Retirement Community Hires Marketing Director -- June 12, 2:20 PM Skyline Commons, a new Lifecare Retirement Community opening in 2009 in Queens, announced the appointment of Kathi McEvoy-Crowley as the Director of Marketing. “Skyline Commons will be an outstanding addition to a diverse and eclectic neighborhood and offer active seniors an engaging retirement lifestyle,”... [Full Story] There Is Plenty To Know About Asthma -- June 12, 2:18 PM May is the heart of spring, and the heart of the allergy and asthma season. May also marks National Asthma Awareness Month. Asthma — a disease causing inflammation of the lungs and breathing difficulties — affects 20 million people in the United States. While it is often manageable, it is becoming more... [Full Story] Young Residents Open Doors To Seniors -- June 12, 2:14 PM Younger New Yorkers have responded to New York Foundation for Senior Citizens’ expanded Home Sharing Program, a unique affordable housing option and free matching service, which has recently allowed younger “hosts” under the age of 60 to share their homes with older “guests.” In the past, hosts were... [Full Story] Senior Centers Fight Budget Cuts -- March 13, 11:08 AM A meeting last Friday hosted by several organizations concerned with statewide cuts to long-term care explored the impact of the nearly $830 million in cuts to long-term care that are slated to take place over the next three years. The meeting was hosted by the Continuing Care Leadership Coalition,... [Full Story] Assembly Bill Aims To Guard Seniors -- March 13, 11:06 AM The New York State Assembly is looking at a comprehensive legislative package aimed at protecting senior citizens. An estimated 30,000 seniors are victims of some sort of abuse or exploitation each year. This package that the Assembly is advancing conveys a clear message that victimization of New York’s... [Full Story] Queens College Services Vets -- March 13, 11:05 AM As the Iraq War nears its fifth anniversary, Queens College is preparing for an influx of veteran students. Today, approximately 2,500 vets are enrolled at CUNY schools and 10,000 more are expected to matriculate in the coming years. On Feb. 27, Queens College launched a new Veterans Support Services.... [Full Story] Albany Eyes Aid For Mortgage Mess -- January 11, 12:28 PM New York State Assembly members Friday announced legislation, including $180 million in funds, aimed at bringing relief to borrowers affected by the subprime lending crisis, which has affected Queens worse than any other county in the state and particularly hurts those on fixed incomes. The legislation,... [Full Story] A Web Place For Women Over 50 -- January 11, 12:27 PM It used to be that women over 50 were expected to slow down and become matronly grandmothers. They were supposed to find mild-mannered hobbies to quietly bide their time while growing old. Well, scrap that concept. A new company formed by women for women is launching a national Web site and community... [Full Story] ‘Uncle’ Jimmy Eng Will Sing No More -- January 11, 12:26 PM “Uncle” Jimmy Eng, 87, the owner and happy face behind the iconic King Yum Restaurant on 181st Street and Union Turnpike, died New Years Eve on his way to host his restaurant’s party. James Eng, born Shoong K. Ng, was known throughout the city for his personality and smile, greeting his customers... [Full Story] Famed Queens Artist Dies At 86 -- January 11, 12:24 PM Seymour Rosenthal, internationally renowned artist, passed away at his home in Electchester Housing Cooperative in Flushing on Dec. 13, 2007, at the age of 86. Rosenthal was born on Aug. 14, 1921, in the Bronx. He was a completely self-taught natural artist. At the age of 5 he would draw cartoons... [Full Story] Serial Rapists Terrorize Southeast Queens World’s Fair Book Finds Missing Pieces Willets Point Seeks Recommendations Supreme Court Muddles State Gun Law Home Run For Queens Boys And Girls Club Assemblywoman Hit By Car Candidates Get Ready To Rumble Domestic Violence Center Opens In Queens Queens Family Mourns Loss Of Soldier Cemetery Buried In Property Debate Recent Hate Crimes Spur Local Reaction Queens Reacts To Passing Of City Budget Cut The Cost And Time Of Transportation Kitten Looks For A Nice Home More Than Two Ways to Begin Political Career Suicide Jumper Queens Parents Are Happy With Schools Parking Loss Due To Bike Lane Debated Teacher Accused Of Abusing Student Cop Impersonator Accused of Rape Queens Schools Fail Arts Requirements Politico Served With Civil Suit Future of Day Care Under The Scope