As the Gazette went to press last Friday, under its holiday schedule, it was learned that Rudy Giuliani had interrupted his campaign schedule after being hospitalized briefly by flu-like symptoms the preceding Wednesday. After being released from a St. Louis hospital, returning to New York City, and appearing to be well as he spoke with reporters, he stated he would […]
Maltese Joins In Mario Lanza Lodge Festivities
State Senator Serphin R. Maltese (R-C, Glendale) joined the Christmas celebration at the Mario Lanza Lodge in Middle Village. Maltese, a member of the lodge, congratulated President Sal Cali, officers Anthony Como and Martha Bologna and all other officers and members on another successful year.
SJU Holds 100 Years Of Basketball Symposium
On Saturday December 15, St. John’s University hosted a 100 Years of Basketball Symposium that included basketball stars of yesteryear and Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca in panel discussions hosted by Daily News sports writer Phil Pepe. More than 150 spectators came to St. John’s to hear the 12 panelists, some of St. John’s all-time greats, talk about their […]
Yuletide Toy Drive
Several hundred toys collected during the Yuletide toy drive held annually by the Office of Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown have been distributed to needy children at three agencies in the borough. The toy drive began on December 1 when collection boxes were placed in corridors at three office sites: 125-01 and 120-55 Queens Blvd. and 80-02 Kew Gardens […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve- Have a Happy, Healthy One. Community Meetings Associations Jan. 8, ’08, 7:30 p.m., North Queens Homeowners Civic; Lexington School for the Deaf, 75th Street and 30th Avenue. Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 8, United Forties Civic; St. Theresa’s […]
New Year Brings Renewed Hopes To Pols
What a difference a year makes, in politics, as in every other walk of life. Looking back to the start of 2007, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Rudy Giuliani were leading the pack in their respective Democratic and Republican parties. Both were widely expected to win their parties’ nominations for president in the then far-off election in November 2008. Here in […]
Celebrate Life at… Portofino Ristorante
109-32 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills109-32 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills 718.261.1239 The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Portofino Restaurant in Forest Hills. Like an old friend, Portofino has kept consistently loyal to all its customers for the last 33 years. Carmine Polito and Jack Brucculeri, the lovable, congenial co-owners, have been providing a “home away from home” for generations of Queens […]
Maloney Joins AARP ‘Divided We Fail’ Campaign
Congressmember Carolyn Maloney has added her prestige and power to the AARP’s “Divided We Fail” program, which is designed to raise the consciousness of millions of Americans to address the issues of healthcare and lifetime financial security. Maloney said she recently signed the Divided We Fail pledge and is supporting the effort to bring individuals, businesses, consumer groups and the […]
Longevity Insurance: Good Deal- If You Live Long Enough
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you tell me about a new financial product called longevity insurance? With longevity running in my genes- dad lived to age 94 and mom’s 92 and still going strong- I worry about outliving my money. Long Living Larry Dear Larry: Outliving one’s retirement savings is a financial nightmare that haunts many retirees. That’s why a handful […]
Editorial
Holidays Are Time Of CelebrationIt never ceases to amaze us that so many people, all year round, but especially now, can find it in themselves to look beyond their own concerns and find the greater joy that lies in giving to others, particularly if those “others” are those we may find we overlook in the course of going about our daily lives. Whatever beliefs […]