Walking Eagles

This is from Bob Sutton who writes one of the Cafe’s favorite blogs.
I just got a great email from Rod, who after a compelling discussion of the differences between good and bad bosses, added “A college friend of mine was a member of the Comanche nation and he had a saying for bullshitters and [...]

Gas Explosion Levels Amityville House

Is this an example of the danger our community will face if a Parks Dept. proposal to install natural compressed gas tanks on Fort Totten is approved?
“An apparent gas explosion leveled a house in Amityville early Sunday evening but the family inside smelled gas and got out safely before the blast, fire officials and neighbors [...]

Queens-based combat medic on 2nd Iraq tour killed Christmas Day

How do we thank a hero………………..
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2008/12/26/2008-12-26_queensbased_combat_medic_on_2nd_iraq_tou.html

BY RICH SCHAPIRO
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Saturday, December 27th 2008, 12:22 AM
A New York-born trauma doctor who “felt obligated” to use his expertise to treat American soldiers in Iraq was killed in a Christmas Day mortar attack, officials said Friday.
Maj. John Pryor, 42, of Moorestown, N.J., was in his living quarters [...]

Avella Ranked Best in Queens on Human Rights

Four members of the Queens delegation ranked in the top 10 best among all City Council members on a recently released report card on human rights issues, while three other Council members from the borough were listed in the top 10 worst.

On Dec. 10, Manhattan’s Human Rights Project released its annual human rights report, which analyzed which City Council members proposed the most legislation on environmental issues, health, housing, workers’ rights, democracy and advancing equality.

Councilman Tony Avella (D−Bayside) was ranked third, making him the highest ranked member of the Queens delegation. Other Queens Council members who ranked in the top ten were Hiram Monserrate (D−East Elmhurst) at number six, John Liu (D−Flushing) at eight and David Weprin (D−Hollis) at nine.

We’ve Got Ben’s

It’s been reported that Ben’s Deli will be staying at their present location in the Bay Terrace Shopping Center. This should come as good news to many of Ben’s loyal customers who were upset at the loss of a Kosher Deli in the community.
Maybe Ben’s can repay customers for their continued patronage by undertaking some [...]

Natural gas tanks under consideration at Totten. NYC Parks & Recreation has finally devised a plan to totally destroy the surrounding community.

Queens Chronicle
A city plan to install compressed natural gas tanks at Fort Totten Park has nearby residents fuming.
“It’s not safe and it’s a potential target for terrorists,” said Warren Schreiber, who has support from two local groups he heads: the Bay Terrace Alliance and the Bay Terrace Co-op Section 1. Schreiber represents 200 units in [...]

Booze Plans for Marina Concerns Baysiders

“Boating Under The Influence” – Isn’t that a wonderful concept? Another instance of Parks & Recreation at their best.

Booze plans for marina concerns Baysiders
by Liz Rhoades, Managing Editor
11/13/2008
Plans for a new concessionaire at the Bayside Marina who could possibly sell alcoholic beverages have met with opposition from the community.
The city’s Parks Department issued a Request [...]

Jack Fein – RIP

Jack Fein’s name always comes to mind when we think of Fort Totten. He proudly preserved the fort’s history and secrets. His 36-year military career encompassed both World War II and the Korean conflict.
We are all saddened by the death of Jack Fein; his passing marks the end of an era. Jack Fein kept the [...]

City Boots Professional Design Center from Fort Totten

It’s reported that there were instances in which the Professional Design Center provided pro bono services for Parks & Recreation. This must be DPR’s way of saying thanks.
www.timesledger.com
City boots design center from Fort Totten
By John Tozzi
05/17/2007
The Professional Design Center, a nonprofit group of architects and engineers based for more than 10 years at Fort Totten, [...]