Developers Help Grow Flushing And Jamaica
BY LUIS GRONDA Staff Writer Two prominent developers have invested a lot of capital on projects in Flushing and Jamaica. The Bluestone Organization and the F&T Group have worked on multiple...
View ArticleGreater Jamaica Pushes For A Greater Community
Peter Kulka, chairman of Greater Jamaica, (left) said Jamaica needs reasons for people to stay in the area after 5 p.m. and Justin Rodgers presented developments that Greater Jamaica has helped get off...
View ArticleManaging Transitions Late in Life: Margaret Tietz Hosts Caregivers Symposium...
Margaret Tietz Center, in conjunction with Samuel Field Y, Queensboro Council for Social Welfare and Psych Associates, is pleased to present “Managing Transitions Late in Life” – a vital symposium for...
View ArticleDesign Tips To Protect Seniors
Investing a little time and effort to create a safer environment for a senior can pay dividends when it comes to preventing falls. This is significant, since falls that result in injury are one of the...
View ArticlePeninsula Reopening Honors Sandy Responders
BY JACKIE STRAWBRIDGE Staff Writer Cassena Care’s Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Far Rockaway will hold a grand reopening ceremony Oct. 23 to honor first responders who assisted the...
View ArticleSaving And Planning For Your 20-Year Vacation
Are you ready to be on vacation for 20 or 30 years? That’s what planning for retirement compares to for many people as life spans have increased dramatically over the past few decades. A male who...
View ArticleLongevity Annuity Alleviates Worry Of Outliving Your Money
Flexibility, predictability and a manageable tax liability – these are among the features those planning for retirement often look for. In addition, a growing number of people want to make sure they...
View ArticleADVERTORIAL: PARKER JEWISH INSTITUTE: Ready to Provide Your Family’s Adult...
When you or someone in your family needs specialized adult health care or rehabilitation, the Parker Jewish Institute is ready to help. The Parker Jewish Institute offers a range of unique services...
View ArticleFree Health Day In Corona
This weekend, take some you-time at Corona Plaza. Emblem Health and the Queens Economic Development Corporation will host “Healthy Community Day” on Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free activities...
View ArticlePlanned Parenthood Coming To Queens
BY JACKIE STRAWBRIDGE Staff Writer Queens’ first and only Planned Parenthood center is on its way. Planned Parenthood of New York City held a groundbreaking ceremony for the center, located in Long...
View ArticleUnderstanding Dietary Supplements
Research has shown, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports, that dietary supplements can be good for your health. For example, it is wise to take in the right amount of minerals, especially...
View ArticleElmhurst Hospital To Prescribe Fruit & Veggies
BY JACKIE STRAWBRIDGE Staff Writer Elmhurst Hospital is making it a little easier to get that apple a day. The City Health and Hospitals Corporation announced last week that doctors at the Elmhurst...
View ArticleCommunity Mediation Services: Solving Issues With Communication And Respect
BY JORDAN GIBBONS Staff Writer Since 1983, Community Mediation Services in Jamaica has been cultivating respectful relationships, fostering communication and understanding rather than intolerance...
View ArticleSusan Scatena: Goes The Extra Mile To Get Kids Reading
BY JACKIE STRAWBRIDGE Staff Writer She has sat in a tub of Jell-O, dressed like a chicken and cradled a boa constrictor, all to get Whitestone kids reading. Since 2006, children’s librarian Susan...
View ArticleNYFAC: A Safe Haven For Queens’ Autistic Children
BY LUIS GRONDA Staff Writer Although Andrew Baumann is leading the way for the success of the New York Families for Autistic Children Center, he credits the collaborative effort of his team for the...
View ArticleKevin Kim: Queens’ Renaissance Man Of Public Service
BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer From the time he was in high school and going forward, Kevin Kim dedicated his life to helping others. While many people hone in on one or two causes, Kim contributed to...
View ArticleJukay Hsu: Growing The Technology Landscape In Queens
BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer Jukay Hsu is dedicated to the future of Queens. By striving to advance technology training and entrepreneurship in Queens, he is helping to transform the Borough into a...
View ArticleRoy Fox: Taking Care Of Rufus King Manor’s History
BY JORDAN GIBBONS Staff Writer Roy Fox may have fallen into being the caretaker of Rufus King Manor in 1989, but he said he could not be happier with the position he has held for 25 years. His wife at...
View ArticleDr. Arthur Flug: Keeping Memories Alive For QCC’s Kupferberg
BY LUIS GRONDA Staff Writer After years working for elected officials and as a New York City school teacher, Dr. Arthur Flug was set to retire from the daily grind of work life and spend his...
View ArticleJack Friedman: Expanding The Queens Chamber’s Mission
BY STEVEN J. FERRARI Editor-in-Chief The economic landscape in Queens has evolved considerably over the last seven years, and the Queens Chamber of Commerce has been there to help businesses in the...
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