The exhibit, China Maritime Silk Road Antiques Photo Exhibition, was held from December 15 to 20 on the first floor of the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan. The host was the Permanent Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the United Nations. The organizer was the Fujian Provincial People’s Government and jointly sponsored by the Fujian Provincial Department of […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
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 CLUBSGreek American Homeowners Assn.23-49 31 St, Astoria, Info 718.545.4046Jan 7, 7 pm COMMUNITY BOARDS, EDUC. &PCT.Community Bd. 2 Mtg. SunnysideComm. Svcs, 43-31 39 St, Groundfloor, Sunnyside, Info 718.533.8773,www.CB2Queens.org – Jan 8, […]
It’s ‘Tree-Cycling’ Season
New York City Department of Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia announced that the DSNY annual Christmas tree curbside collection and recycling program that began on January 5 will run through Friday, January 16. City residents should remove all tree stands, tinsel, lights, and ornaments from trees before they are put out for curbside collection. Clean, non-bagged Christmas trees that are left […]
Shave Your ‘Stache For Cash To Help QSAC
Paul Halvatzis will be holding his fourth annual Shave the ‘Stache event to raise money for Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC). QSAC is an award-winning organization that provides a variety of high quality services to more than 5,000 people across the five boroughs and Nassau County each year. Anyone who wishes to participate in this event is welcome […]
In The Footsteps Of Dr. King
When Rabbi Moshe Shur was in college, he joined other student volunteers in a 1965 and 1966 summer initiative to register disenfranchised voters in six Southern states. As president of the student participants in this national project begun by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Shur met Dr. King who, he said, “became a mentor for our […]
The Pulpit
Astoria Adventist Church:Fridays, 7 pm: Small group video seminar, In theFootsteps of Jesus.Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study. 30-89 32nd St.,Astoria, 718.932.5390. ****Astoria Center of Israel:Sunday, Jan. 25, 10:30 am-4:30 pm: Blood Drive.Walk-ins welcome. To make appt. or volunteer call718.278.2680. 27-35 Crescent St., Astoria.****BVM Help of Christians:Thursdays, 9:30 am-noon: Food Pantry open to thosein need. Donations being accepted all other times. […]
#WeCantWait: NY State Owes Schools $5.9 Billion
“New York state owes our public schools $5.9 billion,” according to an announcement of a State of Our Schools Town Hall to be held tomorrow, January 8, from 6-8:30 p.m. at P.S. 69, 77-02 37th Ave., Jackson Heights. The announcement concludes, “This affects your child, and all of our city students, in so many ways, from class size to availability […]
Parishioners Vow To Restore Fire Ravaged Corona Church
Teary-eyed parishioners gathered outside Our Lady of Sorrows R.C. Church on January 4, vowing to restore the 147-year-old Corona house of worship to its original glory following a two-alarm blaze that tore through the church early Sunday morning. “It’s heartbreaking,” neighbor Pablo Garcia said. “It’s like seeing a family member in terrible pain.” Garcia said his family has been worshipping […]
ANIBIC’s Holiday Gala
ANIBIC’S Holiday Gala was held at their Senior Center Program at Iris Hill Queens for People with Developmental Disabilities. The celebration took place in the main building and in an attached tent assembled by the staff. The building was decorated with a multitude of holiday decorations including a fireplace, dancing Santa and poinsettia plants. A deejay played inside the tent […]