Dear Tony:

Congratulations on 25 years of publishing with the Gazette- your local paper keeps the residents of Queens informed on matters that concern and interest them. Local news is hard to find in the dailies and the people of Queens appreciate your efforts in getting this news out to them. John Toscano's political and senior columns offer another local venue for your readers.

You also provide another quality service, and that is giving us shopping ideas and wonderful restaurant reviews.

Best wishes to you, Julie Wager, John Toscano and all the staff at the Gazette. you are doing a wonderful job. Keep up the good work.

Here's to another 25 plus years.
Kindest regards,
Ivan C. Lafayette
Deputy Speaker
New York State Assembly, 34th District