Puerto Rican Pop Sensation Give Free Concert and Meet & Greet at Resorts World Casino!

World renowned popstar Safire will perform at Resorts World Casino New York City’s (RWCNYC) Bar 360 on Friday, February 10 at 11:30 p.m. Specializing in freestyle pop, Safire is considered to be one of the most prominent representatives of the pop genre. There is no charge for admission. After Safire performs at Bar 360, she will speak with audience members for a free meet-and-greet!

Safire, born Wilma Cosmé, is from East Harlem but was born in the bustling city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. She began her career as a session vocalist, but was soon discovered by Cutting Records. Shortly after, she released her debut single “Don’t Break My Heart,” which remains well regarded by freestyle and dance music critics.  She then went on to record some of her biggest hits “Thinking of You,” “Boy, I’ve Been Told,” and “Let Me Be The One,” which landed her multiple spots on the Billboard Hot 100.

Recently, Safire, along with some other well-known freestyle artists, made history with the first ever freestyle concert at the world famous Radio City Music Hall in NYC. Ticket sales proved to be so popular that a second night was added soon after the first date was announced.

Resorts World Casino is located at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd in Jamaica.  http://rwnewyork.com

 

 

 

Get ready to dance!

On Friday, February 10 at 9 p.m., Victor Manuelle, best known by his fans as “El Sonero de la Juventud,” will perform at Resorts World Casino New York City’s (RWCNYC) Central Park Event Space. Known for his distinctive style and interpretation of salsa music, Manuelle has become a household name through his long and successful career as a musician.

Manuelle was born in the Bronx, but grew up in Isabela, Puerto Rico. He gained major success with the release of his first album Justo a Tiempo in 1993 and has gained a reputation as a prolific and talented musician through his many albums and distinctive take on tropical music. He has received countless awards and recognitions, including four RIAA-certified multi-platinum albums, six platinum, and six gold. He has received a combined 16 Latin Grammy and Grammy Award nominations throughout his lengthy career.

Manuelle’s most recent album is Que Suenen los Tambores and the title track landed him his 24th trip to the top spot on the Tropical Songs Airway chart. Critics have called it “one of the sharpest and most focused records of his career.”

Resorts World Casino New York City (RWCNYC) is the only casino in New York City, offering over 10 million guests annually an unparalleled gaming and entertainment experience while generating over $1.7 billion for the State’s education system since opening in 2011.  RWNYC is operated by the Genting Group, a global company founded in 1965, operating destination resorts in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, the Bahamas, the United States and all four oceans through its Star Cruises and Crystal Cruises brands. Genting has more than 50 years of experience in the travel and leisure industry and collectively employs approximately 60,000 people while offering an unparalleled resort experience to over 50 million visitors a year worldwide.

Resorts World Casino is located at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd  in Jamaica.

 

 

“Saving Jamaica Bay,” an award-winning documentary about the battle to save the national park, will make its television debut later this month on PBS.

Narrated by actress and activist Susan Sarandon, the film focuses on the Queens community’s decades-long fight to clean up the environmental dumping ground.

The documentary was written and produced by Daniel Hendricks, husband of Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer. It’s directed by David Sigal.

“Saving Jamaica Bay” was shot across five years, beginning in 2011. It starts off with Jamaica Bay’s decline, its rebirth and the long rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy.

Since its premiere on March 2016, the documentary has screened at 22 festivals across the country and abroad. It received numerous Audience awards and Best Documentary awards.

It will air on Saturday, February 18 at 1 p.m. on THIRTEEN (WNET 13) and on Sunday, February 26 at 9 p.m. on WLIW21.

A PS 146 student allegedly stated he was going to shoot up the school in a Snapchat post he’s now calling a joke, according to the NYPD 106th Precinct Community Council and State Senator Joseph Addabbo.

The school is not currently on lockdown and the student has been suspended.

The NYPD School Safety Division is investigating the threat.

