Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner (DCWP) Vilda Vera Mayuga announced on August 18 the opening of a brand-new NYC Financial Empowerment Center at the Small Business Support Center in Jamaica, with financial counseling services provided by Urban Upbound. The Commissioner also announced that 26 Financial Empowerment Centers are now open to the public for in-person appointments. Previously, due […]
The Queens Carnival Is Back!
State Senator James Sanders Jr. (with Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson and City Council Majority Whip Selvena N. Brooks Powers) invites you to the party of the year as he presents the Queens Carnival, formerly the Caribbean Carnival in the Rockaways, on Saturday, August 27, featuring Mas Costumes, Moko Jumbies, Singers, Dancers, Island Food, A Fun Run, Sand Castle Building Contest, […]
I On Politics
MALONEY BILLS TO HOLD GUN MFRS ACCOUNTABLE: On August 19, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) introduced two major pieces of legislation to combat gun violence amid a nationwide gun violence epidemic. Both pieces of legislation stemmed from her Committee on Oversight and Reform’s investigation into gun manufacturers. The Firearm Industry Fairness Act would tax firearm manufacturers that produce semiautomatic weapons […]
What Is An Annual Notice Of Change?
Dear Savvy Senior, Last year I received a “notice of change” letter from my Medicare provider. Should I expect another one this year, and what should I do with it? —Medicare Rookie Dear Rookie, The letter you’re asking about is actually referred to as the Annual Notice of Change (or ANOC), which is a letter you receive from your Medicare […]
MOJO… a Latin Experience
Mojo Latin Experience sizzles with summer sexiness all year long. Refresh your spirit and relax with exotic, hand-crafted cocktails, cold beer, and fine wine while you indulge in savory Latin fusion cuisine made from the freshest ingredients. Mojo (MO-ho) Latin Experience is a sleek, tri-level bar and eatery on buzzing Austin Street in Forest Hills with plenty of outdoor seating […]
The Pulpit
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New Rail App Combines LIRR & Metro-North Trip Planning, Ticketing
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launched a totally revamped app – named TrainTime – the new one-stop app for commuter rail customers in the region. The app replaces MTA eTix and adds the functionality of previously separate TrainTime apps for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad, merging ticket purchasing, trip planning, real-time train location data. Access your tickets purchased […]
Hunt Suspect In Backpack Theft
Police are searching for a man who stole a backpack left by a customer at an Astoria pizzeria on August 18th. Police said a 28-year-old Internal Revenue (IRS) investigator stashed his backpack under his seat when he stopped for lunch at the Crave Pizza & Sandwich Shop at 28-55 36th Street in Astoria just after 1 p.m. last Thursday. The […]
Rain Barrel Distribution In Forest Hills
Local officials, including Congressmember Grace Meng, Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi, Councilmember Lynn Schulman, NYS Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr., and Queens Community Board 6 partnered on a rain barrel distribution event at the Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School (MELS) on Sunday, August 21, in order to provide residents with a convenient and environmentally friendly way to store water. The barrels were secured through […]
Hunt Suspects In Dutch Kills Shootout
It happened just after 6 a.m. on August 15th, on a quiet street in the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City, police said. All of it was captured on local surveillance video. Police said a man was first captured on surveillance video in a physical altercation with a group of men outside 27-29 40th Road in Dutch Kills. The […]