March 25 marks the 195th anniversary of Greek Independence. For New York City’s multitudes of proud residents of Hellenic origin (many calling Astoria home) Friday’s festivities will include heaps of delicious food, music from the Greek Isles, and family gatherings. This year Greek-Americans and Philhellenes will enjoy their annual parade. The big, colorful, 78th Greek Independence Day Parade steps up […]
Letters to the Editor
Greetings From Walcott To The Editor: It is an honor to lead Queens Library in the important work of empowering and serving the people of this borough. I have lived in Queens most of my life and got my first library card from the St. Albans branch when I was in elementary school. My wife, Denise, was an active Friend […]
Maloney Announces Reelection Campaign
Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney announced her intention to run for reelection in the 12th Congressional District surrounded by her friends and supporters. The announcement officially kicked-off her campaign, and the Congresswoman promised to continue her fight for responsive government, improved infrastructure, health-care programs and women’s and children’s rights. “I stand here today to announce my campaign for reelection. When I […]
Flushing House Founders Hold 100th Anniversary Gala
United Adult Ministries (UAM) will hold a gala celebration commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the organization which founded Flushing House. The fundraiser is on April 21 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 Celebration is […]
Astorian Named National Geographic Grosvenor Fellow
Heather Page, an Assistant Principal at the High School of Economics and Finance in Manhattan, has been named a 2016 Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow. The Astoria resident is one of only 35 educators from the United States and Canada to receive the annual honor. Later this year Ms. Page will join Lindblad-National Geographic expedition experts on […]
CB1 Approves Northern Blvd. Safety Measures
Northern Boulevard, between Honeywell Street and Broadway recorded a total of 321 injuries with 21 people severely injured and one killed between 2010 and 2014, according to Department of Transportation. Acting on a recommendation from the city Department of Transportation (DOT), a number of safety improvements for that Northern Boulevard corridor were unanimously approved by Community Board 1 at the […]
Financial Paperwork: What To Keep, What To Toss
Dear Savvy Senior, How long should a person hang on to old receipts, stock records, tax returns and other financial documents? I have accumulated boxes full of such papers over the years and would like to get rid of some of it now that I’m retired. Getting Organized Dear Getting, This is a great time of the year to get […]
Next Generation Of Amorelli Realty Carries On Legacy
For three generations, the Halvatzis family has been helping people in the quest to make their American Dream a reality. “People need our help,” said Anita Halvatzis of Amorelli Realty. “I mean they really need our help. Some are buying their first home and some are selling their first home and it could be a nervous and intimidating experience. That’s […]
