On October 9, Assemblymember Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven) held an Hispanic Heritage event at the Richmond Hill Block Association located at 110-08 Jamaica Ave. in Richmond Hill, to honor the contributions of the local Latino community. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which stretches from September 15 to October 15, Miller presented awards to seven individuals for their contributions to the […]
Crowley Submits 3K Signatures For Cooper Ave. School
Councilmember Elizabeth Crowley submitted on October 8 nearly 3,000 online and written petition signatures collected by the Glendale Civic Association in support of her proposal to turn 78-16 Cooper Avenue and the surrounding properties into a new school complex.“The School Construction Authority’s proposed Capital Plan for 2015-2019 indicates a need for nearly 9,000 additional [seats] and provides $3.3 billion in […]
Gala Held For New Forest Hills Based Daycare Center
Dancing with the Stars winner Allen Genkin, and his dance partner, Amanda Spivack, dazzled the crowd of more than 200 supporters of the Rubinhaim Community Center and Angels Daycare at a red carpet gala event on October 7. The Rubinhaim Foundation, the only nonprofit organization in America dedicated to children who have lost a parent, will open the nation’s first […]
Building’s Name Restored
When The Barnard apartment building first opened in 1941 at 96-09 66th Ave. in Forest Hills, it featured a glass nameplate with the name of the building etched in gold leaf. Some years ago, the former super of the building painted over the glass, obscuring the sign, and with it, the name and heritage of the building. Unfortunately, this started […]
Bones Found May Belong To 19th Century Family Member
The discovery of human bones in Richmond Hill on October 7 had many neighbors under the impression that an old homicide had been unearthed. However, according to the city and local historians, the remains found by workers digging a three-foot deep trench to install a National Grid gas line in front of 87-42 108th Street near P.S. 90 are possibly […]
Traditional Indian Music Performed At Queens College
On October 11, the East Indian Music Academy preformed at LeFrak Concert Hall at Queens College showcasing a variety of musical performances of traditional Indian music. Doors opened at 6 p.m. sharp, and the show began with the sound of a single pakhwaj, an ancient Indian wood-barreled drum, and ending with a choir and other instrumentalists. There were multiple performances […]
Generic Drugs Offer Seniors Big Savings
Dear Savvy Senior,Are brand-name medications better than generic, and if not, why is there such a price difference? Also, how can I find out which medicines are available in generic form.Leery SeniorDear Leery,No. Brand-name medications are not better, safer or more effective than their generic alternative because they’re virtually the same.To gain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]
Let’s Talk About Medicare
October is “Talk About Prescriptions Month” and marks the beginning of this year’s Medicare open enrollment period. It’s the perfect time to talk about Medicare prescriptions and the Extra Help available from Social Security. Newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries and current beneficiaries who are considering changes to their Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) plan, should act now. The Medicare open […]
Deadline To Register For 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Reached
Yesterday, October 14, was the deadline for certain cancer victims to register to cover the cost of treatment via the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, as announced by Congressmembers Carolyn Maloney, Jerrold Nadler, and Peter King, who had been fighting for 10 years to reopen the program, and were aware of the need to get the message out as soon […]
Forest Hills Finalist In Eggland’s Best Recipe Contest
Out of thousands of entries, local resident Caroline Brody has cracked the EB code. Forest Hills’ very own has become a finalist in the 2014 Eggland’s Best “Your Best Recipe” contest for her Olive Oil Muffins with Dark Chocolate Chips and Almonds in the Breakfast Category. A personal chef with her own small business called Magic & Pasta Events, Brody […]