SAFE ACT STRENGTHENS ELECTION SECURITY: On June 27, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) voted to pass H.R.2722, the Securing America’s Federal Elections (SAFE) Act, to better secure our democracy against foreign interference by providing state funding to update and secure their state’s voting systems. The bill mandates paper ballot voting systems, post-election risk-limiting audits, and strict cybersecurity requirements for both election […]
The Sweet Land Of Liberty
Two hundred and forty-three years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed on the Fourth of July, 1776, effectively marking the birth date of our nation. One of the most important documents in our history, it set forth the reasons for the rebellion against England: the many forms of aggression, oppression and obstruction, tyranny and neglect – the “abuses and […]
Letters to the Editor
AirTrain Questions A copy of this letter was received at the offices of the Queens Gazette. June 17, 2019 Rick Cotton Executive Director Port Authority of NY and NJ 4 World Trade Center 150 Greenwich Street New York, NY 10007 Patrick J. Foye Chairman and CEO Metropolitan Transportation Authority 2 Broadway New York, NY 10004 Re: LaGuardia Airport AirTrain Dear […]
‘Plant Powered’ Foods Never Sounded So Good
Chronic illness is a huge burden in people’s lives. A force that is ever-present, egregiously demanding of your attention, and ultimately, one that leaves you feeling helpless when it comes to your own body, the one vehicle that had been as resilient as a LeSabre in the face of your roaring young adulthood. Diabetes. High blood pressure. Heart disease. The […]
A Top 20 Under 40 Honoree Owns WolvesDen Realty In Astoria
Nafiz Rahman has won the Long Island Board of Realtors (LIBOR) Top 20 under 40 award within the Young Professionals Network (YPN) in 2019. On June 26, LIBOR honored the new inductees for their excellence in the areas of sales, leadership, community involvement and creativity. Rahman grew up in Astoria and went to Long Island City High School. He graduated […]
Earthquake In NYC
An earthquake struck the Hunters Point neighborhood of Long Island City on June 25 registering at 0.9 on the Richter scale. The USGS (United States Geological Survey) Earthquake Hazards Program reported the incident occurred at 7:26 pm. The activity was at an approximate depth of 1.2 miles below the surface 3.3 kilometers (km) south-southeast (SSE) of Manhattan and was so […]
ASTORIA – LONG ISISLANDSLAND CITY KIWANISS CLUB PRESENTSS SCHOLARSHIPSC AWARDSAWARDS.ARDS. . .
President Linda Perno presented the Astoria – LongL Island City Kiwanis Club scholarship award to Johanna Tomaka.Tomomaka. Rose Ann Alafogiannis presented her with the Paul Alafogiannis Memorial Award; and representing Rosemarie Poveromo Linda Perno presented her with the Nicole Morris Memorial Award; Johanna Tomaka is a graduategradduate from St. John’s Prep.
Crystal Windows Joins NBC’s ‘George to the Rescue’
National manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems announced its products played the leading fenestration role on a recently filmed episode of the Emmy Awardwinning home improvement television show, George to the Rescue. This NBC TV series features the efforts of home improvement contractor George Olyphant to provide critical contractor renovation services for the houses of families in dire need, such […]
I t’s a grand old flag
For 243 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation’s unity, as well as a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens. Here are highlights of its unique history: *On June 14, 1777 the Continental Congress passed an Act to establish an official flag for the new nation. The resolution ordered that “the flag of […]
When in the course of human events…
Taxation without representation! That was the battle cry of the 13 colonies in America who were forced to pay taxes to England’s King George III with no representation in Parliament. As dissatisfaction grew, British troops were sent in to quell any signs of rebellion, and repeated attempts by the colonists to resolve the crisis without war proved fruitless. On June […]