Elected officials came to Shore Boulevard and 20th Road along the waterfront to show support of the Marine Terrace renovation project in Astoria, and to dispel the rumors that the complex is going to be used as a homeless shelter. For three decades, the majority of the units at the Marine Terrace apartments have been reserved as Section 8 affordable […]
Simotas’ Second Event To Help Seniors Avoid Scams
On October 25th, Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas brought speakers from the Queens District Attorney’s Office and the NYPD Community Affairs Unit, to talk with seniors at the Douris Senior Center, 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South, about financial frauds and scams that are perpetrated against the elderly. “I want seniors to feel empowered, not vulnerable, to the con artists and scammers who target […]
Cheesecake Factory Opens At Queens Center Mall
The Cheesecake Factory, known for its extensive menu, generous portions and legendary desserts, announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Queens. With more than 250 menu selections including nearly 50 lower calorie SkinnyLicious dishes and a new “Super” Foods section – handmade, in-house with fresh ingredients – and more than 50 signature cheesecakes and desserts, The Cheesecake Factory’s opening […]
Halloween At Queens Botanical Garden!
Halloween at the Garden returns for its second year at Queens Botanical Garden! Families will get to celebrate Halloween early this Sunday, October 30, from 12 to 4 pm with a magic show, spooky storytime, hula-hooping workshops, a costume parade, and carnavale mask making, and more! Celebrate Halloween early with the whole family! Make a seasonal botanical craft, meet and […]
Final Push Is On, No Doubt About It
With Election Day, November 8th, just 13 days away, candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump acknowledged last week there’s no further time for distractions (like debates) and other stuff, so let’s get out there, face to face with the voters and get the message across to “be out there and be sure to vote for me, and make sure your […]
Van Bramer Presidential Debate Watch Party
Approximately 75 people attended Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer’s Presidential Debate Watch Party, held on Wednesday, October 19 at Claret Wine Bar in Sunnyside, including City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Council Member Daniel Dromm.
Maloney Awards Student With Congressional Award
Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) presented Rebecca Reich with the Congressional Award Silver Medal for her dedication to bettering herself and her community. The ceremony took place in the Congresswoman’s Manhattan office, where she praised Rebecca for her accomplishments. “Congressional Award recipients represent the best of America,” said Congresswoman Maloney. “Rebecca has earned this medal through many hours of service […]
Breaking Ground at Bowne Park Playground
NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, joined Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Council Member Paul Vallone, Community Board 7 Parks Committee Chair Kim Ohanian, the Bowne Park Civic Association and the Broadway-Flushing Homeowners Association to break ground on the reconstruction of the playground in Bowne Park on the morning of October 20. “To have an outstanding city, you’ve got […]
Health Tips and Advice For Senior Travelers
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are recently retired and would like to do some traveling both in the United States and abroad, but worry about health issues, such as insurance, finding a good hospital if we get sick, etc. What tips can you offer health conscious seniors who want to travel? Older Travelers Dear Travelers, A dream vacation […]
The Spirit Of Halloween
Halloween originated with the Gaelic people, as Samhain, the Celtic word for November, and heralded the beginning of cold, long nights. A major pagan holiday, it was adopted into the Roman Catholic Church as the night before All Saints’ Day on November 1st and All Souls’ Day on November 2nd, thus making October 31st All Hallow’s Eve. With the darkness […]