With the opening of school, more than one million children are traveling to and from city public schools every day, not to mention other destinations such as libraries, after school programs, sports and arts activities. According to statistics from the Department of Transportation (DOT), more than 1,000 children under age 17 were involved in crashes in 2015 in New York […]
Remains Identified As Those Of Missing Astoria Woman
Condolences are pouring in to the grief stricken parents of a missing 30-year-old Astoria woman whose remains were recovered last week on the Rikers Island shoreline. Rikers Island security guards on routine patrol at about 3:10 p.m. on September 14 spotted a human skull and bones that had recently washed up on the western shoreline of the island. Detectives at […]
Simotas Receives March Of Dimes Award
On September 14, the March of Dimes honored Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas with an award for being a “Champion for Babies” for her work ensuring prenatal care for all. The Assemblywoman was joined by Caitlin Goss of the March of Dimes and the Lauren family, who became advocates for the March of Dimes after their older daughter was born prematurely. Simotas […]
Local Express
Yassmin AlersYassmin Alers was a speaker at the recent Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Queens. This was her first year participating in The Longest Day. “I was amazed at the number of friends that were currently dealing with or had helped a family member with Alzheimer’s disease. Although it was comforting to know my family was not alone, it was also […]
SJP Student Earns Gold Congressional Award
Jakob Matala, a junior at St. John’s Preparatory School in Astoria, has earned The Congressional Award Gold Certificate. As the recipient of this prestigious honor, Jakob set personally challenging goals in four program areas – Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness and Expedition/Exploration. Under the guidance of his advisor, Barbara DeMaio, former Principal of Most Precious Blood (MPB) School […]
Marine Terrace To Add Housing For Vets, Homeless
Related Companies purchased the seven Marine Terrace apartment buildings, and plan to renovate all the apartments – and build two new units as housing for low-income veterans and homeless people. The new buildings will comprise 53 apartments in all, and gives preference to 80% to the veterans, and 20% to the homeless. Marine Terrace is located near the Astoria waterfront, […]