Longtime state Sen. Frank Padavan died Tuesday, according to an announcement from the Queens County GOP. Padavan died of a heart attack at New York Presbyterian Hospital, according to a source. He was 83. More...
Welcome to the new Queens Gazette “Crime Watch” featuring comprehensive, “fast read” coverage of local cases that fall under the jurisdiction of the NYPD, state and federal law enforcement agencies, in a format that allows us to present details you w More...
A 39-year-old Maspeth man remains behind bars this week following his arrest on drug charges, while investigators probe his possible connection to a recent string of Queens bank robberies, police said. More...
A ceremony was held outside Queens Borough Hall on September 25 in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims, an annual observance held to honor the memories of those whose lives have been lost due to homicide. More...
Saint Luke’s Church is hosting Wings of Song: “Heavenly Music in a Sacred Space.” Performing this music for a Sunday afternoon are baritone David Friedman with pianist Velma Adams: pieces from Mozart to Broadway, sacred music, art songs, More...
On Wednesday, October 3, Assembly Member Mike Miller celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Amarilis Morel, a Spanish teacher and coordinator of student activities at Elizabeth Blackwell MS 210, at the Tropical Restaurant in Woodhaven and Don More...
Osvaldo Gomez, aka “Ms. Colombia,” was found dead in the water off Jacob Riis Park on October 3. At this time, no foul play is suspected. An autopsy is being performed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the exact cause of death. More...
An emergency rally has been called for in Ozone Park, by the Ozone Park Residents Block Association, in conjunction with Assembly Member Mike Miller’s office. More...
The Community Board 2 meeting for October had a report about a local institution, a hospital, and what could be described as a local problem, a library that’s taken about as long to build as an Egyptian pyramid. Tiny Blissville was promin More...
There’s always something delicious cooking and baking at Village Grill in Forest Hills. Located on the cozy corner of Yellowstone Blvd. and Ingram Street, Village Grill offers casual Greek and American dishes at great prices, to stay or to go. More...
Dear Savvy Senior,How well does Medicare cover diabetes? I’m 66 years old and was recently told by my doctor that I have pre-diabetes. If it progresses to full-fledged diabetes what can I expect from Medicare?Recently Retired More...
Wow--www.Textalawyerinc.com, as the URL name implies, the site where one may actually pay for the services of a licensed attorney in their state via text, for an initial fee of 20 dollars, with a nine-dollar charge for additional questions...which we More...
I went in search of the perfect Baklava in summer of 2018. In 2003, I tasted a phenomenal dessert, full of large walnuts in Kos City at a restaurant in Cleopatra Street. I have never tasted a baklava in a café in the US or Greece since. Until 2018. More...
A 24-year-old Queens man was indicted on September 27th on murder charges for intentionally pushing a 65-year-old Ridgewood man off his bicycle, causing injuries that led to the victim’s death four days later. More...
Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) this past weekend attended NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo’s Veterans BBQ. “Every day we must thank our veterans who bravely served to protect our freedoms and way of life. More...
More than 100 veterans and their guests filled the Howard Beach Motor Club to be a part of NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.’s ninth annual Veterans BBQ on Saturday, September 29. More...
Halloween is right around the corner, and Astoria Bookshop has some spooky events to get you in the mood! Check out some of their exciting events below – and remember that you can always see the full calendar on their website. More...
The 82nd Annual Awards Dinner for the Elmhurst-based Italian Charities of America (ICA), was held at the Roma View Restaurant in Howard Beach. (L. More...
Councilman Paul Vallone joined by his father, former City Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr. met with Cardinal Dolan on the steps of St. Patrick's Cathedral in 5th Avenue for the start of the annual Columbus Day Parade. More...
ADDABBO EARNS 95 ON 2018 ENVIRONMENTAL SCORECARD: ELP/Environmental Advocates—a nonprofit organization that advocates for New York’s lawmakers to vote on bills and enact legislation to protect the environment—has released their 2018 More...
Catalina Cruz, Democrat for State Assembly (39th District), earned the endorsement of New York State Senator Michael Gianaris and New York State Assembly Member Aravella Simotas at a press conference in Jackson Heights, ahead of the general election More...
The new offices of the John Liu for State Senate campaign opened their doors on October 5 to an eager crowd of community supporters, including many of Queens’ prominent elected officials. More...
While some local shops have shut down, shopping online is not a replacement for the shopping experience—there is nothing like shopping in person: trying clothes and shoes on is essential, because everyone is shaped differently and even if somet More...
Children Of Columbus To The Editor: Christopher Columbus discovered America for the children that were deported and separated from their parents. There should be protective laws against demoralizing and dehumanizing these innocent c More...