November
FALL BALL INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 25th @ NOON-2 PM Your favorite event is back – INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL. Join us as we celebrate the holidays, our community and our…
November 7, 2014
SLOW DOWN! IT’S THE NEW LAW
Starting today November 7, New Yorkers have to take it slow on city streets. The new vehicle speed limit will be in effect on 90 percent of the city. Mayor…
Veterans Speak: Putting An End To War
“The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it,” President John F. Kennedy once said. Since 1938, Americans have dedicated a day to honoring the men…
FDA VIII Students Do Their Part to Find A Cancer Cure
Community Project:Support for Finding a Cancer Cure Frederick Douglass Academy VIII is a middle school that places an emphasis on students learning how they can help to create a better…
P.S. 346 Joins Fundraising Efforts
Community Project: Support for Finding a Cancer Cure P.S. 346 was again among the schools and organizations in the Spring Creek Towers community to take part in the American Cancer…
It’s Harvest Time! From Garden to Kitchen Table
Earlier this week, the sixth grade members of the Spring Creek Afterschool Program@ P.S. 346 visited the Urban Garden Classroom (UGC) with one thought in mind, harvesting crops they grew…
Community Walks for a Cure
October is the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Breast Cancer Awareness Month and on Saturday, October 25, the Starrett City-Spring Creek Lions Club, Inc. could not have asked for a better…
Election Day Feedback
Tuesday’s nationwide elections had some interesting results. The Republican Party now has a majority presence in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. In New York State, Andrew Cuomo…
Better sleep, naturally
The world looks very different at 3 a.m. when you’re lying in bed staring at the ceiling or the clock. “How will I make it through tomorrow without any sleep?”…
Fall in Love With Winter Squash
Winter squash are prominently displayed at grocery stores during the fall and winter months, but many shoppers pass them by because they don’t know how to prepare them. I used…
Couscous-Crusted Salmon
This quick and simple salmon, coated in couscous and baked until just crispy, will get even the pickiest eaters to enjoy their healthy portion of fish. 1 cup water 3/4…
Sewing Machine
Q: I have inherited a Priscilla sewing machine, model 14A314. Can you tell me more about it and, perhaps, its value? — Susan, Surprise, Ariz. A: The Priscilla sewing machine…
Zucchini-Pimiento Bread
Who would have thought it? Zucchini and a bread machine … together. But after one bite, you’ll be glad that we did. 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon table salt 1…
Sun Spots: What’s Happening in and Around Our Community in November
Friday, November 7 5:30 p.m. /7 p.m.: The Stars of New York 5th Anniversary @ Kumble Theater. The Stars of New York presents its 5th anniversary charity dance competition. The…
Survey Reports: Afterschool Participation Grows but Unmet Demand Nears 20 Million Children
(StatePoint) “America After 3 PM,” a new survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance, finds that participation in afterschool programs has increased dramatically, from 6.5 million children in 2004 to 10.2…