The Greek Independence Day Celebration at the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York was held on Friday, March 15th, at the Stathakion Center (22-51 29th St., Astoria). The event was sponsored by Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, NYS Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, NYS Assembly Member Aravella Simotas and NYC Council Member Costa Constantinides. The Queens leaders marked […]
Maloney Organizes Community To Condemn Rising Anti-Semitism
Congress Member Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), author of the Never Again Education Act, organized a group of elected officials and religious and community leaders to join together on March 17th outside of Asphalt Green’s Upper East Side campus to condemn anti-Semitism in the city and across the country. The gathering was sparked by the most recent evidence of anti-Semitism: a […]
Maloney Holds Census Town Hall
Congress Member Carolyn Maloney held a town hall on March 16th, “What the 2020 Census Means for New York.” The following speakers participated: Melva Miller, Association for a Better NY; Natalia Aristizabal, Make the Road NY; and Mayra Aldas-Deckert, NY Immigration Coalition. The event was held at Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens (21-12 30th Rd, LIC), in cooperation […]
United Community Civic Association Holds Free Shredding Event
The United Community Civic Association (UCCA) held its annual Free Community Shredding event on Saturday, March 16th, from 10 am-1 pm at the parking lot at St. Francis of Assisi Church (21-17 45th St., Astoria). People were glad to be able to quickly and securely dispose of no longer needed, yet sensitive paperwork. “A steady stream of community residents and […]
Let Us Salute Greek Independence!
Greek Independence Day is celebrated annually on March 25th as a national holiday in Greece, and around the world by everyone of Greek heritage. As such, it is a very important holiday here in Queens, with its traditionally Greek enclaves in Astoria and Bayside. This year it is the 198th anniversary of Greece’s independence which was declared on March 25th, […]
Spring Is Here!
Our spring editorial is perhaps the easiest to write; everyone loves spring. What’s not to love about spring? It is truly, and our most unreservedly favorite time of year. The days are longer, the weather no longer hurts, buds, birds and squirrels are appearing, the sun is shining and we ourselves feel as though we are coming back to life. […]
Letters to the Editor
Radicalism Alienates To The Editor: We who are repulsed by the hate mongering by Trump united to win the House majority in 2018. The majority of Democratic candidates who won are centrists representing the reality of where most Americans are. Trump and his supporters accept the baseness of politics with cultural warfare founded upon fear feeding hate. The David Duke […]
Mayoral Control Of City Schools May End In Near Future
Mayoral control of public schools, a policy in New York City since 2002 with periodic approval of the state, expires on June 30th. A public hearing by the Senate Standing Committee on New York City Education, chaired by Senator John Liu, was held in Manhattan on March 15th with the stated purpose “to discuss school governance reform and mayoral accountability.” […]
NYC Parks Appoints Michael Dockett Queens Borough Commissioner
NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, announced the appointment of Michael Dockett as borough commissioner of Queens Parks. Dockett has worked at NYC Parks for 33 years, and most recently served as assistant commissioner for the Urban Park Service. He will succeed Dorothy Lewandowski, who recently retired as borough commissioner after serving for 14 years in that position. “Mike […]
City Council Celebrates Greek Independence Day
The City Council recognized Greek Independence Day in the Council Chambers at City Hall on March 11th. Speaker Corey Johnson with Council Members Costa Constantinides, Paul Vallone, and Justin Brannan presented this evening of song, dance, and tributes to Greek American leaders throughout New York City. “I take great pride in being the first Greek- Cypriot-American elected to a New […]