When state Senator Tony Avella suddenly dropped out of the race to get elected the next Queens borough president last week, many people said it was the right thing to do because he had little chance to win it, and now it will be a true clash between Peter Vallone Jr. and Melinda Katz. Besides, Avella was not at a […]
Kevin Kim Endorses Vallone For City Council Seat
Former Democratic City Council candidate Kevin Kim endorsed Paul Vallone on August 13 for the 19th city council seat. “It’s time to restore honest, Democratic leadership to the 19th city council district and I can think of no better candidate to do that in this primary than Paul Vallone,” said Kim. “I admire Paul’s devotion to his family and his […]
LICBDC Head Gayle Baron Retiring
Gayle Baron was named executive director of the Long Island City Business Development Corporation (LICBDC) in September 1999, adding the title of president in 2001. In 2003, the LICBDC set out to create a business improvement district, determined to succeed after two abortive attempts. It was third time triumphant when the local BID became established in Queens Plaza and along […]
Joey’s Place Fine Italian Cuisine
Located near LaGuardia Airport and Jackson Heights, Joey’s Place in East Elmhurst draws a faithful clientele to the restaurant for excellent Italian cuisine and to the adjacent bar and lounge that always hosts a lively crowd. Joey’s Place has been serving the community, airport staff and visitors to New York staying in nearby hotels for 21 years now and the […]
CALDC Movie Night Presents Juno At Astoria Park
Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC) invited everyone to come out and join them for the final screening of their 2013 Movies on the Waterfront series featuring the Oscar Award winning film, Juno. Juno is being shown on Monday, August 26 at 8:15 p.m. Come see this smart, funny and touching comedy-drama that tackles the universal subject of teenage pregnancy. […]
Retired Supreme Court Justice, Hon. Joseph J. Risi, Dies
The family of Hon. Joseph J. Risi, retired Supreme Court justice, Queens County with great sadness announced his passing on Aug. 17, 2013. Justice Risi’s legal career has been dedicated to serving his clients and the residents of Queens County for more than 60 years. He was elected as a judge to the Civil Court from 1988 to 1998 serving […]
St. Michael’s Cemetery To Hold Remember Me Run
St. Michael’s Cemetery, together with the Christopher Santora Scholarship Fund announced their second annual “Remember Me Run” to help raise money for the children of those who died on Sept. 11, 2001 and subsequently, due to working on the remains of the World Trade Center. The event will take place on September 7, with registration starting at 10:00 a.m. in […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
• Dates & times are subject to change • Recurring events are online only (scroll down) • To list your event, send info to qgazette@aol.com, or 42-16 34th Ave, Astoria 11101, two weeks prior to the event. COMMUNITY MEETINGS CLUBS Federation of Italian AmericanOrganizations of Queens: ItalianNights 2013-Nicolich: songs/music of Istria Region;Simona Derosa sings Neapolitan jazz. St.Joseph Church, 43 St, […]