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Steinway Scion Dies
Henry Z. Steinway, the last person bearing the name of Steinway to run the pianomaking company his family started in 1853, and a longtime friend of many Queens organizations, including the Greater Astoria Historical Society and this newspaper, died Thursday, September 18 at his home in Manhattan. He was 93. More...

White Sox Pitcher Visits P.S. 143, Corona

Daniel Carasco, relief pitcher with the Chicago White Sox, visited P.S. 143, the Louis Armstrong School, in Corona, on Tuesday, September 16 to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. More...


Mets Defeat Cubs, Santana Wins 15th Game Of Season

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 Community Calendar
• Gazette Calendar Of Events
Columbus Day Oct. 11, Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens, Inc., 29th Annual Queens Columbus Day Parade; Kaufman Studios, 34-12 36th St., Astoria; 718.204.2444. Community Meetings Associations Oct. 9 7:30 p.m. More...
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 Political Page
• article has image Congress Passes Comprehensive Energy Bill
The comprehensive energy bill passed by Congress last week, according to Congressmember Joseph Crowley, will lower costs to consumers and American taxpayers, invest in renewable energy resources to create American jobs, expand domestic energy supply and create greater energy efficiency and conservation. More...
• article has image Clinton, Paterson Say Bush Gives NYS Too Little Home Heating Aid
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 Restaurant of the Week
• article has image LOCALE
33-02 34th Avenue, Astoria 718.729.9080 www.localeastoria.com
S ince it opened three years ago, owner Johnny Koljenovic and his professional staff, led by Jessica and Kate, have dazzled patrons with fine food served in a chic, yet comfortable setting. A new chef has taken the already superior cuisine and elevated it to the highest standards of quality and presentation. More...
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 Seniors
• article has image Senior Spotlight
Maltese Secures Grant For Seniors' Multi Service Center
Responding to an emergency call for funds when a city grant was terminated, state Senator Serphin Maltese obtained a $65,000 state grant to continue vital services for seniors at the Queens Multi Service Center (QMSC). More...
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 Editorials
• Editorial
MTA Money-Raising Schemes Don't Add Up
Mass transportation has made it possible for millions of workers to come into their respective workplaces every weekday morning and go home at night to the bedroom communities of other boroughs and suburbs. Mass transit, especially in New York City, has opened the city's cultural, education and entertainment venues to everyone who wishes to take advantage of them. More...
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 Features
• article has image Astoria Residents Rally Against Fed Ex Truck Depot
People came with signs held high, chanting, "No Way, No Depot" to protest the construction of a new Federal Express depot on the Astoria waterfront on Saturday, September 20. The Coalition for a Better Astoria held the protest in front of a local Fed Ex/Kinko's for anyone who wanted his or her voice to be heard. More...
• Boro Cabinet Ponders Police Taser Use
• article has image Johnson Is New VB&G Executive Director
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 Sports
• article has image Gioia YMCA All-Stars Are Bantam, Novice Champs
On September 20, the Gioia-YMCA All- Stars Youth Baseball League finished its seventh season at Queensbridge Park. The QB Bombers of the Novice Division and the Cyclones of the Bantam Division won the championship to make the day one they will never forget. More...
• article has image D'Amico Fun/Run/Walk Held
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