With the good fortune of summer like temperatures and crystal blue skies, thousands of area residents joined in the festivities of the 32nd annual Columbus Day parade sponsored by the Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens (FIAOQ). More...
Police officials are urging borough residents and business owners to stay alert and take measures to prevent becoming a crime victim. “Don’t become a target for thieves and other criminals,” Lieutenant John Dzwlewicz said. More...
On October 5, at the City Council Stated Meeting, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer honored 13 year-old Rocky Sanabria, a transgender teen who lives in Woodside, and has shown immense bravery, wisdom and leadership at a young age. More...
Thousands of carbon monoxide detectors installed in New York City residences under a 2004 law may no longer work.
The devices have a life expectancy of five to seven years, so detectors installed in 2004 are likely to have stopped working&nb More...
By Elsa Housseas, Social Security Manager of Rego Park District
Plan to start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits in January of 2012? We recommend you apply this October if you’d like your benefits to begin in January. More...
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Two hyacinth macaws add a splash of color to the aviary at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Queens Zoo in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. More...
109th Precinct Burglary Busts Reveal Illegal Gambling Police last month arrested three suspects in connection with a break-in at a Flushing home, where cops also found evidence of illegal gambling, law enforcement sources said. More...
Hunt Suspect In Teen Murder Detectives at the 114th Precinct Squad are seeking help from the public to locate a 22-year-old Woodside man sought in connection with the shooting death of a Long Island City teenager. More...
Councilmember James F. Gennaro, newly-elected chair of the Italian-American Caucus of the City Council is seen here (at center) leading the council contingent in the Columbus Day Parade on 5th Avenue. Joining him in the march are (L. More...
On October 4, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown joined the Powhatan Democratic Clubs monthly meeting at the Greater Astoria Historical Society to discuss issues relating to the Astoria community and his re-election campaign. More...
This wonderful southwestern style steakhouse will soon be celebrating its 19th anniversary on restaurant row in Forest Hills. The secret to Santa Fe Steakhouse’s success is in its consistency, quality and value. More...
At age 56, Steve Jobs, co-founder and head of Apple, who developed and fostered a whole new culture, one that united people around the world, succumbed to pancreatic cancer last week. More...
In the October 5 issue of the Gazette, information pertaining to the Memorial Mass for Paul Zammit was erroneously left out. The Mass was held at Immaculate Conception Church followed by a balloon launch and prayer/moment of silence at St. More...
