The 108th Police Precinct advises Gazette readers that graffiti vandalism can be reported in one of two ways. To report graffiti vandalism in progress, call the 911 emergency hotline. Get a description of the vandal or vandals, any type of transportation the vandal or vandals are using, including a license plate number, if possible, and the direction the vandal or […]
SHAREing & CAREing Plans 13th Benefit, Silent Auction
On Wednesday, November 14, SHAREing & CAREing, founded to serve breast cancer survivors on May 7, 1994 by Anna Kril, Carol Scarano, Lucille Hartmann and Mary Demakos, will hold its 13th annual benefit and fundraising silent auction from 7 to 10 p.m. at Riccardo’s by the Bridge, 21-01 24th Ave., in Astoria. A hot and cold buffet and open bar […]
108th Precinct’s Lieutenant Wierzbicki A Real Hero
It began simply enough, with a misplaced mark on a police crime report form- an error that would change a Queens businessman’s perception of police work and of the men and women behind the badge. In July 2007, Dominick Stagliano, service director at City Cadillac in Long Island City arranged for a loaner vehicle for a customer whose car was […]
Starita Is Commerce Flushing Branch Manager
Commerce Bank (NYSE: CBH), “America’s Most Convenient Bank”, has named Lori Starita manager of its branch at Francis Lewis and Northern Boulevards in Flushing. Starita will be responsible for new business development, consumer lending and managing personnel and day-to-day operations at the Flushing location. She joins Commerce with more than 20 years of banking experience, and was most recently a […]
EHC Is 1st City Hospital To Collect Blood Platelets
Elmhurst Hospital Center is now taking appointments to collect blood platelets from local donors. Elmhurst is the first public hospital in the city to do this procedure for patients who need platelet transfusions. “The benefit to collecting platelets on site is that we already have an established and dedicated donor base to ensure blood is on hand and can be […]
Coffee Tub, Starbucks Present Musical Showcase
Coffee Tub Productions and the Starbucks on Steinway in Astoria are teaming up to present the fourth edition of their monthly musical showcase series. It will take place October 19 and go from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Starbucks located at 31- 44 Steinway St. near the R /V Steinway- Broadway stop. Local musicians gather every third Friday of […]
Fall Steinway Sale Days Draw Crowds
for the semiannual Steinway Street Sale Days, held in spring and fall each year. Bargains galore and free entertainment for all ages have brought smart shoppers to “the world’s longest department store” for more than 60 years and the three days of October 12, 13 and 14 were no exception. Bobo the Hobo, a Steinway Street Sale Days tradition, delighted […]
Gianaris Celebrates LIC Panera Bread Opening
On Monday, October 8, Assemblymember Michael Gianaris, broke bread with Greg George, Panera Bread vice president of operations, to celebrate the opening of the first of 11 bakery-cafes planned for the Queens area. Located on 35th Avenue between Steinway and 38th Street, the new Panera bakery cafe offers local residents and businesses a fast-casual restaurant with a comfortably relaxed setting […]
Sri Chinmoy, Indian Philosopher, Dead At 76
Followers and disciples of Indian philosopher Sri Chinmoy gathered outside his Humanitarian Center in Jamaica Hills last weekend mourning and sharing memories of the love and inspiration Chinmoy brought to their lives. Chinmoy, 76, whose inspirational teachings and message of world peace made him a worldwide spiritual leader passed away at his home early October 11 of undisclosed causes. The […]
Hotels Draw Complaints From Dutch Kills Residents
The executive officer of the 114th Police Precinct spoke at the October meeting of the Dutch Kills Civic Association, but many of the other voices heard there were not at the level of speaking so much as shouting. This is to say that the attendees raised the related topics of rezoning and hotel building in Dutch Kills again. Before the […]