Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Lorelei Salas announced DCA’s 11th annual Shred Fest—a free paper-shredding citywide event that aimed to increase public awareness about identity theft prevention. On Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20, New Yorkers shredded their personal documents—mail, old bank statements, paycheck stubs, credit card applications, and more—for free at 10 locations each day throughout the […]
Release Proposal To Expand Bicycle Commuting
In recognition of Bike to Work Day, Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) and Joe Crowley (NY-14), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released a new proposal on May 18 to modify and expand the bicycle commuter tax benefit to encourage more employees to bike to work. The proposal increases the monthly limitation currently set on bicycle commuting expenses and modifies the […]
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Samantha DilibertiSamantha Diliberti is the founder of OrangeU Going (OrangeUGoing.com). This civic engagement platform makes it easy for New Yorkers, organizations, and elected officials to connect and effect change. She is also a director at Statewide Public Affairs, a government relations firm, where she advocates on behalf of the homeless, small business owners, construction professionals, and some of the largest food […]
College Point History & World War I Examined In New Book
In “To Honor Fallen Heroes,” author James E. Haas tells the story of a small German American village in Queens before, during and after the First World War. It includes 28 short biographies of the townsmen who died while serving in the nation’s armed forces and their contributions made to their beloved College Point. “To Honor Fallen Heroes” is a […]
Maple Grove’s Living Museum Of World War I
The historic Maple Grove Cemetery in Kew Gardens, famous for its Spirits Alive and Civil War encampment presentations, marked the centennial of the end World War I with a reenactment of US Army Calvary soldiers complete with uniforms, weapons and horses. The men and women who came to educate visitors about the daily life of a soldier in the “War […]
Variety Boys and Girls Club Looks To Expand
Housing, retail and youth center planned for lotThe Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens may soon have a new, bigger and more modern home to serve local youth. The neighborhood youth center at 21-12 30th Road is planning to expand to a five-story community center, featuring new art and technology labs, basketball and swimming facilities and even a planetarium. The space will be accompanied by a […]
TAZZINA
Tazzina is an homage to old school Italian restaurants in the 40s and 50s which are often the backdrop of classic films such as “The Godfather” and “Goodfellas.” The décor is classy, with exposed brick and red walls adorned with black and white family photos, reflecting his humble roots. Chef/owner Jason Zukas was born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens, and […]
The Origins of Memorial Day
Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of former Union soldiers and sailors – the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) – established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared it should be May […]
Memorial To The Many Fallen
The final resting place for 1,102 (75 were recovered) crewmen of the USS Arizona who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. They are still entombed within the Arizona herself. The sunken battleship is commemorated by a 184 foot-long memorial structure that spans its mid-portion. No part of the edifice touches the ship. There are three sections in the memorial: […]