Mets Defeat Nationals After Memorial Day Ceremonies Photo Dan Miller/DMD Images By Dan Miller The Mets paid tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending this nation in ceremonies prior to their Memorial Day game versus the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on Monday May 25. The Citi Field outfield was filled with family members […]
America’s Fallen Heroes Remembered
On a day frequently devoted to barbecues and family gatherings, hundreds of Forest Hills residents came out to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending the rights that many Americans take for granted. Mayor Michael Bloomberg was joined by Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Bob O’Malley, a Woodside resident, many military veterans’ groups representing American servicemen and women of […]
Call To Local Artists
Call To Local Artists Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens is hosting a community art contest and exhibition event. The theme is “Health is…”, and to enter you must be in one of the following age groups: one to 13, 14-19, 20-50 and 51+. Communicate your idea of what good health looks like in a painting, drawing, photo, mixed media, […]
Whitestone Honors American Heroes On Memorial Day
Whitestone Honors American Heroes On Memorial Day Marchers in the Whitestone Memorial Day parade included (third from l.): Mayor Michael Bloomberg, (fourth from l. ) state Senator and veteran Frank Padavan and (fifth from l.) Assemblymember Grace Meng, who carried her young son, Tyler, for the length of the parade route. [447] Photo Dan Miller/DMD Images By Dan Miller […]
Little Neck-Douglaston Parade Honors Vets
Little Neck-Douglaston Parade Honors Vets Mayor Michael Bloomberg (c.), accompanied by, among others, City Councilmembers Eric Gioia, David Weprin and John Liu, walked the mile-long parade route along Northern Boulevard. By Dan Miller The Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade, said to be the largest Memorial Day parade in the nation, kicked off on Northern Boulevard in Great Neck with […]
EBHA Holds Candidates’ Night, Considers Block Assn.
EBHA Holds Candidates’ Night, Considers Block Assn. By Thomas Cogan At the May meeting of the East Bayside Homeowners’ Association (EBHA), less time was spent on Jesus Covenant Church than at the April meeting, partly because the May attendees had to hear a few words from each of the present candidates for the 19th City Council District, and also […]
Parent Alerts Go Hi-Tech
Parent Alerts Go Hi-Tech Governor David Paterson last week signed a bill that requires administrators to notify parents by e-mail, phone call or text message when emergencies arise at city schools. The measure, slated to take effect in January 2010, requires the establishment of an alert system at each city public school, subject to rules and regulations set down […]
NYPD Criminalist’s ‘Ex’ Charged In Murder
NYPD Criminalist’s ‘Ex’ Charged In Murder Sunnyside residents last week breathed a sigh of relief when police arrested an ex-boyfriend in the April 26 murder of an NYPD criminalist. Gary McGurk, a soccer player at John Jay College, is accused of stabbing 24-year-old Michelle Lee in the throat and leaving her to die in the bedroom of her 41st […]
State Disconnects Queens Internet Hooker Ring
State Disconnects Queens Internet Hooker Ring State officials last week pulled the plug on a 24-hour Queens call girl ring that got its clients through sexy ads posted on Craigslist. The Ozone Park-based “Room Service Entertainment” group was so confidential that it communicated with clients in code, prosecutors charged. Customers were billed for deejays, clowns and balloons, instead of hookers, […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
Flag Day Jun. 13, 11 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Sunnyside, 40th Annual Flag Day Parade, Greenpoint Avenue from 39th to 48th Street, celebration at Sabba Park; 718.786.4141. Community Meetings Associations Jun. 10, 7 p.m., United Forties Civic; St. Teresa Basement, 44th Street, Church Yard Entrance; 718.392.0416. Jun. 10, 7:30 p.m., North Queens Homeowners Civic; Lexington School for the Deaf, 75th […]