The annual budget process takes another step forward as the Queens Borough Board holds its public hearing on the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Preliminary Expense and Capital Budget today (January 29) at 10 am. Chaired by Acting Borough President Sharon Lee, the purpose of the hearing is to obtain the views and recommendations of the 14 Community Boards, community […]
MTA Looks At New Train Line To Brooklyn
The MTA has announced it is conducting a study to determine the costs of creating a new passenger train line called the Bay Ridge Branch. It would run along existing freight-only tracks partially owned by LIRR and part-owned by CSX Transportation. The line is around 16 miles long and would run from Astoria to Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, traversing Elmhurst, Middle […]
To Your Health!
Our medical services in Queens are “getting better all the time.” Our hospitals are making major investments in upgrading facilities and equipment, and attracting professionals of the highest caliber. Many of these strides include cutting-edge specialties, and even some procedures not available anywhere else in the world. There is also a healthy supply of doctors’ offices, clinics, rehabs and labs […]
Super Bowl LIV
Super Bowl LIV will be this Sunday, February 2, between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Though we don’t have our own teams in the game, it will be exciting and fun nonetheless. We also look forward to the halftime entertainment by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. Enjoy the Super […]
A Harbinger Of Early Spring – We Hope!
Every February 2 Americans celebrate the closest thing we have to a nature ritual – Groundhog Day! Every year we make a big show of rustling up a hibernating groundhog, our closest one being in Staten Island, Chuck G. Hogg. Of course, everyone knows Punxsutawney Phil of Pennsylvania from the movie Groundhog Day, the story of the world’s coldest cynic […]
Letters to the Editor
A Very Sad Loss To The Editor: It is a sad day indeed, with the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the other seven people who died in a helicopter accident in Southern California. Former Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant, an 18-time All- Star and five-time NBA champion was an all-around wonderful human being. Kobe was a great […]
Simotas, Ramos To Meet With MTA
Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas, NYS Senator Jessica Ramos and Community Board 1 will hold a feedback session with representatives from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) concerning the recently released Queens Bus Network Draft Redesign Plan on January 31. The meeting is open to the public and will take place from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at HANAC Harmony JVL Center, 27-40 […]
Dr. Vincent Gallo Explains The Signs Of Peripheral Arterial Disease
Dr. Vincent Gallo explains the signs and symptoms of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Dr. Gallo is an endovascular specialist with American Endovascular specializing in treating PAD and preventing loss of limbs. He offers high quality, clinically focused care and is known for his expertise in performing cutting-edge, non-surgical procedures – even on patients who have failed previous treatments. His comforting […]
Understanding Medical Sharps And Safe Disposal Options
If you’re among the millions of people in the United States who suffer from a chronic illness, you may use “sharps” to manage your medical condition at home or on the go. For example, many people with diabetes self-inject at least two insulin shots every day, and conditions including allergies, arthritis, cancer, infertility, migraines and psoriasis, among others, may also […]
Resolve to Be a Healthier You
While traveling more, losing weight and quitting bad habits are annually among some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, the turn of the calendar does represent a perfect opportunity to better yourself in multiple ways. The impact of taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle – from committing to eating well, sleeping better, drinking cleaner water or boosting your nutrient […]