Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WFPFresh Meadows) and the Bayside Hills Civic Association (BHCA) planted a sapling from the Survivor Tree at the Bayside Hills 9/11 Memorial on Bell Boulevard. The tree, which was donated by the John Bowne High School agriculture program, is a second-generation sapling that was grown from a tree pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center […]
Leaks And Accessibility Issues At New Hunters Point Library
The newly opened Hunters Point branch of the Queens Public Library in Long Island City has come under criticism for infrastructure problems and lack of accessibility. The $41 million project, which took nearly a decade to complete, has recently experienced water damage due to a faulty sprinkler and an insufficiently insulated door leading to the rooftop area that had allowed […]
It’s In Queens! (Nov. 8 to Nov. 14)
The Sesame Street television show turns 50 this week, and guess which borough has the best celebrations? If Miss Piggy and Kermit step away from the fun, they’ll probably stay local and listen to legendary jazz and a cappella music. Or they might take in a Chinese opera, vintage car show or some community theater. Nov. 8, A Gathering of […]
The Queens Veterans Day Parade In Middle Village
The Queens Veterans Day Parade was held on Sunday, November 3 at noon, in Middle Village, presented by the Middle Village Veterans Day Parade Committee. The parade route commenced on 80th Street, proceeded along Metropolitan Avenue and concluded with a commemorative ceremony at Christ the King Regional High School. The parade’s two Grand Marshals were Vincent DeMartino (WWII) and Arthur […]
Landmarks Commission Approves Clock Tower Facelift
The city Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) last week approved plans for a facelift for the Long Island City Clock Tower, the 87-year-old, 14-story neo-Gothic building that was once the tallest building in Queens County. The LPC voted unanimously in 2015 to approve landmark status for the tower, the former Manhattan Bank Building,) ending a lengthy battle by preservationists to save […]
Crime Watch
Suspect Wanted In ‘One-Man Crime Spree’ Police are searching for a man who broke into four construction sites in Astoria and Long Island City over a recent two-week period, where he made off with more than $20,000 worth of mostly high-end tools. Cops said the one-man crime spree first struck at about 2:50 a.m. on September 30th, when he burglarized […]
Plan Early For Happy Holiday Trips
Travel experts at the American Automobile Association (AAA) predict more than 200 million Americans will head over the river and through the woods to visit relatives or friends this holiday season. Americans will travel by car, bus, rail, or by air to catch up on family happenings and football rivalries, AAA officials said. Traveling to holiday get-togethers, especially with youngsters, […]
Lecture on the World of Byzantine Princess Anna Comnena with Armenian Roots
By Catherine Tsounis“It is the mark of a bad general when all is peaceful, to incite his neighbors to war intentionally-for peace is the objective of all wars.” The Alexiad Book XII. The Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs Woman’s Guild, The Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs Women’s Guild held a lecture on Wednesday afternoon, October 30th, “Presenting an In Depth […]
Home Sharing Programs Can Help Seniors Find Renters
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about senior home sharing programs? I’m 76-years-old and am interested in renting out a spare room in my house for extra cash and for some help around the house. Senior Homeowner Dear Senior, Renting out a spare room in your house is a great way to generate some extra income and even […]
Friends Of Maple Grove’s Trunk Or Treat
The Friends of Maple Grove President Carl Ballenas writes regarding their most successful Trunk or Treat Fall Festival that was held on Saturday, October 26: Greetings! I looked out the window at the storm on Sunday and marveled at what a difference 24 hours makes. We were extremely grateful for the perfectly beautiful weather we had on Saturday, October 26 […]