How does free US college tuition sound in today’s competitive economy? The Internet is a wealth of information on this topic. Consider New York State. The Higher Education Services Corporation sponsors free college tuition involving both two-year and four-year degrees. Remember, with any college that offers free tuition there are conditions that must be met–qualifications or a specific caveat. Visit […]
Crime Watch
Bomb Threat A caller delivering a bomb threat forced the evacuation of Long Island City High School on June 5th. Police at the 114th Precinct cordoned off an area between 21st and. 14th Streets for about an hour on the morning of June 5th, while members of the NYPD Bomb Squad swept the school at 14-30 Broadway in Astoria for […]
Major Gambling Ring Busted In Astoria
A Queens Grand Jury has indicted seven individuals on charges including enterprise corruption, conspiracy, promoting gambling and money laundering in connection with a major sports betting operation in Astoria. The indictment charges defendants Michael Regan, Robert Brieger, Luan Bexheti, Robert Utnick, Gerald Schneider, John Ottomano and Lisa Nino with operating a criminal enterprise at 45-15 30th Avenue in Astoria, where […]
UCCA Holds Free Shredding Event
“A steady stream of community residents and others took advantage of the United Community Civic Association’s annual Free Shredding event to protect their personal and important legal papers by safely destroying everything free of charge, compliments of UCCA,” said United Community Civic Association President RoseMarie Poveromo.
Local-Express
Kraig Puccia19-year-old Kraig Puccia is this year’s winner of the Penn Mutual Life of Significance Award. The award is given every year at the Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Championship to one student-athlete who has made substantial contributions to their community. Puccia, a Whitestone native, has a history rooted in service to his community, starting with JROTC at Xavier High School in […]
I On Politics
MALONEY OPPOSES DE BLASIO PLAN TO CLOSE SENIOR CENTER: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) called on Mayor Bill de Blasio on June 4 to reconsider his plans to close the Astoria Houses Senior Center, located in her district. In a letter urging Mayor de Blasio to keep the center open, the lawmaker highlighted the tremendous impact the senior center has […]
Real Help Clearing A Hazard
Recently I called upon Matthew Wallace in Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer’s office to give assistance with an issue on our 35th Avenue block, and he successfully got fast action for us. (Previously) 311 was repeatedly phoned about a downed electrical wire which stayed wrapped in police tape. The hazard was clear, but the solution wasn’t. It was at this point […]
With Liberty And Justice For All
Our flag, the symbol of our country, our home and the home of our loved ones, is celebrated every year on June 14, or Flag Day. We urge everyone to wave, fly, or display the American Flag, at home, schools, offices, businesses, and everywhere else you spend your days. By doing so, you show your love and allegiance to America […]
Happy Father’s Day!
Sunday, June 16 is Father’s Day. It’s that time of year to put some thought into what Dad would like on that day: certainly a restful and relaxing time, maybe a Mets game, lunch or dinner out (your treat of course), maybe something special that reflects his favorite sport, music or other hobbies, even a collectible, if he’s lucky; some […]