Dee’s opened in 1993 just down the road from its current location and made its name by making extraordinary pizza in a 100 percent wood-burning oven, using handmade dough, fresh mozzarella and T.L.C. that you can taste in every bite of pizza and foccaccia. That legacy continues today on Metropolitan Avenue where the fire still glows at an astounding 800 […]
Weprin Honors Urban Bird Contest Winners At APEC
Councilmember Mark S. Weprin (DOakland Gardens) participated in the Alley Pond Environmental Center’s (APEC) 34th Annual Arline Thomas Urban Bird Literary and Art Contest award ceremony, recognizing local students whose creative works exemplified this year’s theme, “Bring bluebirds back to Alley Pond Park”. APEC, located at 228-06 Northern Blvd. in Douglaston, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing understanding of […]
Modern Spaces Celebrates LIC At The Clock Tower
The Long Island City leading brokerage, Modern Spaces invited the New York community to celebrate the up and coming diversity and charm of Long Island City. Equipped with “I Heart LIC” sunglasses, brokers, politicians and community members of all ages came out to the Clock Tower, located at 29-27 41st Avenue, to recognize the growth and culture of the area […]
Curran, Archbishop Molloy Coach, Was 82
Jack Curran, legendary Men’s Varsity baseball and basketball coach for Archbishop Molloy H.S. died in his sleep on March 14. He was 82. “It’s a very sad day for all of us here at Molloy,” said Molloy President Richard Karsten. “Coach Curran built a legacy that transcends any traditional notion of coaching high school athletics. To him it was always […]
Crowley Praises The Late Diane
MantonCongressmember Joseph Crowley (D-Queens, The Bronx) released a statement on March 18, on the passing of Diane Manton, wife of the late Tom Manton, former congressmember and leader of the Queens Democratic Party: “Diane was a passionate and caring person, who touched many lives. She carried on Tom’s legacy with grace, and I am blessed to have considered her a […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. Astoria Center of Israel:•Tuesday, Mar. 26, 6:30 pm: Seder, full-course,kosher for Passover, catered dinner ($65/ $25ages 5-12/ under 5 free). Reservations due byMarch 20. 27-35 Crescent St, Astoria,718.278.2680, www.astoriacenter.org.****Astoria Seventh-Day Adventist Church:•Friday, Mar. 29, 7:30 pm: Pesach, The Feast ofExodus; Jewish and Christian traditions ofPassover; music, festive […]
Liu, Queens’ Mayoral Candidate, Enters Race
Still plagued by questions about his fundraising, but determined not to back down, City Comptroller John Liu officially announced to a large crowd in front of City Hall on Sunday, that he is running for mayor of the city of New York. “When you go after powerful people and rich corporations,” the Flushing homeowner declared, “they’re going to come after […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
To be considered for the Calendar listing, event info must be received AT LEAST TWO FULL WEEKS prior to the event • Dates & times are subject to change, call to confirm • Recurring events are online only. COMMUNITY MEETINGS CLUBSClinton Democratic Club Mtg. Vallone &Vallone, 25-59 Francis Lewis Blvd, Flushing,718.428.7285.Mar 20, 7 pm-Bowne Park Civic Assn. Mtg. NorthPresbyterian Church […]