LAST CHANCE DRIVING SCHOOL ON CHANNEL 46 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 

THE MANAGEMENT OF QUEENS ITALIA ENDORSES RICK SANTORUM FOR AT LEAST VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

Astoria, New York

" Fratelli d'Italia, L'Italia s'e desta dell'elmo di Santorum 2012 ....." are the chant for a change of leadership for the United States. But for now, Rick Santorum is gaining momentum going head to head with Mitt Romney. The Michigan vote is too close to call but Nitt Romney is leading early." If Mitt Romney does win the nomination, I believe that he should pick Rick Santorum as Vice President. This union will make it stronger any chance of defeating Obama " added FPG. " I think that Obama has done a good job in office with these bad economic times but he was not able to set a direction for the country. If a good democratic candidate shows up I may reconsider. " Rick Santorum is of Italian descent. No Italian-Americans have been in the presidency of the United States.

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

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AUDIENCES AND FOLLOWERS OF QUEENS ITALIA

* CHRISTMAS DAY ON THE DECEMBER 25TH FOLLOWS ON THE SAME DAY AS THE ROMAN EMPERORS' SOL INVICTUS

Astoria , New York

The management of this blog spot wishes everyone Happy Holidays. With Christmas tomorrow December 25th , historians are debating if the Roman Christians and the breakaway Byzantine Orthodox followed the Roman Pagan and later only God Sol Invictus feast and birth day. " We know that Sol was initiated in Syria from evidence. Also many pagans eleswhere saw the sun as a form of deity. " FPG said. When Emperor Aurelian in about 274 AD made the official claim of Sol Invictus as only God of the Romans, it was because he was victorious in his campaigns against the enemies of Rome. Temples were erected and there were annual celebrations of this God.

The December 25th date coincided with the Winter Solstice period. " We don't have historian evidence that this celebration took place on December 25th at the time of Aurelian. This occurred about a century later when the Christian religion was already accepted by the roman emperors. Whether or not this is coincidence both Roman Pagans and Christians were celebrating on the same day. " FPG finalized.

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.

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.

QUEENS NITE CLUB RAIDED BY FEDS

Astoria , New York

A mob ring orchestrating in a few night clubs in the New York area has been smashed by federal agents. Gallagher's night club located off Queens Blvd was one of them as reported by NY1 News.

The mob ring with some members of two of New York's crime families was accused of trafficking russian ladies for waitress and night entertainment.

BLACK FRIDAY BEGINS WITH LONG LINES AT RETAILERS

Astoria , New York

Black Friday or perhaps Black Thursday night for some stores has begun early for US retailers. Best Buy on Northern Boulevard in Woodside , Queens had between one thousand to two thousand early bird shoppers in the midnight hour early Friday morning. " The line of shoppers waiting outside was wrapped around the block. Hot items on sale were computers , flat screens and gaming equipment. " said Berlusconi Italia blogger FPG. Target in College Point had an almost full parking lot of cars. There were people on line but I was able to get in after 10 minutes. A security guard advised that the line was very long before the store opened at midnight. More than a thousand shoppers were at that location too. There were many items on sale. People snapping up flat screens , cleaning equipment , gaming items and towels. " I believe that people are coming out to buy hoping for a good deal and they are getting a lukewarm welcome from retailers. Deals are not that hot but good enough for bargain hunters " commented FPG. Police presence was evident as retailers try to prevent any stampede. Markets may signal some reversal in the negative trend of the past week once retailers begin to release their sales.

