NYS Senator Jeff Klein (SD 34) and Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi (AD 28) advanced, in their respective one-house budgets, $15 million for an enhanced voucher system.It signals that both houses of the State Legislature recognize that rental subsidies are the most effective way to address New York State’s growing homeless crisis. This subsidy is a step in the right direction […]
Pheffer Amato Honored with Guardian Angel Award at NYFAC Dinner
Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato was honored on Thursday, March 2, at the 20th Annual New York Families for Autistic Children Dinner Dance and Aware Celebration at Russo’s on the Bay. Pheffer Amato received the Guardian Angel Award. Andrew, Pamela, and everyone at NYFAC are the true angels in our community,” said Pheffer Amato. “I’m honored to lend my support […]
Addabbo Meets With Yeshiva Students From Queens While In Albany
NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. met with students from the Yeshiva of Central Queens on a Teach NYS Mission outside of the Senate chamber in Albany to speak about education issues, including school safety and funding, on Wednesday, March 13.
Super Supper At St. Andrew’s
The menu included “Soup to Soup” in the St. Andrew Avellino Academy cafeteria on Friday, March 16 as the candidates for confirmation hosted the parish’s annual Lenten meal. The children and their parents prepared and served a wide selection of delicious soups and many different breads for the hungry crowd. The pastor, Rev. Joseph T. Holcomb, led grace before the […]
Celebrating Culture At The Secret Theatre In LIC!
Central Astoria Local Development Coalition’s Multicultural Celebration at The Secret Theatre (44-02 23rd Street, #104, Long Island City), provided the community with an amazing array of cultures from around the world on Sunday, March 18. The audience was not only captivated by the outstanding performances, but also by the fascinating traditional dress. Kinding Sindaw presented traditional music and dance from […]
PS 94 RoboPandas Number One
Council Member Paul Vallone congratulated and awarded PS 94 (Little Neck) students with certificates honoring their success at the NYC Lego League Championship Tournament. He said, “Congratulations to the incredible PS 94 Robotics Team, the RoboPandas, for coming in first place in the NYC Lego League Championship Tournament! I was proud to present the championship students and Principal Avakians with […]
UCCA Hosts Free Community Shredding Event
United Community Civic Association (UCCA) held its annual Free Community Shredding Event on Saturday, March 17, from 10 am to 1 pm at the St. Francis of Assisi parking lot, 21-17 45th Street, in Astoria. As early as 9 am, 150 people were already lined up to protect their sensitive information from identity thieves by having it shredded. They also […]
Dist. 22 Participatory Budgeting Project Proposals, Voting Sites Unveiled
From April 7-15, residents of the 22nd Council District will again vote on how to spend $1 million on local projects to improve the neighborhood. Residents age 14 and up will choose their top five projects from a ballot created by community volunteers. Descriptions of ballot proposals, including locations and costs, can be found in full at goo.gl/QjzpWn. Proposals include […]
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ADDABBO ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE LOCKDOWN AT FOREST HILLS HS: NYS Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr. issued the following statement concerning the lockdown on March 15 at Forest Hills High School: “The news of the lockdown on Thursday at Forest Hills High School is concerning, especially given the recent tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. “When a […]
Meng Joins Students In National School Walkout Day
Congress Member Grace Meng (D-NY) joined students at the US Capitol for National School Walkout Day on March 14, exactly one month after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Meng stood with the thousands of students who descended on Capitol Hill to demand passage of tougher gun safety laws. “Today, we say enough is […]