As the Gazette went to press, U.S. Senator Barack Obama had a large lead in the Electoral College and seemed to be on his way to victory in an historic election that can make him the first African-American president of the United States. More...
t his festive restaurant in Jackson Heights' "Little India" will delight all your senses. The sunny yellow walls are decorated with brightly colored murals depicting the diverse people of India and the exotic aromas will tantalize you. More...
Erythrea is a peninsula opposite Chios. It is part of the state of Smyrna. It has an excellent highway system that travels north to south and west to Smyrna. More...
Congressmember Joseph Crowley was the keynote speaker at a kickoff event for the school year at the Garden School in Jackson Heights last Thursday. More...
Michael Trantel, 42, of Whitestone was arrested November 6 after an investigation by the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) into a November 2 fire at a Whitestone strip mall at 153-31 Cross Island Pkwy. at 14th Avenue. More...
The Vallone Scholarships, created by then City Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr., awarded to anyone who graduates from a New York City high school with a B average or better and attends a CUNY college, have been greatly reduced in this year's budge More...
City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. has secured a $39,715 grant from the City Council for the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC), a local group that provides services for landlords and tenants in the community. More...
New York City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. announces locations where seniors can receive free flu shots in Queens: 11/13, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Peter J. Della Monica Jr. Senior Center, 23-56 Broadway 11/14, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. More...
To The Editor: Our current financial crises impacts all levels of government. The federal government is our biggest debtor with a national debt of almost $11 trillion. Current New York City municipal debt is $55 billion. More...