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Poletti Plant Closes

BY JASON D. ANTOS
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) permanently ceased operations at the Charles Poletti Power Project in Astoria. The end came at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 31 when the 885- megawatt generating unit was shut down for the last time.   More...

Community Calendar

Gazette Calendar Of Events

Calendar compiled by Susan Cleary

Community Meetings   Dates & times are subject to change, call to confirm. Associations Feb. 10, 8 p.m., Whitestone Veterans Memorial, 10-20 Clintonville St., Whitestone; 718.767.4323. More...

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Restaurant of the Week

Giorgio's Pizzeria and Restaurant

t his homey pizzeria and restaurant offers fantastic pizza as well as full Italian entrées, soups, salads, steaks and more. More...

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Editorials

Gazette Endorses David Weprin In Special Election

The Queens Gazette strongly endorses David Weprin in the special election to be held Tuesday for the vacant 24th Assembly District seat in Eastern Queens. The 24th AD includes the communities of Oakland Gardens, Glen Oaks and Hollis Hills.   More...

Groundhog Day Hails Coming Of Spring

Yesterday, February 2, was Groundhog Day. All around the country, hibernating rodents were pulled from their burrows, held up before crowds of spectators and proclaimed to be the prognosticators of the weather for the next six weeks. More...

Letters to the Editor

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Borough-Wide Blotter

By Liz Goff

104th Precinct Head-Butter Busted Police arrested a 23-year-old Queens man on January 24 after he head-butted a statue of an angel outside a Woodhaven home. More...

Kid Porn Allegations Stun Forest Hills Parishioners

By Liz Goff

Parishioners at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Roman Catholic church in Forest Hills were startled last week when they learned that federal investigators are probing Monsignor Michael Dempsey for child porn allegations. More...

Egypt Beats Algeria, 4-0

By Jason D. Antos

The section of Steinway Street known as “Little Egypt” erupted in joyous celebration after Egypt’s national soccer team defeated Algeria 4-0 in the African Cup of Nations semi-final on January 28 to advance to the finals against Gha More...

Political Page

Taminent Picks Astoria Woman To Be Assembly Candidate

Adding an historic flourish to an important political happening, the powerful Taminent Regular Democratic Club has chosen a Greek-American woman as its candidate for the 36th District Assembly seat covering Astoria and Long Island City. More...

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Features

Lobsterfest Is Back At London Lennie’s

Climb out of your winter shell and get your tail to London Lennie’s for a lobster feast sure to hit your sweet spot! London Lennie’s Seafood Restaurant, located at 63-88 Woodhaven Blvd. More...

Taminent Endorses Simotas For Assembly

Last Thursday, the Taminent Regular Democratic Club, based in Astoria, endorsed community activist, attorney and lifelong resident of Astoria Aravella Simotas for the 36th Assembly District. More...

Former 114th Pct CO Visits Meeting

BY RICHARD GENTILVISO

Detective William Bravo and Police Officer Juan A. Brito are, respectively, members of the 114th Precinct detective squad and PSA 9. More...

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