Through the “Bring Change” initiative, TD Bank’s Penny Arcades serve as designated hubs to support local organizations and people in need. This Friday we are inviting people to our Sunnyside store where we’re hosting a community coin counting event and fundraiser for Sunnyside Community Services. TD will match up to $2,000 in coins counted and donate to selected individuals or […]
New York Lieutenant Governor Visits Crystal Windows Factory
New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul visited award-winning Crystal Window & Door Systems’ Queens, NY headquarters and factory on July 1, 2015. During the visit, Lieutenant Governor Hochul viewed the factory floor operations, met with Crystal founder and CEO Thomas Chen, and his son Steve Chen, Crystal’s COO, and greeted some of the staff. New York State Governor Andrew […]
Crystal Recognized With National Business Communications Awards
National manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems continued its award-winning ways, adding two new accolades to the long list of awards the company has received over the past 25 years. Crystal has earned The 2015 Communicator Award of Distinction from The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts in the Film/Video-Corporate Image category and The Bronze “Stevie” Award in the Corporate […]
Crystal Windows To Host QEDC Event
On Wednesday, July 22, Crystal Window & Door Systems will hold an event at its headquarters and showroom in College Point, 31-10 Whitestone Expressway, in recognition of its Home Improvement Contractor Training Program alumni. This program, offered in Chinese and Spanish languages as well as English, assists small business owners in preparing for the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs Home […]
Internet In Bloom For The Layperson
If a village can raise a child, why can’t the Internet do the same–or at least help?There are many wonderful websites for single parents or parents in general. Following are just a few. Who doesn’t like free stuff? www.Singleparents.about.com/od/freebies gets my vote for one of the most creative and beneficial sites for parents. Here is a sampling: free meals, free […]
114th Precinct Summer Detail Keeps The Peace At Astoria Park
A formidable line of defense is keeping people safe in Astoria Park again this summer – the same team of police and law enforcement agents that kept watch over this year’s July 4th Fireworks display at the rambling green space.Queens police officials said police officers have been assigned to Astoria Park to maintain quality of life for visitors. “We have […]
Citigroup Nets $143M For Long Island City Parcel
Financial services giant, Citigroup last week announced the sale of a site adjacent to the 50-story Citicorp Tower and Tower Two in Long Island City to Flushing-based developer CNG Realty – a move that will likely lead to development of the site as a massive mixed-use apartment complex, real estate sources said.Citigroup received $143 million from CNG Realty for nine […]
Corona Boy OK In Window Tumble
A two-year-old Corona boy is recovering from injuries he suffered when he fell from a first-floor window and tumbled down a basement staircase on July 8.Police said the boy was conscious, alert and “bloodied” after he slipped past a window guard at his family home on 50th Avenue in Corona at about 6:50 p.m. on July 8.The toddler fell past […]
Couple Charged, Left Toddler Alone With Fireworks
A Middle Village couple found themselves behind bars on July 5 after they left a 3-year-old boy alone with more than $2,000 worth of illegal fireworks, law enforcement sources said.Cops said Jason Rodriguez, 28, and Tina Foley, 29, were charged with unlawful sale of fireworks and behaving in a manner injurious to a child after they left the boy unattended […]
Dogs & Cats Can Suffer Heat Stroke, Too
Veterinarians and animal advocates are urging pet owners to learn proper care of pets that can become overheated or dehydrated during summer months – especially when the city is hit with a heat wave.“It doesn’t have to be 90-degrees for pets to become overheated in the summer,” advocates said. “When it’s a sunny, 75-degrees outside, temperatures can soar to over […]