Council Member Paul Vallone announced on May 1 the record-setting results of his fourth participatory budgeting cycle. From April 7 to April 15, residents of northeast Queens cast their votes to decide how to spend at least $1 million of Vallone’s discretionary funding on capital projects to improve their communities. Residents cast over 8,000 votes, an increase of nearly 2,000 from the 2017 […]
Kew Gardens: A Place Where Art Has A Home
A group show highlighting the talents of local artists, Images of Everyday Life in Kew Gardens, is on view until June 10 at Austin’s Ale House (82-70 Austin St., Kew Gardens; 718-849-3939). During the opening reception on May 8 there was a short update on Save the Bridge/Save Kew Gardens.
Queens Native Serves at Camp Smith in Hawaii
A Queens native is serving in the US Navy at United States Pacific Command.Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Gutierrez, a yeoman, is serving at Camp H.M. Smith in the area of operations where US Pacific Fleet Headquarters is located.According to Navy officials, the US Pacific Fleet is the world’s largest fleet command, encompassing 100 million square miles, nearly half the […]
Addabbo, Miller Host Successful Spring Recycling Event
Hundreds of residents flocked to the Forest Park Bandshell on Sunday, April 29, for NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. and Assembly Member Mike Miller’s annual Spring Recycling event. Volunteer organizations were on hand to help people recycle their old or unused electronics; donate clothing, toys, and household appliances; and shred their sensitive documents. Boy Scouts from Troop 139 and […]
Happy 21st Wedding Anniversary To The Penners!
Transportation advocate, historian and featured Letter to the Editor writer Larry Penner and his wife, Wendy, celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary over lunch at Fontana Famous Pizza & Gyro Restaurant in Bayside.
141st Annual Queens County Bar Association Installation Of Officers And Awards
The 141st annual Queens County Bar Association (QCBA) installation of officers and awards was held at the Terrace on the Park on Thursday, May 3.The incoming officers for 2019-2019 are President Hilary Gingold, President-Elect Marie-Eleana First, Vice-President Clifford Welden, Secretary Karina Alomar, and Treasurer Richard Harris Lazarus.The evening’s guest speaker was Hon. Alan Scheinkman, the Presiding Justice of the Appellate […]
Peralta, NICE Urge Passage Of Carlos’ Law To Protect Construction Workers
State Senator Jose Peralta and New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE) urged the New York State Senate on May 3 to debate and pass Carlos’ Law (S.4373B) in Albany this year, legislation aimed at protecting construction workers from employers who do not comply with the required safety protocols. Peralta is a lead sponsor of the bill. Under the proposal, fines and penalties […]
City Scouts At Citi Field
Hundreds of city scouts from the Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America (GNYC) united at Citi Field for the annual Scout Day, Sunday, May 6, when the New York Mets faced the Rockies. A portion of all proceeds raised in partnership with the New York Mets are going towards Friends of Scouting to assist with scholarships, programs, and […]
Officials Blast MTA For Poor Service, Upgrade Delays On 7 Line
New York City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, Congress Member Joe Crowley, Council Member Peter Koo and Access Queens held a rally on May 3 to blast the MTA for continued poor service on the 7 line. Service has been exceptionally poor over the last several weeks, especially at peak times with long waits and overcrowded platforms and trains. These […]
Latos Prostate Cancer Foundation Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Peter Latos Prostate Cancer Foundation held its Fifth Anniversary Gala at the Garden City Hotel on Thursday, May 3. The foundation honored Dr. Aaron E. Katz, a board-certified urologic oncologist and recognized pioneer and expert of prostate cryosurgery, who is currently the Chairman of Urology at NYU Winthrop Hospital and hosts “Katz’ Corner” on WABC radio on which he discusses […]