Addabbo said the situation at the school is under control in a Facebook post.

“The NYPD is investigating the matter and I understand the student has been suspended from school,” he said. “It has been determined that the threat was a hoax and the student stated it was a prank.”

“The students at PS 146 were never under any danger,” he added. “Pranks and threats to the safety of school students must be taken seriously. I intend to follow up with the NYPD regarding this matter.”

He urged anyone looking for more information to contact his office at 718-738-1111.

 

Sing and Dance the Night Away with R&B Star Melba Moore at Resorts World Casino

On Friday, February 3 at 11:30 p.m., R&B star Melba Moore will perform at Resorts World Casino New York City’s (RWCNYC) Bar 360. Known for worldwide hits like “This Is It” and “Love’s Comin’ at Ya,” Moore will be reprising some of her biggest hits on stage in Queens!

Moore got her start in the cult classic musical HAIR and after a successful run in the theatre business, she went on to begin a successful solo musician career. She recorded hits “This Is It,” “Love’s Comin’ at Ya,” “You Stepped Into My Life” and more. These songs boosted her career and rocketed her into the spotlight, getting her multiple Grammy nominations such as “Best New Artist” and “Best Rhythm & Blues Performance – Female.”

Moore recently released her fourth album titled “Forever Moore.” The single “Love Is” is up for two Grammy Awards in the first round of the nominating process in the categories of “Best Short Form Music Video” and “Best Traditional R&B Performance.”

Resorts World Casino is located at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd in Jamaica. For more information about this event, log onto www.rwnewyork.com.

In an operation customs agents are calling, the “Beetle Invasion Tour,” U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists stopped a destructive species from entering the country.

On January 19, while performing an inspection of a shipment of personal effects from Saudi Arabia, agents discovered two cardboard boxes with clothing, spices, coffee, and other household items. While inspecting rice contained in the boxes, specialists discovered a suspected Trogoderma specimen (known as khapra beetle) and related skins.

After testing is was revealed that it was in fact, the khapra beetle. This specific type of beetle is one of the world’s most destructive to grain in seeds.

“CBP Agriculture Specialists have once again made a critical intercept of a destructive pest that could potentially cause grave damage to our Agricultural and Economic vitality,” said Robert E. Perez, Director, Field Operations, New York Field Office.

Party to Feature Interactive Games Including Virtual Football!

Resorts World Casino New York City is the place to be for the big game on Sunday, February 5. Fans can come watch all the action in our signature Central Park event space—with multiple giant screens!

The party starts at 5pm: guests can participate in interactive games including virtual field goal and a football toss. WFAN’s Marc “Moose” Malusis and two-time champion Sean Landeta will be in attendance to break down the game! Food and drink are available for purchase at concession stands serving nachos, hot dogs, pretzels and more.

Not a Lady Gaga fan? Forget the halftime show and hit the gaming floor, where thousands of games await! Guests can try their luck at electronic blackjack, baccarat and roulette. RWNY has more than 5,500 slots and electronic table games to offer.

To attend, guests must print their free ticket, available online.

VIP tickets are also available for $70, which includes 2 drink tickets, 2 food vouchers and a guaranteed place to sit and enjoy all the action.

To get your tickets, visit: http://www.etix.com/ticket/v/9244/resorts-world-casino-new-york-city

Resorts World  Casino is located at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd in Jamaica.

Two Queens officials want to bring immigration services back to Queens.

Borough President Melinda Katz and Southeast Queens Congressman Gregory Meeks are renewing calls for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to re-open its Queens Field Office.

In 2012, the federal agency opened up its Queens office at a 48,000-square foot space in Long Island City. The busy office processed 180 naturalization applications and 130 adjustment of status applications per day.

But in January 2015, the site closed down due to a massive flood. It was temporarily relocated to Lower Manhattan, where it has remained since.

