The Pulpit


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Corona Man Indicted In Shooting Of Jackson Hts Woman


A Queens grand jury has indicted a 31-year-old Corona man in the fatal shooting of a Jackson Heights mother of three on September 30th, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said. Issam Elabbar, of Corona, was arraigned before Queens Supreme Court Justice Michael Aloise on a seven-count indictment charging him with second-degree murder, second-degree manslaughter, criminal possession of a weapon, attempted […]

How Seniors Can Save Money On Prescription Eyeglasses

Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend for finding affordable prescription eyeglasses? I used to have vision insurance through my work but lost it when I turned 65 and signed up for Medicare. —Need Spectacles Dear Need, Unfortunately, in 2020 it’s still true that original Medicare does not cover vision services, which includes routine eye exams and prescription eyeglasses, unless […]