There was an angry buzz at the beginning of February’s Community Board 2 meeting as many of those in attendance conversed about Mayor de Blasio’s state of the city speech a couple of days before. What had them agitated was the mayor’s suggestion that affordable housing could be built on a massive structure placed over the Sunnyside Yard, running from, […]
It’s In Queens! (February 12 To February 18)
Romance anyone? Actually, romance everyone! As usual, Queens is bursting at the seams with great Valentine’s Day bargains and activities. But this upcoming week also includes an international video game festival, some great Lunar New Year options, theater, ballet, concerts, and a Black History Month tribute. Here’s the rundown.Feb. 13-15, IndieCade East 2015, times vary. The nation’s premier independent video […]
Goldfeder Samples Rockaway’s Best Chili Cook-Off
Assemblymember Phil Goldfeder joined the 100th Precinct Community Council for its 5th Annual Chili Cook-off Contest at the Knights of Columbus. The annual tradition brought out 25 proud cooks and their chili recipes to compete for best chili in Rockaway. This year Wharf Bar & Grill took home the top prize.Goldfeder (in white) with 100th Precinct Commanding Officer Capt. Craig […]
Valentine’s Day ‘Did You Know’
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner – a day of celebration for lovers young and old.The Gazette is offering the following “Did You Know” quiz for your entertainment and education, in recognition of the sweetest day of the year!Did You Know?Approximately 25 per cent of all greeting cards purchased each year are Valentines!According to the Greeting Card Association, all […]
‘Cheap’ Umbrella, Ice Freeze No. 7 Line Service
A cheap umbrella dropped on the third rail of the No. 7 subway line during an icy snowstorm brought service to a halt on February 2, stranding thousands of straphangers on their way to work, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) said.An agency spokesperson said more than five trains packed with rush hour passengers were struck on the […]
Cops Hunt Subway Perv
Police last week released a photo (see photo) of a man who was caught touching himself aboard an R train near the Queensborough Plaza station on January 23.Cops said the pervert was sitting on the train at about 5:40 p.m. when he reached into his pants with both hands and touched himself in front of a 47-year-old female straphanger.The angry […]
Cops Nab Fatal Hit-Run Driver
Police last week arrested a 53-year-old Brooklyn man, one day after he fled the scene of a fatal accident.Cops said Kamil Goski, 36, of San Marcos, California, was making his way across Metropolitan Avenue near 62nd Street at about 8 p.m. on February 3 when he was struck by a 2007 white Ford Van traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue.The driver […]
Cops: Astoria Man Killed Scholar Over Failed Real Estate Deal
Detectives at the 114th Precinct Squad last week unraveled events leading to the murder of a 42-year-old Croatian scholar whose body was discovered on January 31, near the pool at Astoria Park.Cops said William Klinger was found inside Astoria Park near 24th Street and 19th Avenue with gunshot wounds to the head and neck.“He was found face down in the […]
FDNY: Beware ‘Silent Killer’ Carbon Monoxide
FDNY officials are urging Queens residents to make sure they own a working carbon monoxide detector to help prevent cold weather tragedies.“Carbon monoxide is often referred to as the “silent killer” for good reason,” fire officials said. “It’s an odorless killer that creeps up on its’ victims as they sleep and when they are at home relaxing, least expecting it […]
Ferreras Takes Paws To Help Pet Rescuers
A Queens lawmaker this week introduced a resolution that would give a $100 state tax break to New Yrokers who open their hearts to homeless and rescued animals.City Councilmember Julissa Ferreras submitted the resolution to state lawmakers who failed to take action on a similar tax break introduced to the state legislature in 2014.“Encouraging New Yorkers with a tax reedit […]