NYC Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer met with students from Bard High School Early College Queens, located in Long Island City, to discuss gun control and school safety. In light of the mass murder in Parkland, Florida and ongoing occurrences of gun violence across the country, these local students have organized and wanted to meet with the Council Member and […]
Addabbo: ‘Library Funding A Wise Investment’
NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. met recently with a large group of Queens Library representatives in Albany to discuss the need for increased library aid in the 2018-19 New York State Budget, which must be adopted by April 1.“Every year, hundreds of Queens library advocates travel to the State Capitol to let lawmakers know the importance of our local […]
Van Bramer Joins Ace Crew To Clean Sidewalk Around LIC Subway Stop
Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer joined the ACE team to remove litter and debris from the area around the 39 Avenue N/W station in Long Island City. Council Member Van Bramer allocates funds annually to the Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless (ACE) which helps provide homeless individuals with the skills, support services and motivation they need to […]
DOHMH Unveils Living Sure Campaign For AIDS Prevention Pill
Joined by Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) unveiled their new Living Sure ad campaign targeting women throughout the city to use PrEP—Pre-exposure prophylaxis—a daily pill that drastically reduces the risk of contracting HIV. DOH Commissioner Dr. Mary Travis Bassett also attended the press conference at the Planned Parenthood New York location in Long […]
SHAREing & CAREing’s Upcoming Events
SHAREing & CAREing announced some of their upcoming events. Sign up for healthful and preventive care.Chair Stretching and Guided Meditation: Spring Cleaning for Mind, Body, and Spirit (Workshop) Thursday, March 22, 3:30 – 5 pm at Queens Public Library, Elmhurst. Learn and practice meditation and stress management techniques, including stretches that you can do in a chair. “Because this is […]
Stavisky, Koo Call For SHSAT Prep Expansion
NYS Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) and Council Member Peter Koo (D-Flushing) called for continued expansion of Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) preparation programs in order to better diversify the eight specialized high schools.The Department of Education released data on citywide high school admissions, including specialized high schools. While nearly 400 more students took the SHSAT this year, the […]
Elected Officials Hold Greek Independence Celebration
NYC Council Members Costa Constantinides and Paul Vallone, in conjunction with City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, celebrated the anniversary of Greek Independence. The celebration honored Greek Americans who have dedicated themselves to serving their communities.The Council Members honored: • Anthoula Katsimatides, former Assistant Vice President for Family Relations of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation; board member of the 9/11 Memorial […]
Spread of Greek Culture at 2nd NY International Day of Greek Language
“The 2nd International Day of Greek Language and Culture” on March 4th, Sunday afternoon, at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity cultural center on 319 East 74th St., New York City. Over two hundred persons attended to support the continuation of the Greek language, culture and Greek Orthodox faith. Mrs. Stella Kokolis President of Hellenic American Educators and Cultural […]
Timoleon Kokkinos: Educating the Mind and Heart
“Never Discourage Anyone Who Continually Makes Progress No Matter How Slow” – PlatoThe Federation of Dodecanese Societies USA celebrated the 70th anniversary of the unification with Greece on Sunday, March 12 at St. Demetrios Cathedral in Astoria. A distinguished educator of over fifty years from the Dodecanese Islands is remembered by many at this time. Educator Timoleon Kokkinos success as a […]
