The destruction of the World Trade Center has shown that conditions after disasters can be very dangerous, both short- and long-term, for the workers involved in cleanup and reconstruction. Post-Superstorm Sandy workers may also be facing threats to health and safety. Now that will be less likely to occur, thanks to a federal grant of $547,000 to the Center for […]
Christ The King Theatre Performs For Local Schools
Christ the King H.S.’s Theatre Production group hosted a special preview of their Christmas Musical Theatre production for local schools in the area. This year, a record number of more than 1,300 students attended the performance of A Christmas Carol: The Musical. Local schools in attendance included Notre Dame Academy, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Adalbert’s, St. Helen’s, Divine […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. Astoria Adventist Church:•Saturday, Dec. 21, 4 pm: ChristmasSpecial Musical Program.•Fridays, 7:30 pm: Jewish MinistryGroup meets.•Saturdays, 3:15 pm: Bible Study Groupmeets. 30-89 32nd St., Astoria,718.932.5390. ****Astoria Center of Israel•Saturday, Dec. 14, 7 pm: Temple ofComedy. Fundraiser for the historic, 90-year-old synagogue ($20; 7pm wine bar;raffles will be available). […]
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. HOLIDAY Annual Holiday Party for ChildrenSunnyside Community Svcs, 43-31 39St. 1st Floor, Sunnyside. 100% of alldonations go to the children. Makecheck out to: 108 Precinct CommunityCouncil. […]
Famous Famiglia Opens At Roosevelt Avenue Station
For years, Councilmember Daniel Dromm has advocated for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to work with businesses to fill the vacant commercial space inside the subway station and in the Victor Moore Arcade at 75th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. And now it is finally a reality. Famous Famiglia held its grand opening on December 9. The councilmember began looking for businesses […]
Matthew Giannuzzi Memorial Basketball Tournament
Holy Cross H.S. will be holding the Matthew Giannuzzi Memorial Basketball Tournament. Some game times and teams have changed, so please take note of the following information. On Saturday, December 14, at noon, Iona Prep “B” vs. Holy Cross “B” will play; at 4:30 p.m. is the Cathedral Prep vs. Frederick Douglass Academy game; on Sunday, December 15, 4:15 p.m. is the […]
Annual Queens Civic Congress Legislative Reception
The Annual Queens Civic Congress Legislative Reception was held on December 1 at the Douglaston Club. Congressmembers Grace Meng (D-Queens), Steve Israel (D-Queens), state Senator Toby A. Stavisky (D-Flushing), City Comptroller John C. Liu, Assemblymembers David I. Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows), Nily Rozic (D-Flushing), Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside), Councilmembers Mark Weprin (D-Oakland Gardens), Councilmember-Elect Rory Lancman (D-Kew Gardens Hills) and Manhattan […]
Stavisky Honors Centenarian
State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) joined the Whitestone Hebrew Centre to celebrate the 100th birthday of Gertrude Schneider, a longtime supporter and champion of the Jewish community in Queens. Stavisky presented Schneider with a proclamation that honored her many achievements. Schneider is a graduate of Brooklyn College and began her career in service in early childhood education at local […]
DA Brown: Juries Return Three Homicide Convictions
Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown announced that jurors deliberating in three separate murder trials being conducted in Queens Supreme Court in Kew Gardens returned unanimous verdicts of guilty within hours of each other yesterday.Brown said, “Yesterday was truly a great day for the people of New York – and especially for the people of Queens County – who can […]