Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any specific flu shots that are better suited for seniors? I just turned 65 and would like to find out what’s recommended and how Medicare covers it. Semi-Healthy Senior Dear Semi-Healthy, There are actually two different flu vaccines available this year that are designed specifically for seniors age 65 and older. One option is the […]
St. Francis Prep Christmas Concerts Showcase Talent
On Friday, December 9th, and Saturday, December 10th, St. Francis Preparatory School’s Music Department will host their Annual Christmas Concerts, in Prep’s Brother Ralph Clifford Memorial Auditorium. In all, 11 ensembles, comprised of nearly 600 students, will perform. The December 9th concert will feature all three orchestras, both percussion ensembles, and SFP’s Concert Chorus. December 10th will feature all three […]
Van Bramer Visits Islamic School In Woodside
This morning, the New York City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer visited the Razi School, an Islamic school in Woodside, to reassure students, parents, and faculty that Queens values people of all religions and backgrounds. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, in the week following the Presidential election, there were 51 anti-Muslim hate incidents in the United States, […]
E. River Kiwanis’ Bounty Of Food For Hour Children
The East River Kiwanis organization recently completed their Third Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. It was held at Best Yet Supermarket (37th Street between 19th and 20th Aves.) on November 19th. All the food collected went to Hour Children. “We collected a large amount of non perishable items to fill their truck for the children and families that stay with Hour […]
Santa’s Coming To Steinway!
Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC) has invited everyone to join them for A Holly Jolly Celebration on Sunday, December 11th, from 12 pm to 4 pm on the corner of Steinway Street and 31st Avenue. The celebration starts at 12 pm, with a kid’s holiday music performance by Music For Aardvarks, and continues from 1 pm to 4 pm […]
Tree Lighting At McManus Memorial Park
The First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Sunday, December 4, from 6 pm-8 pm, at McManus Memorial Park (81st Street and Grand Central Service Road). The event is sponsored by Congressman Joseph Crowley, and co-hosted by the United Community Civic Association (UCCA), Councilman Costa Constantinides and Port Authority of NY & NJ. Washington & Friends choir […]
Mythological Fantasy Exhibit At Queensborough College
“In the Gardens of Mount Olympus” is a modern mythological fantasy that recreates the world of the Greek mythological gods, goddesses, and creatures, turning them into modern day fables through visual arts, dance and music. This installation piece is part of the exhibit, “From Land to Sea,” at the QCC Art Gallery now through January 15, 2017. While this world […]
Be Your Own Blacksmith!
Blacksmithing is a trade that has become extinct with the advance of technology. Hot steel is not sculpted by a man with a gray beard, but by a machine in a factory. However a few still try to keep the art alive. I first started blacksmithing 10 months ago with the tools I had, and a bunch of YouTube videos. […]
114th Precinct Community Council Meeting
Serious incidents of prejudice within the confines of the 114th Precinct have prompted its Commanding Officer, Deputy Inspector Peter Fortune, to issue a forceful indictment of hate crimes in the community. “Whatever your political or religious view, you shouldn’t victimize somebody else based on what they look like or what their religion is,” said Fortune at the November 22 meeting […]