Across the East River, in Manhattan, the Queensboro Bridge is widely known as the 59th Street Bridge. Next year marks the centennial of its opening on Mar. 30, 1909. Will it still be a free bridge? More...
President George W. Bush won praises for lavishing billions of dollars on New York City's major transit programs in his 2009 budget, but he was lambasted for slashing Medicare and other city services in the spending plan. More...
A hunting license. That's how the Department of Transportation described residential parking permits in neighborhoods that may be impacted by congestion pricing. More...
107th Precinct Scents-less Theft Cops arrested a 20-year-old Queens man on January 26 after he was spotted swiping perfume at a Fresh Meadows department store. More...
American Airlines, leading the way in customer experience initiatives, has completed the first aircraft installation of the Aircell® Internet broadband connectivity solution at American's Kansas City maintenance base. More...
Harpist Ming Ming Wang performs during a January 30 press conference highlighting the Flushing Town Hall monthlong performing and visual arts festival celebrating popular Asian Culture, February 1 through 29. More...
Did You Know- Approximately 25 percent of all greeting cards purchased each year are Valentine's cards according to the Greeting Card Association, and all the Valentines exchanged each year add up to approximately 1 billion love notes. More...
The Greek American Homeowners Association (GAHOA) has given generously to New York City philanthropic causes. Their support of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in perpetuating Hellenism, Orthodoxy and education is exemplary. More...
Monsignor Charles Boccio of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church celebrated his retirement from the priesthood as reported in the Jan. 30, 2008 edition of the Gazette. More...
Film Featuring Gennaro Wins Award City Councilmember James Gennaro (D- Fresh Meadows) was on hand in Park City, Utah for the Sundance Film Festival where a film, "Fields of Fuel", won the Documentary Audience Award, selected by popular vote of vie More...
A bill described by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo as the nation's most comprehensive legislation to dramatically enhance protections for New Yorkers, especially children, from sexual predators on the Internet has been introduced in Albany. More...
New York lawmakers in Washington who have been persistently pressing the White House for increased funding for healthcare programs for ailing 9/11 World Trade Center workers were jolted last week when President George W. More...
As students at P.S. 85, the Judge Charles A. Vallone School, listened, City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. spoke at the installation of class officers at the Astoria school, which is named for his grandfather. More...
The Queens Lutheran School basketball team is looking for a sponsor. The team, which practices at Christ Lutheran Church, 33-57 58th St., Woodside, has played against I.S. 145, J.H.S. 204, I.S. 125, Our Savior Lutheran School, St. More...
Next Thursday is Valentine's Day. Most restaurants are already booked, so why not stay home and tell your sweetie you "like them a latte" on a Perfect Coffee Date with Starbucks? Here are some thoughtful Valentine's Day ideas. More...
on sale can be previewed from 7 to 8 p.m.; the auction will start at 8 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. The auction will be held in St. Nicholas Church hall, 43-15 196th St., Flushing. More...
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