16 THE COURIER SUN • JULY 10, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com ‘Third World’ airport to get luxury upgrade BY PAULINA TAM [email protected] La Guardia Airport, which Vice President Joseph Biden famously likened to the “Third World,” is getting a makeover that will include luxury spots like Tumi and a Centurion Club for American Express customers, it was announced on Tuesday. New department boutiques, eating establishments and infrastructure improvements will be added into LaGuardia Airport’s old Terminal B by the end of the year, airport retail developer MarketPlace Development said in a statement. “The Food & Shops program at LGA has won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry, and our goal is to continue to provide travelers with an exceptional shopping and dining experience and up-to-date amenities as a new terminal is being built,” said MarketPlace Development president Paul McGinn in the statement. The remodeling will provide improved accommodations for a new terminal scheduled for construction in 2015. Some of the new department stores will include America!, Desigual, Eddie Bauer, Lacoste, L’Occitane, Lick, Ruby Blue and Tumi. Refurbished eateries include Bowery Bay Café, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Piccolo Mercato, Six Block Bakery, Sorrentine and Villa Italian Kitchen. Some of the enhanced conveniences include Bank of America ATMs, The Centurion Lounge for American Express card members, escalator and restroom remodifi cations. Photo courtesy offi ce of Councilman Paul Vallone Councilman Paul Vallone announced the restoration of the City Council college scholarship once named after his father. City Council announces restoration of Peter Vallone Sr. namesake scholarship BY LIAM LA GUERRE [email protected]/@liamlaguerre “The original Dream Act” — as some call it — is alive. Thousands of eligible high school students across the city will once again be able to enjoy the rewards of a college scholarship, regardless of immigration status. Offi cials announced Tuesday, July 8, the City Council Merit Based Scholarship, once named after former Speaker Peter Vallone Sr., was restored after it was voted into the budget of the City Council for $11.1 million. The scholarship was originally slashed in 2011 by former Speaker Christine Quinn after reported political infi ghting with former Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. The reinstated scholarship will help aid 13,500 students as early as this fall who maintain at least a B average and seek to attend a City University of New York (CUNY) institution. It offers about $400 per semester for each recipient. “By restoring the City Council CUNY Merit Based Scholarship, we have once again issued a challenge to every student in New York City,” said Councilman Paul Vallone, son of the former speaker. “If you make the commitment to be the best student you can be, then we will stand with you as we open the doors to a college education together.” Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad, and the Bottom Line Friday, 10:30 am James Melis, MD | HDL, LDL, triglycerides—what do the numbers mean? Our family medicine practitioner will discuss ways to achieve healthy cholesterol levels. Registration needed. HANAC Harmony Center 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South, 1st Floor, Astoria, 11102 Support Group for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Tuesday, 5 pm Ingrid Hardin, LMSW | Nadia Murphy, LMSW | Tara Roche, RN, MS, CNRN, SCRN | This group helps stroke survivors increase independence and enhance quality of life. It also helps caregivers with emotional support and resources for the challenge of stroke recovery. For more information call 718-808-7589. Stroke Support Group, 23-34 30th Avenue 6th Floor Conference Room, Astoria, NY 11102 Varicose Veins Screening: Are You at Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis? Thursday, 5 – 7 pm Dr. Paul Lajos, MD | Varicose veins can generally be treated on an outpatient basis. Dr. Lajos will take you through the options for treatment, and for less severe conditions, help you understand self-care techniques to reduce discomfort. Free screening. By appointment only. Call 718-267-4333. Department of Vascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Queens 30-74 31st Street (Near 30th Drive), 5th Floor, Astoria, 11102 TIME FOR YOUR COLONOSCOPY? M O U N T S I N A I Q U E E N S Free Health & Wellness Events Have You Checked Your Numbers Lately? Complimentary Cholesterol/Glucose Screening Tuesday, 6:30 pm People with metabolic syndrome, also known as the pre-diabetic state, are at higher risk for developing certain conditions that affect plaque in their blood vessels. This simple screening includes a finger stick blood draw and measures cholesterol and blood sugar. Registration needed. HANAC Harmony Center 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South, 1st Floor, Astoria, 11102 Breast Health Screening & Education Wednesday, 5 – 7 pm George Tsioulias, MD, PhD | Comprehensive clinical breast exams and mammograms for women 40 years of age and older. No charge to eligible patients. Presented with support from The Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation, Inc., with educational support provided by SHAREing & CAREing. By appointment only. Call 718-808-7727. Mount Sinai Queens Family Health Associates 31-60 21st Street, Astoria, 11106 Colon Cancer Awareness & Education: Reducing Your Risks of Colon Cancer Thursday, 11 am Saurabh Mehandru, MD | Learn how to prevent colon cancer with early detection and colonoscopy. Presented with support from The Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation, Inc. HANAC-Archbishop Iakovos Residence 32-06 21st Street, Astoria, 11106 Call 718-267-4333 to register for events and screenings. 07 30 07 11 07 17 07 31 JULY Wellness 07 15 07 23 JULY 2014 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FREE Yoga Classes FREE Blood Pressure Screening FREE Health & Wellness Events FREE Support Group See a complete listing of upcoming events at www.mshq.org/events
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