Category Archives: Broad Channel
For the veterans gathered in the backyard of Paddy G’s Sports Bar in Elmhurst last Saturday, serving – whether it be their country or their neighbors – has come the way the summer seemed to arrive that day – naturally and making everyone grateful. For years, the former military members, who served in places like Vietnam and Korea, and auxiliary members of Broad Channel’s VFW Post 260 have donated countless hours helping disabled veterans at the St. Albans Community … Continue reading
Gridlock nightmares faced by commuters across the city on a daily basis were no match for motorists attempting to get in or out of the tiny hamlet of Broad Channel last Friday night. The strip of Cross Bay Boulevard that connects the town with Howard Beach in the north and Rockaway in the south was shut down after a three car accident around 4:30 in the afternoon. And vehicles were not the only ones affected. Commuters who utilize the bus … Continue reading
Brown lawns, dead shrubs and lifeless plants are soon to be a thing of the past in Broad Channel and its surrounding communities after the miraculous transformation of a rectangular space on Cross Bay Boulevard in Broad Channel. Yes, the garden salvation center has taken root. Landscape designer and owner of Garden Works NYC of Astoria, Sal Bacarella, got the idea to open the mini-nursery and landscaping center while he was assisting friend Councilman Eric Ulrich with volunteer activity in … Continue reading
Rob Pisani was pretty sure the future of his deli had been washed away by the storm that had already stolen so much of his life. The deli he and his brother Alex had built from the ground up, was totally destroyed. “Every time somebody asked me when we were going to open up again, I could feel the tears coming—I couldn’t stand the disappointment—not theirs and not mine.” Like virtually every other business in Broad Channel, the All American … Continue reading
Despite former rumblings throughout the storm ravaged communities touched by Hurricane Sandy concerning the effectivity of the Rapid Repair program, last week to praise Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his administration for the very same program. Bloomberg was joined on Friday morning at the American Legion Hall on Cross Bay Boulevard by Deputy Mayor for Operations Cas Holloway, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing Recovery Operations Brad Gair, Director of Rapid Repairs Kathryn Mallon and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael … Continue reading
The first of four Queens libraries ravaged by Super Storm Sandy re-opened its doors on Wednesday afternoon, to the delight of the Broad Channel community. “This is a great step forward for our community,” said Dan Mundy Sr., past president of the Broad Channel Civic Association. “For the kids, the seniors and everyone in this small community, this is a giant step toward normalcy.” And Mundy’s sentiment was echoed by a host of speakers who stepped up to the mic … Continue reading
In the months following the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, the one and a half mile stretch of roadway that separates Broad Channel and Howard Beach and includes a path through the wildlife sanctuary remains littered and obstructed by debris left in the storms wake. Now, Councilman Eric Ulrich has enlisted the aid of the Doe Fund in his attempt to get this portion of his district cleaned up. The Councilman met with ??? and ??? to kick off the initiative … Continue reading
Santa and Mrs. Claus touched down inLindenwood on Sunday afternoon, bringing smiles and Christmas presents to morethan 100 children from Howard Beach,Broad Channel and Rockaway, all affectedby Hurricane Sandy. Hugs, warm wishes and offers to keep helping went along with gift cards and toysfor the kids. The idea for the Christmas giveaway wasborn in Tuscany Deli where Marly Gurino says she and her husband John,who owns the store, got a chance to really see howdevastated people were in the aftermath … Continue reading
The Grinch may have stolen Christmas in the movies, but in Howard Beach, restaurant/catering entrepreneur Frank Russo stepped in to make sure nothing would steal Christmas away from his beloved community. Especially for some favorite members of that community— the ones about three or four feet tall, with a missing tooth here and there. For the second time within two days this week , the doors of Russo’s on the Bay were opened to the children in Howard Beach … Continue reading
For scores of New York residents still struggling to recover from the devastating aftermath of superstorm Sandy, this year’s holiday season may very well be one to forget. And for many Howard Beach homeowners, who are spending the week before Christmas clearing debris and repairing vital heating and electrical systems instead of hanging wreaths or decorating trees, there’s a strong and lingering feeling of abandonment by city, state and federal government officials. “I feel like just because we’re middle class, … Continue reading
Albert J. Baldeo, a Queens District leader for Richmond Hill and Ozone Park, is facing corruption charges for mail fraud conspiracy and obstruction of justice, according to prosecutors. The Democratic district leader is accused of using false donors to add illegal campaign donations to his failed 2010 campaign for the City Council. He supposedly attempted to fraudulently increase the amount of matching funds provided by the city, according to a report in The New York Times. He turned himself in … Continue reading
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced earlier this week that it is removing full-body scanners from both of New York’s airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport, and moving them to smaller airports. The move comes after there was much controversy over the scanners. According to CBS News, opponents of the scanners say that it is an invasion of privacy because those scanners provide a very detailed image of the body. According to several published reports, TSA said … Continue reading
With Queens Borough President Helen Marshall stepping down next year, there are several contenders currently kicking off their campaigns for the soon to be vacated position. Candidate and State Senator Jose Peralta held a fundraiser on Monday night in Jackson Heights. Queens Democratic Party Chairman and Representative Joseph Crowley attended the fundraiser. Crowley also helped former City Councilwoman Melinda Katz get her campaign off the ground with a fundraiser in Forest Hills. In an interview with the Queens Gazette, Peralta … Continue reading
While Queens students may have adjusted to their new classes and teachers a month into the school year, motorists navigating through the triple parked school buses and hoards of children during dismissal continue to complain about traffic jams and congested sidewalks. In Howard Beach, the streets around PS 146 on 159th Avenue fill up quickly as students are let out around 2:30 each afternoon. The same problems exist at nearby MS 207 in Rockwood Park and MS 232 in … Continue reading
After years on the job together, two former Jamaica Hospital paramedics have found themselves on the same “team” again—this time however, it’s behind bars. The pair has been charged in the death of the ex-wife of one of the men. Paul Novak, 45, of Palm Coast, in Flagler County, Fla., and Scott Sherwood, 40, of Lindenhurst, NY were arrested last Thursday on charges of second-degree murder in the death of Novak’s wife, Catherine, in December of 2008. The twisted tale … Continue reading