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Thursday, January 25, 2007

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Mr. Met fund-raiser raises $60K

NEW HYDE PARK – At “Friends and Family,” a fund-raising event held each year to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, New York Mets mascot Mr. Met was a big hit.

The event was coordinated by Theresa Brucculeri, vice preside
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Recycling fund-raiser helping Queens pro bono law project

The program collects empty laser and inkjet cartridges and used cell phones and drop them off at the bar association. The products are then taken to the FundingFactory in exchange for a choice of technology products or cash. The recycled items are kept ou
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Free housing workshop offered

Tenants and small building owners in need of assistance or who have questions regarding housing related issues are welcomed. Topics to be covered are evictions, harassment, lease renewals, rent increases, violations, repairs and assistance programs.
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Friends of Library forming Feb. 3

Supporters play an important role in promoting library programs and services in the community through fund-raising projects and acting as advocates before the local and state representatives on matters that are important to library service. Members are al
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Valentines for Veterans sought

The deadline for the donations is Feb. 12 and will be distributed Feb. 14. Donors who send cards with a message of appreciation will mean a great deal to the veterans. For more information or to participate, call 718-357-3588. Gifts can be dropped off at
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NE Jewish community center organizes winter coat drive

The drive will run through Feb. 4 and encourage donations of new and lightly used winter coats at collection points throughout northeast Queens, including the Y. The Y is located at 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck.

For information, call Execu
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The Women and Work Program

FLUSHING – The Women and Work Program is a 15-week training program preparing women for the work place. Training includes computer literacy in MS Word, Access, Excel, Powerpoint and Intuit’s Quick Books; mathematical skills; resume writing and inter
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NYFD paramedics rescue ailing rookie

Jeffrey Sanger, 39, complained of chest pains but at first refused medical attention, even though his instructors said he did not look good, the spokesman said. Sanger thought it was indigestion at the time.

But in the locker room preparing for his
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Hillary-Borja

“Without the president’s budget commitment, the program that is treating many of these victims will end,” Clinton said at a news conference near the 9/11 site on Monday.

“We have to provide treatment for all the victims of 9/11,”

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