Exo Café in Forest Hills proudly celebrated their first successful year two weeks ago and a festive celebration was attended by many. Congenial owner Peter Kambitsis and manager Sotiri make everyone feel welcome at this chic, yet comfortable café, bar and lounge. The food and drinks are outstanding and the service is friendly and attentive so get on out to […]
Cameron’s Titanic Effort
As the years continue to fly by, technology continues to advance right before our eyes. Things that we thought were impressive a year ago are now old and outdated and replaced by whatever similar advancement superseded it. One of these advancements that is catching on with film directors like a wildfire is 3D. The technology, however, is not all that […]
JetBlue’s New Queens Home Is Historic Structure
Designed by Stepheson & Wheeler, the Brewster Building, now home to JetBlue, has lived through multiple ownerships and has stood the test of time. Located at 27-01 Queens Plaza North in Long Island City, this historic building was originally owned by Brewster & Company, which was active from 1810 to 1937. In 1911 the facility started as a manufacturing plant […]
Community Organizer Helps Rescue Whitestone VAC
The civic group, Welcome to Whitestone (WTW), held a special fundraiser for the Whitestone Community Volunteer Ambulance Service on the eve of Easter Sunday. The April 7 event was held at Dabby’s Party Place, 11-02 Clintonville St., in Whitestone, where residents came to show their support for the community ambulance that has been serving Whitestone for 64 years. Youngsters were […]
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The solemnity of Holy Week in the Greek Orthodox Church ends with the commencement of Easter celebrations, where it glorifies the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Greek religion, every Sunday is dedicated to the Resurrection of the Lord, but one hundred days also are dedicated to Easter, 50 before its actual preparation, and another 50 after it in commemorating the […]
Easter Is Most Important Holiday In Orthodox Religion
Now that spring has finally arrived, Greek Orthodox Easter is upon us and many Greeks are preparing for the event. Easter is the most important holiday in the Greek Orthodox religion. Forty days before Easter Sunday, the date varies every year, Greeks begin their celebration commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. There are many different traditions that have roots in […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. All Saints’ Church:•Saturday, Apr. 28, 10 am – 3 pm: SpringRummage Sale; info 718.784.8031.•Tuesdays, 6 pm: rehearsals of the SunnysideDrum Corps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17invited, no fee, no auditions, Lower Level, 43-1246th St., Sunnyside. For schedule changes, call718.786.4141. ****Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin MaryUkrainian Catholic:•Sunday Mass, […]
Rory Staunton, Son Of Molly Bloom’s Owner, Was Only 12
Rory Staunton, son of Sunnyside pub Molly Bloom’s restaurant owner Ciaran Staunton, died tragically at the age of 12. Young Rory was taken ill and died last week at the hospital following complications from a brief illness. Services were held at St. Mary’s Winfield Church in Woodside on April 5 where more than 1,500 people attended including City Council Speaker […]
Hunt Suspects In Astoria Break-Ins
Detectives at the 114th Precinct Squad are seeking help from the public to identify and locate three suspects sought in connection with a recent rash of commercial burglaries in the Astoria area. Cops said two bandits first struck between 6:30 p.m. on March 27 and 9 a.m. on March 28 when they broke a front door lock at Fany’s Place […]
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, […]