It seems like the pressure from the ongoing formation of a staff and the steady presence of protesters is getting under president-elect Donald Trump’s skin, judging from his reactions to some of the incidents occurring. Last week, he got into a public squabble with the cast of “Hamilton” on Broadway after some cast members addressed Vice President-elect Mike Pence when […]
Keep Giving Thanks
On this Thanksgiving week our thoughts turn, as always, to what we are most thankful for in life. First and foremost, we have our loved ones to be thankful for. Whether they live nearby or not, we have the ability to easily communicate with them pretty much whenever we wish, inexpensively. The march of progress continues every day with useful […]
Letters to the Editor
Cuomo: We’ll Stand Up Dear Students: After the harsh and ugly rhetoric of the campaign, many of you are concerned about what might happen next. Let me be clear: This is the State of New York, not a state of fear. We will not tolerate hate or racism. We have been and always will be a place where people of […]
Chaos Ahead
Trump’s election is the return of 1960’s America. As Yoga Berra said, it’s “deja vu all over again.” Many who lived through that turbulent, destructive decade recall the time as a harsh stain upon the nation. Racial injustice was rampant, and the Civil Rights movement fought for change. President Kennedy supported Dr. King and the NAACP’s March on Washington. Attack […]
Cuomo Announces MTA Subway Enhancements, N Line
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on November 16 two major milestones in the initiative to create new and improved subway stations throughout the New York metropolitan area as a part of his plan to reimagine the MTA for the 21st century. The MTA will award a contract this month for the first three stations, all located on the R line […]
East River Kiwanis’ Efforts: Clothes, Food, Magic
The East River Kiwanis Team had a busy weekend, holding a Clothing Drive for veterans, a Food Drive, and Magic Show. The Clothing Drive for those that served our country and now are struggling to regain their lives in Reality House of Astoria was an awesome testament of effort by the Kiwanis team. Men’s gently used or new professional clothing […]
$4.5M Reconstruction Design Of Dutch Kills Playground
Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer and Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski unveiled designs for the $4.5 million renovation of Dutch Kills Playground. They were joined by PS 112 Principal Rafael Campos Gatjens, George Stamatiades, President of the Dutch Kills Civic Association, Community Board 1, and local students and families. The new designs include upgraded play equipment, play spaces and safety […]
Koo, Flushing Organizations Donate 300 Turkeys
City Council Member Peter Koo joined with Flushing-based organizations on November 17 to distribute 300 turkeys to community senior centers, public housing residents, and faith-based institutions. Additional sponsors of this year’s Thanksgiving turkey donation include Flushing Chinese Business Association, Flushing Lions Club, H&Y Marketplace, Henry Yeung, and Michael Cheng, Principal of Epos Development.