Leading a country to the edge of a precipice, or in this case, a Fiscal Cliff, is ultimately ruinous to a nation. We abhor all the fighting, threats and brinkmanship being bandied about on a national level, as we as Americans feel strung along and held hostage by an out-of-control national political process. While we respect and admire the negotations […]
Letters to the Editor
Run 7 Train During Festival A copy of this letter was received at theQueens Gazette.November 26, 2012Hon. Joseph J. Lhota, ChairmanMetropolitan Transit Authority347 Madison AvenueNew York, NY 10017 Dear Chairman Joseph Lhota: We are writing you regarding the 7 train’s upcoming improvement schedule and its effect on regular service between Times Square and Queens Borough Plaza. While we recognize the […]
Kiwanis Club Donates 50 Turkeys Through QSAC
The Kiwanis Club of Astoria/Long Island City and St. Andrew’s Church of Flushing donated more than 50 turkeys for low-income families affected by autism. In a longstanding tradition, the Kiwanians of Queens carried out the club’s mission to “serve the children of the world” by helping those most in need in the community. The club’s support was particularly important this […]
Business Owners, Renters, Apply For Disaster Loan Soon
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is encouraging every business owner, homeowner, or renter impacted by Hurricane Sandy to apply for a disaster loan by December 31. “People may think they don’t want or need a loan but if the deadline passes, they’ll be out. It’s better to apply (and) there’s no down side to applying for a SBA loan,” said […]
FEMA Urged To Extend Recovery Aid Deadline
Pointing out that many small business owners in New York City have not had time to assess their damages from Hurricane Sandy, and FEMA’s December 31 deadline is getting nearer, a group of local congressmembers have appealed to the federal agency to extend that deadline for small businesses to apply for disaster aid. They asked that the deadline be extended […]
Donate Toys To Hour Children
Assemblymember Margaret Markey is teaming up with the Central Astoria Local Development Corporation (CALDC) in a toy drive to bring holiday cheer to youngsters at Hour Children, the Long Island City based family service organization. “We are asking neighbors to join us at this holiday time to make a donation to help bring a smile to young faces,” Markey said. […]
Lions Club Donates To Toys For Tots
There were toys of all colors, shapes and sizes overflowing at Patrizia’s restaurant of Bayside as members of the Bayside-Whitestone Lions Club donated new, unwrapped gifts for less fortunate children. “We continue to grow through our service to the community,” said Bayside-Whitestone Lions President Donald Frain while standing in front of a mountain of presents. Immediate Past President Paul Vallone […]
The View From Queens
When I write about Hurricane Sandy, I don’t know if I should start with the acts of heroism, goodness and generosity that I have witnessed over the past two weeks or the horrific scenes of devastation and destruction that destroyed homes but not the spirits of residents who lost everything from their family photos and furniture to their basements and […]
QBG, LAGCC Announce Green Jobs Program Graduation
The Green Jobs Training Program, a collaborative workforce development initiative of Queens Botanical Garden and LaGuardia Community College announced today that the successful completion of its 10th class will be marked by a graduation ceremony for 31 students at 4 p.m. on December 14. To date, this program has graduated 244 participants, 155 of whom are now fully employed, an […]
Many Stories, Rumors Around 12/12/12
This issue of the Gazette falls on December 12, which reads 12/12/12. Every year since the new millennia, we have had such consecutive dates: 01/01/01, 02/02/02 etc. However, as we approach the year 2013, we draw further away from this occurrence. As we only have 12 months per year on our calendar, it will be another 88 years until we […]