Catholic Charities’ Annual Turkey Drive Takes Flight

On Nov. 18, CCBQ hosted its ninth annual turkey drive, which received about 700 more birds than last year. CCBQ President and CEO Msgr. Alfred LoPinto said the combination of the organization’s renovated resource center and a new distribution system that has parishes pick up and distribute the turkeys and chickens themselves are welcome changes to this year’s drive.

Students Get Exclusive Sky-High View From LGA Air Control Tower

The student council from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy in Astoria got a tour of the control room on Oct. 24, courtesy of the Knights of Columbus, where they learned how the room operates. They observed air traffic controllers managing ground traffic and learned how they prevent collisions and guide pilots during takeoff and landing.

New State Law Puts Brakes on Drag Racing in Queens

Oct. 29 marked a day of celebration for Holy Family Church. The parish and its Fresh Meadows community have dealt with an uptick in drag racing in recent years, but with a recent bill passed, they can now reclaim a bit of peace — something lost to them for too long.