The Greater Astoria Historical Society presents pages from the Long Island Star Journal. Welcome to January 1923! In January 1923, news appeared in American newspapers of a sensational discovery in the far off sands of the Egyptian desert. Late in the previous year, English archaeologists led by Howard Carter had found the wondrous tomb of none other than King Tutankhamun […]
Petrelis Wows At Melrose
Greek singing sensation, Thanos Petrelis, was the star attraction at Melrose Ballroom for New Year’s Eve. He also lent his talents to celebrate Melrose’s First Anniversary December 27. He also played two earlier gigs, on December 19 and 20. Recently starring in Greece’s Dancing With the Stars, Petrelis became a household word when he appeared in Fame Story, the Greek […]
Remembering Dr. King Jr.: An Advocate Of Civil Rights
Both hailed as a civil rights leader who achieved his ends by nonviolent means and vilified as a traitor to the cause of black equality, Martin Luther King, Jr., a Baptist minister from Atlanta Georgia, was born Jan 15, 1929 at the home of his parents. In 1986, 18 years after he was assassinated on a motel balcony in Memphis, […]
In Memory Of Dennis Syntilas
Founder of the powerful Greek-American Homeowners Association, Dennis Syntilas died on January 7 after a long illness. He was 85. The influential neighborhood activist who contributed to some of the Grecian character of Astoria, helped create Athens Square, a park and amphitheater on 30th Avenue that features sculptures of Greek philosopher Socrates and the goddess Athena. “You can probably call […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. Astoria Adventist Church:•Fridays, 7 pm: Small group video seminar,In the Footsteps of Jesus.•Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study. 30-89 32ndSt., Astoria, 718.932.5390.****Astoria Center of Israel:•Sunday, Jan. 25, 10:30 am-4:30 pm: BloodDrive. Walk-ins welcome. To make appt. orvolunteer call 718.278.2680. 27-35 Crescent St., Astoria. ****BVM Help of Christians:•Thursdays, 9:30 […]
Ferreras Announces $70K Cleanup Initiative In Corona
Councilmember Julissa Ferreras announced on January 9 the start of Cleanup NYC, a City Council Initiative, at a press conference held at La Brisa Del Cibao Restaurant on 103rd Street in Corona. The $3.5 million initiative allocated $70,000 to District 21, and every district, for street cleaning to improve the quality of life of New Yorkers. Ferreras contracted with the […]
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 CLUBS Ridgewood Democratic ClubMembership Brunch w/ Cng. JoeCrowley ($20 dues renewal incl.brunch) 60-70 Putnam Ave. (1 bl. offFresh Pond Rd). Info 917.574.7867 – Jan24, 11-1 pm COMMUNITY BOARDS, EDUC. & PCT. […]
Peralta’s Annual Coat Drive
State Senator Jose Peralta on January 10 distributed more than 1,200 new and gently-used donated coats to churches, family shelters and community-based organizations for distribution to needy families struggling to keep warm during the current spate of frigid weather. Co-sponsored by Assemblymember Francisco Moya, Woodside on the Move and United Healthcare, Peralta’s fifth annual Coat Drive provided coats to LaGuardia […]
Cops Release Photo Of Parisi Bandit
Police last week released a surveillance photo of a man who they say swiped a pile of dough from the Parisi & Sons Bakery in Astoria. Cops said surveillance footage shows the suspect walking through the door of the bakery on 31st Street and Broadway at 2:40 a.m. on December 27. The suspect “looked around” the shop before reaching into […]
