Spring Programs Start In Parks
Even though Queens residents got one more brief taste of winter last week with an April snow shower, spring’s nice weather is right around the corner, and Queens Borough Parks & Recreation Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski wants to remind borough residents of the many park events, activities and sights to take advantage of in the weeks and months ahead.
“What better way to start the new spring season than enjoying one of the many activities that Queens Parks has to offer,” Lewandowski said.
One of the programs beginning this year is Shape-Up New York sponsored by Senator Serphin Maltese that will take place in 10 parks throughout the borough. The program is an ideal family program with classes geared to moms with strollers, and Juniper Valley Park is one of the locations where the program will take place.
More information is available by visiting www.nyc.gov/parks.
CTK Inducts 8 Into Hall Of Fame
At a dinner held on April 8, Christ the King Regional High School (CTK) inducted nine new members into their Hall of Fame. Every year, its alumni association receives numerous nominations for the special Hall of Fame award, and the selection becomes more difficult each year.
CTK was proud to induct graduates, Thomas Matesich ’73, Elaine (Tramposch) Haufe ’71 and community member Donald O’Connor ’92; staff member Estelle Kraker and special recognition, Gerard Rauzi ’76 (posthumous), Michael Seaman ’77 (posthumous), Gerald O’Leary ’85 (posthumous), and Christina (Donovan) Flannery ’93 (posthumous).
Nolan Pushes For Child Tax Credit
In the most recent legislative budget, $600 million is allocated for tax relief for New York families in the form of a new child tax credit.
“The legislature proposed a more inclusive tax break for families with children,” said Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan. “Under the legislature’s plan, families can apply their automatic tax savings to not only educational expenses, but any of the variety of costs that come with raising children - like tuition and child care.”
If Governor Pataki keeps this in the budget, families can receive a maximum of $330 credit for each child between the ages of 4 and 17.
