The Dutch Kills Civic Association (DKCA) March meeting began with a police report by 114th Precinct Commanding Officer Deputy Inspector Peter Fortune, who was followed by Assembly Member Brian Barnwell, whose district includes the Growing Up Green charter school, where DKCA meetings are held. In the main part of the meeting, John Young and Penny Lee of the Department of […]

The 19th Annual Fundraising dinner for NYFAC was held at Russo’s on the Bay, on March 2nd. NYFAC provides services for people with Autism in Queens. The event was attended by about 300 people.

New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Polly Trottenberg was joined on March 3rd by City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer, Transportation Alternatives and Community Board 2 to unveil safety improvements at 48th Street and Northern Boulevard, part of city’s Vision Zero efforts. The project brings an array of safety improvements to reduce conflicts between pedestrians and motorists, […]

Saint Patrick’s Day (Irish: Lá ‘le Pádraig or Lá Fhéile Pádraig), colloquially Paddy’s Day, is the feast day which annually celebrates Saint Patrick (373-493), the patron saint of Ireland, on March 17. It is the Irish national holiday and one of the public holidays in the Republic of Ireland (a bank holiday in Northern Ireland); the overseas territory of Montserrat; […]

Turn your St. Patrick’s Day celebration into a chance to enjoy Irish heritage with hearty foods and a lively atmosphere. When it’s the one day each year it’s acceptable to pinch non-conforming friends and family, it’d be a shame not to go all out. These few simple tips can help you put together the perfect party to revel in all […]