On Tuesday, October 16, Congress Member Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) rang the opening bell at NASDAQ headquarters in Times Square in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and held a press conference to discuss the importance of funding research. Rep. Maloney was joined by the President and CEO of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) Myra Biblowit, BCRF Chair William […]
Van Bramer Stands Up For Immigrants; Tears Down Flyers Of Hate
Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer held an outdoor meeting on the northwest corner of Skillman Avenue and Honeywell Street to make a public complaint about finding what he called white supremacist hate speech in the form of a flyer urging “citizens of the United States of America” to report illegal aliens to authorities for arrest. He said two copies were […]
I On Politics
‘LOATHSOME’ HATE GROUP ATTACK IN MANHATTAN: Following reports of alleged assaults by the hate group calling themselves the “Proud Boys” on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the following elected officials issued statements: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo: “Authorities must review these videos immediately and make arrests and prosecute as appropriate. Hate cannot and will not be tolerated in New York. […]
Elected Officials Mourn The Passing Of Padavan
Upon the passing of former NYS Senator Frank Padavan on October 9 the following elected officials released statements: US Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens): “Frank Padavan was a tireless public servant who loved representing the people of Queens. For 38 years, he was a fixture in the borough as he championed many important issues and causes such as education, mental health […]
Diverse Coalition Supports Building An AirTrain To LaGuardia Airport
On October 11, more than a dozen organizations joined together to announce the launch of A Better Way to LGA, a new coalition in support of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposed AirTrain to La- Guardia Airport (AirTrain LGA). The coalition is comprised of community members, economic development groups, transportation advocates, unionized labor, civic stakeholders, and local business leaders, and is co-chaired […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Being aware of breast cancer and its prevalence is extremely important, hence we have Breast Cancer Awareness month every October. We want to thank those helping to promote Breast Cancer Awareness this month. Foremost among those who come to mind, is SHAREing & CAREing breast cancer support services, “the face of hope, recovery and cancer survivorship.” As they have said, […]
Letters to the Editor
RIP Senator Padavan To The Editor: It was with great sadness that I read of the passing of former New York State Senator Frank Padavan at age 83. He was elected to state senate in 1972 and served for 38 years. Senator Padavan fought hard for residents with mental health issues. He also served 30 years as a Colonel in […]
Fallen NYPD Officer’s Daughter
Francesca Mosomillo was only a toddler when her father, NYPD Officer Anthony Mosomillo, was fatally shot attempting to arrest a parolee who skipped his court hearing. After Officer Mosomillo passed away, Answer the Call, the NY Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund stepped in to let the Mosomillo family know that their family member will not be forgotten. […]
