ASTORIA HOMEOWNERS TENANTS TO MEET AT ST FRANCIS THIS EVENING

The Astoria Homeowners, Tenants & Business Civic Association will meet tonight at 7.30 pm at Saint Francis of Assisi School Basement located at 21-17 45th Street in Astoria, NY. President Rodolfo Sarchese urges all
members of the community to participate at this event. Special guest speakers include Jose Peralta, New York State Senator who has received a portion of the Astoria area once under Michael Giannaris. Also attending will be Aravella Simotas, NYS Assemblywoman and Stephen Cirabisi, Deputy Inspector of the 114th Precinct who will discuss the safety issues we should be concerned about.

LAST CHANCE DRIVING SCHOOL DEBUTS ON A&E

Astoria, New York
Billy the Exterminator, Dog the Bounty Hunter, Storage Wars and other A&E shows are now joined by the latest headed by Sven Ruppaner and his wife Maria. It's called Last Chance Driving School. The episodes of this first season will air every Saturday night at 10 pm. The driving school is Queens Driving School and it's located on Broadway in Queens. There are many driving schools like Ferrari Driving in Astoria or Mercedes in Bayside but Queens Driving School is now getting the visibility thanks to Last Chance. I hope to enjoy this one. Visit the link for additional information: http://www.aetv.com/last-chance-driving-school/video/?bcpid=1494096769001&bclid=1559562149001&bctid=1558898308001

PLANE FOOD DELIVERY TRUCK MAKES BINGO ON HAZEN STREET

Astoria, New York

A food truck plows into a row of back to back mercedes (3) audi (1) and mazda (1) vehicles on Hazen Street last Sunday. The bingo was made because 4 of the 5 vehicles belonged to the family of a real estate broker and owner of a property on Hazen Street. The driver of the food truck said that, perhaps, he fell asleep, commented one of the victims. A huge tow truck was employed to take the delivery truck away from one of the mercedes. Hazen Street is a truck route and residents have complained of the 24 hour a day noise of the trucks and of some speedy drivers.

MARIO MONTI AL CONSOLATO DI NEW YORK VENERDI SERA

Astoria, New York

Mario Monti, il nuovo premier d'Italia sara' al Consolato di New York sito a Park Avenue. L'evento organizzato dall'Ambasciata Italiana iniziera' alle 18,30 ore di New York domani 10 Febbraio 2012. Gli invitati sono i presidenti delle Federazioni italo-americane ed esponenti poltici della zona metropolitana. Mario Monti, un economista, ha formato un governo tecnico dopo la caduta del governo Berlusconi che e' stato causato da una forte crisi economica in Italia.

ASTORIA HOMEOWNERS TENANTS AND BUSINESS TO MEET ON FEBRUARY 16TH

Astoria, New York

VERY IMPORTANT MEETING

AN APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED BY HOUSING USA TO CONVERT WESTWAY MOTEL ON ASTORIA BLVD. BETWEEN 71 ST AND 72ND STREETS INTO A RESIDENCE FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16TH 2012

7:30 PM

ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL BASEMENT

21-45TH STREET ASTORIA NY

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS

JOHN C LIU

PETER VALLONE JR

STEPHEN CIRABISI

CON RICK SANTORUM PER VICE PRESIDENTE, NEWT GINGRICH O MITT ROMNEY POTREBBERO BATTERE OBAMA

Astoria, New York

Dopo la Carolina del Sud ( South Carolina ) , la situazione e' ovvia. Sia Romney che Gingrich saranno in duello per essere nominati dal Partito Repubblicano per combattere contro Obama nelle prossime elezioni. L'italiano Rick Santorum che adesso gli e' stato concesso una vittoria nella Iowa Caucus a danno di Mitt Romney, conclude la sua posizione al terzo posto. Sia Romney che Gingrich non sono Cattolici e questa storia di egemonia anglo-sassona nella politica americana dei Repubblicani continua. Santorum potrebbe essere la wild card in queste elezioni e la direzione di Berlusconi Italia crede che, non appena il vincitore dei repubblicani venga nominato, dovrebbe scegliere bene il suo Vice. E come si dice in Italia " Tra i due litiganti ( Romney e Gingrich ) il terzo gode ( Santorum ). E Rick Santorum potrebbe godere veramente come Vice Presidente.

