Congressmember Grace Meng (D-Queens) met with singer/actress Barbra Streisand to discuss increased funding, research and awareness for women’s heart disease, the number one killer of females.Meng met with Streisand yesterday on Capitol Hill as part of a meeting the performer held with the bipartisan House Women’s Caucus.Streisand, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, is an advocate for the prevention […]
Vallone Introduces Senior Task Force Legislation
At the June 10 stated meeting of the City Council, Councilmember Paul Vallone introduced a bill co-sponsored by Councilmember Margaret Chin that would call for the creation of a Senior Task Force. This task force would develop and recommend changes to the laws, rules, regulations and policies related to the Adult Protective Services (APS) program at the Department of Social […]
Clean, Green and Serene in Corona Plaza
Corona Plaza got a locally-created upgrade last weekend. A few dozen volunteers from the Aliento de Vida Church, P.S. 16 and the Queens Economic Development Corporation joined forces to clean and beautify the public space. They picked up trash, patched up a dangerous tree pit, and planted an array of annuals and perennials.
QCH Starts Fundraising Campaign After Devastating Fire
Staff, program participants, and community supporters have joined together to re-house five Queens Community House (QCH) programs that lost their home in a five-alarm fire in Jackson Heights on April 21. Starting a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign they have dubbed the Phoenix Campaign (“Because we intend to rise from the ashes stronger than ever,” according to one English-language teacher), the group […]
Time Warner Cable Opens Learning Lab In Woodside
As part of a multi-year effort to provide New Yorkers with free access to state-of-the-art computer and technology centers, Time Warner Cable officially opened one of its Learning Labs at Woodside on the Move on June 9. The $55,000 grant from Time Warner Cable will fund the center with new computers, laptops, tablets and televisions. Time Warner Cable Business Class […]
Astoria Bookshop’s Picks
Did you know that you can pre-order books through Astoria Bookshop’s Web site? It’s true, AstoriaBookshop.com is always open for business, and you can use it to place advance orders for books like The Silkworm and The Fever. And while you’re there, you can learn about their kids summer reading program and jam-packed schedule of events.But first, read about Astoria […]
Find Out How Much Your Old Stuff Is Worth
Dear Savvy Senior,What resources can you recommend for finding the value of old items. I inherited a large number of old antiques and unique art from my great aunt, and I would like to find out what some of these items are worth.Seeking AnswersDear Seeking,There are actually a number of resources and online tools available today that can help you […]
Public Hearing Held For Astoria Cove Development
The development of Astoria Cove took another step forward at the June 10 public hearing held by Community Board 1 at the Astoria World Manor, although the number of affordable units remains unclear.Board 1 held the hearing as part of the Uniform Land Use Review Process (ULURP) during which representatives for the applicant, 2030 Astoria Developers, gave a presentation, followed […]
Forest Hills Gardens Holds Flag Day
The 2014 Forest Hills Gardens Flag Day Celebration was held at Flag Pole Green on Saturday, June 14. More than 100 attendees gathered to pay tribute to “Old Glory”. Karlene Reilly, the Forest Hills Gardens Corporation (FHGC) Flag Day liaison, organized the program. FHGC First Vice President James Chamberlain welcomed everyone. The procession to the flag pole was led by […]
110th Precinct Community Council June 2014 Meeting Highlights
The 110th Precinct Community Council presented its Cop-of-the-Month award to Sergeant Matthew Starrantino and Police Officer Abigail Soto at the council’s June 16 meeting held at Flanders Field VFW Post #150 in Corona.