On November 20, Vallo Transportation, an independent school bus company located in Whitestone, donated over 25 boxes of Thanksgiving-themed food items and household supplies plus an additional $500 cash grant to The River Fund New York, a federally recognized public charity located in Queens that provides emergency hunger relief and benefits access to families with children and seniors in need. […]
NICK’S BISTRO
Nick’s Bistro is one of Forest Hills’ favorite corner restaurants. Featuring fresh fish, Greek specialties including lamb chops, souvlaki, pasta dishes, American classic burgers, wraps, and surf and turf, Nick’s Bistro offers casual, yet upmarket dining at very reasonable prices. The relaxing, sleek interior features dark wood floors, a long banquette and about a dozen or so tables for an […]
Winter Solstice Celebration At Queens Botanical Garden
On Sunday, December 16, Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) invites all to join them as they ring in the holiday season with a family-friendly event to celebrate the Winter Solstice. They are featuring musical performances, crafts for all ages, seasonal refreshments, a Garden tour and Bird Walk, storytelling and special sales by the QBG store and local crafts vendors. Admission to […]
Borough’s Oldest Tree In Need Of Saving
An historic tree has grown in Queens. In Woodside, a copper beech that experts say dates back to the Revolutionary War and the birth of our nation, stands on what was once part of a farm that was on the corner of 63rd Street and Woodside Avenue. The tree has recently been adopted by local preservationists who want it labeled […]
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. Recurring events are online only. HOLIDAY/OBSERVANCES Christmas In Italy, CristinaFontanelli ($35, group rate, Bella ItaliaMia members) Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, 95 St, Manhattan. Tix212.864.5400 • Dec 1, 3 pmSpirit of […]
Cuomo Under Fire As Hydrofracking Remains Stalled
At a time when this country’s economy is still fragile and needs jobs badly, Governor Andrew Cuomo has been under attack virtually from the start of his administration for not taking advantage of the opportunity presented in Upstate New York (where jobs are particularly hard to find) to work out details to let the natural gas industry get a foothold […]
Stavisky, Kim Tour Flushing Businesses
State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky and Assemblymember-Elect Ron Kim toured businesses in Downtown Flushing. The tour, led by Flushing Chinese Business Association President Peter Tu, highlighted some of Flushing’s minority and women-owned businesses in the neighborhood. “Here in Flushing, we want to work in partnership with small business leaders and the community to help grow our economy and create good […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. American Martyrs Church:•Sunday, Dec. 2, 9 am-4 pm: Flea Market. BellBlvd. & Union Tpke., Bayside.****Church of the Resurrection:•Saturday, Dec. 8, 6:30 Church, Prayer Service;7 pm, Parish Center, Party: St. Nicholas DayCelebration, visit from St. Nick with gifts, treedecorating, music, food. 85-09 118th St., KewGardens/Richmond Hill, reservations (requested, […]
