A night out for Dennis Sheehan

A NIGHT OUT FOR DENNIS SHEEHAN

For Immediate Release

Contact : Chris Donovan cdonovan@nydailynews.com 917-734-6946

High School Classmates Reunite to Help a Friend

Bayside, Queens – On Friday May 11^th at Bourbon Street Archbishop Molloy Class of 1988 Alumni Chris Donovan, Lareto Evangelista, Charles Rabus, and Thomas Tzimorotas, are teaming up to host a cocktail party for their friend and classmate Dennis Sheehan.

In June of 2015 Dennis suffered a severe stroke and was hospitalized for several months. He encountered a host of issues including significant hemorrhaging of the brain, which led to his inability to speak or move.  It was so severe, in fact, that part of his skull was surgically removed in hopes of allowing the swelling to recede without further brain damage. He was ultimately left with Aphasia, a loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage.

Dennis is a Culinary Institute of America trained chef and at the time of the stroke Dennis was pulling double duty, first as a nutrition educator at P.S. 76 A.Phillip Randolph school in Harlem, teaching kids about healthy eating and better lifestyle choices as well as working to get his company “Diatize” off the ground. As a classically trained chef and a type 2 diabetic Dennis was using Diatize to bring diabetic friendly alternatives to classic dishes. In order to fund his mission he was selling his own recipe of tomato sauce “New Yawk Tomata Sawse” to friends, family and supporters.

All of this work came to a halt when he was hit with a stroke. Dennis’ positive energy, amazing sense of humor and his core values of helping others have inspired a Go Fund Me campaign and the event at Bourbon Street on May 11^th

We invite press inquiries to help get the word out as we look to assist Dennis and ease the financial burden of therapy and other ongoing medical costs

Buy your tickets here:
Tickets and Donation link

Austin Ale House's Kid's Spookfest

This Sunday October 30th Austin Ale House, located at 82-70 Austin Street in Kew Gardenns is having a special event for kids on Sunday October 30th, the day before Halloween. There will be a special buffet for kids along with a best costume contest and special gift bags for kids. 

There will also be a regular brunch and special Halloween cocktails available for the adults. Call now for reservations as they are required 

718-849-3939

http://austinsteakandalehouse.com/

GET YOUR SPOONFUL OF SUGAR IN ASTORIA PARK

The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition announces the second film of the 2016 Movies on the Waterfront series in Astoria Park with the all-time classic Mary Poppins being shown on August 1st at 8:30pm.
Mary Poppins is a musical fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson and combines live-action and animation, starring Julie Andrews in the role of Mary Poppins. The film received a total of 13 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and aside from that is known as a classic.
Mary Poppins will be shown on Astoria Park’s Great Lawn on Shore Boulevard between the Hell Gate Bridge and Astoria Pool on August 1st at 8:30pm, so make sure to join us!
The 2016 Movies on the Waterfront Series continues on Monday evenings throughout August featuring these movies:

8/8 ~ Minions
8/15 ~ Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
8/22 ~ Jaws

The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition’s 2016 Astoria Park Movies on the Waterfront Series is made possible through funding provided by: NYC Council Members Costa Constantinides and Jimmy Van Bramer; supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with city council.  This event is also made possible by the generosity of the following corporate sponsors: NRG, Kaufman Astoria Studios, Thomas M. Quinn & Sons Funeral Home, Astoria Bank, Dunkin Donuts, Atlantic Bank, Mount Sinai Hospital Queens and Greiner-Maltz Investment Properties.

For more information or directions to the movie, contact the Central Astoria LDC at
718-728-7820 or visit www.centralastoria.nyc

Flatbush Avenue Street Fair on Sat. July 9!

Don't miss the annual Flatbush Avenue Street Fair on Sat. July 9 from noon to 6pm! Flatbush's annual street party will be rain or shine and will feature tons of shopping as well as:

• the 107.5 WBLS Street Team.
• Kids' rides at Clarkson Ave. (pick up free tickets for rides at participating Flatbush Ave. stores between Clarkson and Parkside, while supplies last)
• Ticket giveaways and the NYPD climbing wall at the Kings Theatre.
• Free raffle at the BID's table (at 873 Flatbush) to win gift certificates to BID stores and restaurants and tickets to see Lifetime TV's "Bring It! Live" stage show.
• Live dance performances at Snyder Ave.
• Health information from MetroPlus Health Plan and Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus.
• Family activities and contests at Cricket Wireless, The Flatbush Loft, and more.

Go to [LINK:  http://www.flatbushavebid.com/announcements/flatbush-avenue-street-fair/] for details and get updates at Facebook/FlatbushAveBID or Twitter/FlatbushAveBID. The Fair is sponsored by MetroPlus Health Plan and Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus, with additional support from Affinity Health Plan and WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

All activities are subject to change without notice.

