On April 10, Congressmembers Joe Crowley (NY-14), Richard Neal (MA-1), Carolyn McCarthy (NY-4), Joe Kennedy III (MA-4), Tim Ryan (OH-13) and Bill Keating (MA-9), along with former Congressmember and Irish immigration advocate Bruce Morrison, joined together in a press conference to express strong support for comprehensive immigration reform. The members joined the calls of thousands of pro-immigration reform advocates that […]
In Honor Of Earth Day
While we at the Gazette have never been environmental extremists, the recent sporadic weather begs consideration for our changing planet and how it is affecting our community. And with Earth Day just around the corner—on April 22—it seems to be an appropriate time to start taking such things into consideration. Regardless of one’s position on the causes of climate change, […]
Letters to the Editor
Roosevelt Island Error To The Editor: We are writing in dismayed response to the article concerning Roosevelt Island that appeared on the cover of the Queens Gazette, Mar. 27, 2013. We are Judith Berdy, president of the Roosevelt Island Historical Society, and Judy Buck, secretary of the Roosevelt Island Community Coalition. On Mar. 21, 2013, we spoke at the Long […]
Maloney Marks ‘Equal Pay Day’
Last Wednesday, on the day designated as “Equal Pay Day”, the day when women’s wages finally catch up to what men were paid in the previous year— Congressmember Carolyn Maloney issued a statement saying, “We’ve still got a long way to go to make sure women earn equal pay for equal work.” Maloney (D–Queens/Manhattan) noted that it’s been nearly 50 […]
Simotas, Port Authority Discuss LaGuardia Project
Assemblymember Aravella Simotas met with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) officials at LaGuardia International Airport on April 10 to discuss the airport’s upcoming redevelopment plans and any impact the eightyear construction project would have upon the quality of life in Western Queens. From 2013 until 2021, LaGuardia will see the complete reconstruction of its main […]
Berkeley College Honors Astorian With Faculty Award
Berkeley College honored Fashion Department faculty member Stella Nicolaou with the 2012 Faculty of the Year Award for excellence in online instruction in the Larry L. Luing School of Business. The award recognizes a faculty member who is a role model in demonstrating commitment to the success of Berkeley College students. Nicolaou, who lives in Astoria, is a member of […]
Restoring An Historic Home In Old Astoria Village
In Old Astoria Village, located in Western Queens near Astoria Park, there still exists many historic homes, dating back to before the Civil War. Some have been divided up into run-of-the-mill apartments, while others have been closely restored to their original glory. Those that meet their fate to demolition usually do so when either the owners can no longer maintain […]
Gianaris Speaks On Gun Control, Minimum Wage
State Senator Michael Gianaris had a list of issues that have been fought over in Albany so far this year, and he talked about them at the April meeting of the Dutch Kills Civic Association, held in the cafeteria of Growing Up Green Charter School, 39-37 28th St. in Astoria. He had a typical Dutch Kills audience willing to press […]
Community Warns Of Increasing Jet Noise Problem Over Queens
As home to two major airports, jet noise has always been an important issue in Queens. In the northeastern part of the borough, the implementation of a new satellite navigation system by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently drawn an increased number of flights over communities. “About a year ago we started having problems with noise,” said Janet McEneaney, […]