KAROL LUCZAK
by Molly Sword
Forget the stress of hosting with the clean-up and kitchen chaos and host your Thanksgiving at The Lowery Bar & Kitchen in Sunnyside, Queens.
Enjoy a stress-free holiday with a specially crafted three-course pre-fixe menu, reasonably priced at $55 a head.
This Thanksgiving, you can be thankful for great food and company without the hassle!
The Lowery’s Thanksgiving menu has been thoughtfully crafted by owner Anne and her team to include all the Thanksgiving classic flavors, offering an authentic taste of American cuisine.
If you are like me, you’ll start your meal with a drink from the bar, which offers an impressive selection of international and domestic beers, hand-crafted cocktails, and new and old wines. The Perfect Pair and Green Gimlet are my personal favorites from The Lowery’s cocktail list.
While toasting over your drinks, your first courses will arrive and what better way to kick off the meal than with fall flavors, such as the pumpkin ravioli with brown butter and sage or the Fall salad. Or keep the cold out and the warm in, with a tomato, basil and burrata soup or the cheese and potato croquettes. The perfect way to begin a memorable feast.
Of course, it’s then onto the main event, and whether you like to keep it traditional with a turkey roast or switch things up with the roasted Branzino, there’s something to satisfy everyone in the family. Personally, I’d splash out for the filet minion with potato gratin and red wine gravy, after all, it’s only Thanksgiving once a year, right? That said why not add on a side with great options such as mac n cheese, crispy Brussels sprouts with honey and chilli
flakes and mashed potato.
If you’re not ready for a post-feast nap by now, you’re not doing Thanksgiving right! But there is always room for dessert and with an irresistible selection of pies with classic flavours including apple, pecan, pumpkin, and blueberry you will have one last treat to be thankful for.
To secure your booking for a Thanksgiving with great food, drink, service, and atmosphere, call (929) 208-0054 or email at thelowerybar@gmail.com. The Lowery is located at 43-02 43rd Ave, Sunnyside, NY 11104
Cadillac is elevating New York City’s automotive scene with its premium luxury vehicles. The brand’s newly-updated lineup, including the ultra-luxurious Escalade SUV, the all-electric Lyriq, and other high-end models, represents the pinnacle of American automotive engineering. Cadillac continues to attract discerning city drivers seeking elegance, advanced technology, and uncompromising performance in their urban transportation. Here are the top Cadillac lease options for New Yorkers in 2025.
The 2025 Cadillac XT4 is one of the most popular luxury subcompact SUVs in New York City. Its bold exterior design and generous passenger space make a strong first impression, while its 235-horsepower turbocharged engine churns out enough power. The elevated driving position offers good visibility, but its ride is more comfort-oriented than sporty. The 2025 XT4 provides a spacious interior with high-tech amenities, especially in range-topping trims. It’s an excellent option for New Yorkers seeking a handsome, affordable premium crossover for daily hauling activities.
The refreshed 2025 Escalade reasserts its dominance in the luxury SUV segment with bold styling updates that echo Cadillac’s electric future. The flagship now sports a more commanding presence with its illuminated grille surround, horizontal LED headlamps, and first-ever 24-inch wheels option. Under the hood, a muscular 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8 pairs with a refined 10-speed automatic transmission, while thrill-seekers can opt for the Escalade-V’s earth-shaking 682-hp supercharged powerplant. Inside, a dash-spanning curved OLED display anchors the luxurious eight-passenger cabin, cementing its position against rivals like the Navigator and Grand Wagoneer.
The 2025 CT5 distances itself from Cadillac’s plush past with a sportier persona, highlighted by a dramatic facelift for 2025. It now features stacked LED headlamps, a new 33-inch curved display, and more. While many may find the base 237-hp turbo four-cylinder underwhelming, the CT5-V’s 360-hp twin-turbo V6 delivers on the sport-sedan promise. The Revamped 2025 Cadillac CT5 offers compelling value and modern tech. It remains a worthy American alternative to sporty German sedans from the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
The 2025 Cadillac CT4 stands as America’s last entry in the compact luxury sedan segment, setting itself apart with its rear-wheel-drive platform and athletic character. While the base 237-hp turbo-four feels modest, stepping up to the CT4-V’s 325-hp 2.7-liter engine delivers engaging performance. The CT4 offers sharp handling and available Super Cruise technology. It also boasts a tech-laden interior that holds its own against European competitors like BMW and Audi.
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Eladia Torres, died Friday, November 1, 2024 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Tobias Checo, loving mother of Luis Checo, Flerida Checo, Modesta Garcia, Felix Checo, Pedro Checo, Melanie Barkley, Rosa Checo Nelson Checo, the late Elsa Checo, and Pablo Checo, and cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Mass of Christian Burial offered at Blessed Sacrament Church on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 10 AM. Interment followed at Linden Hill Cemetery, Ridgewood, NY. under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378 www.papaverofuneralhome.com
In the popular imagination, receiving an inheritance always sounds like a good thing — after all, who doesn’t want a financial windfall? And inheritances can certainly be life-altering events. But they can cause challenges, so you’ll want to help your heirs be prepared.
To assist in this preparation, try to address some key questions affecting your heirs:
• Do they know what’s in your estate plans? Your family and other heirs will be much better prepared to deal with an inheritance if they know what to expect. That’s why it’s so important that you share your estate plans with everyone involved. You need to let them know the wishes and decisions you’ve expressed in your will and other legalarrangements, such as a living trust. Of course, sharing this information doesn’t necessarily mean that all your heirs will be completely satisfied with your choices — but at least they won’t be surprised, and perhaps will be less likely to cause disputes when the time comes to settle your estate.
• Will they know what to do with the money or other assets? You may be planning to leave your grown children a sizable amount of assets, possibly including cash, stocks, real estate, IRAs, 401Ks or other types of valuable personal property. But this inheritance brings with it several possible questions: Do your heirs already have an investment platform ready to accept inherited stocks? If you do leave behind rental property or a vacation home, can it be easily sold? These types of issues are generally not hard to resolve, but the more prepared your heirs are for their inheritance, the quicker they can take whatever actions are needed.
• Are they prepared to handle any taxes that may result from the inheritance? Unless you have a very large estate, your heirs likely won’t face federal estate taxes. (In 2024, the first $13.61 million of an estate is exempt from federal estate taxes.) However, other types of taxes may apply. A few states assess state inheritance taxes, and your heirs could incur federal and/or state income taxes when they withdraw money from inherited assets funded with pre-tax dollars, such as some retirement accounts. They could also face capital gains taxes when they sell inherited assets, such as stocks, for more than they were worth at the time of the inheritance. In any case, inheritance-related taxes can be complex, so you and your family and other heirs should discuss these issues with your tax advisor.
• Will they be liable for any outstanding expenses? If you have developed a comprehensive estate plan, it’s unlikely your heirs will be on the hook for any outstanding expenses, such as credit card balances or funeral costs. If you do still carry a mortgage, though, and you are planning on leaving your house to your heirs, they may want to be prepared to act quickly to sell it.
When leaving an inheritance, there’s a lot involved — emotionally, financially and legally. So, do whatever you can to make the entire process as easy as possible for your loved ones. By communicating your wishes regarding the inheritance, and by considering all the issues that may arise, you can go a long way toward achieving the outcomes you desire.
This article was written by John Renda’s team at Edward Jones.
Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.