Clean Up Subways To The Editor: It makes sense for the MTA to cancel its ill-conceived subway station garbage can removal program. In the 1960s it was common to find both penny gum and soda machines dispensing products at many subway stations. Clean and safe bathrooms were readily available. It was a time when people respected authority and law. Previous […]
Gianaris Presses New York State Supreme Court On Aces Decision
State Senator Michael Gianaris urged the New York State Supreme Court to render its decision and shut down the adult nightclub, Aces, once and for all. This comes on the heels of the April 5 court hearing, in which lawyers representing Aces Strip Club failed to appear. The case is now pending and the community is anxiously waiting to hear […]
Cops Hunt Astoria Car Vandals
Police are seeking help from the public to identify and locate three suspects wanted for vandalizing more than a dozen vehicles in Astoria during the early morning hours of April 2. The three suspects were captured on surveillance footage damaging 13 vehicles parked near Astoria Boulevard and 35th Street at about 4:10 a.m. They are described as male, 20 to […]
Crowley Speaks Out On Nunes
House Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley (D–Queens/the Bronx) issued the following statement after House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chair Devin Nunes announced his decision to recuse himself from the panel’s investigation into Russia’s involvement in the 2016 election: “The House Intelligence Committee has a critical role to play in determining what influence the Russian government had into our recent […]
Van Bramer Honors Community Women
Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer hosted his 8th Annual Spring Open House and Awards Ceremony at his Sunnyside District Office on Saturday, April 8, to honor women who lead in the community. The Majority Leader presented proclamations to seven women whose work and contributions in education, environmental protection, caring for and feeding those in need, protecting our libraries, and using […]
DA Brown Undergoes Successful Heart Valve Procedure
Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown successfully underwent a minimally invasive heart valve procedure Monday morning at New York University Langone Medical Center in Manhattan. The surgery was performed on a non-emergency basis by Dr. Mathew R. Williams, who heads the structural and heart valve program at NYU Langone Medical Center. It is anticipated that District Attorney Brown will be […]
Epididymitis – a cause for concern for men
There is a long, narrow tube tightly coiled at the back of the testicles called the epididymis. This little-known curved structure is where sperm can mature and be stored. If the epididymis becomes inflamed it is then known as epididymitis. Epididymitis is not a commonly known condition but once a man has it, he probably won’t forget it. Each year […]
Comprehensive Environmental Legislation Passes Council
Two bills passed the City Council last week giving New York City the most comprehensive environmental justice legislation in the nation. Sponsored by Council Member Costa Constantinides and Council Member Inez Barron, the legislation seeks to distribute city services equally and fairly. “For far too long, environmental justice communities have had less access to environmental benefits including green space, waterfront […]
Do You Need To File a Tax Return in 2017?
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My income dropped way down when I retired last year in 2016, so I’m wondering if I need to even file a tax return this year. New Retiree Dear New, There are several factors that affect whether or not you need to file a […]