Gazette Goes On, 30 Years And Counting
As we celebrate 30 years of bringing this newspaper to you, our readers, we find ourselves thinking often about where we once were and how we got from there to here. For us, such reflection generates awe and overwhelming humility. We were once a four-page foldover; now we publish editions with page counts many times that number. Once we covered […]
Letters to the Editor
Congrats WQG! To The Editor: Congratulations to the WQG on its 30th Anniversary. As its first editor, so many years ago, it is hard to believe that the paper survived from its beginnings with an all volunteer crew, and the many local advertisers who took a chance and supported the struggling paper in its growth. I have special, good memories […]
UCCA Holds Annual Summer BBQ Fundraiser
The United Community Civic Association (UCCA) held its annual BBQ fundraiser and reception on June 14 at Central Lounge in Astoria. More than one hundred persons attended, including members from Mount Sinai Queens and SHAREing and CAREing. “This is one of our biggest and most intimate and friendly community fundraisers,” UCCA President Rose Marie Poveromo said. “We thank all of […]
Technology Advances Since 1982 Lead To 2012 DOE Social Media Guidelines
Beginning in September with the start of the new school year for 2012–2013, rules for social media use go into effect for the first time in New York City’s public schools. “Our guidelines were created to provide support and information to Department of Education employees who use social media technology for educational and school related activities,” Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott […]
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Primary Endorsements 2012Gazette Endorses Grace Meng In 6th CD There will be several congressional primaries on the ballot next Tuesday, but the most contentious one is the Democratic battle to decide who will be the Democratic candidate for the 6th CD post, which includes the northern tier of the borough from Ridgewood to Little Neck. In that sizzling race, the Queens Gazette’s […]
Crowley Endorses Hakeem Jeffries For Congress
Elected officials and community leaders including Congressmember Joe Crowley, state Senator Joe Addabbo and Assemblymember Phil Goldfeder announced their endorsement of Hakeem Jeffries for Congress on June 15 at the Cross Bay Diner in Howard Beach. “Hakeem Jeffries is exactly the kind of person we need in Congress,” said Crowley. “Not only will he fight to create jobs for New […]
Will Turner Win GOP Primary, Then Take Historic U.S. Senate Seat?
Last September, Breezy Point’s Bob Turner sprang a huge surprise and gave Queens Republicans a rare seat in the New York City Congressional delegation. Now, only 10 month’s later, the 70-year-old congressmember is in a position to take next Tuesday’s GOP primary and give him the chance to win a U.S. Senate seat in November by upending Democratic incumbent Kirsten […]
50 Years Of Opposition Brings Ravenswood Nuclear Power Plant Ban
Astoria is a thriving neighborhood. Accessible to Manhattan, it has the feel of both an urban and small town environment with safe streets and a long and varied list of dining and cultural destinations. But few people today know it almost became home to a nuclear power plant. Although local power plants, which provide more than half of all the […]
Willets Point To Be Transformed Into Vibrant Destination
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Queens Development Group, a joint venture between Sterling Equities and Related Companies announced on June 14, the development plans for transforming long-blighted Willets Point into a dynamic mixed-use neighborhood and destination. The historic realization of this community-driven vision, approved by the New York City Council in 2008, is the culmination of more than 50 years of […]