Only in Queens Festival - Sponsored by The NY Daily News

The NY Daily News is the proud media sponsor of Borough President Melinda Katz's "ONLY IN QUEENS" summer festival 

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, in partnership with NYC Parks, NYC & Company Foundation and Delta Air Lines, today announced details of the upcoming “Only in Queens” Summer Festival to take place on Sunday, June 26 from 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Admission is free and open to the public.

The “Only in Queens” Summer Festival will feature a SummerStage outdoor concert in partnership with the City Parks Foundation beginning at 4:30 PM at the Festival Site in the park, headlined by R&B singer GINUWINE with performances by hip hop group KID ‘N PLAY, singer/actor TRISTAN “MACK” WILDS of the HBO drama “The Wire” and the CW series “90210”, and music by Queens native DJ CAMILO of Hot 97.

The “Only in Queens” Summer Festival will also offer a wide range of activities for people of all ages, including:

·        Guided tours of the New York State Pavilion’s Tent of Tomorrow, the Queens Library Mobile Unit, the Queens Theatre and the Queens Museum;

·        Family-friendly fun including cultural performances, face painting, inflatable bounce houses, a Delta Air Lines Scavenger Hunt, activities run by the United States Tennis Association, and an appearance by Mr. Met;

·        Food and craft vendors offering a variety of international cuisine and merchandise for sale;

·        Exhibits of memorabilia from the original 1939-40 and 1964-65 World’s Fairs, classic cars and a boat from the annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival;

·        Virtual reality demonstrations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the group People for the Pavilion and Queens-based RPGA Studio as part of the international ideas competition<http://www.nyspideas.org/> currently underway to solicit imaginative and creative public input for how the New York State Pavilion can best be adapted for public reuse.

“Music, food and fun in the park are what New York summers are made of, and we’re proud to bring it all together this June at the ‘Only in Queens’ Summer Festival,” said Borough President KATZ. “Bring your entire family and friends to explore some of the very best of ‘The World’s Borough’ right at your fingertips.”

“Flushing Meadows Corona Park is always one of Queens’ most active destinations. This summer we are proud to host a showcase of the best the borough has to offer— from monuments and historic World’s Fair structures, to arts and sports programming,” said NYC Parks Commissioner MITCHELL J. SILVER, FAICP. “I’d like to thank Borough President Katz for her ongoing support of Queens’ parks as spaces to celebrate in, and to be celebrated.”

“At City Parks Foundation, we believe culture should be convenient and affordable for everyone. Our SummerStage festival removes the barriers to culture, bringing world-class artists, topical and popular, to neighborhood parks like Flushing Meadows Corona Park, free of charge,” said HEATHER LUBOV, Executive Director of City Parks Foundation. “We're thrilled to partner with Borough President Katz and NYC Parks to celebrate the rich history of the Park and the thriving community of the borough.”

"Only in Queens celebrates the borough’s energy, sense of community, and diversity – qualities that make Queens a great place to live and visit,” said FRED DIXON, President of the NYC & Company Foundation. “NYC & Company Foundation is proud to support Borough President Katz’s commitment to sharing the best of Queens with the rest of the City, and the rest of the world.”

"We're excited to partner with Borough President Katz, NYC & Company, and NYC Parks to bring neighbors together for what we know will be a fun and enriching community event," said HENRY KUYKENDALL, Vice President New York for Delta Air Lines. "With hubs at JFK and LaGuardia, Delta is committed to the borough of Queens and proud to support great events like this one."

Funding for the SummerStage concert comes from the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Improvement Fund, administered by City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Borough President Katz and NYC Parks.

Additional co-sponsors for the “Only in Queens” Summer Festival include TD Bank, the New York Daily News, Vio/K Marketing Group and Resorts World Casino, New York City.

For more information, go to Queens BP Website

NY Daily News and Queens Chamber Partner for Business Breakfast

The NY Daily News and The Queens Chamber of Commerce are partnering together for a breakfast event before the Queens Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo at CitiField on Wednesday May 25, 2016.

Billed as "Everybody Loves Queens" the playful title will allow guest panelists : Dennis Walcott the Queens Library CEO,  Ana Olivera SR.VP of Investors Bank, Hugue DuFour & Sara Obraitis Owners Of M.Wells Dinette and M.Wells Steakhouse, as well as just added guest Haeda Mihaltses Executive Director of External Affairs for the NY Mets to give their reasons as to why they love Queens for their businesses.