Now that it’s been two years, both Katz and Meeks want USCIS to open a Queens Field Office in the Joseph F. Addabbo Federal Building in Jamaica, which is already hosting the Social Security Administration.

“My office has helped thousands of constituents with their immigration matters,” Meeks said. “Yet, never before have my constituents shown as much concern about their immigration status due to the incoming administration”

“Hearing their well-founded concerns, Borough President Katz and I are pressing USCIS to reopen its field office to fulfill this clear need,” he added. “We believe that families should be well-informed and they deserve comprehensive assistance so they have the best opportunity to keep their families together and whole.”

USCIS field offices handle non-asylum applications, such as citizenship and green card applications. It’s important to note they do not conduct immigration enforcement.

The two closest field officers are in Lower Manhattan and Holtsville, Long Island.

Katz formally recommended USCIS to move into the Addabbo Federal Building in April 2016. She noted that Queens is home to over 2.3 million residents, 48 percent of whom were born abroad.

“Many people – both citizens and non-citizens – are feeling tremendous uncertainty about the future,” Katz said. “I’ve long proposed the existing Addabbo Federal Building in Jamaica as an ideal, permanent location for the long-displaced Queens Field Office to enhance customer service and better meet demand.”

“Its optimal location already hosts a federal agency, has vacant space, and has abundant access to mass transit,” she added. “I urge USCIS to further consider Jamaica for a permanent Queens Field Office, and render my office ready to host or assist in facilitating further development of this viable option.”

Below is a map of where the former field office was in Long Island City.

Police are looking for a man who is accused of crashing his van into the front gate of a store and fleeing with $750 in cash along with cigarettes.

According to police, the incident occurred at around 4 a.m. on January 23. The individual crashed a white van into the front gate of 82-13 153rd Avenue then drove away. He then exited the vehicle and entered the store to take the cash and cigarettes.

The man is described as a hispanic male approximately 25-years-old, approximately 190 pounds, with black hair in cornrows. He was last seen wearing blue jeans.

See video of the incident below:

Celebration will feature award-winning Hong Kong TVB actor and singer Wayne Lai, lion dancers, live music and calligraphy exhibits.

Lunar New Year Promotions include the chance to win $8,888!

Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNY) is the place to be to celebrate the Lunar New Year! This weekend, RWNY will host a spectacular variety of entertainment including lion dancers and musical performances, offer exclusive gaming promotions, and provide an opportunity to view an extraordinary Chinese calligraphy art exhibit. Some lucky fans will also win a red envelope with great prizes inside.

RWNYC is also featuring special Lunar New Year promotions throughout the month:

• January 30^th from 12 – 4 p.m., guests who earn 50 points will receive the gift of the week which includes Asian themed household items. This promotion is limited to the first 1,000 guests.
• On January 28^th and 29^th from 4 – 8 p.m., guests have a chance to win $8,888. Forty guests will win $88-$8,888. In the Asian culture, 8 is a lucky number.

Detailed Schedule

• Saturday, January 28

o   11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Artists Liu, Yunqiang (劉雲強) and Sheng, Xinde (沈新德) will demonstrate calligraphy writing live and give away a spring scroll. Red Wall Gallery

o   11 a.m. Traditional Chinese market opens. Central Park Event Space

o   12 p.m. Lion dancers perform throughout the casino starting at the main entrance of the casino. Main Entrance

o   2 – 5:30 p.m. Vocal Performances. Central Park Event Space

o   2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Red envelope money giveaway. Central Park Event Space

• Sunday, January 29

o   11 a.m. Traditional Chinese market opens. Central Park Event Space

o   12:30 – 5:30pm. Vocal Performances. Central Park Event Space

o   2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Red envelope money giveaway. Central Park Event Space

• Saturday, February 4, 9 p.m. Wayne Lai performs. Central Park Event Space. Tickets beginning at $25. Tickets can be purchased online at www.rwnewyork.com.

Resorts World Casino New York is located at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica.