Queens Borough President Melinda Katz jumped into the MTA’s squabble with Mayor Bill de Blasio last week after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) threatened to slash funding for New York City transit projects from its capital plan. “It is astonishing to me that the MTA would threaten to hold New York City transit projects hostage for more city money,” Katz […]
Democrat Dromm Visits Republican Club
Democratic City Council Member Daniel Dromm (Jackson Heights, Elmhurst) recently spoke to members of the America’s Mayor Republican Club at Community Methodist Church in Jackson Heights, where he addressed a host of topics ranging from the city budget to quality of life issues affecting his district. “All of these club members are my friends, neighbors and constituents,” said Dromm. “I […]
Simotas Hosts Back To School Event
On September 17, Assemblymember Aravella Simotas and Mount Sinai Queens hosted “Back to School in Good Health” at the Muslim American Society of Queens. Students and parents spoke with Pediatrician Christopher Clemens, MD and Dietician Carrina Burke, MS, RD, CDN, CNSC, both of Mount Sinai Queens, about the importance of starting the school year in good health and maintaining a […]
Pope’s Example Inspires
Now that we have been graced with the presence of Pope Francis, people of all denominations are taking his words to heart more than ever. His courage is inspiring many. Pope Francis’ stance is rocking the status quo – while simultaneously gaining new proponents among non- Catholics, even atheists, with his populist emphasis. However, as the Pope stated in his […]
Letters to the Editor
Saving NYPD’s PSA9 Dear Friends, Building trust between the NYPD and our communities is the key to driving down crime and making our city safer. In western Queens, Public Service Area 9, the NYPD’s dedicated police force for our public housing units, has worked for years with our community to combat crime. Together they built relationships and a bond that […]
CB1 Airport Access Chair’s Statement Re: LGA
Due to time constraints on Monday, September 21, the following concerns regarding LaGuardia Airport were not publicly addressed by Rose Marie Poveromo, Chair, Airport Access, Community Board 1. My remarks will be brief, Mr. Chairman, but pointed for public record as Chair of Airport Access and though much has been heard before by my learned Board colleagues ad nauseam, there […]
Officials Announce $1M In Funding For Astoria Dog Park
Officials announced on September 25 the allocation of $1 million of discretionary capital funding to build a dog park in Astoria. The funding was allocated as part of the FY16 city budget. As part of Participatory Budgeting, Councilman Costa Constantinides (Astoria) allocated $500,000 to build a dog park at Triborough Lot C under the RFK Bridge. Queens Borough President Melinda […]
Annual Greek Festival At Church Of Saint Nicholas
The Greek Orthodox Shrine Church of St. Nicholas, 196-10 Northern Blvd., Flushing, will hold its annual Greek Festival on Friday, October 9, through Monday, October 12. The festival marks the 44th anniversary of their festival that has become an annual tradition for the Church since 1971, when St. Nicholas was the first community to sponsor an ethnic festival in the […]
Constantinides, Fortune Update Astoria At 114th Pct. CC
Councilman Costa Constantinides, in an update on the $78.6 billion city budget, said 1,700 more police officers are to be on patrol this year. “I commend our men and women in blue,” said Constantinides, thanking the 114th Precinct for its “continued service and great work” at the September 22 meeting of the 114th Precinct Community Council. “This was our safest […]
