Twenty-two Queens Library locations will be serving free Summer Meals to children and teens, 18 years and under, Monday through Friday, from June 27 to August 29. The meals will be provided by the city Department of Education. There is no application, qualification or ID required. Children and teens are invited to visit their community libraries. Healthy, tasty bagged lunches […]
ANIBIC To Celebrate Third Anniversary
ANIBIC is set to celebrate the third anniversary of its Senior Program at Iris Hill on June 26. Highlights will include an Art Exhibit, where there will be art, jewelry and music CDs for sale, and valuable raffle prizes. Proceeds will support summer activities and music and art therapies. ANIBIC provides a wide range of services which include vocational, residential, […]
Bayside H.S. Teens Go To Washington For IHL Summit
After having their passports confiscated, launching missile attacks in enemy territory and being judged by a war tribunal – all in one afternoon – teens from five city schools started to view war and conflict in a completely different way. And one group of students from Bayside H.S., will also be traveling to Washington, D.C. as a result.This was all […]
Stavisky Inducts Hsu To Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) inducted Flushing native, Army combat veteran and Coalition for Queens Founder Jukay Hsu into the 2014 New York state senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame on June 4. Hsu, who joined the Army following his graduation from Harvard College, commanded a rifle platoon in Iraq’s Sunni Triangle, where he conducted patrols and raids. He also […]
Snyder Murder Case Still Remembered In Queens Village
The history behind one of the most infamous murders, trials and executions in the annals of crime in Queens county was examined at a presentation at Centennial Hall in Floral Park. Author and historian Marco Conelli presented the account of the Ruth Snyder murder case and the conviction which led to the first ever electrocution of a woman in New […]
How To Help Seniors With Their Computer Issues From Far Away
Dear Savvy Senior,Are there any computer software products that you know of that will let me help my parents with their computer issues from afar? They are in their seventies and frequently call me with their computer questions and problems, but I live across town and don’t always have time to get in the car and drive over to help […]
Koo Presents Scholarship To Francis Lewis H.S. Grad
On January 2, Councilmember Peter Koo presented the Vincent Tomeo Scholarship award to Antonia Terranova, a senior at Francis Lewis H.S. in Flushing. Terranova has been an exemplary student throughout her four years at the school, and has not only been an outstanding scholar, but also an excellent servant to the community.Francis Lewis H.S.’ Vincent Tomeo Scholarship Fund is administered […]
WCS Queens Zoo Gets A North American Porcupine
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo added a North American porcupine to its historic aviary. It was born at The Bronx Zoo.Porcupines are known for the sharp quills that cover the majority of their bodies. Although a porcupine will first try to flee or climb its way out of danger, it will use its quills if cornered.A common misconception is […]
Edward R. Miller VFW Post 7336 Memorial Day Gathering
Members gathered at the Edward R. Miller Monument at 73rd Place and Central Avenue on Memorial Day to honor veterans of past wars and pray for active duty servicemen and women. Present at the service were Post Commander Israel Rivera, Post Adjutant Pete Garon, Women’s Auxiliary President-Elect Christine Stier, Men’s Auxiliary Senior Vice President Kevin McBride, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) […]
7Train Murals Revitalizes Sunnyside Community Roof
Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) announced a new 1,000 square foot rooftop mural created by artist Mark Salinas, founder of 7Train Murals. Created through joint communication and design efforts initiated by Salinas, this mural will revitalize the rooftop of SCS. The seven-color mural will feature a black and gray locomotive traveling toward a colorful, well-lit path, with the word “Sunnyside” painted […]