ASTORIA DELI OWNER BEATEN UP WITH STICKS

Astoria, New York

A deli owner, Rosario of Rosario Deli located under the Ditmars Boulevard train station has claimed to have been mugged by thugs with sticks, as reported by the Daily News on January 12th. The deli owner was going to his car on December 21st when he was attacked in the municipal parking lot. What has upset Rosario De Marco in the aftermath was the lack of a witness video due to the city parking lot surveillance video camera not working. " It's like like having a television without no screen. Why have a surveillance video camera if it's not doing the job? " a resident said. The city parking lot is located in the heart of the Ditmars shopping area and within a block from the 3 local politicians Vallone, Gianaris and Simotas.

RICK SANTORUM AL QUINTO POSTO NELLE VOTAZIONI DEL NEW HAMPSHIRE

Astoria, New York

L'italo-americano Rick Santorum si classifica al quinto posto nelle primarie repubblicane, sfiorando il quarto posto di Newt Gingrich. Gli Stati Uniti d'America non hanno mai offerto una facile occasione per un italo-americano di diventare il primo uomo. Santorum e la sua famiglia provengono da Riva del Garda nel Nord Italia.

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2011

CONSOLATO D'ITALIA A NEW YORK FESTEGGIA IL NATALE

Astoria, New York

Il Consolato Italiano di New York sito a Park Avenue e 69 Street ha festeggiato il Natale con vari esponenti della communita' italiana della zona metropolitana. Il nuovo Console Natalia Quintavalle ha salutato e ringraziato gli invitati. " Il cocktail all'italiano con spuntini americani e' stato soddisfacente a tutti e ringraziamo Console Quintavalle per questo scambio di auguri. " dice FPG.

Silvio Berlusconi, ex Primo Ministro d' Italia, ha visitato due volte il Consolato di New York, dice un impiegato.

38TH STREET AND 23RD AVE A GARBAGE BLOCK IN ASTORIA SAYS RESIDENT

Astoria , New York

One resident fed up with crime in Astoria , calls his 38th Street a Garbage Block and wants to move himself out of it. This happened after a double shooting that occurred near him earlier this morning. The resident was interviewed by NY1 News shortly after the incident. He mentioned that the block was once a beautiful block. The block was closed to traffic to allow the police to investigate the shooter who is in custody. Apparently his wife and daughter were shot and are at Elmhurst Hospital. The daughter is mentioned to be in critical condition. The crime wave continues to plague the 114th precinct after political leaders have vowed to fight all kinds of crimes in Astoria. " Unfortunately this a domestic case and that could happen to rich people in a rich neighborhood too. We believe that the resident should reconsider his opinion because the block considered as one of the safest in Astoria since it is located in the heart of the Ditmars area, a safer portion of Astoria for its Deputy Inspector. It is also not too distant from the local politicians headquarters.

BERRY FRESH MARKETS TO DEBUT LARGER SUPERMARKET WITHIN A MONTH

Astoria , New York

The plans have been made earlier this year when management of the popular Berry Farms Supermarkets has decided to join up with an adjacent location. " This supermarket store could become a blockbuster in the area with a larger and more improved showcase of merchandise. It will be competing in size with larger supermarkets chains like Best Yet , Waldbaum's , Pathmark and Western Beef Supermarkets. " The old location would become a mostly grocery and miscellaneous items department with cashiers at the exit while the new location will showcase its much larger deli , meat and fruit & vegetables departments and have an entrance. Both locations will be connected through the back. The newly designed store is expected to be in operation by the end of December or early January. " Increased customer traffic is expected to occur due to larger supermarket and increased merchandise. " finalized FPG. Berry Fresh Farm Supermarket is located in a shopping center off Ditmars Blvd and 45 Street in Astoria Queens.

