The eighth annual New York City Musical Saw Festival welcomed 26 musical saw players from around the globe to the Hellenic Cultural Center in Astoria on August 7. A proclamation from Mayor Michael Bloomberg was read to open the event. Ameriklectic, a local 10-piece band, featured the musical saw (played by festival founder Natalia “Saw Lady” Paruz) as the lead […]
Historic Photos Of Queens Author Speaks Tonight
Kevin O’Donoghue will speak about and sign copies of Historic Photos of Queens (reviewed in the Gazette July 21, 2010) at Seaburn Bookstore Community Center, 33- 18 Broadway, Astoria, tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Seaburn at 718-267-7929.
Racino Construction Nears
State senate leaders finally gave their approval last week to Genting New York to establish a racino with 4,525 video slot machines at Aqueduct Racetrack in Ozone Park, leaving only the final OK to be made by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo and state Comptroller Tom Di- Napoli shortly. Work could start next month, officials said. Genting, a Malaysian […]
Weiner Hails OK Of Major Immigration Law
Congressmember Anthony Weiner last weekend expressed high praise for a new law signed by President Barack Obama that will add $600 million to increase security along the U.S. southern border and set the stage for comprehensive immigration reform. Weiner, the only New York member of the House Immigration Subcommittee, declared: “While the path towards comprehensive immigration reform may be long […]
Halloran Addresses College Pt. Park Crime Issues
City Councilmember Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone) joined state Senator Frank Padavan (R-Bellerose), officers from the 109th Police Precinct, a representative from the city Department of Transportation, a representative from nearby St. Fidelis Parish and about a dozen members of the community at a meeting at College Point Park on Monday, August 9 to address a recent upswing in crime at the […]
Daybreak Cafe Restaurant
The Daybreak Café Restaurant might open at the break of day, but the good food keeps coming all day long and through the evening. From the hearty breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers and hot entrees for lunch to the economical dinners, the Daybreak Café fits into everyone’s schedule. The amiable Balbuena family opened the Daybreak Café just three weeks ago at […]
E-Mailing Seniors Who Lack Computers
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any simple devices that let seniors who don’t have a computer receive e-mail? My 75-year-old grandma doesn’t have a home computer or the skills to operate one, but loves hearing from her grandkids whenever possible. Is there any such service that can help us stay better connected with her? Disconnected Dear Disconnected: Keeping in touch […]
New York Is American Airlines Stronghold
Regarding the August 11 news about a new facility at JFK International Airport, American Airlines wants first to congratulate Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s leadership team, including Susan Baer, Anthony Coscia and Christopher Ward, for their ongoing efforts to continue to improve facilities in New York. American considers JFK to be the […]
110th Precinct Celebrates Night Out Against Crime
On Tuesday, August 3, more than 1,000 people from the Elmhurst/Corona area attended the 110th Precinct Community Council’s 27th annual Night Out Against Crime event. Information about crime prevention, highway safety, domestic violence and children’s safety was available, a live deejay provided music for those in attendance and a dance area was set up. Activities for children included the Queens […]
Van Bramer Unveils Final MMI Rear Façade ‘Triangle’
City Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer joined Museum of the Moving Image Director Rochelle Slovin last Friday for a sneak peek of the construction work on the museum’s expansion and renovation project. As a highlight of the visit, Van Bramer unveiled the last triangular aluminum panel to be installed for the museum’s iconic new rear façade. A total of 1,067 of […]