The countdown to opening night begins for the 8th Annual Queens World Film Festival (QWFF) that will run from March 15 to 25. More than 40 independent filmmakers attended the recent news media briefing at the Museum of the Moving Image (MMI). NYC Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer (c.) said “We are grateful to Katha and Don Cato, all the […]
New Releases From Kristin Hannah, JoJo Moyes, Morgan Jerkins And More At Astoria Bookshop!
Astoria Bookshop has got some great new books. Check out what’s new below, or visit the bookshop to peruse the fresh new arrivals in person. As always, their calendar is full of exciting events. Visit www.astoria bookshop.com. RSVP on Facebook for all events and programs.New & Noteworthy Fiction & Poetry:“An American Marriage” by Tayari Jones. This stirring love story is […]
SBS Changes Bring Weekend Parking Back To Cross Bay Boulevard
Ever since the Select Bus Service (SBS) lanes went into effect in November of 2017, local elected officials’ offices have been working on addressing the concerns of residents and business owners, who are upset with the removal of parking spaces along Cross Bay Boulevard.In order to relieve some of the parking frustration of his constituents, NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, […]
Senior Senior:
Help With Home-Care BillsDear Savvy Senior,Do you know of any resources that can help with my mother’s home-care bills? Mom is recovering from a stroke and needs in-home care, but I understand Medicare doesn’t cover it, and she doesn’t have long-term care insurance.Stressed-Out DaughterDear Stressed-Out,Depending on your mom’s circumstances, there are a number of government and not-for-profit programs that can that either subsidize […]
Queens Centers For Progress To Hold Evening Of Fine Food Benefit
Queens Centers for Progress (QCP), an agency that provides person-centered services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities, will hold its 24th annual Evening of Fine Food on Tuesday, February 27, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at Terrace on the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park.The event will benefit more than 2,200 individuals the agency serves. Funds raised will […]
Classic Sounds Of The Beatles, Schubert, Scott Joplin At St. Michael’s
Nearly 100 attendees meditated and rocked out to the rich sounds of violinist Olga Tourkina and pianist Philipp Petkov at St. Michael’s Cemetery’s annual classical music concert on Saturday Feb. 17. Held every year around Valentine’s Day, the event featured the talents of Tourkina and Petkov who performed many standards, including sonatas by Mozart, Schubert, Michael McLean, Scott Joplin and […]
Vallone Chairs First Hearing On Economic Development
Council Member Paul Vallone held his first hearing as Chair of the City Council’s Committee on Economic Development. As the first hearing of the 2018-2021 legislative session, the purpose of the February 13 hearing was to take a close look at the various top projects and initiatives administered by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) within each borough. […]
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CUOMO: WE NEED SMART FEDERAL GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION: “In the aftermath of the tragedy at Sandy Hook, New Yorkers from both parties agreed that inaction was not an option. Seizing the moment, we passed with bipartisan support the toughest gun safety legislation in the nation to keep our children and our communities safe.“New York’s SAFE Act has made our communities […]
Flu Shots For LeFrak Residents
In light of the deadly flu outbreak that killed four children in New York City, including an 8-year-old girl in LeFrak City, NYS Senator Jose Peralta, NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, and LeFrak City Maintenance Services urged New Yorkers to protect themselves and their families and get the flu shot, a vaccine that can save lives. Facilitating this, in cooperation with […]