The breakfast is filling up quickly so please contact the Queens Chamber for Tickets 

Call 718-898-8500 or email Sophia Ganosis at sganosis@queenschamber.org

 or register online at Queens Chamber Website

Queens Chamber of Commerce Business Expo May 25th at CitiField 

Bourbon Street Queens Hiring

BOURBON STREET BAYSIDE, QUEENS

All Restaurant Positions Needed!

We're seeking the following Full-Time & Part-Time positions

for immediate hire:

Waitstaff - Ala Carte & Banquet

Bartenders - Day, Night & Banquet

Bus Staff - Day, Night & Banquet

Hostess & Host - Day & Night

Assistant Managers - Day & Night & Banquet

Kitchen Staff - Sous Chefs, Dishwashers, Prep & Porters

Please call the restaurant and make an appointment for an interview. Bring your current resume, photo & references.

We look forward to hearing from you!

PHONE 718-224-2200

Cohen's Fashion Optical Launches: C the Blog From Cohen's

      Cohen's Fashion Optical has jumped into the blogosphere with full force by introducing their newest offering:  C, The Blog from Cohen's.

The blog from Cohen's will provide readers with features like "EYE Q", that will keep you up to date on all things related to eye health and "The Look Lab" which can keep you up to date on the forward fashion frames of celebrities, stylists and tastemakers. 

You will also find informative and creative articles concerning everything eyewear, eye health and more from contributors Chrissie Wright, Vivienne Arnold and Wendy Kagan.

This is in addition to stunning Instagram photos from Cohen's many satisfied customers who use the hashtag #cohensoptical to show off their best looks and valuable coupons you can use on your next eyewear purchase. 

C, The Blog From Cohen's is the place to go before your next glasses purchase or if your looking for fresh ideas and great information. Check out the link below the photo to get started on your path to better eyewear today !

The Blog From Cohen's

VP Records in Jamaica Queens Hosts Book Signing

VP Records is an independent record label, located in Queens, New York. It is best known for releasing music by Jamaican artists. The company started in 1979 and has gone on to become the world's biggest reggae and Caribbean music label and distributor.

They are hosting a book signing with Dr. Shelly Cameron, author of Success Strategies of Caribbean American Leaders in the United States, this Saturday April 2nd from 1PM to 3PM at their retail store located at 170-21 Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica NY. Call 718-297-5802 for more details 

VP RECORDS website 

VP Records Hosts Book Signing 

Dr. Shelly's Book Sucess Strategies 

This book provides youths and ethnic minorities with the strategies of how to be successful. Readers will be exposed to the traits of successful Caribbean American leaders; the challenges they encountered after migration; strategies they used to overcome the challenges; and the factors that most influenced their success. Narratives of their journey are explored as well as investigation to determine whether the challenges are common to other ethnic groups with similar issues. Join us as we embark on this journey - to those areas that youths and individuals in transition can take to become successful in their lives

http://www.shellycameron.com/

Pre Hockey Game Tailgate at Austin Ale House

Every year the FDNY and NYPD battle it out on the ice in the name of charity. If you're heading to the Garden from Queens stop by Austin Ale House in Kew Garden's for a pre game celebration.

$40 per person gets you food and beverages and when you're done jump on the LIRR right into Penn Station. A great day for a great cause starts here!

http://austinsteakandalehouse.com/

FDNY VS NYPD PRE-HOCKEY GAME TAILGATE

NYPD VS FDNY Hockey Game Tickets

Kathy Griffin nominates Daily News for Pulitzer

The often hilarious and occasionally controversial comedian Kathy Griffin gave the Daily News a big shout out for our coverage of the "Donald's" presidential candidacy.
Read it here: link to article 

Remember to see her live in Queens at the Kupferberg Center at Queens College
Tickets

St. Patrick's Day in Queens

Bourbon Street is hosting a spectacular St. Patrick's day celebration with bagpipers, Irish dancers and Live music from Shannon Breeze and the official opening of the rooftop for 2016

BOURBON STREET - BELL BOULEVARD - BAYSIDE
Bourbon Street's Website

The tents are up outside, the band is warming up and the Irish dishes are being served. Come to Austin's Ale House for a Rocking good time today. The Sporting Paddies  play from 5PM-9PM and then the DJ takes over at 10PM.

AUSTIN"S ALE HOUSE - AUSTIN STREET - KEW GARDENS
Austin's Ale House Website

Prime Time Transportation Joins ETG

Press Release:

The Executive Transportation Group, (ETG) and Prime Time Transportation, Inc.  (Prime Time) announce today that Prime Time will become the newest member  of the ETG consortium of companies. Prime Time’s addition will bring the total  number of vehicles associated with ETG to well over 2000. 

