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Maloney Cheers Committee Passage Of ERA Ratification Resolution
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens) hailed passage of H.J. 79 on November 13, a bill that will amend the preamble to the Equal Rights Amendment to allow its full ratification despite a 1982 deadline. “The last time we amended the Constitution, it was almost 200 years after that amendment had first been passed by Congress. Today’s vital step will […]
Planing The Future Of The LIC Waterfront
Your LIC announced the launch of its public engagement process to inform planning for 28 acres along the Long Island City waterfront. Your LIC is a community driven, open and collaborative process supported by TF Cornerstone, Simon Baron Development, and L&L MAG who were brought together by the New York City Council to plan comprehensively and collaboratively across their waterfront […]
Turkey Day Fire Prevention Tips
Officials at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are urging Queens residents to take precautions to prevent turning the Thanksgiving holiday into a real turkey. Thanksgiving is traditionally a time for family gatherings, a day to swap stories and gobble down a great meal. But there’s more to the holiday than turkey and pumpkin pie. A NFPA spokesperson said it’s […]
Cops Launch Zero Tolerance Holiday Driving Crackdown
NYPD officials are issuing a reminder to motorists who party too hard and get behind the wheel drunk over the upcoming holiday season. Police officials announced a Zero Tolerance crackdown on drunk drivers from Thanksgiving week through New Year’s Day, including a series of undisclosed checkpoints and increased enforcement of laws regarding drunk or “buzzed” drivers. Police at local precincts […]
Flu Vaccines For Seniors That Provide Better Protection
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the flu shots designed for older adults? I got sick last winter after getting a standard flu shot and would like to find out if the senior-specific flu vaccine is worth getting. Approaching 80 Dear Approaching, There are actually two different types of flu shots available to people age 65 and […]
Queens Farm Announces Food Drive
Now that the farm’s harvest season is over, Queens Farm (73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park) continues its work to feed New Yorkers by sponsoring its first food drive to support the Queens College CUNY Food Pantry this holiday season. The Queens College Food Pantry helps support food insecure students. The food drive will run from December 1 through December […]
Greek-American Homeowners Assn. To Hold Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon
The Greek-American Homeowners Association (GAHOA) will be holding their 30th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 28, at 23-49 31st Street in Astoria (across from PS 85). There will be plenty of food, drink, and music on Thanksgiving Day, from noon to 4 pm at this free event dedicated this year to the memory of Konstantinos and Marina Fakiris, Melina […]
Hundreds Join City Harvest To Put Together Holiday Food Boxes
City Harvest, New York City’s largest food rescue organization, kicked off its annual Repack to Give Back event at its Food Rescue Facility in Long Island City on November 15. The event runs through Friday, November 22. During this week-long event, City Harvest is hosting hundreds of New Yorkers from companies across the city who will pack a total of […]