Recently an individual was convicted of a number of assaults of a sexual nature committed against a child. The child was nine years old when the assaults began and 14 when they ended with a rape. After a jury trial, the individual faced the maximum allowable under the law- seven years in prison. In another criminal case, which concluded at […]
Why No Rezoning?
To The Editor: The Auburndale Improvement Association, Inc., the oldest civic association in Queens County, has been actively lobbying the New York City Planning Commission for contextual rezoning of the Auburndale community for the past several years. Although we have received assurances from representatives of the commission that Auburndale would be rezoned, there has been no progress in even beginning […]
Bigotry Reappears
To The Editor: Bigotry has lifted its ugly head in Manhattan and Nassau County, not to mention in various parts of the country, with the crude and bigoted display of nooses. I had thought we had come a long way in terms of race relations since the ’60s. I had marched for civil rights with various churches in Queens back […]
Horse Died Needlessly
To The Editor: It was most upsetting to see the picture in this Saturday’s Daily News of Smoothie, the carriage horse, lying fatally injured on a Manhattan street, after being panicked by the sound of a snare drum being used by a break dancing group. Why can’t people realize that loud noises can and do frighten horses and other animals? […]
Hails New Citizens
To The Editor: It was with the greatest of interest that I read the informative and insightful articles that appeared in the Sept. 26, 2007 issue of the Gazette. Three articles pertained to positive themes and they are most appropriate for me to comment upon. I applaud our new citizens of this country and am proud of them for passing […]
Why Illegals’ Licenses?
To The Editor: Your governor [Eliot Spitzer] will give drivers’ licenses to illegal aliens beginning in December. If you allow this to happen the entire country will suffer. Over 70 percent of those of you that live in New York disagree with this unilateral policy. As I see it you have two choices, impeach your governor or accept the consequences […]
Mount Sinai Queens Enjoys Technological Advances
Since the Astoria General Hospital became Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens in June 1999, there have been many changes. “Eight years ago, there was essentially no technology,” David Nierman, M.D., chief of medicine at Mount Sinai Queens, said. At a town hall meeting jointly sponsored by Mount Sinai Queens and the United Community Civic Association (UCCA) held on October 18 […]
On the brief side…
Gennaro Condemns Hate Crime City Councilmember James F. Gennaro is offering a $1,000 reward for information regarding swastikas painted on the walls of the Young Israel of Hillcrest Synagogue in Hillcrest on October 18. “This is a disgusting act of hate,” declare Gennaro, an honorary member of the Jewish Community Relations Council. “Marring a sacred place with ugly symbols of […]
114th Precinct Blotter Highlights
Monday, October 15: • A 23-year-old Hispanic male was charged with assault, acting in a manner injurious to a child and harassment after he hit a victim with a metal chair in the presence of a child. The incident took place at 39-18 29th St. • A 16-year-old Hispanic male was arrested at 25-60 49th St. and charged with aggravated […]
Pre-School Farming At Christ The King
Students and children at the Christ the King Community Daycare/Pre-School enjoyed some down on the farm fun on October 1 when Principal Peter Mannarino, along with Joseph Arbitello, Michael Michel and some 15 high school volunteers were there to provide a helping hand to the children as well as join the fun. Students held the baby goats, sheep, chicks and […]