Christ the King High School celebrated the beginning of the school year with Mass, which was officiated by CK Alumni (’88) Father Frank Spacek and Deacon Paul Norman (’77). As Father Frank presided over the Mass, he asked for God’s blessing for the new school year. For over 50 years, Christ the King High School has been committed to providing […]
St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Installs Officers
St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus held their installation of officers on September 19 in the Annex at of St. Anastasia Parish in Douglaston. The Knights are a charitable organization that is dedicated to the church, community and the causes of the Knights of Columbus. They have just recently collected money at their annual fundraiser for the disabled and the Special Olympics. A […]
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St. Andrew Avellino’s Annual Welcome Back From Summer BBQ
St. Andrew Avellino of Flushing held its annual Welcome Back from Summer Vacation BBQ on Saturday, September 16. Each year the event grows larger; this year well over 300 attended the four-hour event.
Maloney Holds Fundraiser In LIC
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney held a fundraiser on Tuesday, September 19, at Manducatis Rustica restaurant in Long Island City. The Congresswoman shared her goals and vision for the future with those attending.
Supports Councilman Paul Vallone’s Reelection
Paul Halvatzis (r.) presents Councilman Paul Vallone (l.) with a photo they took commemorating Vallone’s recent primary win and the kickoff for his reelection campaign this November 7.
Queens Community House To Hold Annual Gala On October 25
Queens Community House (QCH) will hold its Annual Gala on Wednesday, October 25, at Blend On the Water, 45-40 Center Boulevard, in Long Island City. Embracing the theme, Strengthening Neighborhoods Inspiring Change, a Red Carpet & Cocktail Reception, will begin at 6 p.m., followed by Awards & Dinner at 7 p.m.The gala will support QCH’s mission of providing individuals and […]
Shop Forest Hills – Austin Street Festival
The Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce’s Shop Forest Hills – Austin Street Festival, a fall favorite in the community, was more of a summer extravaganza as thousands of shoppers enjoyed the street fair amidst the 90-degree weather. Held on Sunday, September 24, from 11 am to 6 pm on Austin Street, from 69th Road to 72nd Road, the street was […]
LIC Construction Worker Trapped, Critically Injured
A construction worker was critically injured on September 22, when a Bobcat machine fell on top of him, trapping him at a job site on Northern Boulevard and 46th Street in Long Island City.Fire officials said the machine fell on top of the worker at about 1:45 pm on September 22, forcing firefighters from Rescue 4 to perform a high-angle […]
Recovery Effort For Puerto Rico
The New York Mets are at it again. No, they are not trading off any more of their high salaried players. They are volunteering to partner with Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on the Empire State Relief & Recovery Effort for Puerto Rico. The Mets and Borough President Melinda Katz have announced that Citi Field will serve as a strategic location […]
Urban Upbound’s Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On Tuesday, September 19, Bishop Mitchell Taylor, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, NYC Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer, Tenants Association President April Simpson, Peoples United Bank Assistant Vice President Amy Flores, and Urban Upbound joined to announce the launch of the new employment and financial empowerment office space in the Queensbridge Houses. Urban Upbound will continue its work […]