Constantinides Slams Gate On Sean’s Place Vandals
An Astoria lawmaker took matters into his own hands recently to secure a local children’s playground that was being overrun at night by teenagers who left broken wine, liquor and beer bottles, used condoms and other items strewn among the swings and slides. Local residents called on Councilman Costa Constantinides for help when the city Department of Parks failed to […]
114th Pct. Honors Officers Who Netted Bank Robber
114th Precinct Community Council President Ann Bruno began the April meeting of the Council as usual, with introductions of the officers at the dais – Detective Ed Negron, Lt. Nick Morales and the 114th Precinct Commanding Officer Captain Peter M. Fortune. “We love our Capt. Fortune and now he is Deputy Inspector Fortune,” said Bruno, announcing Capt. Fortune’s recent promotion. […]
Are There Two Donald Trumps??
Some N.Y. residents may soon be asking themselves that question. We too may be asking ourselves the same question. Perhaps not in a political way, but more on a personal basis. As a former editor of this publication about twenty years ago we wrote a column [Close-up] in which we interviewed celebrities one of whom happened to be Donald Trump. […]
Childcare Provider Appreciation Day
In collaboration with Queens Community House, Queens Childhood Network will celebrate Childcare Provider Appreciation Day on Thursday, May 5. The nationally celebrated day commends the accomplishments of childcare providers who own and/or operate child daycare services. Donations made by a variety of local businesses have served to benefit such hardworking individuals, including Big Apple Hardware and Houseware, Dolphin Diner, Gorgeous […]
Jennifer’s Annual Flushing Bay Shoreline Cleanup
As with each year, the Empire Dragon Boat Team, a group of female cancer survivors, partners with Riverkeeper and the NYC Parks Department in restoring the shoreline of Flushing Bay. The team invites you to paddle along in a dragon boat, (receive a free T-shirt!), and also learn about the various plants surrounding Flushing Bay and other New York waterways. […]
APAC Presents ‘25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
On May 5, the Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) will begin performances of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman, with additional material by Jay Reiss). APAC’s production of this musical marks the first time that the show has been produced by a professional theater in […]