5 Star Bar & Grill/ 5 Star Banquet
5 Star Bar and Grill is an oasis of great Indian cuisine in Long Island City, on 43rd Avenue and 21st Street just down the street from the East River with panoramic views of midtown Manhattan. The site of 5 Star has been an eatery of sorts for the last 70 years and the adjoining 5 Star Banquet Hall is […]
Greek Nights At Athens Square Park
Greek nights are coming to Athens Square Park this summer, turning Astoria into a festival of live music, culture, and entertainment, by some of the community’s best known talents, including Seraphim Lazos, Grigoris Maninakis, and Greek Superstar Stratos Tzortzoglou. Organized by the administration committee of Athens Square Park and the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater NY, every Tuesday, starting […]
It’s a grand old flag
For more than 200 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation’s unity, as well as a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens. Here are the highlights of its unique history. *On June 14, 1777 the Continental Congress passed an Act to establish an official flag for the new nation. The resolution ordered that […]
When in the course of human events…
Taxation without representation! That was the battle cry of the 13 colonies in America who were forced to pay taxes to England’s King George III with no representation in Parliament. As dissatisfaction grew, British troops were sent in to quell any signs of rebellion, and repeated attempts by the colonists to resolve the crisis without war proved fruitless. On June […]
138th Year Of Independence Celebrated In 1914
The Greater Astoria Historical Society presents pages from the Long Island Star Journal. Welcome to July 1914! This month, 101 years ago, Europe was fast hurtling toward unprecedented human tragedy. Following the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in June in the streets of Sarajevo, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, touching off a cascading race of military mobilizations […]
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, Inthe Footsteps of Jesus.•Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study. 30-89 32nd St.,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 […]
Thanks To Supreme Court Millions Keep Health Care
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D–Queens/Manhattan) released the following statement last week, in reaction to the King v. Burwell US Supreme Court ruling, which upheld tax credits for those who have purchased health insurance through the Affordable Care Act’s federal exchange. Maloney’s statement reads: “After countless repeal votes and multiple legal challenges, the Affordable Care Act is still standing strong and helping […]
Constantinides Helps Pass Fiscal Year ‘16 City Budget
The City Council voted to adopt a balanced and fiscally responsible Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016). The budget includes the hiring of additional police officers, six-day library service, new and enhanced City Council initiatives, services for seniors and children, and capital funding for parks and schools. “I am proud of this year’s balanced […]
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. CLUBS / ASSOCIATIONS: CALDC-Waterfront Concert Series, Thursdays7:30 pm: Jul 9 – Cab Calloway Orch (hotjazz); Jul 16 – Swingtime Big Band; Jul23 – Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash tribute);Jul 30 – Time Was […]