McCaffrey Honored With Street Renaming
The late Walter McCaffrey, former councilmember from Woodside, was honored on May 17 by having a street named after him in a ceremony at 61st Street and Woodside Avenue. McCaffrey, former chairman of Community Board 2 who served on the City Council from 1986 to 2002, died last July at the age of 64 as a result of complications suffered […]
De Blasio Visits P.S. 69, Talks Budget, UFT Contract
Mayor Bill de Blasio visited P.S. 69 in Jackson Heights last week to talk about two recent developments: the education budget he unveiled on May 8, and the contract the city reached with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) the week before the budget announcement. Congressmember Joseph Crowley, Councilmembers Daniel Dromm and Jimmy Van Bramer, Assemblymember Francisco Moya and Queens […]
Queens Council On Arts To Hold Benefit Block Party
On Saturday, June 21 Queens Council on the Arts (QCA) will open the gates of the newly designated Kaufman Arts District for all to join the QCA Block Party. This will be an Astoria style block party with internationally known, Queens-based artists, musicians from Make Music New York, a BBQ throwdown from local restaurants, and an evening film screening under […]
Simotas Announces DOT Proposal To Fix Dangerous Intersection
Assemblymember Aravella Simotas announced a new city Department of Transportation (DOT) proposal designed to fix a dangerous Astoria intersection. After meeting with DOT Queens Borough Commissioner Dalila Hall and other officials, Simotas has led the push for permanent safety solutions. Located at 32nd Street, Astoria Boulevard North and adjacent to the exit ramp of the Grand Central Parkway, the intersection […]
Options For Dental Financing
To cover the cost of hygienic, preventative, restorative, cosmetic, or other dental procedures, Park Dental Care of Astoria provides a variety of dental financing options. These types of payment choices are similar to vision or medical coverage, where the payment options aim to make dental care affordable and are designed to fit your unique financial situation. Many full-time employers offer […]
Flushing House To Host Elder Law Seminars By Experts
As in previous years, Flushing House has scheduled three “Elder Law Seminars” for spring, 2014. These seminars will focus on how changes brought about by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid Re-Design/Expansion in New York state are impacting health care and homecare services for seniors. Medicare changes arising from the ACA will also be explored, as well as asset […]
Team Kermit Ride For A Cure
Jay Binkowitz, an optician and partner with Dr. Mark Stadlen, of American Eyecare Center, 38-03 Broadway in Astoria described his participation in the annual Pan Mass Challenge (PMC), a 192-mile bike-athon to raise money for cancer research. “It is with a great sense of pride that I am able to share with you the accomplishments my wife and I achieved […]
Constantinides Honors LICHS
May 16 was a most satisfying day at Long Island City H.S. for everyone and anyone associated with the Boys Gymnastics Team, past and present. On that day Councilmember Costa Constantinides, representing the Long Island City / Astoria area (22nd District), presented two City Council Proclamations, one for the team and one for Coach Achiron, celebrating the excellence of the […]