Dates & times are subject to change. 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/INFO CLUBS Greek American Homeowners Assn.Mtg. 23-49 31 St, AstoriaDec 3, 7 pmHoliday Tree Lighting Celebration(& Canned Food Drive) (free) byCentral Astoria Local DevelopmentCoalition (CALDC). ChanukahKlezmer for Kids; Kwanzaa Stories &Songs; Art […]
Shareing The Bounty
More than 150 meals, including turkeys provided by Fresh Direct, were served to the Ravenswood residents at Miriam’s Southern Cuisine located at 24-16 34th Avenue, as well as delivered door to door. Residents were served a home-cooked meal of turkey, stuffing and all the other traditional fare during the morning of the holiday. State Senator Michael Gianaris joined the group […]
Giving Back
On Thanksgiving Day, the Greek American Homeowners Association (GAHOA) provided meals to the needy and less fortunate from its headquarters at 23-49 31st St. in Astoria. The event was supposed to begin by noon. However, the turnout was so high that the doors to the GAHOA were opened earlier, at 10 a.m. The annual tradition began on November 24, when […]
St. Michael’s To Host Annual Toys For Tots Drive
St. Michael’s Cemetery announced the December 13 annual Toys For Tots holiday toy drive at 72-02 Astoria Blvd. in East Elmhurst. The event will be held at the All Souls Chapel at 2 p.m. and all are invited. Toys will be collected by the U.S. Marines who will distribute the presents to children across the metro area. Guests will be […]
Cop Slain At Harlem Mosque Honored 40 Years Later
A police officer slain over 40 years ago will finally be honored. A section of 28th Avenue, from College Point Boulevard to Ulmer Street is set to be co-named “Patrolman Phillip Cardillo Way”, in honor of Cardillo who was murdered on Apr. 14, 1972 in a Harlem mosque. The measure introduced by Councilmember Paul Vallone was unanimously approved by Community […]
Cops, Peralta Offer $4G For Murdered Mom, Baby Info
State Sen. Jose Peralta last week announced he is matching a $2,000 reward offered by the NYPD for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the heartless killer who gunned down a 27-year-old pregnant mother of four in the hallway of her Queens apartment building.Cops said six-months pregnant Brandee Anastasia Massey had dropped off three of her children at […]
Hunt LIC Brick Attack Brute
Police last week released a surveillance photo (see photo) of a man wanted in a brutal robbery and assault at a Long Island City bank.Cops said the man pictured battered the 32-yeear-old victim with a brick stuffed in a pink sock, at about 4:15 a.m. on November 4, inside the vestibule of a Citibank branch on Courrt Square near 44th […]
FDNY Issues Holiday Fire Prevention Guide
City fire officials are urging Queens residents to follow fire prevention tips offered in the FDNY’s Annual Holiday Guide. The guide provides fire safety tips for the use and decoration of Christmas trees, wreaths, candles and other holiday ornaments displayed during the holiday season.Fire officials have also reissued the FDNY “Burn Concern” fact sheet with information on what to do […]
Santa’s Back On Steinway Street!
The sound of jingle bells and tiny reindeer will fill the skies over Steinway Street on December 6th and 13th when Santa returns to share the magic of Christmas with children – young and old.Smiles of wonder and anticipation will fill the faces of children as they share their holiday wishes with the jolly old elf at his toyland at […]