Ancestors in Our Genome: The New Science of Human Evolution (Oxford University Press) will be discussed by Dr. Eugene E. Harris at the Queens County Bird Club on Wednesday, April 15, at 8 p.m. at Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC). We are making base-by-base comparisons of our genome with our primate cousins and finding some of the genomic bases of […]
Peralta’s Fake ID Bill Passes
State Senator Jose Peralta’s bill to crack down on the fake ID market and other forged official documents was passed unanimously by the State Senate. The bill (S. 1250) toughens the penalties against individuals who manufacture or sell fake IDs, especially government identification, such as driver’s licenses, passports and Social Security cards. The bill prohibits the sale of forged instruments. […]
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 theFootsteps of Jesus.Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study. 30-89 32nd St.,Astoria, 718.932.5390. ****Briarwood Jewish Center:Sunday, Apr. 19, 10:30 am: YomHashoah/Holocaust Memorial Day program w/film, The Lady in the No. 6, Music Saved My Life;songs, prayers, and candle-lighting ceremony […]
MPB Flea Market
Most Precious Blood School will be having a Flea Market on Sunday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 32-52 37th St., Astoria, in the school gym. If you are interested in reserving a table, contact the school office at 718-278-4081. For more information, e-mail mpbfleamarket@gmail.com.
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 COMMUNITY BOARDS, EDUC. & PCT. Community Bd. 2 Mtg. SunnysideComm. Svcs, 43-31 39 St, Groundfloor, Sunnyside. Info 718.533.8773,www.CB2Queens.org.NEW DATE – Apr 1, 7 pmComm. Dist. Ed. Council 26 M.S. 67,51-60 Marathon […]
DA Brown’s Crime Chat: Online Safety For Kids
Internet child luring is every parent’s worst nightmare and is the reason that we repeatedly urge parents to communicate with their children about their use of the internet and to monitor their children’s internet activities. There are sexual predators lurking online who are just waiting to take advantage of a child’s innocence and trusting nature. These predators trawl internet chat […]
Constantinides, Vallone Honor Immaculate Conception With Proclomation
Monsignor Fernando Ferrarese of Immaculate Conception Church gave the invocation at recent gathering of the City Council. It was there that Councilmembers Costa Constantinides and Paul Vallone presented a Proclamation to the parish in honor of its 90 years of dedication and faith to the community.“Immaculate Conception has inspired many of us to uphold our highest ideals, treat one another with […]