On April 7 Congress Members Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) and Nydia Velázquez (NY-7) joined gun violence prevention advocates and New York City students and residents for a town hall on gun safety reform. The community had the opportunity to ask questions and share their concerns. The panel included Keyla Abreu, a senior at El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice […]
Ask Dr. Universe
Dear Dr. Universe: My daughter is asking, why do bees have pointy behinds?—Asma, PakistanDear Asma and Friends:Lots of bees have pointy behinds, but not all of them. The ones that do have a pointy behind, or a “stinger,” can use it to help defend their homes, food, and fellow bees. That’s what I found out from my friend Megan Asche, […]
New Gun Safety Legislation Announced
Congress Member Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) was joined by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Gays Against Guns, and New Yorkers Against Gun Violence on the steps of New York City Hall to announce on April 5 the introduction of new of gun safety legislation related to the efficacy of our nation’s background check system. Our background check system […]
I On Politics
REGARDING THE BUDGETS: Addabbo Praises Education, Transportation Funding In Budget, But… : The New York State Senate has officially passed an one-time $168.3 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2019 that addresses funding for schools, transportation, NYCHA, and more. While Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. praises the budget’s attention to school funding, transportation and tax help for the middle class, he […]
Energy Forum
Sponsored by Council Member Costa Constantinides, and organized by 350NYC.org, the Community Energy Forum will feature presentations by NYC Retrofit Accelerator and NY Renews. It will be held Tuesday, April 17, from 7 – 9 pm at Variety Boys and Girls Club, 21-12 30th Road, LIC, NY 11102. Find out how to Save Energy and Save Money in Your Building: […]
Peter Latos Prostate Cancer Foundation To Host Annual Gala
The Peter Latos Prostate Cancer Foundation is holding its 5th Annual Gala celebrating five years of fighting prostate cancer, and honoring Aaron E. Katz, MD. The grand event will be held on Thursday, May 3, from 7 pm to 11:30 pm, at the Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 11530. There will be a cocktails starting at […]
Cancer Survivors, Let Your Voice Be Heard! Take The Survey
Since November 2017, SHAREing and CAREing has been assisting two graduate students from The School of Visual Arts Design for Social Innovation program who are creating a thesis project that will provide support for cancer survivors. Stephen Morrison and Hrudaya Yamandala approached S&C to learn about their grassroots work in the community—their health education and prevention programs, as well as […]
Riccardo’s By The Bridge Is Up And Running
Contrary to reports on news sites and on some social media, Riccardo’s by the Bridge (21-01 24th Ave.), a landmark institution in Astoria, is fully open and doing business as usual. Tens of thousands of people have been to Riccardo’s over the years and know that this iconic institution in our community is a reliable, responsible, safe place to have […]
Queens Culture: Fun, Feasts & Festivals
We can celebrate the culture of every international community right here in Queens. For example, last month the Central Astoria LDC had their Multicultural Celebration with fabulous singers, musicians and dancers in native dress from Brazil, Bulgaria, the Caribbean nations, Colombia, Greece, Hungary, Mexico, the Philippines, Romania, and West Africa. We also just had the Queens World Film Festival showcasing […]
Letters to the Editor
Democratic Institutions To The Editor: For those who oppose and hate Trump nothing will change their feelings. For those who believe Trump is doing a fantastic job and deserves their support and future votes, nothing he will do shall alter their devotion. The United States is called a democracy, when in fact it is a republic. The difference is not […]