Urban Upbound CEO and co-founder Bishop Mitchell Taylor was joined by Reverend Patrick H. Young, resident leaders, non-profit partners and members of the community to urge low-income New Yorkers and NYCHA public housing residents to take advantage of the city’s free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites all around New York City. Free VITA sites enable qualified working families and […]
LIC’s Entrepreneur Space Celebrates 6th Anniversary
Hundreds of Queens residents attended the sixth anniversary of the Entrepreneur Space in Long Island City. This very innovative business development program provides business advice and workspace for individuals to help them see their life’s dreams become a reality. Under the sponsorship of the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC), the program assists those with a serious interest in starting their […]
When a man has anorgasmia
It would not be unusual if the word “anorgasmia” is unfamiliar to you. Doctors rarely ask about the problem and most men will choose instead to suffer in silence, as they themselves are reluctant or embarrassed to bring it up to their doctor. What is anorgasmia? Anorgasmia is the inability to reach an orgasm or climax during sexual activity. It […]
Queens County Young Democrats Appoints 2017 Caucus Chairs
On Thursday, March 30th, the Queens County Young Democrats (QCYD) Executive Board gathered at the Latin American Intercultural Alliance to formally introduce the Chairs of QCYD’s caucuses. QCYD’s caucuses play the role of promoting the involvement of particular groups in the political process and the activities of the Democratic Party at the local, state, and national levels. Last year, QCYD […]
Triumph Of Freedom
Passover, the Festival of Freedom, is by far the most popular Jewish holiday and is probably observed more scrupulously than the Holy Days. One of the reasons for Passover’s universal interest is its home character. Members of Jewish families travel great distances to be together at the Seder table with their kin. The desire to participate in a Seder, no […]
Passover Traditions
Passover bears several names in the Hebrew Bible. It is variously called hag hapesah (the Festival of the Passover offering), hag ha-matzot (the Festival of Matzoh) or hag ha-aviv (the Spring Festival). In rabbinic tradition, Passover is known as zeman hayrutaynu, the season of our freedom. Each name alludes to one aspect or symbol of this multi-faceted festival: the Paschal […]
How Medicare Covers Preventive Health Services
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover 100% of all preventive health care screenings? I’m due to get a colonoscopy and a few other tests, but I want to find out if I’ll have to pay anything before I proceed. New to Medicare Dear New, Medicare currently covers a wide array of free preventive and screening services to help you stay […]
Old Astoria Neighborhood Association
Old Astoria Neighborhood Association’s (OANA) Febuary meeting featured a presentation from Hornblower and the New York Environment Development Corporation (EDC) with updates on the ferry service coming to the neighborhood this summer. The construction of a dock at Halletts Cove for the new ferry service is underway, the meeting was told. The structure will consist of a gangway leading out […]
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Mildred Iatrou MorganMildred Iatrou Morgan was born and raised in Astoria. She attended Hunter College High School and studied filmmaking at City College, CUNY. After graduation she received filmmaking and video grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts and made short films while working at the Museum of Modern Art. During that […]
O LAVRADOR
O Lavrador is a gem of a restaurant, as unique as the borough in which it resides. Tucked solidly into 101st Avenue in Jamaica, you’ll smell the tantalizing aromas of O Lavrador even before you enter the charming restaurant because the smoker outside is always full of their house made chorizo (Portuguese sausage) made from a family recipe since 1981. Indeed, […]