Interactive Science Show for Kids Coming To The Library



On Wednesday, June 18, the interactive science storytellers, otherwise known as the Sciencetellers, will be presenting a show at the Douglaston Library in Little Neck. The Sciencetellers teach science to their audience by telling a lively, interactive and exciting story intertwined with basic science principles. At each of these entertaining shows, members of the audience are encouraged to volunteer and […]

District 30 Education Council Holds Legislative Breakfast



Assemblymember Catherine Nolan recently attended the Community Education Council (CEC) District 30 Legislative Breakfast. (L. to r.); Deborah Dillingham, Queens representative, Panel for Educational Policy; Dr. Philip Composto, superintendent of District 30; Nolan; Councilmember Costa Constantinides; Samantha Darche representing Assemblymember Aravella Simotas and Manny Perez representing Assemblymember Michael DenDekker.

St. Avellino Parish Celebrates Centennial



Reverend Joseph T. Holcomb, pastor of the 100 year old St. Andrew Avellino Church in Flushing, received a Proclamation honoring the parish for “a century of outstanding service and leadership to the community” from Councilmember Paul Vallone. Members of the parish’s Centennial Committee held a dinner dance on June 1 at the North Hills Country Club which officially closed the […]

Van Bramer Tours Intrepid Museum With Students



On June 4, City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer toured the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum with students from I.S. 204 in Dutch Kills. Each year, Councilmember Van Bramer allocates $20,000 to the school’s CASA program, which provides local students with a wide array of high-quality cultural experiences and hands-on activities. The CASA initiative allows museum educators to […]

Maloney Honors Vets For D-Day Anniversary



Just days before the 70th anniversary of D-Day, Congressmember Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) held an emotional ceremony on June 3 at the VA Hospital in Manhattan to honor the bravery and service of veterans of World War II and those who stormed the beaches at Normandy in the fight to liberate France from Nazi occupation. Maloney, joined by the Mayor’s […]

It’s In Queens! (June 12 to June 18)



Queens challenges Brooklyn to a jazz jam this weekend, and Chubby Checker, whose hit song “The Twist” is now 50 years old, performs in borough. Other fun options include science exploration, a beach party, experimental dance and a flea market where pets can be adopted. Plus, the Astoria outdoor movie festival kicks off. Here’s the rundown.June 13, Queens & Brooklyn […]

Gianaris Hails Assembly Passage Of Queens Library Reform Bill

Urges Senate to Act Quickly

As the Gianaris/Aubry Queens Library Reform Bill (A.9217/S.6893) passed unanimously in the New York State Assembly, Senator Michael Gianaris praised the Assembly for acting quickly on a matter that affects all Queens residents and urged the Senate to do the same. The bill, introduced in the State Senate by Senator Gianaris, and in the State Assembly by Assemblyman Jeffrion Aubry, […]