ETG is a consortium of  black car and limousine bases with consolidated services including dispatch,  billing, sales marketing and technology. Its purpose is to provide customers with  the best service available and its drivers the best opportunity to earn.   Prime Time is a premium black car company with many sought after customers.  Prime Time will now participate with ETG’s consortium of companies in sales,  marketing and technology as well as outsourcing its dispatch and billing systems.   

According to John L. Acierno, president of ETG “The addition of Prime Time is a  milestone for ETG as Prime Time adds key management and driver attributes to  the consortium, as well as a mix of corporate and retail customers.”   

Michael Kandov commented “Prime Time has always flourished because it  evolves as the industry changes. We see our membership in the ETG consortium  as a continuation of this evolution. This is a big win for our customers and  drivers.”   The integration and combination will occur over the next 45days.

New customers can call by using account A900 when going to the airport or attending a game 

Call:  718-482-7900 

Mobile App:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.groundwidgets.primetime

Mobile App:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/prime-time-transportation/id687327010?mt=8

Web: https://www.primetimelimo.com

Prime Time Transportation Long Island City

NY DAILY NEWS to Publish : Catholic School's Week

Catholic School's Week runs from January 31st through February 6th and its a great opportunity for these schools to shine a light on themselves and the value of a Catholic education

The NY Daily News is proud to partner with our local diocese to produce our Catholic Schools Week section. Each featured school will receive an advertorial article as well as a Facebook campaign driving people to their open house

FACEBOOK AD EXAMPLE

Here is last years section :
2015 Edition of Catholic Schools Week 

To reserve your ad call Chris Donovan at the Daily News 212-210-1929 or Mariah Berry at 212-210-2066

Daily News Now Offers Instagram Advertising Programs

The NY Daily News Digital Solutions team can take your advertising message and put it up and track it across many different platforms. In addition to handling all of your SEO and SEM needs we can also steer you through the complicated landscape of social media marketing. We have seen a lot of great responses with our customized Facebook Marketing programs and we are happy to announce our foray into Instagram.

Instagram is a mobile photo sharing app that allows users to share photos and short videos. Businesses are quickly adopting to this platform as it grows in popularity. If you are interested in using Instagram in your marketing program contact us at 212-210-1929 and we can walk you through the process

Here are some tips if you strike out on your own:  Instagram Tips

Just be careful, social media mistakes can be costly.

Come See the Daily News at Trade Nassau : Wed Oct. 21st

Trade Nassau is the largest business to business trade show in Nassau County. Trade Nassau is creating countless opportunities by bringing together premier businesses from Long Island and the greater metropolitan area with national corporations, entrepreneurs, non-profits, government agencies, business advocacy groups and the media.

TRADE NASSAU OCT. 21, 2015

To sign up as an exhibitor or attend for free check out : http://nassautradeshow.com/

NYCFC's RJ Allen to Appear at The Brewery in Queens

RJ Allen who played college soccer right next door in New Jersey at Monmouth University will appear at the Brewery Bar, 49-18 30th Avenue in Woodside, Queens on Friday October 9th. The event will run from 5pm to 9pm

RJ Allen - NYCFC 

The Brewery Bar & Kitchen is the latest addition to the Heart of Astoria, featuring over 15 beers on tap, full menu, happy hour, drink specials and more. 

Check out their website for the menu, drink specials and special events : The Brewery 

Battle of the Badges is Heating up

ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE??????????????????

The NYPD and FDNY are preparing their top chefs to battle at Resorts World Casino (http://www.rwnewyork.com/visit-resorts-world ) this Sunday August 23rd at 12 Noon.

If you think the men and women of the FDNY and NYPD are serious about this here is a video from one of our contestants Ben Reiver. He is not playing around:

SEE YOU THIS SUNDAY AT NOON!

BATTLE OF THE BADGES SUNDAY 8/23/15

Tonight 8/20.Jazz Jazz on the Rooftop at Bourbon Street Bayside

Come on out to the brand new rooftop deck at Bourbon Street for great views, amazing food abd drink and Jazz Vocalist Samantha Carlson as she performs jazz standards and sonngs from the Great American Songbook


Bourbon Street is located at 40-12 Bell Boulevard in Bayside NY 11360
718-224-2200

http://bourbonstreetny.com/

Jazz on the Rooftop at Bourbon Street Bayside

The NY Daily News is Giving Away $98,000 in Prizes

Have you ever wanted to stay at one of Florida's most luxurious resorts?  Do you want to indulge in a lavish experience that will leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed, and absolutely regal?  Even better, do you want to win a new car?

Well, youre in luck!

 We're giving away 10 trips to Florida each week!

Plus one Grand Prize winner will receive a 2015 Mazda CX-5!

Pick up a copy of the Daily News each day and enter the daily call-in code!

Enter by calling:

(888) 322-6936

http://contest.nydailynews.com/promo/front/web/

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