Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. All Nations Baptist: •Sunday, 2:30-5:30 p.m., for three months, free English classes which have already begun, registration required, limited space, 86-76 80th St., Woodhaven; 718.296.2025. **** All Saints’ Episcopal: •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside Drum Corps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17; band information. •Mon-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 […]
Onorato Seeks Update On Poletti Power Plant Closing
State Senator George Onorato (DAstoria), concerned about the continued overabundance of power plants in Western Queens and their impact on the public health and environment, recently wrote to the New York Power Authority (NYPA) requesting an update on plans to shutter the Charles Poletti power plant in Astoria. In a letter to NYPA President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Kessel, […]
Beware NewEnergy-Saver Scam
Queens law enforcement officials are warning residents to pull the plug on a door-todoor scam that promises lower energy bills. The scammers, in an attempt to lure customers away from Con Edison, are ringing bells at homes and apartments throughout Western Queens, offering rock-bottom gas and electric rates through several energy service companies, officials said. Law enforcement sources said the […]
Paul Vallone Honored At Golden Gloves Tournament
It was a night of triumphs all around when the Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament came to the Salah M. Hassanein Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens last Wednesday. The evening opened with honors showered upon Paul Vallone, brother of City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. and son of former City Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr., and ended with a […]
World Ice Arena Opens
Children from the Lost Battalion and Detective Keith Williams Recreation Centers in Rego Park and Jamaica respectively celebrated the opening of the World Ice Arena in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park this.week. The World Ice Arena is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m; Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and 7 to 9:10 p.m.; Saturdays from noon […]
View Building Plans On City Web Site
View Building Plans On City Web Site Queens civic associations and neighbors will soon be able to click on the city Web site to access plans for new developments in their communities before the first shovel breaks ground on the projects. Beginning in March, developers will be required to post drawings of each new development as soon as the Department […]
‘Soup Man’ Heats Up Astoria
‘Soup Man’ Heats Up Astoria The soup man who served up his savory brew for characters on the hit NBC comedy, “Seinfeld”, is heating things up on Broadway. The “SoupMan” chain, an offshoot of Soup Kitchen International is coming out of the heat – partnering with the Cold Stone Creamery line of ice cream, frozen yogurts and other frosty treats. […]
Police News
Queens Man In 9-Hour Standoff With Cops A mentally ill man distraught over the death of his mother last week fired at cops more than 20 times during a nine-hour standoff at his East Elmhurst basement apartment. Police Emergency Service cops and NYPD negotiators converged on a Humphreys Street home at about 10:30 p.m. on February 5 after Arthur Anderson’s […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
Community Meetings Associations Feb. 12, Mar. 12, Apr. 9, May 14, Jun. 11, 7 p.m., United Forties Civic Association; St. Theresa,Parish Center, Rectory Basement, 50-22 45th St., Woodside; 718.392.0416. Feb. 12, Mar. 12, Apr. 9, May 14, Jun. 11., 7:30 p.m., Dutch Kills Civic; St. Patrick’s School Hall, 39-28 29th St. Feb. 18, 8 p.m., Woodhaven Residents’ Block; Woodhaven Richmond […]
Norman Gorbaty To Exhibit At QCC Art Gallery
Norman Gorbaty, an American Modern Master who is compared by art scholars and critics to Van Gogh, Matisse, Gauguin and even Leonardo daVinci, will showcase his first comprehensive collection at Queensborough’s QCC Art Gallery in an exhibit opening on Friday, February 13 through Tuesday, April 3. Until recently, Mr. Gorbaty pursued a career in graphic design, though he has created […]