Civic and local leaders are trying to figure out how the city chooses clients for its homeless shelters, and why so many people with a history of mental or psychiatric conditions are dumped in the shelter system, rather than being placed in facilities where they can obtain proper care and supervision. Case in point: a homeless shelter for 200 women […]
Gaudio’s Pizzeria and Restaurant
There’s a reason why Gaudio’s has been successful since 1958. When you offer delicious, honest Italian food including great pizza, pasta, meat, and fish entrees, all at fair prices, the locals find a path to your door. This has been true for the last 58 years, when Papa Gaudio first opened this classic Italian restaurant on 30th Avenue. Domenico Gaudio, […]
What Difference Does Poetry Make?
The Queens Council on the Arts (QCA), on October 7, will host “What Difference Does Poetry Make?” The LAB presentation will feature a reading and discussion with Richard Newman, Matt Pasca, Nancy Agabian, Donna Kaz, Terri Muus and Charles Fishman, authors of “Veils, Halos & Shackles: International Poetry on the Oppression and Empowerment of Women.” A first-of-its-kind anthology, “Veils, Halos […]
Q’nsboro Symphony Orch. To Debut At Flushing Town Hall
The Queensboro Symphony Orchestra debut at Flushing Town Hall (137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY 11354) on Sunday, October 16 at 7 pm, taking on a rarely-performed program of classics, including Beethoven’s Violin Concerto (featuring violinist Kae Nakano), Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, and the world premier of Victory! by Paul Joseph. These pieces are rarely performed due to their vast scope and […]
Beer & Burgers With Crowley
Saturday September 24th was a Beer & Burgers with Congressman Joe Crowley event, at the Garden at Studio Square, in Astoria, where notables such as Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, along with numerous elected officials, district leaders, and numerous politicians showed up to support our Congressman. A sizable crowd of supporters came to enjoy a great, entertaining and politically powerful […]
Meal Service Delivery Options for Seniors Who Don’t Cook
Dear Savvy Senior What types of healthy meal delivery options can you recommend for seniors who live at home, but don’t cook and don’t get out much? Since mom passed away, my dad’s diet is terrible and I worry about his health. Long-Distance Daughter Dear Long-Distance, There are various healthy meal service delivery options available to non-cooking seniors who live […]