Election Guide: Ballot Proposals
In addition to candidates for State and Congressional races, voters will also decide on three ballot proposals on Nov. 4. The three proposals as they will appear on Tuesday include: Ballot Proposal 1...
View ArticleElection Guide: Few Competitive Races For This Year’s Election
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, voters will go to the polls to vote for state-wide offices of Governor, Comptroller and Attorney General, along with candidates for Congress, State Assembly and State Senate. While...
View ArticlePetition Underway To Save Barnes & Noble
The Barnes & Noble on Union Turnpike in Fresh Meadows is set to close at the end of the year. Patrons of the store have started an online petition to keep it open. Photo by Joe Marvilli. BY JOE...
View ArticleSimple Twists To Enhance Classic Thanksgiving Fare
Family and friends make Thanksgiving special, but it’s the food that’s always the center of attention. This year, delight guests by making the classic foods they love but with a few simple twists that...
View ArticleImpressive Choices In Forest Hills
BY JON PARKER www.eateryrow.com Let’s not kid ourselves. Tourists are not getting on the subway to eat in Queens and, unless you’re really pushy, neither are your friends and co-workers who live in...
View ArticleAddress Hearing Concerns Before The Holidays
The holiday season is meant to be celebrated with joy. It’s when families and friends gather together to reunite and celebrate the end of the year. You might have people cheering on the college...
View ArticleThe Law That Protects Your Benefits
Over the past 40 years, many workers have taken on what can seem like a second job: the responsibility of planning for their own retirement. That’s because during that period, a growing number of...
View ArticleMore Parking Options For HB Senior Center
The muni-meters across from the Howard Beach Senior Center have been removed. BY LUIS GRONDA Staff Writer It looks like some of the elderly at the Howard Beach Senior Center will have parking...
View ArticleQueens Set For Upcoming Small Business Saturday
BY JOE MARVILLI Staff Writer Holiday shoppers that do not want to line up on Thanksgiving or deal with the crowds and chaos of Black Friday have another option available to them: Small Business...
View ArticleWhen Smartphone Affliction Leads To Addiction
Everyday technology consumes everyone’s lives as the phone, computer, tablet and other high tech devices have become not just an object, but also a close companion. And for those who are extremely...
View ArticleCold & Flu Season: Beware Of Medication Overdose
As cold and flu season begins, it is important to pay attention to the active ingredients in prescription and over-the-counter medications you take to alleviate your cold symptoms, especially if you...
View ArticleCompany Focuses On Ear And Eye Care
BY JORDAN GIBBONS Staff Writer As the holiday season gets closer, it can be easy to forget about stopping in to the doctor’s office for a checkup on your hearing and eyesight. EyeCare Vision Services,...
View ArticleSimple Tips For Stress-Free Shopping
Traveling, cooking large meals, planning and surviving holiday office parties and managing relatives – the holidays are stressful. Add in the time and money demands of holiday shopping, and you may be...
View ArticleTraditional Gifts They’ll Still Love Next Year
Instead of the latest technology, give your loved ones traditional or nostalgic presents. Popular wisdom would have you believe that the best holiday gift must have a battery, a touch screen and...
View ArticleHoliday Planning: Healthy Strategies To Survive The Holidays
The holidays are a wonderful time of year. A chance to see old friends and distant relatives, take a vacation or just put the stresses of everyday life behind you so you can focus solely on family and...
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 ArticleTaking Control For Healthier Aging
As adults age, they often face different health challenges than those experienced during their youth; however, there are several key steps that can be taken to improve their chances of maintaining good...
View ArticleYour Retirement Plan, Post-Great Recession
Everyone from the baby boomer to the fresh-out-of-college millennial should think about retirement. More important, they should plan for retirement. Recent polls have shown that outliving retirement...
View ArticleNew Life For Flea Market Finds
A trip to a flea market or your own attic can be rewarding when you use your imagination. Restore, refinish, repurpose: The R’s have it when it comes to decorating your home. You can give used...
View ArticleEye-Opening Tips On Pleasing Coffee And Tea Lovers
Any time is the right time to treat the coffee or tea lovers in your life to an unexpected gift, but the holidays provide an excellent excuse to show them how much you care. Follow these tips and soon...
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