It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens (VBGCQ) will be bringing holiday cheer to their club members from the Western Queens area by hosting their annual Holiday Festival on December 19, starting at 5 p.m. The event will begin with a Holiday Show, where parents, staff, members and special guests […]
Moya Hosts Annual Corona Christmas Tree Lighting
On December 8, members of the Corona community gathered for the fourth annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Attendees were regaled by musical performances in English, Spanish and Italian. Even Santa stopped by on his way back to the North Pole. The event was hosted by Assemblymember Francisco Moya. “It was a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate […]
Chanukah
A Spiritual HolidayThere have been many times that oppressive nations have sought to destroy the Jewish people, who were miraculously saved from their designs. Upon two of these occasions, the rabbis saw fit to establish an annual holiday commemorating the miraculous salvation, providing an opportunity to remember Hashem’s (the Lord’s) kindness and thank him for saving the nation. These holidays are Purim […]
Surprise 80th Birthday Party, Portrait Unveiled For Vallone
On December 9, Councilmember Paul Vallone and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito hosted a surprise birthday party for former City Council Speaker Peter F. Vallone Sr. in the City Council Members Lounge at City Hall. He was joined by hundreds of friends, family and former colleagues, including former Mayor David Dinkins and Mayor Bill de Blasio, who all spoke glowingly […]
Santa Visits With Children And Electeds On Steinway
Santa Claus made a special appearance on Steinway Street on December 6, at the Kids Playhouse and had a few special visits from elected officials, state Senator Michael Gianaris, Assemblymember Aravella Simotas and Councilmember Costa Constantinides. Close to 200 children came ready to share their wish lists and take a photo with Santa. It was a joyous time for all. […]
La Vigna
You’ll eat like a celebrity and be treated like family at La Vigna Italian Restaurant where Chef Giuseppe Vitale works his magic in the kitchen making everything from scratch, including pasta, bread desserts, and his famous mozzarella. His son Anthony works the front of the house and effortlessly leads an expert team that includes Djuro, Raul, and Vincenzo, who floats […]
Christmas Tree Guide
The Christmas tree is a special symbol in holiday tradition. The five most popular tree varieties include fir, pine, spruce, cypress, and cedar. The following trees are the most popular and available in New York City. Prices range from $25 to $80. Firs are frontrunners for Christmas tree selection and availability. The most popular of this type is the Fraser […]
Crowley Applauds Newly Confirmed U.S. Surgeon General
Congressmember Joe Crowley (DQueens, The Bronx), vice chair of the Democratic Caucus and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, released the statement below following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Vivek Hallegere Murthy as the next surgeon general: “I congratulate Dr. Murthy on his confirmation as our nation’s next surgeon general. He is a dedicated fighter for […]
Harvesting Energy From Sunlight
What if there were a two-for-one sale on kilowatts? Your power bill would be cut in half – not a bad result for your monthly budget. Energy drives everything we produce and consume, and global energy consumption continues to grow year after year. The two-for-one image came to mind as I talked with Professor Jeanne McHale of Washington State University. […]