On June 14, Councilmember Paul Vallone sponsored a Family Fun Day at Crocheron Park with Friends of Fort Totten Parks and the city Department of Parks and Recreation. Hundreds came out to enjoy the family-themed event, which included bouncy slides, miniature train rides, raffles, snow cones, face painting and puppy microchipping and adoptions. Music was provided by DJ Dino Georgakopoulous.
DA Brown Attends Government Leadership Forum
Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown (c.) joined his fellow city prosecutors at a Government Leadership Forum on June 17, hosted by the law firm Stroock & Stroock & Lavin on the opportunities and challenges they face. (L. to r.); Attorney and forum moderator Joel Cohen, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr., former New York state Attorney General and […]
Nolan, Ridgewood Dems Hold 106th Annual Dinner Dance
Assemblymember Catherine Nolan and the Ridgewood Democratic Club (RDC) held its 106th Annual Dinner Dance at Riccardo’s by the Bridge. The honorees included Public Advocate Letitia “Tisch” James, NYSUT President Karen Magee; Santos Crespo, president Local 372; Iron Worker Organizer Eddie Jorge; Frank A. Kotnik Jr., president G-COP; Lydia Martinez, Queens CB5 member and parent coordinator of Grover Cleveland H.S. […]
Goldfeder, QC To Study Rockaway Beach Rail Options
In partnership with the Queens College Office of Community Studies, Assemblymember Phil Goldfeder announced that the department will begin distributing survey questionnaires to conduct a study on the potential community impacts of various proposed redevelopment options for the abandoned Rockaway Beach Branch line.“While some groups are assessing the feasibility of the rail line using tax dollars and expensive consultants that […]
Health Insurance Options for Early Retirees
Dear Savvy Senior,At age 63, I will be retiring in a few months and need to find some health insurance coverage for my wife and me until Medicare kicks in. Is Obamacare my only option?About to RetireDear About,There are actually several places early (pre-Medicare) retirees can go to find health insurance coverage – Obamacare isn’t the only game in town. […]
Now More Seniors Can Freeze Rent Via SCRIE
As of Jul. 1, 2014, the income eligibility has increased and more seniors who live in a rent-stabilized or rent-controlled apartment can stop their rent from increasing by applying for the SCRIE program. The Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Program or SCRIE, will stop future rent increases and give your landlord a corresponding tax credit against their real estate taxes […]
Miller, Addabbo Host Public Safety And Health Event
On June 24, Assemblymember Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) and state Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. hosted a free public safety and health event in the Forest Park Bandshell parking lot. Several city agencies attended, including NYPD (registering electronics), Department of Transportation, Glendale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, FDNY (Fire safety, smoke house), Queens Library (library card sign-up), Integrated Medical Foundation, Mayor’s Alliance Microchip clinic, […]
Meng Honors Student With Congressional Medal
Congressmember Grace Meng (D-Queens) presented Forest Hills student Soham Daga with the Congressional Award Gold Medal, Congress’ highest award for youth. Meng awarded Daga, 17, with the honor during a special ceremony on Capitol Hill that recognized all 283 Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients from across the country.To earn the award, individuals must spend two years or more completing at […]
Eat Like A World Traveler
Eating like a local in Queens actually means eating like a world traveler, with countless ethnic cuisines around every corner. We’ve compiled a list sampling a few culture-specific restaurants to help you expand your horizons.Afghani Balkh Shish Kabab House23-10 31st St., AstoriaArgentinean La Fusta 80-32 Baxter Ave., ElmhurstArmenian Sevan Armenian Restaurant and Grocery216-07 Horace Harding Expy., Oakland GardensBangladeshSagar168-25B Hillside Ave., […]
Athena Peters: A Person Who Gave Meaning To The World
Athena Peters of Bayside was a courageous person who put a smile on the faces of everyone she met. She passed away on May 26, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.Peters was born in New York City and completed both her baccalaureate and master’s work at Columbia University. She was employed for many years at the career counseling office […]