Michael Arguelles, a graduating senior has, for the third year in a row, won the Pi Memorization Contest sponsored by Christ the King H.S. The students were challenged to memorize the digits of Pi and were awarded cash prizes for their success. Arguelles memorized 1,000 digits of Pi and accurately recited them before the judges of the contest. Arguelles, who […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. American Martyrs Parish:Saturday, Jun. 1, 9 am-3:30 pm: Defensive DrivingCourse ($45), for safety, lower insurance premiums,reduced violation point total. 79-43 Bell Blvd,Bayside, Info, reg: 631.360.9720.****Astoria Adventist Church:Fridays, 7:30 pm: Advent Jewish dialogue.Saturdays, 3 pm: Reach Bible Study Group. 30-8932nd St., Astoria, 718.932.5390.****Astoria Center of Israel:Wednesday, May 29, […]
Weiner Joins Mayor’s Race; Katz Endorsed By Queens Dems
Assuring a long, hot summer in Queens, there was exciting political news last week as ex-Forest Hills Congressmember Anthony Weiner finally announced officially he is running for mayor in this year’s election and the Queens Democratic organization endorsed Melinda Katz in the race for Queens borough president, bypassing five other party members running for the job. By choosing Katz, party […]
Taminent Democratic Club Endorses Quinn For Mayor
Astoria’s Taminent Democratic Club, one of Queens’ oldest and most powerful clubs, voted on May 23 to endorse City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn for mayor of New York City. The endorsement illustrates Quinn’s growing support and list of endorsements from elected officials, community leaders, advocacy groups and engaged New Yorkers. “It is an honor to have the support of […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
•Send info to qgazette@aol.com, or 42-16 34th Ave, Astoria 11101, TWO FULL WEEKS prior to the event • Dates & times are subject to change • Recurring events are online only (scroll down). HOLIDAY / COMMEMORATION FATHERS’ DAYFathers’ Day Pledge AgainstDomestic Violence By Cncl. Ferreras,at the steps of City Hall.Jun. 13, noon COMMUNITY MEETINGS CLUBS-Vietnam Veterans of America Mtg.19-12 149 […]
114th Precinct Crime Watch
Hunt Subway GangQueens detectives are seeking help from the public to identify and locate a trio of subway performers who allegedly ganged up on a 28-year-old man in a Long Island Coty R-train station.Cops said the victim got into an argument with the dancers at the 21st Street-Queensbridge station and the men suddenly jumped him, repeatedly punching him in the […]
9-Year-Old Stable In Corona Scooter Crash
A 9-year-old Corona girl remains in stable condition at Elmhurst Hospital Center this week, recovering from head injuries she suffered when she was struck by a van while riding on a scooter on Monday evening.Cops said the girl was riding the scooter on 111th Street near 39th Avenue at about 7:30 p.m. on May 27 when she was struck by […]
Bribe Teacher Fails On appeal
A state appeals court last week upheld the May 2011 firing of a hot-headed Queens teacher who tried to bribe a student to say positive things about her.Hillcrest High School teacher Bernadette Comacho, who had been disciplined by school administrators for shouting at her students, made matters worse by offering passing grades to one of her students if she agreed […]
Cops Probe Cyberbullying In Student Suicide
Students at IS109 last week told reporters outside the Queens Village school that “most of the kids are sad and crying” about their classmate Gabrielle Molina’s decision to commit suicide. “But some of the kids are laughing,” the students said.Molina, 12, was found hanging from a ceiling fan at about 2:25 p.m. on May 22, inside her bedroom at the […]
Cops Seek Info On Woodside Body Parts
Queens detectives are trying to determine how the body of a 42-year-old Flushing woman ended up – in black plastic bags – inside the trunk of a car parked near a Woodside playground on Monday afternoon.Cops believe the body is that of Young Joo Byun, who was last seen leaving her job at a factory on 55th Street in Maspeth […]