This year the United Community Civic Association will be holding its annual 9/11 Memorial Candlelight Ceremony on Wednesday, September 12 at 7:30 pm at McManus Memorial Park (81st Street and the Grand Central Parkway service road). The United Community Civic Association’s 2016 September 11 ceremony was entitled, “Fifteen Years of Tears.” UCCA’s 2017 ceremony was unfortunately rained out. And so […]
Elected Officials Enthusiastically Endorse John Liu
There is a groundswell of support from Queens County elected officials for John Liu for State Senate (District 11). Public officials know Liu is the obvious choice for the Democratic nomination on Thursday, September 13, the primary election day, and are showing their support by helping with voter contact. Many have knocked on doors themselves for the campaign. “I’m honored […]
Peralta: New York Is A Union Town
NYS Senator Jose Peralta outlined the importance of unions, and how unions have been protected in New York State. He said, “As the federal government and many states across the country continue their attacks on organized labor I’m proud of the work we’ve done in New York to ensure that labor unions are protected. “Over the last few years we’ve […]
The Labor Candidate: Letitia ‘Tish’ James Endorsed by Unions
As New Yorkers across the Empire State celebrated Labor Day on September 3, New York State attorney general candidate Letitia “Tish” James announced that day that her campaign had earned the endorsement of unions representing more than 2.5 million New Yorkers. Organized labor groups supporting Tish James range from umbrella organizations like the New York State AFL-CIO, which includes unions […]
Senator Avella Endorsed By PEF, AFSCME, Iron Workers, NYCLASS
NYS Senator Tony Avella’s campaign announced that Avella has received the endorsement of the Public Employees Federation, AFSCME, Iron Workers District Council, and NYCLASS, in support of his reelection. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of PEF, AFSCME, the Iron Workers and NYCLASS,” said Senator Avella. “Throughout my career, I have fought for the hard-working men and women in […]
Can a Debt Collector Take My Social Security Benefits?
Dear Savvy Senior, Can my Social Security benefits be garnished if I have some outstanding debts? I just turned 62 and would like to start collecting my retirement benefits, but want to find this out before I apply. Worried Retiree Dear Worried, Whether your Social Security benefits are garnishable or not depends on whom you owe. Banks and other financial […]
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Shara Ashley ZeigerShara Ashley Zeiger is a working actor/writer from Philadelphia residing in NYC. She recently had roles on the new Tracy Morgan show, “The Last OG” on TBS, and in “Bull” on CBS. As a performer, Shara’s done work on-camera with ABC, MTV, VH1, National Geographic, CollegeHumor, and with many festival-running films. She was in the national tour of “Imaginary Invalid,” […]
A New Middle School For College Point
On August 28, Council Member Vallone joined Principal Renee Klager and representatives from the School Construction Authority for a walkthrough of MS 379, the new junior high school in College Point set to open this week. At long last, students residing in and around the College Point neighborhood of Queens will finally have a middle school option. College Point residents […]
Catalina Cruz’ Platform And Endorsements
Catalina Cruz, who is running for the NYS Assembly, District 39, has been debating, and gaining endorsements for her platform, as set out below. Cruz has committed to rejecting corporate PAC or luxury developer money, because, she said, “I am beholden to the people, not the establishment. We must stand together as a community and fight for all of us […]
New American Voters Association Endorses Jessica Ramos
On August 24, the New American Voters Association (NAVA) Political Action Committee endorsed Jessica Ramos for State Senate District 13 in New York. The formal announcement was made that day at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights. NAVA praised Ramos as a real democrat who is running to bring progressive change to Albany. They said she will work with the Democratic […]