Cardiac arrest! Heart attack! The very words seem to shout with a sudden, out-of-the-blue urgency. And that’s how most everyone has come to understand heart attacks: they hit hard, with no warning. The truth is, happily, a little less abrupt and severe, at least for middle-aged men. Your body will give you a heads up – but you need to […]
Gianaris’ Proposal To Get The MTA Back On Track
Governor Andrew Cuomo tapped former MTA President and Chair Joe Lhota to return as Chair of the MTA. The Governor said, “Lhota has a proven track record to address the enormous challenges facing the nation’s largest mass transit system.” In response to the selection, NYS Senator Michael Gianaris said, “Lhota’s return to the MTA alone won’t solve the problem.” He […]
Dromm, SCA Hold Groundbreaking For New Jackson Heights Elementary School
NYC Council Education Committee Chair Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights, Elmhurst), NYC School Construction Authority (NYC SCA) officials and educators broke ground on June 26 for the construction of P.S. 398, a new elementary school and Pre-K site in Jackson Heights. Donning hardhats and with shovels in hand, Dromm, NYC SCA President and CEO Lorraine Grillo, District 30 Superintendent Dr. Philip […]
Ribbon Cutting For New Little Bay Park Soccer Fields
On June 20, Councilman Paul Vallone joined NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski, Community Board 7 District Manager Marilyn McAndrews, community members and families and kids from local sports groups to cut the ribbon on the fully reconstructed soccer fields in Bayside’s Little Bay Park. The playing fields in Little Bay Park have been completely […]
When in the course of human events…
Taxation without representation! That was the battle cry of the 13 colonies in America who were forced to pay taxes to England’s King George III with no representation in Parliament. As dissatisfaction grew, British troops were sent in to quell any signs of rebellion, and repeated attempts by the colonists to resolve the crisis without war proved fruitless. On June […]
It’s a grand old flag
For 240 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation’s unity, as well as a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens. Here are highlights of its unique history: *On June 14, 1777 the Continental Congress passed an Act to establish an official flag for the new nation. The resolution ordered that “the flag of […]
Exo Café
Exo Café is your ‘go to’ eatery for casual dining for lunch or dinner, and a great weekend brunch. With the Forest Hills Stadium Summer Concert Series in full swing, Exo Café couldn’t be a better choice for a pre-concert or post-concert meal, drinks, dessert, or snack. Stroll in for Happy Hour which runs Monday to Friday from 4-8pm, with […]
Local-Express
Mickey Z.Born and raised in Astoria, Mickey Z. is the only person to appear in a political book with Noam Chomsky and a karate flick with Billy “Tae Bo” Blanks. Armed with a high school diploma, he’s spoken and lectured nationwide – in venues ranging from MIT and Yale University to the Bowery Poetry Club and Occupy Free University. Mickey Z. […]
Ask Dr. Universe
Dear Dr. Universe: What causes lightning? – Monica, 10, Costa Rica And while we’re at it, let’s answer these questions: When lightning strikes the ocean, what happens to the fish? – Olivia, 12, Manchester, UK Why is lightning attracted to metal objects? – Grant, 11, Pullman, Wash. Why does lightning sometimes just happen in clouds? – Leo, 11, Cayman Islands […]