State Senator Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst), along with Assemblymembers Francisco Moya (D-Jackson Heights) and Michael DenDekker (D-East Elmhurst), hosted a town hall meeting on public and student safety because of the uptick in knife assaults citywide, and the attempted kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl on her way to school. The meeting took place the night of March 3 at the […]
Greek Independence Day Celebration
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, state Senator Michael Gianaris, Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas and Councilman Costa Constantinides invite you to a Greek Independence Day Celebration Friday, March 11 6-8 pm, at the Stathakion Center, 22-51 29th Street, in Astoria.
Crystal Windows Speeds Deliveries With Trailer Fleet
The national manufacturer, Crystal Window & Door Systems, has recently secured a dedicated trailer fleet through its common carrier to provide logistical services for its product shipments beyond the New York metro area and throughout the East Coast, Midwest and other regions. Crystal, through Cobra Logistics of New Jersey, now has 10 of the carrier’s trailers dedicated to shipping Crystal […]
Participatory Budgeting Project Proposals Unveiled
After a successful Participatory Budgeting process last year, residents of the 22nd Council District will again vote on how to spend $1.5 million on local projects to improve the neighborhood. Residents will choose their top five projects from a ballot created by community volunteers. Councilman Costa Constantinides’ office released the voter guide with information on all ballot proposals on March […]
Exo Café
“Whether it’s conversation over coffee and dessert, a weekend brunch with friends, after-work drinks, or a romantic dinner-date, Exo Café will make it an experience to remember.” That’s what their menu states and I couldn’t agree more. Celebrating 5 years on Austin Street in Forest Hills, Exo Café is an easy choice for casual dining seven days a week, serving […]
Renee Heitmann
Renee Heitmann, soprano singer and voice teacher, is living her childhood dream of residing in New York City and making music. She grew up in Penn Yan, NY, in the Finger Lakes Region and had always dreamed of city life. In 2008 with $72 dollars in her bank account, she packed a suitcase to camp out on her friend’s futon […]
Nancy Reagan, 94
Nancy Reagan, whose devotion to President Ronald Reagan was legendary and whose term as First Lady at the White House brought historic changes, died Sunday at her home in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure. She was 94. Nancy Reagan, who blossomed as a First Lady following Ronald Reagan’s ascent to the presidency in 1981, also had an auspicious beginning […]
‘Two Summers’ By Bestselling Queens Author
Born and raised in Queens, Aimee Friedman released her latest book, “Two Summers.” The New York Times bestselling author has received advanced praise for her latest novel: “Romantic and full of charm, taking readers on a journey that explores that all-important question: what if?” —Jennifer E. Smith, author of “The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight.” “This quirky, inventive […]
East River Kiwanis Presents Golden Gloves Semifinals
East River Kiwanis presents the Daily News Annual 2016 Golden Gloves Tournament Semifinals at the Chian Federation. The event is set to take place Wednesday, March 23, doors open at 6 pm. Chian Federation is located at 44-01 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11103. Proceeds from the boxing tournament go to support Kamp Kiwanis, Hour Children, and the Catholic Lawyers Guild Law […]