ITALIAN FEDERATION OF QUEENS GETS GIADA VALENTI FOR 40TH ANNIVERSAY DINNER DANCE

Astoria , New York

The Italian Federation of Queens and its members concluded a successful event at the Chateau Briand Caterers in Long Island, New York. " The dinner dance to celebrate its 40 th anniversary was a enjoyable event with good food, music and entertainment. " said FPG. There were about 150 people who attended as George Onorato , Angie Markham and Carlo Bucich were honored for their dedication in making the Federation a continued success throughout its existence. The organization was founded back in 1971 by a few community leaders and italian americans who wanted to support and provide various services to the community. George Onorato, former NYS senator, was instrumental to the success of the Federation as he provided monetary support with funding in the millions for the 28 years he was in office. In attendance at the event, we had NYS assemblywoman Aravella Simotas , spokespeople for NYS senator Mike Gianaris and US congresswoman Carolyn Maloney , INCA USA president John De Gennaro and former Astoria city manager George Delis. Many presidents of various clubs that are associated to the Federation of Italian Americans of Queens also attended the event. Italian singer and songwriter Giada Valenti recognized for her special voice and stage presence had the stage with some italian and french classic songs. " We were delighted to see Giada sing among the crowd. She has real talent and we hope the best for her. " commented FPG. Her husband JJ informed Berlusconi Italia blogspot that Giada Valenti is preparing for a huge event early next year. The Italian Singer and her orchestra will host the event on Saturday, February 4, at 7.30 pm. Ticket prices will vary from $ 30.00 to $45.00. For additional information visit www.dhpac.org or call 631-656-2148 .

QUEENS ITALIA BLOGSPOT DEBUTS RAI 24 NEWS PORTAL

Astoria, New York

Queens Italia, a blogspot for the italian americans of Queens, has launched a portal for direct viewing from Italy of the RAI 24 news channel. " You can click on the link to get to Rai 24 news tv directly bypassing the Rai.it website. This a direct and quick way, that is senior citizen friendly, to get access to the tv station without wasting time " said FPG. Rai 24 news is a state owned tv station of the Italian government. It offers direct free 24 hours per day 7 days a week tv news to the world. Italian-americans and italian speaking audiences can get access to Rai 24 news with QUEENSITALIA.BLOGSPOT.com, BERLUSCONIITALIA.BLOGSPOT.COM and ASTORIAITALIA.BLOGSPOT.COM.

ONORATO TO BE HONORED AT CHATEAU BRIAND ON NOVEMBER 13TH

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 cuurently the new
senator. Others to be honored are Angie Markham and Carlo Bucich.

ITALIAN FEDERATION OF QUEENS COUNTY TO HOST DINNER DANCE AT CHATEAU BRIAND

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.

HEALTH EVENT IN ASTORIA, QUEENS N.Y.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

ASTORIA HOMEOWNERS TENANTS & BUSINESS CIVIC HOSTS HEALTH EVENT AT PISTILLI'S GRAND MANOR
Astoria, New York
Mount Sinai Queens is sponsoring a health event for men. Titled " Men's Health - Below the Belt " is an event for men over 50. It will take place tonight Thursday October 21st, 2010 at 7 pm. Dr Granato will discuss prostate cancer screening as well as other topics for older men. Carol Weber will be on site to provide information about colorectal cancer. The event will take place at the Pistilli Grand Manor, a condo building located at 45-02 Ditmars Blvd and across the street from the Berry Farm Market Supermarkets in Astoria. For additonal info and reservations, please call Mt Sinai at 718-267-4333 . Refreshments will be served. The Astoria Homeowners, Tenants and Business Civic Association is an organization open to all members of the community.

QUEENS BECOMES COLUMBUS ON COLUMBUS DAY

Saturday, October 9, 2010

ASTORIA COLUMBUS DAY PARADE STARTS FROM DIFFERENT LOCATION
*COLUMBUS AND ISABELLA WALK ON DIFFERENT ROUTE IN ASTORIA QUEENS
Astoria,New York
The Queens Columbus Day Parade had last minute changes for its starting location. "PC Richards' parking lot gets the okay after Astoria's Studios usual location was not available due to the NYPD's permit unallowance for a specific portion of the route" stated a source. The festivities are annually organized by the Italian-American Societies Federation of Queens County, aka FIAO. The Grand Marshal was Carolyn Maloney. Other local dignitaries like Mike Giannaris as well as italian representatives joined the celebration of the genovese sailor. " As usual, Columbus assisted by Queen Isabella, were waving to the crowd. This is an event for the kids of Queens, with various schools and bands participating" commented one of the helpers to the organizers. The weather with temperatures in the low to mid 70's and lots of sun made the event joyful, even though there was less attendance than previous years. The Queens Columbus Day Parade takes place every year on the Saturday preceding the Monday and legal holiday in Manhattan.

BROOKLYN TORNADO VIDEO

CLICK HERE : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPXT2HMWaj8