State Senator Michael Gianaris and Assemblymember Aravella Simotas sent a letter to Metropolitan Transit Authority Chairman Jay Walder responding to the MTA announcement of a major, month-long construction project on the N and Q subway lines in Astoria. The legislators noted that while the project (which will include track panel removal and installation) will increase train performance, it would severely […]
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’: •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside Drum Corps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17; band information. 43-12 46th St., Sunnyside; […]
What To Do In A Winter Fire
Queens fire officials last week dubbed electric space heaters as the “No. 1 Winter Killer”, saying they are the leading cause of fires during the winter months. From December to March sparks from electric heaters set off the majority of fires each year. “They are, without a doubt, the main cause of house fires during the winter months.” Fire officials […]
114th Precinct Crime Watch
Hunt ATM Cash Bandits Police in Astoria are searching for two brazen bandits who accosted the owner of a local ATM business on January 21, swiping $50,000 cash from the victim before fleeing in a waiting car. Cops said the 53-year-old victim walked out of his office on Ninth Street near 34th Avenue at about 9:15 a.m. on January 21, […]
Fed Reward Offered For Astoria Bank Bandit Info
Federal agents and NYPD officials last week released photos of a brazen bank bandit sought in connection with three Queens bank robberies over the last two months, including a January 19 holdup at a CapitalOne Bank branch at 31-17 Broadway in Astoria. Authorities are seeking help from the public to find Marat Mikhaylich, 35, who they have dubbed, the Holiday […]
108th Precinct Sees Slight Rise In Index Crimes In 2010
108th Precinct Commanding Officer Captain Donald Powers told those gathered for the January meeting of the 108th Police Precinct Community Council that in 2010, there was a three percent increase in index crimes, which numbered 1,254, compared to 1,218 in 2009. There were two murders last year, down from three the year before, and none have been reported so far […]
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 […]
Mets Pitchers Step Into Firefighters’ Boots For A Day
FDNY Commissioner Sal Cassano recently hosted four Mets pitchers at the FDNY Fire Academy where the players donned firefighter gear and went through the same exercises experienced by firefighters in training. Mike Pelfrey along with fellow Mets teammates R.A. Dickey, Bobby Parnell and Dillon Gee were joined by Mets Chief Operating Officer Jeff Wilpon who participated in the exercises that […]