United Adult Ministries (UAM) will hold a gala celebration commemorating the 100 Year Anniversary of the organization which founded Flushing House. The fundraiser is on April 21, 2016 at The Garden City Hotel, Garden City. The parent company of Flushing House, UAM, will also honor three outstanding individuals at their gala with The Rose Kryzak Senior Leadership Award. This Centenary […]
Eat Hearty & Healthy With Chef Rocco At MSQ – For Free!
Mount Sinai Queens invites you to attend “Eat Heartily – A Free Tasting of Heart-Healthy Food.” This must-attend cooking demo and food tasting of delicious, nutritious heart-healthy dishes is created by acclaimed chef, Rocco Sacramone, owner of Michelin and Zagat honored Trattoria L’incontro and Maiella. At this free event you get to sample sumptuous cuisine and take home easy-to-prepare recipes […]
Crowley Pleased With Obama Budget Proposal
Congressman Joseph Crowley, Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus commended President Obama and the proposed 2017 budget that he released last week, stating: “A budget is a reflection of priorities and values, and in his proposal released today (Feb. 9), the President has laid out a vision to build a better, stronger America for everyone. With a focus on growth, […]
NYPD Announces Plans For Major Reorganization
NYPD SATCOM centers will become a thing of the past under a strategic reorganization initiative soon to be announced by Police Commissioner William Bratton. Police brass changed the name of the decades-old Patrol Borough Commands to SATCOM – Strategic And Tactical Commands in mid-2015 as part of an initiative in Queens designed to increase efficiency by giving precinct commanders direct […]
Steinway Family Services To Shut Doors After Tax Scandal
Steinway Child and Family Services, which provides services to children with severe mental health issues, is $10 million in the hole, according to records released on February 1. The Astoria-based non-profit is closing after it owes more than $7 million in unpaid federal and state payroll taxes. It will shut down on February 28. According to staff members, some have […]
A More Desirable Streetcar
We think Mayor de Blasio’s proposal for a waterfront streetcar from Astoria to Brooklyn is a great idea. There are few options for us to visit our closest neighbors, and them us. However, the Brooklyn Queens Connector could be made into an excellent idea. The trolley digs deep into Brooklyn, but barely scratches the surface of Queens. It goes from […]
Letters to the Editor
Presidential Hurdles To The Editor: Strangely, Trump could win the presidential election. The US will always turn right rather than hard left. Historically, the extreme left was Wallace versus Truman when Wallace claimed the Cold War was caused by the policies of the US. Sanders is scratching at the same rage felt by Republicans. The citizens of the nation have […]
Katz To Queens Chamber: Boro Closer To Manhattan
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz addressed the Queens Chamber of Commerce at the annual joint meeting with the Queens Borough Cabinet last week. Speaking to a large breakfast gathering of business and community leaders, including District Managers of the 14 Community Boards at the LaGuardia Marriott in East Elmhurst on February 9, Katz reflected on the borough’s growth and pointed […]
Van Bramer, Riders Rally Against Poor 7 Line Service
On February 9, New York City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer, representatives from Access Queens, Community Board 2, 7 train commuters, business owners and stakeholders held a rally to voice their concerns about poor 7 train service. This year, riders have seen growing delays and service disruptions during rush hour commutes on the 7 train. During the rally, Van […]