Ice cream continues to be one of the most popular sweets worldwide. No one knows the exact origins of the delightful dessert, but it is assumed to have existed since the second century B.C. Even great historical figures such as Alexander the Great enjoyed the alluring taste of ice cream. When it first appeared in the New World in the […]
It’s In Queens!
The Queens Tourism Council would like to spread the word about fun summer activities this week, for residents as well as tourists, which include music, dancing, marching and the silver screen. From August 3 to 5, the Rural Route Film Festival will be screened at the Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, 718.777.6888. Free with museum admission, […]
Whiskers Holistic To Lead Shore Fest Pet Parade
At the invitation of Martha Gilpin, Astoria Parks Alliance (APA) and Alexia Vullis, Astoria Dog Owners Group (ADOG), Whiskers Holistic Petcare is leading this year’s Shore Fest Pet Costume Parade on Sunday, August 5, starting at 1 p.m. at the shore side of Astoria Park. Whiskers is a 24-year-old specialty retailer for natural and alternative pet care practices and products, […]
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 […]
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. Post 11889-02 91st St., Woodhaven,718.846.6116-2nd/3rd Mon., 8 pmBella Italia Mia: Dominic Sabatinoperforms Puccini’s Il […]
Alleged Astoria Park Predator Faces Queens Justice
The 30-year-old Astoria man who was on the run for more than six years after jumping bail on kidnapping and child sexual abuse charges, last month lost his battle against extradition to Queens. Peter Belegrinos, whose last known Queens address at 20-64 24th St. in Astoria, was arrested on Feb. 21, 2011 at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on a warrant issued […]
From Olympic Village To Hunters Point South
The opening ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games took place in London this weekend, but if things had turned out differently, they could have been taking place here. Back in 2004, the city was competing with Paris, Madrid, Moscow and London to host the 2012 Olympic Games. Part of the city’s bid was a planned $1.5 billion Olympic Village on […]