Catch all the verve, the high-spirits and racing-pulse thrills by the greatest circus artists in one ring under the Big Top, where no seat is more than 50 feet from the action. It’s all happening […]
Don’t Stress Over Fraud
One thing that should never cause you stress is doing business with Social Security.However, if you fall victim to fraud, it can really stress you out, not to mention damage your credit score and wallet. We encourage you to be cautious of suspicious email, letters, and phone calls or any time someone asks for your personal information.Generally, Social Security will […]
Katz At Cricket Tournament
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz got to play some cricket after she spoke at the opening ceremony of the New York T20 Big Bash Cricket Tournament at Idlewild Field in Springfield Gardens on May 2. Sixteen teams competed for $20,000 in prizes during the tournament, which was held from May 2 through May 4. Katz thanked the tournament’s organizers for […]