Although paying for plastic bags has not yet become a reality, Thomas M. Quinn & Sons Funeral Home is not waiting for that eventuality. Planning ahead, as is their motto, this local Dignity Memorial funeral provider has geared up to distribute free shopper totes. In an effort to reduce the pollution caused by plastic, New York City legislators have been […]
Police Officer Recovering From Injuries
A Queens Housing Police Officer is recovering from injuries he suffered when he was struck last week by a food delivery truck in Astoria. Police said the vehicle struck the officer as he stepped out of an NYPD Jeep at 30th Avenue near 36th Street at about 10 am on February 14th. The officer, who is assigned to the NYPD […]
Plane Crashed In New Jersey Registered To Queens Owner
A plane crashed on Sunday morning in Bayonne, New Jersey. The pilot, who had to be extracted from the small plane, was hospitalized with broken bones, but he is not thought to be in serious condition. Cars and power lines were hit and power went down. The plane is registered to a Whitestone resident. There were no other known injuries. […]
Consider Taking The Ferry
Now that there are glimmers of sun and warmth, we cannot wait to start planning outings. One thing we do not think enough people know to take advantage of is the East River Ferry. It is a gorgeous, scenic ride, with excellent destinations. The ferry departs quite often and is very reasonably priced. Take in the exquisite views and as […]
Letters to the Editor
On Immigration This letter is in response to the recent articles on immigration. My grandfather Albert Joseph Bialek came to the United States from Poland (Galicia) in 1910. Per the Ellis Island website he boarded the ship Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse in Bremen, Germany (formerly Prussia). He had just completed his service in the Austrian army. Poland at that time […]
Grad Rates Rise, Dropout Rates Decline
High school graduation rates in Queens rose while the dropout rate declined as the citywide four-year high school graduation rate climbed to a historic high of 72.6% and the dropout rate fell to a record low 8.5% in 2016. “Our public schools are unquestionably the strongest they’ve ever been,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio on February 10th. “From day one, […]
The Pulpit
Astoria Adventist Church:Fridays, 7 pm: Small group video seminar, More AboutJesus, with Christian writers and speakers MauriceVenden and Lee Venden.Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study and Prayer Group. 30-8932nd St., Astoria, 718.932.5390.****BVM Help of Christians:Thursdays, 9:30 am-noon: Food Pantry open to thosein need, ID required. Donations being accepted all othertimes. 70-31 48th Ave, Woodside, info 718.672.4848ext. 11. ****Grace Episcopal Church:Mondays, 5-6 […]
Jefferson Democratic Club Kicks Off 137th Year
The Jefferson Democratic Club kicked off its 137th year on February 16, 2017 at the Clearview Park Golf Course Clubhouse. Guest Speaker Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi gave an informative speech about his widely acclaimed Home Stability Support program to ease New York’s homeless crisis, and took questions from the many members present. Assembly Member Edward Braunstein updated club members on […]