State Senator Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst) on October 6 recognized the first annual Organ Donor Enrollment Day organized by LiveOnNY and unveiled a bill to expand public medical assistance for kidney transplants to include undocumented New Yorkers. The bill, S.6056A, was introduced in the State Senate. Currently, some undocumented New Yorkers receive biweekly emergency dialysis treatment at medical facilities across […]
CM Vallone Hosts Italian Heritage Celebration
Councilman Paul Vallone was proud to host the Annual Italian Heritage Celebration with City Council Speaker Melissa Mark- Viverito at City Hall on the evening of October 7. Nearly 300 friends, family, guests and dignitaries joined in a celebration that filled the Council Chambers. This year’s celebration also commemorated the 100th birthday of Frank Sinatra. Vallone was proud to present […]
Rooting For Our Home Boys
It is the New York Mets’ first time back to the post season since 2006 and we are excited! In spite of some inexplicable and painful losses, the Mets have had more wins and we hope the trend continues. We are relieved that team Captain David Wright is back and still has his considerable batting skills. We need him and […]
Letters to the Editor
Hispanic Heritage Month Dear Friends, As we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month, I would encourage all of you to learn about the crucial roles Hispanic Americans play in constructing our great nation. The history of the United States could never be written without their contributions. To make the role of Hispanic-Americans in our nation even bigger, the time has come […]
Community Board 1
Community Board 1 is holding its regular monthly meeting and public hearing on Tuesday, October 20, at The Astoria World Manor 25-22 Astoria Blvd., Astoria, at 7 pm. Public Hearing Items: 1. Legal & Parliamentary – Introduction and Bylaws, John Katsonis, Esq. 2. Election of Chairperson by ballot vote. Department of City Planning: 3. #N 160051 ZRY Citywide Text Amendment […]
Central Astoria Continues Housing Workshops
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition, (CALDC) an Astoria-based notfor profit organization that deals in housing, announced their continuation of its series of housing workshops in various Queens Library branches. After a successful round of workshops in Sunnyside, Corona, and Astoria, Central Astoria has decided to continue its mission of promoting the awareness of tenant, landlord, and general housing and […]
Cuomo’s Common Core Task Force To Meet In City
Queens Assemblywoman and Chair of the Assembly Education Committee Catherine Nolan is one of 15 members on the new Common Core Task Force charged by Governor Andrew Cuomo with reviewing and making recommendations to overhaul the current way students are tested in New York State. The Task Force, officially named, “The Task Force to Perform Comprehensive Review of Learning Standards, […]
St. John’s Prep Student Commended By NMSC
St. John’s Preparatory School Principal William Higgins announced that Rebecca McFadden has been named Commended Student in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented by the principal to the scholastically talented senior. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized […]
UCCA’s Annual Children’s Halloween Costume Party
The United Community Civic Association’s Annual Children’s Halloween Costume Party will be held Friday, October 30, and the fun starts at 6:30 pm and goes until 9:30 pm at Central Restaurant / Lounge, 20-30 Steinway Street. Ghouls, goblins, and even grown-ups are invited…but please be in costume! Free hot dogs, soda, popcorn, swing & sing and prizes will be provided. […]