The Angelo Graci Republican Club honored Congressmember Bob Turner with an award for his work in the 9th Congressional District during its Fundraiser Luncheon on September 29. Turner championed many causes including the security of Israel. He serves on the following committees: Foreign Affairs, Veterans’ Affairs and Homeland Security. During the September 2011 special election, Bob Turner received 51.7 percent […]
110th Precinct Community Council Honors Cop
The 110th Precinct Community Council presented the Cop-of-the-Month award to Police Officer Michael Grimm (c.) at its October 15 meeting, held at VFW Post 150 in Corona. 110th Precinct Executive Officer Captain Gregory Santana (l.) and 110th Precinct Community Council President Evelyn DeCoursey (r.) helped present the award.
Disabled? Apply For Social Security Benefits From Home
If your disabling condition makes it hard for you to drive or arrange transportation to your local Social Security office, we have some good news. You can complete and submit your application for Social Security disability benefits from your own home computer. Get started at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability.The application process involves determining 1) whether you have sufficient work to be eligible for […]
Electeds Call For Ban Of Registered Sex Offenders
Queens detectives are searching for a suspect who sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl inside the Pomonok branch of the Queens Library on October 15.Cops said the suspect, described as a male Hispanic, 20 to 25 years old, approached the victim at about 4 p.m. and engaged her in conversation before he molested the girl and fled in an unknown direction. […]
Hunt Deadly Purse Snatcher
Queens detectives are searching for a purse snatcher who punched his victim so hard in the head that she is unlikely to survive the attack.Cops said the victim, in her 30s, was walking along 41st Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Flushing at about 1:37 a.m. on October 20, when the suspect sneaked up from behind and attacked her. The woman […]
Vallone To DOT—Fix The GCP
On October 15, Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. joined Queens Borough President Helen Marshall and other elected officials at the Queens Borough Board Meeting at Borough Hall. The MTA, New York State Attorney General’s Office and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) all gave presentations during the meeting, which featured representatives from both city and state agencies. During NYSDOT’s […]
FDR Four Freedoms Park Dedicated
The dedication of The Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park took place on October 17 at the southern tip of Roosevelt Island on the East River where the triangular piece of land is located, and the Park faces the United Nations. Honored guest speakers included former President Bill Clinton, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Ambassador William vanden Heuvel, with […]
Peralta Visits Gazette
State Senator Jose Peralta paid a visit to the Queens Gazette on October 17 where he met with the newspaper’s editorial staff and Publisher Tony Barsamian. The purpose of the senator’s visit was to discuss his future political plans and goals for Queens County. Peralta is currently seeking the position of Queens borough president, a seat soon to be vacated […]
DOT Should Fix GCP Trouble Spots
The Grand Central Parkway (GCP), one of the city’s major thoroughfares, has been plagued with intolerable delays for many reasons. The cause of this has been isolated to a number of factors. For starters, flooding occurs near the stretch that passes LaGuardia Airport and the Flushing Bay. This part of the parkway was once seashore—approximately 75 years ago. The landfill […]
MTA Fare Increase Is Unfair
The recent decision by the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) to increase fares and tolls comes at a time of high unemployment for the citizens of our city. With the new rates set to go into effect by March 1, 2013, New Yorkers can expect to see an increase in both MetroCard fares and cash fares for buses, ($2.50 from $2.25 […]