MALONEY: ‘ENDING DACA A CRUEL BLOW’: In response to the recent reports that President Trump may rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), cosponsor of the BRIDGE Act and the American Hope Act of 2017, released the following statement: “Rather than listen to the majority of the American people, there is currently a […]
Local-Express
Jeanette BonnerWe are often left wanting more info on our Local-Express interview subjects, and so we have decided that once in a while we will pay another visit and get the latest “scoop” on some very interesting people! Our first visit with Jeanette Bonner was on March 23, 2016, when she was about to premier Season 2 of her web series, […]
Long Island Star Journal: Welcome to September 1916!
The Greater Astoria Historical Society presents pages from the Long Island Star Journal On September 15, monstrous rumbling contraptions known as tanks made their first combat appearance in the Battle of the Somme in France. Meanwhile, the first Piggly Wiggly self-service grocery store opened its doors down in Memphis, Tennessee. Before this new concept, grocery stores did not allow customers […]
Sugar Freak
If you are already a fan of Sugar Freak, you will be over the moon about the new, enlarged Sugar Freak, just across from its original location on 30th Avenue. Chef Christian Fajardo, Restaurateur James Paloumbis, and the whole Sugar Freak team have collaborated to strengthen and expand this successful restaurant brand for more people to enjoy. All the original, […]
Book Review: ‘April Unwrapped’
Have you ever had that horrible dream? You know the one: You are suddenly totally naked in public! Well, if you have, you are in good company. That is the start of the blurb on the back cover of April Brucker’s new book, “April Unwrapped.” And if an intro like that doesn’t grab your attention, nothing will! In this photo […]
Making Connections: Artists Working in Queens
Long Island City Artists, Inc. is holding a reception to celebrate their latest exhibition, Making Connections: Artists Working in Queens, tonight, September 6, from 6-10 pm at the the Plaxall Gallery, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City. There will be live music performed by musicians from India, Korea and the United States, all reflecting LIC Artists’ outreach into this diverse […]
State Allocation For Queens DA’s Office Announced
NYS Senators Jose Peralta and Tony Avella announced a $150,000 state allocation for the Queens District Attorney’s Office, which will be used to support critical initiatives to assist crime victims with special needs, specifically child victims of sexual or physical abuse, immigrant victims of crime, and elderly victims who fall prey to financial exploitation. The funding will support the services […]
Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz Was 45
Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz was laid to rest on September 3, after succumbing to cancer at the age of 45. Close to 100 people, including several elected officials, came to pay tribute to Simanowitz in Forest Hills at the funeral service. The Democratic lawmaker was elected to the Assembly in 2011, representing College Point, Whitestone and Kew Gardens in the 27th […]
The Pulpit
ASTORIA ADVENTIST CHURCH:•Fridays, 7 pm: Small group video seminar, More AboutJesus, with Christian writers and speakers MauriceVenden and Lee Venden.•Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study and Prayer Group. 30-8932nd St., Astoria, 718.932.5390.****BVM HELP OF CHRISTIANS:•Thursdays, 9:30 am-noon: Food Pantry open to thosein need, ID required. Donations being accepted all othertimes. 70-31 48th Ave, Woodside, info 718.672.4848ext. 11. ****CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION:•Last […]