Dear Savvy Senior,I understand that there are several types of flu vaccines being offered to seniors this flu season. What can you tell me about them?Cautious SeniorDear Cautious,Depending on your health, age and personal preference, there’s a buffet of flu shots available to seniors this flu season, along with two vaccinations for pneumonia that you should consider getting too.Flu Shot […]
Ridgewood Democratic Club Welcomes Candidates
On October 24, the Ridgewood Democratic Club (RDC) held its monthly meeting, which featured several candidates who are running for office, including state Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr., Supreme Court Judge candidates Anna Culley, Carmen Velasquez, Leslie Leach and Queens Civil Court Judge candidate Morgan Lancman.
Addabbo Honors Middle Village Landmark President
State Senator Joseph Addabbo presented a Senate Citation to Ed Shusterich founder and president of Pullis Farm Cemetery Historical Landmark in Juniper Valley Park. Addabbo said, “Ed Shusterich has taken his Middle Village residency to a level above and beyond as he continues to care for the Pullis Historical Landmark in Juniper Park. I was able to present Ed and […]
Nolan, Miller Honor Rudy’s Bakery On Its 80th Birthday
On October 25, Assemblymembers Catherine Nolan and Michael Miller joined Toni Binanti, owner of Rudy’s Bakery; Ted Renz, executive director of the Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District and Ridgewood residents to celebrate the 80th birthday of Rudy’s Bakery and Café. Rudy’s Bakery, located at 905 Seneca Ave. in Ridgewood is one of the area’s iconic bakeries. Miller and Nolan presented […]
A Better Way To Shine Light In A Dark World
Years ago I purchased a headlamp – a small flashlight that straps around your head to light your way. It’s really useful because it leaves both your hands free as you work or walk. I used my headlamp during the dark half of the year to exercise my dog in dark pastures and an undeveloped no man’s land on a […]
Frank’s Pharmacy Reopens
Local dignitaries and longtime customers showed up in huge numbers on October 25 for the Grand Reopening of Frank’s Pharmacy, six months after fire destroyed the former location. Monsignor Otto Garcia of St. Joan of Arc opened the ceremony with a benediction. State Senator Jose Peralta and Councilmember Daniel Dromm issued proclamations for “Frank’s Pharmacy Day”, joined by Assemblymember Michael […]
St. Luke’s Gingerbread Players Present Three Sisters
The Gingerbread Players of Saint Luke’s Church will present Anton Chekhov’s classic drama Three Sisters beginning Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m., and again Sunday, November 9, at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 16, at 2:30 p.m. Saint Luke’s Church is located at 85 Greenway South in Forest Hills, between Ascan Avenue and Harrow […]
Astoria Bookshop To Hold Author Discussion
It’s another week of awesome new arrivals on our shelves! Check out some of our favorites below–and remember to keep an eye on our very busy events calendar. Heads up about our November book club pick: we’ll be discussing Brooklyn by Colm Toibin, on Sunday, November 23rd at 1pm. The book is available at the store at 10 percent off through […]
Celebrating The Festival Of Lights
On Thursday, November 23rd the entire world celebrated Diwali also known as the festival of lights. The festival was celebrated at Maharishi Dayananda Gurukula on Thursday, at 7 p.m. in Jamaica, Queens. People gathered for prayer, reflection and to light their diyas or small earthen pots filled with ghee (clarified butter) and a cotton wick. The temple was filled […]
Pedestrian Plazas Open
Two pedestrian plazas on Queens Boulevard, beneath the 40th/Lowery and 46th/Bliss elevated train stations, were announced last spring and were foreseen as ready for operation and enjoyment by the summertime. Only 46th/Bliss was open during the summer months, but after delay the 40th/Lowery plaza was ready for a fall dedication ceremony, which it received in the early afternoon of Friday, […]