On October 26, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer addressed community residents and activists at Woodside Neighborhood Association’s Town Hall meeting held at St. Sebastian’s Parish Center. Van Bramer, who has strong roots in Woodside, stressed the importance of civic engagement and highlighted the considerable work that he has done in collaboration with the community, including the expansion of his graffiti removal […]
JetBlue ‘Slider’ Starts Probation
The JetBlue “slider” who made history by bailing out of a flight at JFK International Airport in August 2010 last week was back in Mental Health Court for graduation from a mandated mental-rehab program. Steven Slater, the ex-flight attendant, who went into a meltdown as JetBlue Flight 1052 arrived at JFK Airport from Pittsburgh, is walking away from the program […]
Savvy Senior How To Find Affordable Dental Care
Dear Savvy Senior, Where can seniors find affordable dental care? I had dental insurance through my work for many years, but lost it when I retired. What can you tell me? Flossing Frank Dear Frank: Very few U.S. retirees have dental insurance today. Without coverage from traditional Medicare, and with private dental insurance typically costing too much to be […]
Downsizing Solutions
Dear Savvy Senior What tips can you recommend to help seniors with downsizing? I have been thinking about moving to a retirement community, but in order to move I need to get rid of a lot of my stuff. I have a four bedroom house as well as an attic and basement that are full. Any tips would be appreciated. […]
Gun Toting Robber Sought By Police
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the following individual who is wanted in connection with a gun-point robbery which occurred within the confines of the 114th Precinct. On September 29, at 3:15 a.m. at the corner of 22nd Street and 41st Avenue in Long Island City, a male suspect approached the victim, pointed a firearm […]
114th Civ-OP Holds Awards Ceremony
On October 26, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. joined members of the 114th Citizen Observation Patrol for their annual awards ceremony at Riccardo’s by the Bridge Catering Hall. Vallone was joined by NYPD Chief Diana Pizzuti, former 114th Precinct Inspectors Brian McCarthy and David Barrere and current Inspector Stephen Cirabisi.Vallone, chair of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, presented an […]
Spooktacular Good Time
Taking a break from the age-old custom of going door to door trick or treating on Halloween night, more than 500 youngsters, parents and friends attended the 19th annual Children’s Halloween Costume Party, sponsored by the United Community Civic Association (UCCA) and Central Lounge in Astoria Heights. Central Lounge owner Nick Neocleous, a member of the UCCA board, provided the […]
The Gazette Urges A Vote For DA Brown
Next Tuesday, Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown will be seeking re-election to a sixth consecutive term. Brown is certain to get it because he’s been endorsed by his own Democratic Party as well as the Republican and Conservative parties, plus he has no opposition. You might ask, “Why should I go out to vote for a candidate who has […]
Historical Society Holds Tenth Annual Totten Trot
Running enthusiasts braved the cold weather and icy roads for the tenth annual Totten Trot 5k Foot Race. More than 100 participants, some as young as 12 and others as old as 85, took their marks at the starting line at 9:30 a.m. on October 30 at Fort Totten in Bayside just a few yards from the Bayside Historical Society […]
Meng Discusses Community Bds. At Queensboro Hill Civic Meeting
Local community boards will have more decision making power if Assemblymember Grace Meng has her way. Meng addressed various concerns of area residents at the Queensboro Hill Civic Association meeting at the Palace Diner in Flushing last week. President Don Capalbi, who is also a staff member in Meng’s office, introduced the assemblymember by crediting her office as one of […]