When was the last time you ate three meals in a day? What was the last snack you had? If you can answer the snack question faster than you can answer the meals question, it’s not surprising. Today’s on-the-go, 24/7 lifestyle has created a nation of snackers. In fact, about half the nation eats fewer than three meals in a […]
ATM Homemade Falafel
This petite eatery really packs in the customers with their delicious international cuisine. Originally founded by Hassan and Arun, who created the recipe for the best falafel in Queens, Arun (Andy) and his lovely wife Raju now run ATM Restaurant Falafel with pride, and have expanded the menu. Indeed ATM reflects the diversity of Queens itself with dishes from Lebanon, […]
How To Find Help Paying For Your Hearing Aid
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any resources or programs that help seniors with the high cost of hearing aids? Can’t Afford To Hear Dear Can’t, It’s unfortunate, but millions of Americans with hearing loss don’t get hearing aids because they simply can’t afford them. Hearing aids are expensive, typically costing between $1,000 and $3,500 per ear, and most insurance companies […]
Emergency Dentistry In Your Life
For many athletes, wearing a mouth guard or helmet is a crucial element to maintaining safety and preventing the need for emergency dentistry. However, safety equipment does not always stop accidents from happening. Outside of sports, accidently slipping and hitting your mouth on a hard surface is a common cause of an emergency. Many times, these accidents can cause major […]
Grab Life By The Handlebars
When the weather is warm, bikers everywhere hear the trails calling their name. Well-known endurance sports coach Chris Carmichael and award winning professional cyclist George Hincapie share nine tips to help you gear up for your ride. Whether you’re hitting the pavement, dirt trails or rugged terrain, these two cycling superstars promise to help you cycle further, longer and safer […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. All Saints’ Church:•Tuesdays, 6 pm.: rehearsals of the SunnysideDrum Corps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17 invited, no fee, no auditions, Lower Level,43-12 46th St., Sunnyside. For schedulechanges, call 718.786.4141. General info718.784.8031. ****Annunciation of the Blessed VirginMary Ukrainian Catholic:•Sundays, 9 am: Mass in English; 10:30 am inUkrainian. 171-21 […]
The Trains Stopped Running Here 50 Years Ago
There’s a ghost spur on the Long Island Railroad, just west of the Forest Hills station. Glance to the right from the window as you ride the train going east from Woodside and coming into Forest Hills. Look quick just after Rego Park at 63rd Drive as the train is slowing down to stop at Forest Hills. Did you see […]
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 ClubsAmerican Legion Post 29830-61 87 St., East Elmhurst.1st Mon., 8 pmAmerican Legion & Ladies Aux. Post11889-02 91st St., Woodhaven,718.846.6116-2nd/3rd Mon., 8 pmFederation of Italian AmericanOrganizations of QueensWednesday Concerts (7-9:30 […]
Sex Abuse Squad Nabs Flushing Library Offender
Detectives at the Queens Child Sex Abuse Squad tracked down and arrested a 49-year-old registered sex offender on July 7, charged with groping two young girls inside a Queens Library branch at 41-17 Main St. in Flushing.Aided by a full color surveillance photo of a suspect fleeing the June 23 attacks, detectives charged Joel Gruber, of Brooklyn, with inappropriately touching […]
Drunk Driver Kills GCP Worker
A drunken, unlicensed driver struck and killed an electrician working on the Grand Central Parkway on July 10.Utility worker Frank Avino, 63, of Ronkonkoma, Long Island, was setting up traffic cones for a left lane closure on the westbound Grand Central Parkway, near the Jewel Avenue exit, when Munshi Abdullah, 26, slammed his 2002 Audi A6 into Avino, police said.Avino, […]