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DA Seizes 1.7M Counterfeit N95 Masks From LIC Warehouse
| February 17, 2021
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that an investigation by her Office’s Frauds Bureau resulted in the seizure of 1.7 million counterfeit 3M N95 respirator...
Opening Day
| February 10, 2021
Citi Field opens today as a new COVID-19 vaccination hub. Fifty percent of the innoculations must be reserved for Queens residents who are eligible to...
Zooming In On 2021
| February 3, 2021
Urban Upbound CEO and Co-Founder Bishop Mitchell Taylor, NYS Senator Michael Gianaris, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Tax Commissioner Michael Schmidt, officials from the IRS,...
Save Our Storefronts Coalition
| January 27, 2021
Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris joined the Save Our Storefronts coalition in visiting small businesses throughout Astoria on Friday, Jan. 22. The visits came just...
Community Calendar
How to Register a Business, Shop Local Inbox
Workshop Alert Sweethearts Shop Local This year we are inviting people to shop local when purchasing gifts for their loved...
Restaurant of the Week
Patrizia’s
Patrizia’s Italian restaurant has you covered with indoor dining and outdoor dining with plenty of warm, glowing heat lamps on...
Seniors
Filing Income Taxes
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees in 2020? My income dropped way down...
Political Page
Remembering John A. Toscano
A day does not go by at the Queens Gazette when we do not mention John Toscano in some way, shape, or form. Very often...
I On Politics
CUOMO EXTENDS RESTAURANT, BAR HOURS TO 11 PM: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Sunday, Feb. 14 that, given the continued decline in hospitalization and...
Renewable Rikers Passes City Council
Councilmember Costa Constantinides declared victory after the City Council passed the Renewable Rikers Act. “Thank you so much to everyone who helped us make this...
Editorials
Happy Lunar New Year!
The Asian American community is celebrating Lunar New Year as of Friday, February 12. Lunar New Year is the most significant time of the year...
Letters to the Editor
Teen Domestic Violence To The Editor: I want to discuss a very serious but important topic in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. According...
Presidents’ Day 2021
We have honored our presidents, officially for over 130 years (since 1888). Each of our presidents have deserved our respect and support, compassion and empathy,...
Book Review
Astoria Bookshop Continues Curbside & Virtually
Dear Friends of the Astoria Bookshop continues to operate with curbside pickup and mail orders. The team at Astoria Bookshop says, “Wow, did May fly...
Events with the Astoria Bookshop
Dear Friends of the Astoria Bookshop… May is finally here! While we are still mostly at home, we are hoping to come back to...
Features
How to Register a Business, Shop Local Inbox
Workshop Alert Sweethearts Shop Local This year we are inviting people to shop local when purchasing gifts for their loved ones on Valentine’s Day. As...
CON EDISON CREWS READY FOR MORE SNOW
Con Edison has extra crews ready to deal with any problems caused by tomorrow’s snowstorm. The company is asking everyone in New York City and...