St. Johns Prep: Forming Character While Educating Minds
St John’s Preparatory School 21-21 Crescent St Astoria, NY 11105 718-721-7200 x699 stjohnsprepschool.org St. John’s Preparatory School, a college preparatory co-educational high school, is dedicated to...
View ArticleFontbonne Starts Pre-College Engineering Program
Fontbonne Hall Academy is now offering the Brown Pre-College Scholars Program in Engineering Twenty-two students in grades 10-12 will participate in this year-long online course of study taught by...
View ArticleHoly Cross High School: A Focus On Learning For Boys
There are many elements that distinguish Holy Cross High School in Flushing as a top choice for families searching for the right high school. Our smaller class sizes allow teachers to personally know...
View ArticleDiabetes: What You Need to Know
BY DR. OLADIPO ALAO Medical Director, Amida Care Many of us know someone who has diabetes. Diabetes is a serious disease, killing more Americans each year than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Early...
View ArticleNew Hearing Center Arrives in Forest Hills
BY TOM STEELE If you thought that hearing loss had nothing to do with you in your life right now, think again. In the first place, most doctors do not perform a hearing screening—a very simple,...
View ArticleHealth Insurance Hurdles? 4 Times To Ask For Help
Millions of people each year find themselves in transition with their health care coverage. They may be leaving an employer and considering COBRA coverage, or may be nearing retirement and planning to...
View ArticleThe Value of a St. Joseph’s College Education
Step into your future with St. Joseph’s College and achieve your highest personal and academic goals. Whether you’re a new undergraduate, a professional advancing your career or an adult returning to...
View ArticleHow Students are Saving Money on Course Materials
College course materials can be cheaper than most college students think. Book and supplies only account for four percent of the cost of attending college among the top 10 most populous colleges and...
View ArticleMeet Hyo Jung Shin: One Of Many Academic Stars From Queensborough CC
Hyo Jung Shin Hyo Jung Shin, Class of 2015, is a recipient of the 2015 Phi Theta Kappa Hites Transfer Scholarship. She is one of 10 recipients selected from more than 2,000 applicants worldwide and...
View ArticleThanksgiving Out: Where You Can Go If Cooking A Turkey Isn’t Your Thing
BY JON CRONIN With a busy New York City lifestyle not all families may have the time for creating a family style Thanksgiving. If time is against you and succulent Thanksgiving meal is what you desire,...
View ArticleTrattoria Lucia: Warm and Inviting, Like A Friend’s Dining Room
Trattoria Lucia 247-63 Jericho Turnpike, Bellerose (718) 343-2185 Cuisine: Italian Credit Cards: yes Reservations: yes Hours: Mon-Thurs 11 a.m. -10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday noon-11 p.m.,...
View ArticleBella Lena: Let Your Amici Take Care Of You
Bella Lena 64-02 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood (718) 417-5100 Cuisine: Italian Credit Cards: Yes Reservations: Yes Hours: Tues-Thurs, Sun: 11:45 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri & Sat: 11:45 a.m.-10:30 p.m. BY...
View Article’tis the Season: Six Great Holiday Drink Ideas
Peppermint Hot Chocolate BY DOMENICK RAFTER HOT BUTTERED RUM A Christmas favorite that dates back to Colonial times. It is usually made by mixing buttered rum batter with dark rum along with a...
View ArticleJamaica Avenue: Your Shopping Destination All Year Long
BY MARIA A. THOMSON Executive Director Our Woodhaven Business Improvement District is located along 25 clean, secure, well lit blocks on Jamaica Avenue from Dexter Court to 100th Street. During the...
View ArticleGive Your Pup A Holiday Makeover
Vanity Pups, located at 38-13 Bell Boulevard in Bayside, has been making your puppies look fabulous since November, 2005. It is a “unique, upscale puppy nursery,” according to Michael Berger, who, with...
View ArticleShop Myrtle Avenue This Holiday Season
The Myrtle Avenue BID was established in July 1988 to provide supplemental services and programs for an enhanced shopping environment on Myrtle Avenue and adjacent side streets from Fresh Pond Rd. to...
View ArticleA Family “Fair” 77 Years In Business
In 1938, Sidney Gerson first opened The Fair on Myrtle ave in Ridgewood New York. It was a small curtain store that met all the local neighbors needs. Over the years, the business was passed to...
View ArticleManaging Blood Pressure And Health In Cold Weather
Research shows that as the temperature drops, your blood pressure tends to increase. The changing weather brings cooler temperatures – and increases your risk for heart attack, stroke and other serious...
View ArticleFeds Issue Guidelines On Allergy – Inducing Ingredients
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released new guidelines for producers pertaining to ingredients to foods like meat and eggs that could trigger allergies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food...
View ArticleGreat Holiday Gifts For The Handy DIY-ers In Your Life
The holiday season is the perfect time to ensure the handy guys and gals in your life are well-equipped for all their planned projects in the coming year — whether that is building shelves, making home...
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