On January 20, Congressmember Carolyn Maloney joined U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas, New York District Director Andrea Quarantillo, Commissioner Fatima Shama of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, Assemblymembers Catherine Nolan, Grace Meng, Councilmembers Jimmy Van Bramer, Daniel Dromm and Julissa Ferreras at the opening of the new USCIS office in […]
Republican Councilmember Peter Koo Switches To Democratic Party
Queens Democratic Party Chairman Congressmember Joseph Crowley, who was present when Koo made his announcement in front of the Queens Board of Elections offices at 126-06 Queens Blvd. in Kew Gardens. Assorted elected Democratic officials were also present to welcome Koo to the party. In a recent statement, his fellow Councilmember, Peter Vallone Jr. (D–Astoria), said of Koo: “Peter has […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. All Saints’ Church:•Tuesdays, 6 pm rehearsals of the Sunnyside DrumCorps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17 invited,no fee, no auditions, Lower Level, 43-12 46th St.,Sunnyside. For schedule changes, call 718.786.4141.****Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin MaryUkrainian Catholic:•Sunday Mass, 9 am English; 10:30 am Ukrainian,171-21 Underhill Ave., Fresh Meadows,718.463.5943. ****Ascension […]
In Remembrance: Rev. Anastasios Diakovasilis
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others,” said Pericles Rev. Anastasios Diakovasilis, presbyter economos of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Flushing who passed away on Monday evening, January 16. His viewing was held at St. Nicholas Church and he was interred on January 20 at […]
Community Leader, Richard Italiano, Dies
Former Chair (1993-2005) and current District Manager of Community Board 4, Richard Italiano has died at age 59. Italiano served on numerous hospital advisory boards and task forces, including Queens Borough President Helen Marshall’s Queens Zoning Task Force and Queens Traffic Safety Board. He is survived by his wife, Carol, their two children and three grandchildren. The wake was held […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
To be considered for the Calendar listing, event info must be received at least two weeks prior to publication. Dates & times are subject to change, call to confirm. Community Meetings Clubs American Legion Post 298 30-61 87th St., East Elmhurst. 1st Mon. of the month at 8 pm American Legion & Ladies Aux. Post 118 89-02 91st St., Woodhaven, […]
Former OEM Director Sheirer Dies
Former Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Director Richard Sheirer died on the morning of January 19 of an apparent heart attack. He was named head of OEM in 2000 by former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and was in charge of securing the city in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. He held the position until March, 2002. Prior to that he […]
