Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria) kicked off the Queens Services for the Autism Community’s second annual 5k and walk-a-thon by signaling the start of the race in Astoria Park on Saturday, April 17. Gianaris has been a supporter of QSAC for many years, helping to secure funding for its operations.
Queens Gazette Archives Hold All Print Features
Aside from the current issue, the Queens Gazette Web site at www.qgazette.com features an archive with all issues since June 23, 1999. Upon clicking the “Archives” link on the left-hand toolbar, a menu opens with every publication date in the last 11 years, organized by year, month, and date. One can click on a specific date—for example, Apr. 14, 2010— […]
SJU Professor Holds Photo Exhibit On Brazilian Women
Daniela Shope, professor of sociology at St. John’s University, is presenting a black and white photo essay documenting the work ethics of Brazilian women as domestic workers on Saturday, May 8 at the Art House Studio. The exhibit attempts to dispel the exoticism that many immigrant Brazilian women face. The event is sponsored by Cidadao Global, a non-governmental organization aimed […]
The Pulpit
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’: •Jun. 12, Saturday. Vendors wanted for strawberry fair in Sunnyside, call for information. •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside […]
Elmhurst Hospital Center Gets Donor Award
On Wednesday, April 21, the New York Organ Donor Network awarded Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Bronze Medal of Honor for substantially raising organ donation rates of eligible donors from its facility. The award was accepted by Dr. Jasmin Moshirpur, Regional Medical Director of the Queens Health Network, Dr. Ann Sullivan, Senior […]
Van Bramer Pushes For Library In Hunters Point
At the Long Island City Business Development Corporation April breakfast, City Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer arrived a little late for an address he’d pledged to start at a definite time, indicating that his busy day had already begun. Perhaps inevitably, he said he was pressed for time, since he had to drive to Albany for meetings with legislative figures and […]
Will Dorms Be Built In Bd. 1?
After years of unsuccessful efforts to get Manhattan companies to commit to a proposed Long Island City office tower project, Manhattan-based developer Edward J. Minskoff Equities has switched plans to build a 19-story residence hall or dormitory with 1,650 beds for undergraduate and graduate students at the undeveloped location, 30-30 Northern Blvd. The idea was presented to Community Board 1 […]
Robert McLaughlin, 30 Others Nabbed In Drug Probe
Robert McLaughlin, son of disgraced ex-labor leader and lawmaker Brian McLaughlin, was one of 31 alleged drug dealers busted in a two-year NYPD probe of two drug rings that sold scores of pills popular with partygoers, including Vicodin and Oxycodone, authorities said. McLaughlin, 26, faces nine years behind bars if convicted of selling pharmaceuticals out of his Astoria apartment. In […]