Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some basic simplified cellphones for seniors with hearing loss? My 82-year-old father needs to get a new cellphone for occasional calls or emergencies, but he needs something that’s easy to use and one that he can hear on. Looking Around Dear Looking, There are several simplified cellphones on the market today that are specifically […]
Ask Dr. Universe
What color was the T. rex? – Jack H., 7, Taunton, England Dear Jack, When we dig up fossils from the Earth they can tell us a lot about life in the past. Fossils are preserved traces of plants and animals. Unfortunately, one thing that fossils don’t tell us a whole lot about is dinosaur color. This includes the color […]
Vintage Cartoons, Live Jazz At Sunnyside Gardens Park
On Saturday, September 19, Sunnyside Gardens Park in Western Queens will open its doors at 5:30 pm for its annual Flicks & Jazz in the Garden, a family movie night open to the public. The event will feature live jazz music and vintage cartoons – appropriate for viewers of all ages – accompanied by live music scores for several of […]
Ethics Puts A Charge In Electrician’s Business
Tom Munetz is both well respected and in high demand as a licensed master electrician in all the boroughs of New York. Although no job ever seems too small for him, he likes to think of his business as primarily handling residential electrical work (although he works for businesses and corporations alike). However, it is his ethical standards of honesty […]
Local-Express
Dr. Sharon DeVivo, Ed.DDr. Sharon B. DeVivo, recently appointed the seventh President of Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology and the only woman in the college’s history, has been with Vaughn since 1996. In that time, she has been responsible for different areas of the institution, including academic affairs, development, admissions, financial aid, student affairs and public affairs. DeVivo recently served as Senior […]
Estacion Grill & Bar
Estación Grill and Bar is the newest addition to Astoria’s vibrant and eclectic food and entertainment scene. Owner Felipe Camargo opened Estación just two months ago and it’s already a hit among foodies and those who love a fun night out. Its name has a double meaning in Spanish: “station” as it is near the R train and “season” because […]
Astoria/LIC Kiwanis Club’s Cocktail Party
The Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanis Club announced they will be hosting their Annual Cocktail Party, on Thursday, October 1, 2015, from 7 pm to 10 pm at Riccardo’s by the Bridge. Tickets will be $60 per person. This year Kiwanis will honor as their “Woman of the Year,” Kiwanian Tania B. Broschart, Vice President, Branch Manager Banking Division, Astoria Bank, […]
Neil Patrick Harris Coming To Astoria
Neil Patrick Harris will be coming to Astoria’s Kaufman Studios to tape his new 10-episode show, Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris. The show “will feature appearances by A-list stars, stunts, comedy skits, incredible performances, mini game shows, audience giveaways and hidden camera pranks.” Best Time Ever premieres September 15 at 10/9c on NBC. The live audience tapings will […]