Just in time for the holiday season, Wreath Interpretations celebrates its 33rd anniversary with more wreaths than ever before. A holiday custom at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, this show puts an imaginative spin on the traditional symbol that has roots in antiquity. The exhibition opened to the public on Friday, December 4, and remains on display through January […]
Helpful Holiday Hints
No matter who you’re buying for this holiday season, your shopping list is sure to be long and complex. Simplify it with these holiday hints, which feature something for everyone on the list. From gifts that keep on giving, month after month, or the latest in handheld functionality to a stylish classic and tasty treats both sweet and rich in […]
Riverview Restaurant and Lounge
f or breathtaking views of Manhattan, fine cuisine, cocktails, and wine at affordable prices, excellent service, and a warm welcome, Riverview Restaurant and Lounge is the place to be. If those reasons aren’t compelling enough for you, how about these: a new, innovative, menu with tantalizing dishes, and a new, weekly event called “Dinner and a Movie” held every Wednesday […]
‘Save The Village’ Walking Tour
Based on the photo exhibit of the works of Fred W. McDarrah, “Save The Village” tours trace the stomping grounds of the biggest stars of the ‘60s – artists, writers and musicians, including Jimi Hendrix, Andy Warhol, and Bob Dylan. Also photographed is the Stonewall Inn, credited as the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement, as well as Washington […]
Oratorio Society To Sing Messiah At Holiday Concert
The Oratorio Society of Queens will perform portions of Handel’s Messiah, as well as traditional Christmas favorites and Chanukah songs on Sunday, December 20 at 4 pm in the Queensborough Performing Arts Center (QPAC), Queensborough Community College, in Bayside. As a hallmark of the vibrant arts community in Queens, OSQ will perform with its 125-plus member chorus under the direction […]
De Blasio: Demand Higher Standards From Candidates
Mayor Bill de Blasio released a statement denouncing latest comments by presidential hopeful Donald Trump. “As The New York Times makes clear today in a front page article, Donald Trump will go down as one of the worst demagogues in recent US political history. His latest comments last week to a mostly Jewish audience are an example. Based on hateful […]
Simotas Moves To Prevent Laundry Pod Poisonings
Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas recently introduced legislation to stem the tide of accidental poisonings by socalled laundry pods. In 2014, there were over 11,000 reported cases of young children eating these colorful, small packages containing chemical detergents. Children who ingest detergent from the pods have reported experiencing vomiting, chemical burns, respiratory problems, seizures, loss of consciousness, fluid in the lungs, and […]
Oppose Proposed Toll On East River Bridges
Assemblyman David I. Weprin (DFresh Meadows), at mic, was joined by state Senator Tony Avella, Councilman Barry Grodenchik, Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman, the Queens Chamber of Commerce, Queens Civic Congress, Keep NYC Congestion Tax Free, and other community-small business advocates to strongly oppose Move NY’s plan proposing toll-tax on East River Bridges. Weprin said in a release, “New Yorkers have grown […]
Mayor Comments On Obama’s Terrorism Speech
Mayor Bill de Blasio released a statement on December 7 echoing President Obama’s “common-sense” remarks on guns and terrorism. “New Yorkers stand behind the President in his efforts to fight ISIL and protect this country from terrorism. Safeguarded by one of the top anti-terrorist units in the world, New Yorkers will not allow terrorists to win by succumbing to fear […]