This column was originated in July 2013 by Nicollette Barsamian St. Michael’s Cemetery Director of Community Relations Ed Horn was born in Brooklyn and has lived mostly in New York City. He graduated from Long Island University and New York Law School and served in the USMC, earning an Honorable Discharge. Horn worked joyfully, as he says, in support of […]
Christgau Coming To Astoria Books With New Memoir
The “Dean” of American rock music critics, Queens native Robert Christgau, will appear at the Astoria Bookshop on Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. Christgau will discuss his new memoir, Going Into the City: Portrait of a Critic as a Young Man (Dey Street Books). Additionally, his wife, Carola Dibbell, will present her new novel, The Only Ones (Two Dollar […]
CDEC 30 Opposes Cuomo’s Education Reform
Community District Education Council 30 will hold its March Calendar Meeting on March 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of PS 166, located at 33-09 35th Ave., Long Island City. On the agenda is a presentation, “School Food Overview,” by School Food District Supervisor Christopher M. Maniace; Community Superintendent Dr. Philip A. Composto’s report, a special performance by PS […]
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 […]
Former State Senator George Onorato’s Life Celebrated
On Thursday, February 26, 2015, former state Senator George Onorato was laid to rest. Hundreds of mourners attended Farenga Funeral Home on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 24 and 25, to pay respects to the late, great senator. On Thursday, the funeral was held at St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church, located at 21-17 45th St. in Astoria. His entombment was […]
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 Homeowners, Tenants &Business Civic Assn. Mtg. St. Francisof Assisi School Basement, 21-17 45 StDues now due. Info www.astoriahtbca.com, 718.721.3690 – Mar 5, 7:30 pmGreek Independence Day CelebrationSpons: BP Katz, […]
Cesar Millan Coming To Kupferberg
Cesar Millan, star of the popular television series, Cesar 911 on NatGeo WILD and original host of the long-running hit series, Dog Whisperer is coming to Kupferberg Center for the Arts on Sunday, April 19 at 3p.m. Tickets are $35-$69 and the performance is sponsored by New York Community Bank. A limited number of VIP packages are available which include […]
Maloney: ‘Terrorists Plot Vs N.Y., As GOP Plays Politics’
Congressmember Carolyn Maloney blasted House Republicans last week for threatening to cut off Homeland Security funds, while at the same time, three men were arrested in Brooklyn for plotting to aid the Islamic State and “possibly launch attacks in the U.S.” Later, last Friday, House Republicans relented and voted for a one-week extension of funds allowing the Homeland Security Department […]
City Council Passes Vallone’s Veterans Reporting Bill
On February 26, the City Council unanimously passed Councilman Paul Vallone’s bill that requires the reporting from certain city agencies of the number of veterans receiving their services. The bill now goes to Mayor de Blasio to be signed into law. New York City is home to nearly 200,000 veterans, with many of those who served in Operation Enduring Freedom […]