EUROZONE HOPES AND RETAIL SALES SEND US FUTURES HIGHER

Astoria , New York

Worldwide markets are soaring and that was good for US futures as they are higher by more than 2 percent. Retailers did very well in post Thanksgiving sales and they are forecasted to be about 1 billion dollars more than last year. " We need to see item sales versus total sales as I may see inflation trickling into all of this, but even so it is very good and a morale booster for the economy. " commented FPG. " With the euroone, it has been a cat and mouse game and every time there is hope, that bodes well for the markets."

ONORATO, HONORED BY THE ITALIAN FEDERATION OF QUEENS

Astoria, New York
George Onorato, a former New York State Senator from the Astoria Community will be honored at the 40 th Anniversary Dinner Dance hosted by the Italian-American Federation of Queens. Onorato has been a NY State Senator for a long time. His hard work and dedication to the Queens Community will be remembered for years to come. Mike Giannaris is currently the new senator. Others to be honored are Angie Markham and Carlo Bucich. The event will start at 1.30 pm on Sunday November 13th at Chateau Briand in Long Island.

QUEENS ITALIAN FEDERATION TO HOST DINNER DANCE AT CHATEAU BRIAND IN WESTBURY

The Italian Federation of Queens aka FIAO, will host its 40th anniversary dinner
dance at Chateau Briand on Sunday November 13th. The cost of the ticket will be
$100.00 per person. Please contact Angie Markham at 718-204-2444. The Federation
was founded in 1971 by a few italian-americans that included Vincent Iannece,
Chairman Emeritus.

BREAKING NEWS : EARTHQUAKE HITS ASTORIA AND NORTHEAST

ASTORIA, NEW YORK
ASTORIA AND QUEENS ROCKED BY EARTHQUAKE. PRELIMINARY IS THAT IT WAS CENTERED IN VIRGINA AND IT WAS FELT IN NEW YORK CITY.

BABY FOUND OFF DITMARS BOULEVARD

A newborn baby was found in a shoe box on 28 th street in Astoria. The baby was brought Elmhurst hospital. A search for the baby's mom has begun.

ASTORIA FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ENJOY METS GAME AGAINST CARDS

Astoria, New York
Employees and clients of Astoria Federal Bank got together at Citi Field to watch the Mets. "The event hosted by the savings bank is a great thing for employees and clients to intermingle" said one of the participants. The air conditioned Embassy Suites had waiters serving food and beverages. Partecipants who wanted to watch the game went out to the balcony seats. Ed Kranepool, a 1969 Met member was at the event. He took pictures and signed baseballs were given out to all participants. " I think he is great down to Earth guy and I do wish him luck in his endeavours. " said FPG. An Astoria Federal employee who happens to be a Met fan himself, said that the event was a great exposure to its best clients of BusinessOne, a free checking solution for business clients. " We do have a product that is superior and we intend to market this especially to the small business community." the employee said.

CHEAPEST PIZZA PIE IN ASTORIA

THE RESTAURANT GUY HAS LOCATED THE CHEAPEST 8 SLICE PIZZA PIE IN ASTORIA AT THE BEST YET SUPERMARKETS OFF 20TH AVENUE.
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WEINER RESIGNS AS INTERNET PHOTOS SCANDAL ESCALATES

Astoria, New York

Democratic US Congressman Anthony Weiner ended his career as politician by resigning today. A scandal that began from the privacy of his computer led to an escalation as private body parts photos surfaced. These were sent to ladies over the internet for a period of time while Weiner was married to Hillary Clinton's assistant. " This is a sad chapter for the democratic party and Astoria. The Congressman knew Astoria's politicians of the democratic machine as well its famous restaurants." said a voter from Queens. Last week, a democratic politician said that Weiner has to go in the midst of this scandal. She contended that this is not acceptable for a politician. She also said the digital technology we have today facilitated this as Weiner did not have time to reflect what he was doing. Twenty years ago, it was a different story for the internet user and Weiner would have realized that this was wrong before committing such acts.