It’s official, Amazon is coming to town. The announcement was made on November 13 that Amazon will indeed open one of its two new headquarters, Amazon HQ2, in Long Island City bringing about 25,000 jobs to the community. The other location will be in Arlington, Virginia. The arrival is generally considered to be a boon to the city, because along […]
Vallones Honor Mount Sinai Queens
Former City Council Speaker Peter Vallone, Sr., his wife, Tena Vallone, and family thanked Mount Sinai Queens (MSQ), the former Astoria General Hospital, for their years of service, not only to their own family, but also on behalf of the entire Astoria/LIC community. They presented a plaque outside the room where Vallone Sr.’s own mother, as well as so many […]
ACA’s Meet & Greet with Mount Sinai Queens
Astoria Civic Association held a gathering on November 4 to Meet and Greet Mount Sinai Queens Physicians, during which guests learned from Mount Sinai Queens new advancements in the treatment of strokes. The presenters were J. Mocco, MD, MS, professor and system vice chair of Neurosurgery and director, Cerebrovascular Center; Reade DeLeacy, MD, asst. professor of Neurosurgery and Radiology, director, […]
Taminent Regular Democratic Club Dinner Dance
The Taminent Regular Democratic Club held their 87th annual dinner dance celebration on Friday, November 2 at Riccardos’s by the Bridge. The Taminent Regular Democratic Club had a wonderful turnout. This year’s honorees are: Woman of the Year – Candis Tolliver, Deputy Director (Tri-State Region) SEIU 32BJ Ralph DeMarco Award – Anna Kril, Founder & President of Shareing & Careing […]
E-Wallet App Protects Family Debit Card Number Share
Many families have a single debit or credit card shared among several individuals, including teens and college students who may lose track of purchases, buy from unsecured websites, or access money without clearing the amount with parents. These problems may do more than cause friction in the family; they can put the family credit at risk if a card number […]
Don’t Go Back To Sleep
We were proud to see that record numbers of people voted in this midterm election, including a larger contingent of young voters, which is always an underrepresented demographic. With greater participation, we achieve a government that is more reflective of the people’s wishes. There are even studies that show that with higher turnouts, the results have actually been better. Greater […]
Banks Help Build & Maintain Society
Remember the days before online banking and cellphone apps that allow us to take care of most of our banking needs – without having to run to the branch before closing, fill out forms, and wait on actual lines? Now we can see our balance at any moment and even make check deposits from practically anywhere. We even remember the […]
Letters to the Editor
Will They Abandon Trump? To The Editor: The sourness depressing most Americans will have no resolution in the foreseeable future. Regardless of what side anyone is on, the anger of each towards the other has reached beyond rage to tiredness and bleakness. Trump will not be convicted by the Senate, even if he is impeached by the House. The assault […]
‘Heroes Fight Like Hellenes’
On The OHI Day IV:As noted in earlier articles, I was baptized Elias Theodorakos since it is the Greek custom to name the first son after the paternal papou (grandfather). Within a few years, the name Elias (our first grandson is also named Elias) was displaced by Louis, its American counterpart. Three weeks ago at Grandparents Day at the Foote School in New Haven, […]
Annual Pajama And Book Drive Makes 450 Kids Happy
On Thursday, November 8, the annual Pajama Drive was again hosted by Maria L. Delgado, Mojave, Give Me Astoria and Assembly Member Aravella Simotas. More than 120 guests attended to support this charitable event which benefits the children of the Pajama Program, a non-profit organization that provides warm pajamas and books to children in need nationwide. Mojave, the hosting venue, […]