President Donald Trump is in the second month of his four-year term, also the second month of the first 100 days in office, a time when he should be reaping reams of favorable publicity from the various sources of stories about his nascent administration. But that’s not happening. Instead he’s getting just the opposite, bad publicity, since what he thought […]
Irene Stathatos-Vasilakos
Irene Stathatos-Vasilakos has worked for the past 20 years in financial institutions as a banker and for insurance companies, the New York State Assembly, and has been employed with New York State Senate for the past six years. She is a member of the Greek American Homeowners Association, United Community Civic Association, and she also assists in the family business […]
Koo Brings Agencies And Fire-Damaged Businesses Together
Council Member Peter Koo hosted a workshop with the New York City Department of Small Business Services, the Flushing Business Improvement District, and the Legal Aid Society to assist local Flushing businesses impacted by last month’s fire on Roosevelt Avenue and Main Street to get back on their feet. Eight businesses were serviced at the multilanguage workshop, which dealt with […]
‘DeVos Is Not The One’ Says City
Despite strong opposition from the citywide Panel for Educational Policy, as well as several district community education councils, including Community District Education Council 30 in Queens, Betsy DeVos is ready to oversee nearly 100,000 public schools across the country after her confirmation by the Senate as the nation’s Secretary of Education. “We’ve just come through one of the most bruising, […]
Dutch Kills Civic Association
The Dutch Kills community is in the midst of major redevelopment. Zoning changes by the Department of City Planning are being studied and are sure to make a quality of life impact on Dutch Kills. The Department of City Planning will be addressing the Dutch Kills Civic Association (DKCA), seeking their input for the proposed changes. City Council Member Jimmy […]
Happy Presidents’ Day
Every third Monday in February, the country observes Presidents’ Day. Originally, we celebrated the birthdays of our 1st and 16th Presidents, George Washington, the Commander-in-Chief who helped us win the American Revolution, and Abraham Lincoln, who led us in the Civil War and saved the union, ending slavery. The holiday has been combined into a celebration of all our presidents, […]
Letters to the Editor
17 Years To Rebuild To The Editor: There is more to a recent Metropolitan Transportation Authority announcement that the anticipated repairs to the South Ferry station on the 1 train line adjacent to the Whitehall Street Staten Island Ferry Terminal will be completed in time to support reopening in June 2017. Washington paid twice with tax dollars under grants from […]
Getting Old Pays Off
Dear Savvy Senior, What types of discounts are available to baby boomers, at what age do they kick in, and what’s the best way to go about finding them? Almost 50 Dear Almost, One of the great perks of growing older in America is the many discounts that are available to boomers and seniors. There are literally thousands of discounts […]
Beatles Serenade At St. Michael’s
The beautiful sounds of the violin and a Steinway piano were all that were needed to carry away an audience of approximately 100 people on a symphonic journey, which paid tribute to the legendary rock group from Liverpool, The Beatles. It was the 3rd Annual pre-Valentine’s Day classical concert and Beatles tribute at St. Mike’s. Coinciding with their arrival at […]