Although Pope Benedict XVI's only real connection to Queens during his three-day visit to New York City last week was his arrival at and departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport, borough residents by the thousands welcomed him. More...
When Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced on Monday that the special election to fill former City Councilmember Dennis Gallagher's 30th Council District seat in Western Queens would be held on June 3, he set in motion a series of three elections to se More...
From April 28 to June 20, City Parks Foundation is sponsoring an eight-week tennis, yoga & fitness walking program for seniors, free, at the following locations: Astoria Park, 21st Street & Hoyt Avenue South - Tennis, M/W, 10 a.m.; yoga, T/TH 9 More...
Queens District Attorney Richard Brown spoke at the annual installation luncheon of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, held at Antun's in Queens Village April 17, and also swore in the group's slate of officers and board members. More...
This month's Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce luncheon occurred a day after the state assembly declined even to vote on Mayor Michael Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan, thus stifling it and denying the city federal funds that were contingent on its More...
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary James B. Peake and U.S. Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary Roy A. More...
Luna de Juarez opened last November to the delight of many craving inventive, sophisticated Mexican cuisine. Owners Hugo and Gloria Juarez welcome you to sample traditional Mexican dishes with a fresh twist, as well as fabulous margaritas, More...
The Queensboro Bridge The Greater Astoria Historical Society and the Roosevelt Island Historical Society ISBN: 073855488X 128 pages Published by Arcadia Publishing as part of its Images of America Series $19. More...
New York City home and building owners are about to get hit with another water rate hike- again. If it seems like only yesterday we were groaning under the weight of a double-digit increase, that is exactly the case. More...
To The Editor: Arizona Senator John McCain's 2008 Straight Talk Express has left the station and may take him to the White House as our next President. Senator McCain is not your typical stereotypical Republican. More...
To The Editor: During this time of sad news, of recession, war, strife and concern about the world situation, I was delighted to read two wonderful articles presented in the Gazette of April 16. More...