Corona Times. The editor of this community-newspaper is local Democratic district leader Jim Lisa. He's a knowledgeable source on Corona's history and politics. He's also a great link to the Italian community there.
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Corona/Elmhurst
Elected Officials/Political Organizations
Councilwoman Helen Marshall's Elmhurst Office -- (718) 507-0813. Spokeswoman is Sharon Anderson.
Marshall has offices in East Elmhurst and Corona.
Community Board 4. Rose Rothschild is the district manager.
Police
110th Police Precinct. 91-41 43rd Ave., Elmhurst, NY. The community officers are Noel Colon and Mike Piacenza. (718) 476-9310.
Community Organizations/Civic Leaders
Roe Daraio. Community Organized for Elmhust Maspeth 50. (718) 639-1400. Daraio works in Councilmember McCaffrey's district office in Maspeth, but lives in S. Elmhurst. Her group -- COMET -- handles issues that straddle three community boards and council districts.
Lucy Schilero, (718) 426-6767.
Schilero chairs the 110 Precinct Community Council and is the head of CURSE. She formed CURSE because the 110th Pct. Community Council is limited by its charter as a governmental apparatus. CURSE is a non-profit.
Joseph Lisa Community Center. The Lisa center is a meeting hall for various civic groups in Corona. Anthony Caminiti, the director, is a tremendous resource on the history and politics of Corona. (718) 271-1986.
Corona Preservation Senior Centers. 108-74th. Roosevelt Ave., Corona, NY. Charlayne Batista is the contact. (718) 639-2000.
Dominican American Society of Queens.
(718) 457-5395.
Joe Neufeld, (718) 424-4000.
Joe Neufeld is a longtime resident and expert on Elmhurst's history.
Schools
Community School District 24. 8000 Cooper AVE. Glendale, NY 11385. Mary Crowley, president, (718) 417-2693. Joseph Quinn, superintendent, (718) 417-2600.
Churches
St. Leo's Catholic Church. 104-05 49th Ave., Corona, NY. Sister. Joan Dawber and Father Keeney can be reached at (718) 592-7969. Father Keeney is very knowledgeable about things in the neighborhood.
Queens Ledger. (718) 429-1234. The Ledger is one of a group of community-based newspapers in Queens that will
Corona Times. The editor of this community-newspaper is local Democratic district leader Jim Lisa. He's a knowledgeable source on Corona's history and politics. He's also a great link to the Italian community there.