Some signs point strongly to a major blowup between Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Democrat-controlled Assembly over whether or not the temporary so-called millionaires’ tax should be continued or be allowed to expire at the end of this year. The governor, who campaigned on a no new taxes pledge, and has repeated that since becoming governor, wants to end the […]
Nature’s Chemists Gives Customers Choices
While he studied for his Pharm. D—the equivalent of a doctoral degree—Michael Polise always chose to take every elective in alternative medications that the six-year course at St. John’s University offered. In July 2008 he and his brother, Vincenzo (popularly known as Vinny and holder of a bachelor’s degree from the SJU College of Pharmacy), opened Nature’s Chemists at 23-92 […]
City Council Holds Public Meeting
On the afternoon of January 21, the City Council held its fourth public meeting about the December 26 blizzard at Borough Hall in Kew Gardens. Many area residents, business owners and local officials gathered to speak and ask questions as to why it took so long for the city Department of Sanitation to clear roads in the borough. Many agreed […]
Developer Would Put Residential Tower On Steinway
Steinway Street, “The World’s Longest Department Store”, has piqued the interest of a residential developer seeking to build an 18-story tower at the northwest corner of Steinway Street and 35th Avenue. “This is quite a high density development,” Board 1 Zoning Committee Chairman John Carusone said at the January 18 meeting of Community Board 1. The unnamed developer has met […]
The Entrepreneur Space Opens In L.I. City
The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) officially launched an innovative facility aimed at providing a home to entrepreneurs in various fields of business, particularly food creation, on January 19. The Entrepreneur Space Food and Business Incubator, 36-46 37th St., Long Island City, provides a home for emerging individuals, businesses and organizations […]
Dutch Kills Residents Vow To Appeal Hotel Ruling
A group of irate Dutch Kills residents last week vowed to continue fighting after a judge tossed out their lawsuit to stop a developer from completing construction of a nine-story hotel in their Long Island City community. Homeowners near the proposed boutique hotel at 39-55 27th St. in Long Island City sued developer Steven Baharestani, aka Steven Bahar, claiming his […]
Assemblymember Markey Is Sworn In For Seventh Term
More than 180 constituents, colleagues and friends came to the ballroom of the Frank Kowalinski American Legion Post No. 4 in Maspeth on January 23 to participate in the celebration that marked the start of Marge Markey’s seventh term in the New York state Assembly. The community ceremony included the participation of U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, Congressmembers Joseph Crowley, Anthony […]
Clinton Dems Hold Year’s First Meeting
On January 19, the Clinton Democratic Club kicked off the new year with city Comptroller John C. Liu, and Assemblymembers Rory Lancman and Ed Braunstein. Liu came as a neighbor, friend and original member of the Clinton Democratic Club. The common theme for the night was the looming budgetary crisis on the state and city level. The club also announced […]
Track Work, Astoria Line, Begins Feb. 2
The Track Construction Division of MTA New York City Transit has scheduled major mainline track repairs on the Astoria Line along 31st Street between Astoria Boulevard and 35th Avenue commencing February 2 and ending March 13. Track panel removal and installation has been scheduled for Wednesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 5 a.m. to 9 […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
Valentine’s EventsTo Feb. 11 (donation deadline), Ann-MargaretCarrozza/Jefferson Dem Club/Dr. RobertMittman, Valentine’s for Vets Gift Drive, 213-3840th Ave., 213-33 39th Ave., Suite 238 or 38-21Bell Blvd.; for information call 718.224.4746.Community MeetingsDates & times are subject to change, call to confirm. AssociationsFeb. 7, 7 p.m., Comet Civics; Bethzatha Churchof God, 85-20 57th Ave., Elmhurst.Mar. 10, Apr. 14, May 12, Jun. 9, United […]