Harlem Has To Wait To The Editor: The legacy of former State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver in the area of transporation leaves much to be desired. Consider the schedule, budget and the cost for four major transportation projects that he took great pride in promoting. Washington paid twice with your tax dollars for building the new South Ferry Terminal no. […]
108th Pct. Community Council’s Annual Holiday Party
On Saturday, December 19 the 108th Precinct Community Council held its Annual Holiday Party at Sunnyside Community Services. The toys were given out by Santa to the children at the Iglesia Alianza, Cristiana Y Misionera Ebenezer Church in Long Island City. “During the holiday season, it is always important to help the many children of our community” said Diane Ballek, […]
Required IRA And 401(k) Withdrawal Rules for Retirees
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me the details on required IRA and 401(k) distributions? I turned 70 this year, and want to be clear on what I’m required to do, and when I’ll have to do it. Planning Ahead Dear Planning, The old saying “you can’t take it with you” is definitely true when it comes to Uncle Sam […]
JetBlue Brightens Queens Plaza
JetBlue Airways, in connection with the LIC Partnership (LICP) and LIC Business Improvement District (LIC BID), this week brightened Queens Plaza with holiday lighting, which featured a series of banners inspired by JetBlue’s tail fin patterns, designed by Studio Fantastica. The lights will run every night into the New Year through the end of winter. Long Island City Partnership’s mission […]
Mayor’s Office Of Technology To Bring City’s Nabes Online
Everybody knows the names of New York City’s five boroughs. However, what about its hundreds of neighborhoods? In 2014 the Department of City Planning issued a map of neighborhood names with distinct community boundaries along with statistics on their geographic, demographic and economic profiles. Now, the Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation has expanded that idea by reserving about 400 […]
Record-Breaking Donations To Braunstein’s Gift Drives
Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) wrapped up his record-breaking holiday gift drives for hospitalized veterans and needy and hospitalized children. Thousands of toys for children, as well as hundreds of items for veterans, including toiletries, candy and clothing, were donated by civic and senior organizations, 18 schools, and dozens of local residents. “I was overwhelmed once again by the incredible […]
PORTOFINO RISTORANTE
Portofino Restaurant is proud to be celebrating 41-derful years in Forest Hills. In a city where restaurants come and go like so many subway cars, Portofino Restaurant has prevailed because it’s where old friends and fabulous cuisine come together. There’s another secret to Portofino’s success, and that’s Carmine, the omnipresent overlord of smiles and cheer. He and the staff extend […]
Ask Dr. Universe
Why is liquid nitrogen so cold? -Aaron, 9, Seattle, WA Dear Aaron, When I got your question, I headed straight for my friend Jake Leachman’s lab at Washington State University. He’s an engineer who knows a lot about what happens to things when they get super cold. He showed me a thermos full of colorless, liquid nitrogen. It was about […]
