Ring 8’s commemorative ceremony for the old Sunnyside Garden Arena was held on October 6. More than 150 people turned out in support, including many who boxed there between 1945 and 1977. The Sunnyside Garden Arena monument reads: “This monument is in honor and dedicated to those men who fought in the amateurs and professional bouts.” Some of the more […]
Astoria Celebrates Steinway Days
More than 100 stores actively participated in the Steinway Street Sidewalk Super Sale Days on October 12, 13 and 14, bringing residents from across Queens to the Astoria/Long Island City area for some of the lowest prices of the season. The typically busy Steinway Street was thronged with even more deal-seekers than the norm between 28th and 35th Avenues, where […]
GOP Eyes Borough’s State Senate Seats
Queens Republicans and the party’s strategists in the state senate saved the bulk of their energies and financial resources in this year’s elections to apply them to four candidates running against as many Democrats in hopes of scoring some upsets that perhaps would enable the GOP to retain the crucial majority in the upper chamber in Albany. The Republican strategy […]
Weprin, Dromm Want Illegal Sign Fines Raised
Councilmembers Mark Weprin (D-Oakland Gardens), Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights) and Queens civic leaders called for better enforcement and higher fines for illegal signs in city neighborhoods. The legislation introduced by Weprin will triple the current fines for illegally posting signs on public property. Illegal signs can be distracting for motorists, causing safety concerns. They deface public property and ultimately strain […]
Van Bramer Safety Bill Passed
On October 11, the City Council passed legislation (Intro 683) introduced by Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer which improves the safety of city streets for pedestrians, vehicles and commercial cyclists. The bill was part of a package of legislation that also sets civil penalties for any business that violates standing commercial bicycle laws. This includes businesses that fail to provide helmets […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. Church of the Resurrection:•Saturday, Oct. 20, 9:30 am-3:30 pmand Sunday, Oct. 21, 11:30 am-3:30pm: Treasure, Bake & Book Sale. 85-09 118th St., Kew Gardens/RichmondHill, 718.847.2649,www.resurrectionrichmondhill.com.****Flushing-Fresh Meadows JewishCenter:•Sunday, Oct. 28, 2 pm: Shirathon 4,Queens Jewish Community-WideConcert (free). 718.357.5100. 193-10Peck Ave., Flushing.•Tuesday, Oct. 30, 1:15-2:30 pm:How Well Do You […]
Walk Raises $90K To End Alzheimer’s
On September 30, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park was a sea of purple as 500 Queens residents— dressed in purple T shirts—raised $90,000 at Walk To End Alzheimer’s, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter. This year’s fundraiser shattered last year’s record of $31,000. In attendance at the event was Assemblymember Grace Meng alongside people with the disease, their caregivers, […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
To be considered for the Calendar listing, event info must be received AT LEAST TWO FULL WEEKS prior to publication. Dates & times are subject to change, call to confirm. Regularly occuring events are online only. Holiday / Observance Annual Metropolitan AvenueChildren’s Halloween Event Gather atMaspeth Bank parking area, 101-09Metropolitan Ave. before Trick or Treatswith NYPD 112th Pct. at local […]
Addabbo, Avella, Sierra Club Host Anti-Fracking Press Conference
On October 11, state Senator Joe Addabbo Jr. hosted an anti-fracking press conference with state Senator Tony Avella and representatives from the Sierra Club to highlight the issue of hydrofracking in the current election and how important it is that it be banned in New York state.Like Addabbo, Avella has come out strongly against hydrofracking. The Sierra Club has endorsed […]
Markey, Kilkenny Open Exhibit Of Irish Erie Canal Builders
Irish Consul General Noel Kilkenny and Hanora O’Dea Kilkenny were guests of honor as Assemblymember Margaret Markey and the Board of Directors of Maspeth Town Hall opened an historical exhibition about the contributions of Irish Americans in building New York’s legendary Erie Canal. Markey said, “The historical exhibit is a fascinating look into New York’s history and is a wonderful […]