On December 15, the Police Athletic League (PAL), the city’s largest, independent, nonprofit youth organization, and CitySights NY, the leader in New York City tours, sightseeing and attractions, hosted hundreds of boys and girls, ages five to seven, from all five boroughs at a festive holiday party filled with arts and crafts, board games, face painting, inflatable rides and holiday […]
QMA Expanded In 2013
In 2013, the Queens Museum of Art will become a transformed institution. The $65 million project, expected to be completed by the end of 2013, will grow to be one of the most interesting and enjoyable cultural institutions in the greater New York area. The key to this transformation is the museum’s expansion: a doubling of the size, to 100,000 […]
CB 1 Approves Building Application
Community Board 1 approved an application for a special permit allowing the reduction of a rear yard requirement and completion of an eight story community facility and commercial building currently under construction in Astoria. By a vote of 17 to 9 with one abstention, the board also attached four conditions to the approval of the permit in response to residents […]
Forest Hills Girl Scouts Working For Community
It has been a very busy year for Troops 4587 and 4263. They started the year raising $1,000 for Our Lady of Mercy’s Sister Ann Barbara and her Human Services Ministry by selling their “treasures” at the P.S. 144 Flea Market. In October, they helped Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Million Trees initiative by planting over 100 trees in Cunningham Park. Then […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
To be considered for the Calendar listing, event info must be received AT LEAST TWO FULL WEEKS prior topublication.Dates & times are subject to change, callto confirm.Recurring events are online only. HOLIDAY/OBSERVANCES -New Year’s Eve Bash ($40 or 2,500Genting Rewards points) Live music,champagne, giveaways. Resorts WorldCasino, Central Park Banquet Hall, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica.Dec 31, 9 pmNew Year’s Eve Gala […]
Thalia Spanish Theatre Presents afroTango
Discover the African roots of tango in music and dance at Thalia Spanish Theatre’s world premiere of the musical, afroTango, with arrangements and musical direction by Latin Grammy winner Raul Jaurena and produced, designed and directed by Angel Gil Orrios. The show runs eight weeks, from Jan. 25, 2013 until Mar. 17, 2013. Tickets are $35, $32 for students and […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. Central Queens YM & YWHA:•Wednesdays, starting Jan. 9: ConversationalHebrew classes. Mornings: Beginner 9-9:45 am($77m/ $110nm); Intermediate: 9:45-11:15 am($110m/ $154 nm); Evenings: All Levels, 7:15-8:45 pm ($110m/ $154 nm). Transportationprovided if needed. Register now, 718.268.5011×160, 621, in person, online:www.cqy.org/Registration. 67-09 108th St.,Forest Hills. ****Queen of Angels Church:•Sunday, Jan. […]
PORTOFINO RISTORANTE
Going to Portofino Ristorante is like going home to your favorite relative’s house for the most comforting meal you can have. For 38 years, Portofino has wined and dined New Yorkers, including families, friends, business associates, celebrities, and government officials. On a recent evening, a local councilwoman was enjoying a festive holiday dinner with staff. Nearby, Rose and Artie, who […]