NYS Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) addressed the Queensborough Community College Graduating Class of 2017 in honor of the 56th Annual Commencement Exercises. The Senator urged the students to stand in the face of intolerance and racism and to stay true to the lessons instilled in them during their time at QCC. Stavisky also spoke on the importance of passing […]
Low-Level Offenders Will Soon Be Heard By OATH
As a result of legislation passed by the City Council in May, the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) will soon hear certain low-level, nonviolent quality of life offenses. OATH, an independent administrative law court with a mission to “provide fair and timely hearings and trials,” will handle violations of rules regarding open container of alcohol, city parks, littering, […]
Stavisky Honors Pauline Chu As A Woman of Distinction
At P.S. 244, state Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) – joined by Councilman Peter Koo, school Principal Robert Groff and Superintendent Danielle DiMango, presented Pauline Chu with a state resolution, officially recognizing her as a Woman of Distinction for 2017. Each year, senators across the state choose a woman in their district who has significantly added inspiration and encouragement to […]
Braunstein Announces Mother’s Day Essay Winners
NYS Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced the winners of his annual Mother’s Day Essay Contest for students in 2nd through 5th Grades: 2nd Grade Grand Prize Award: Chloe Li from PS 130 in Bayside. 3rd Grade Grand Prize Award: Julia Sweeney from PS 184 in Whitestone. 4th Grade Grand Prize Award: Demetrios Kavasilas from PS 184 […]
The Forest Hills Memorial Day Parade
This year’s Forest Hills Memorial Day Parade was held on Sunday, May 28. It began at Metropolitan and Ascan Avenues and proceeded to the Remsen Family Cemetery. The parade’s Grand Marshals were Major Michael Dunne and Michael Pearlman. Maj. Dunne was a first responder at 9/11, served in Afghanistan, and is a member of the Forest Hills/Rego Park Community Emergency […]
Governors Ball Stuffs Your Ears And Stomach
This year, as is the case most years, Governors Ball was packed with big name talents and up and coming new acts. It was so packed, in fact, that it was impossible for diverse music connoisseurs to see all their favorite acts. For example, if you’re a fan of both Wiz Khalifa and Tool, you had to make a tough […]
Peralta Secures Funding For NHS To Aid Queens Homeowners
In 2016, the Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens (NHS) saved 49 hardworking families from foreclosure and helped another 29 buy their homes with down payment assistance programs. In an effort to assist more families purchase or maintain their homes, state Senator Jose Peralta announced that he secured $75,000 in state funding for the Woodside-based organization. The announcement took place on […]
The Pulpit
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