On October 23, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Congressmember Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) joined Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) President and CEO Myra Biblowit, BCRF Chief Mission Officer Dr. Marc Hurlbert, Director at the U.S. Mint Office of Design and Management April Stafford, and Roslyn Goldstein, Rebecca Scheinkman, and Deborah Kruletwitch—all women directly impacted by breast cancer—to formally […]
Urban Upbound Gala Tonight!
The 2017 Urban Upbound Gala is their 13th annual celebration. This year’s theme is “Pathways to Prosperity through Partnerships,” at 7:00 pm tonight, October 25, at City Winery (155 Varick Street, Manhattan).The Urban Upbound Gala is the night they celebrate their progress in breaking cycles of poverty in low-income, public housing communities and the innovation in their approach to connecting […]
Savvy Senior:
How to Find a Better Medicare Prescription Drug PlanDear Savvy Senior,I think I’m paying too much for the medications I take. I have a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan and my out-of-pocket spending is over $4,000 thus far in 2017. When and how can I change my Medicare drug plan?Inquiring CarolDear Carol,You can change your Part D prescription drug plan during Medicare’s open enrollment period, which runs […]
‘Aphrodite’s Sacred Virgins’
“Aphrodite’s Sacred Virgins,” set in 40-50 AD, is a formidable historical novel, all the more poignant given it is based on historical events. It is vividly written with a spellbinding storyline surrounding the demise of an ancient culture of idolatry, and the rise of a Messiah named Jesus, professed to be the Son of God and the Anointed One.“Aphrodite’s Sacred […]
Pheffer Amato Hosts Meeting on Reducing Airplane Noise
Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Broad Channel) hosted on October 13 the Federal Aviation Administration, the Port Authority, and Broad Channel Civic Association President Dan Mundy, Jr. for a sit-down at her office to work on ameliorating noise pollution complaints from the Broad Channel neighborhood. Broad Channel sits directly under the flight path of anywhere from dozens to hundreds of […]
Katz Promotes Prostate Cancer Awareness
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz issued a Proclamation declaring October 19, 2017 to be “Prostate Cancer Awareness Day” in Queens. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men other than skin cancer, with about one man in seven being diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetimes. But prostate cancer can often be treated successfully, especially if it is diagnosed […]
Christ The King Students Participate In Annual Walkathon
Christ the King High School held its Annual Walkathon on October 17, where students raised money for various school clubs. The day was filled with fun activities, which included relay races against faculty, as well as a school-wide Zumba class taught by Ms. Cesare and Ms. Rodriguez.
Ridgewood Democratic Club Holds October Meeting
The Ridgewood Democratic Club (RDC) held its monthly meeting on October 20. The meeting featured several speakers including NYC Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley, Captain Michael Gibbs, Executive Officer of the 104 Police Precinct, Supreme Court Judicial Candidates Ulysses Leverett & Gregory Lasak and Civil Court Judicial Candidate John Katsanos. Mark your calendars, our next meeting will be on Friday November 17 at […]
Addition At P.S. 2 Announced; Modular Building To Be Removed
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Council Member Costa Constantinides, and NYC School Construction Authority President Lorraine Grillo announced on October 23 that an addition will be built at P.S. 2. They were joined by P.S. 2 Principal Amy Goldman, PTA President Nicoletta Joseph, educators and parents. The addition will replace the modular building that is currently used in the schoolyard, […]
Sunnyside Street Renamed In Honor Of Lily Gavin
The long-planned street-naming ceremony for the late Sunnyside community activist and owner of Dazies Restaurant, Lily Gavin, was held on October 21. Under a sunny sky a considerable crowd gathered on the sidewalk at the corner of 40th Street and Queens Boulevard for the renaming to “Lillian ‘Lily’ Gavin Place.” Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer began his speech saying, “Is […]