DANIEL DROMM, Democrat for City Council

From Times Ledger: Anna Gustafson

Labels: Budget, Press, Seniors

On Thursday, Council Member Daniel Dromm Honored Christine Cordey on her 106th Birthday at the Regal Heights Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Jackson Heights, for her longevity and prosperity in life.

Labels: Health Care, Seniors

From The Queens Gazette: By Jason D. Antos

The Regal Heights Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, 70-05 35th Ave., Jackson Heights, opened its doors in February 2000 as a nursing facility with 280 beds. On February 25, local civic leaders, staff and some residents of the center celebrated its 10th anniversary, speaking in recognition of the facility’s decade-long accomplishments.

“This is a huge achieve- ment for everyone who works here,” Regal Heights Administrator Kwang Lee said. “Working together as both a rehab center for physical ailments in addition to providing quality care for our senior citizens has made us a unique care facility here in Queens.”

“We are all here today because of the care and dedication which we have been able to produce over these past ten years,” Director of Social Services Estela Divino said.

Assemblymember Jose Peralta (DJackson Heights) and City Councilmember Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) were recognized for their continued support of Regal Heights.

“Regal Heights is a shining example of the sense of compassion and generosity that makes up this staff and the Jackson Heights community,” Peralta said.

Awards were also given out to 100 employees who are celebrating their 10th year with Regal Heights. Each person received a special pin.

“I love where I work,” Nilu Haldar, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), an employee marking 10 years with Regal Heights, said. “I am very grateful.” Director of Human Resources Gloria Gordon and Lee presented the awards. Twelve employees were recognized for nine years of service and 28 for eight years at Regal Heights.

The first floor, where the celebration was held, features a lobby and lounge in addition to state-of-the-art occupational and physical therapy areas. There is also a café for the residents and an adult day care facility for seniors in the nearby community. Each floor contains a 40-bed residential unit and each unit contains spaces for dining, active and passive recreational activity areas and a residential library with views of the New York City skyline. Residents of the center enjoy daily activities such as yoga, movie showings and dance nights. The facility also provides an onsite pharmacy and housekeeping services.

The program closed with a special award given to Hilda Hagins a 10-year resident of Regal Heights.

“I have been here a long time,” Hagins said. “Although I cannot use my hands, I thank God that I’m here and that I’m alive.”

“This is a place that provides real care for those who need it.” Elizabeth Salisbury, director of marketing, said.

Labels: Health Care, Press, Seniors

Photo Caption: Daniel Dromm and Joseph William Ricevuto at the St. Joan of Arc's Men's and Women's Club St. Patrick's Day Celebration at City Coffee

Every year Joseph William Ricevuto organizes a wonderful St. Patrick's Day Dinner for the Men's and Women's Clubs of St. Joan of Arc, Jackson Heights. Joe is himself a local celebrity. Every year he plants all the flowers in the flower beds along 37th Avenue. He is a haircutter at a beauty salon on 86th Street which he once owned. He organizes many community events.

Dromm, himself a proud Irish Catholic, always attend the St. Pat's event. In fact, Dromm's mother Audrey Gallagher, is one of the performers at the dinner. She always sings "Paddy McGinty," among other Irish favorites, to the dellight of the parishoners.

Dromm is a big fan of Joe's. He is a bit of a role model for him. Joe works tirelessly for the community and he never seeks glory or recognition. Dromm says, "It's great to know really good people like Joe."

Photo Caption: Also In attendance were Mike and Maire Breen, two dedicated community leaders.

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Photo caption: Kiwanian Dorothy Phelan; Maria Williams, Volunteer Services, Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services' (CCNS) Catherine Sheridan Older Adult Services Center; Lawrence S. Harfmann, Program Manager, CCNS Catherine Sheridan Older Adult Services Center and Kiwanian Daniel Dromm serve Valentine's cake to the seniors at the center. Not pictured but present was Kiwanian Pratip Dasgupta.

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Jackson Heights helped senior citizens at the Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services' (CCNS) Catherine Sheridan Older Adult Services Center celebrate a belated Valentine's Day. The club brought three sheet cakes, candy and other goodies to the center for the seniors to enjoy. Kiwanians Pratip Dasgupta, Dorothy Phelan and Daniel Dromm served the cake to the seniors along with Lawrence Harfmann, Sheridan Center Program Manager and Maria Williams, Sheridan Center Volunteer Services. Dromm headed up this year's effort.

“It is a wonderful treat for the seniors and we enjoy spreading a little love at this time of year,” said Maureen Allen, Kiwanis Club president. “The seniors were very grateful.”

The Kiwanis Club of Jackson Heights is dedicated to helping local senior citizens and children in the neighborhood. The club annually sponsors at least two summer Kamp Kiwanis scholarships for children from the area. Additionally, the club sponsors food pantry drives, purchased books for the local public schools and painted benches along Northern Boulevard in an effort to beautify the neighborhood. In the fall, the Jackson Heights Kiwanis Club also sponsors a street festival on 37th Avenue to raise funds for the Queens West Division of Kiwanis International.

Kiwanis International is an international service organization of men and women who respond to the unique needs of their communities and address worldwide issues by “Serving the Children of the World.” Kiwanis volunteers are dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

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The Board of Directors of Southridge Coop Section 3 Inc. and staff would like to extend a warm invitation to the shareholders of Southridge Coop Section 3, Inc. to a very special event.

On Sunday afternoon, February 8, from 2-4 pm, Queens District Leader Daniel Dromm will be speaking to all of us in our Rumpus Room at 33-24 91st Street on the topic of Con Edison and its seemingly never-ending rate increases. Many of you may not be aware that Danny is the son of our long time shareholder and former board member, Audrey Gallagher.

Danny will be joined by Council Member Eric Gioia. Together they will be speaking on the issues concerning the increasing problems with Con Edison. Over the summer, District Leader Dromm launched a campaign to try to get Con Edison to roll back its price increases. Rising electric costs remain as one of the main reasons why Southridge has continually had to resort to maintenance increases. Come find out what we can do to fight the next Con Edison rate increase which is scheduled for April of this year.

If we act as a cohesive unit, we have a better chance to yield results. We look forward to seeing you there.

Light refreshments will be served.

Labels: CommunityOrganizing, Greenspace, Seniors

Daniel Dromm will host a free Senior Movie Matinee of "Holiday Inn" (1942) on Saturday, December 30th from 2pm-4pm at the Jewish Center of Jackson Heights. This wonderful holiday classic will be back on the big screen again -- Don't Miss It! Come in from the cold and enjoy this film in the company of our neighbors. Complimentary refreshments will be served. For more free tickets, call 718-457-2928 or email [email protected].

Labels: CommunityOrganizing, Seniors