Two Astoria cops put their lives on the line early on January 21, chasing down an enraged gunman who threatened a shootout at a Steinway Street nightclub. Law enforcement sources said bouncers at Club Lit (formerly the Riviera Gentlemen’s Club) at 35-35 Steinway Street tossed Aaron Dockery, 29, and his friend David Torres, 38, of Hempstead, out of the club […]
Local-Express
Rachel DevineThis column was originated in July 2013 by Nicollette Barsamian. Rachel Devine is the author of two books and a motivational speaker on self-development. Her most recent book is called Lessons from the Needle in a Haystack: Become a Magnet for True Love, a valuable handbook for dating. She is also the author of a highly acclaimed book, The Third […]
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.****BVM Help of Christians:Thursdays, 9:30 am-noon: Food Pantryopen to those in need. Donations beingaccepted all other times. 70-31 48th Ave,Woodside, info 718.672.4848 ext. 11.****Church of the Resurrection:Last […]
Queens Man Charged With Assaulting Police Officer
Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown announced that a Jamaica man has been charged with assaulting an offduty police officer earlier this week in a St. Albans supermarket parking lot, following an alleged minor dispute minutes earlier in the store that involved the defendant’s girlfriend. Brown said, “The defendant is accused of allowing a relatively minor bumping incident in a […]
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 Astoria Civic Assn. Mtg w/DSNY Com. Garcia Riccardo’s, 21-01 24 Ave, Astoria, info 718.545.5353. Feb 3, 7 pm COMMUNITY BOARDS, EDUC. & PCT. Comm. Educ. Council Dist. 25 Special Mtg. […]
Sidewalk Cafes Get Ready For The Coming Spring
Next week, Staten Island Chuck will be at his familiar post at the Staten Island Zoo on Groundhog Day to predict how long the Winter of 2015 will last. At the January 20 meeting of Community Board 1, plans for the coming spring were already well underway. In anticipation of the coming spring and summer, unenclosed sidewalk cafe applications were […]
Cops Urge Parents: Protect Kids From Predators
Queens police officials are urging parents to take steps to protect children and young adults who, they said, are “the bull’s eye on the target” of child sex predators. Cops are urging parents to teach children about the dangers of speaking with strangers – and going with them to another location, regardless of the ploy they use to entice youngsters. […]
Better Ways To Clear Snow And Ice
As you watch the falling snow, do you marvel at the beauty of the scene or immediately dread driving to work on icy pavement? Most of our nation’s roads get at least some snow most years, and that means clearing snow and ice from pavement is big business. For highways alone, agencies in the U.S. spend $2.3 billion each season […]
Who Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer?
Dear Savvy Senior,What can you tell me about lung cancer screenings? My husband was a long-time smoker, but quit many years ago, so I’m wondering if he should be checked out. Concerned SpouseDear Concerned,According to recent recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force – an independent panel of medical experts that advises the government on health policies – if […]