Fortunately, there were no spectators sitting in a section of the National Tennis Center last week when an unmanned drone landed there while a tennis match was in play on the court below. It could have caused mayhem otherwise. The possible consequences of it landing where fans were sitting weren’t lost upon Queens District Attorney Richard Brown, however. He lashed […]
Gazette Endorsement
VOTE FOR GRODENCHIKThere’s a Democratic Party primary election tomorrow Thursday, Sept. 10 to select the party’s candidate for the vacant 23rd City Council district seat in Eastern Queens. The Gazette strongly urges voters to vote for Barry Grodenchik, who is clearly the most qualified, experienced and trustworthy candidate among the six candidates seeking the post. Grodenchik, who served in the state Assembly, […]
Local-Express
Kathleen RiddleKathleen Riddle is co-founder and President of Outreach, a non-profit agency providing a comprehensive continuum of behavioral health and drug and alcohol services in the New York metropolitan area since 1980. Riddle started her career with New York City Youth Services in 1974. In 1976, she took a position as a drug education specialist with the New York City Board […]
We’re Still Here
Reprinted from September 11, 2002 A year can seem like forever. Then again, it can seem as if no time had passed at all. One year ago today we came to the Gazette offices expecting one more mildly chaotic production session. We would, we thought, edit the last few stories, proofread the last few ads, read the pages and get […]
Letters to the Editor
Being There Matters To The Editor: Why being there matters: On our planet, more than 70 percent of which is covered by water, being there means having the ability to act from the sea. The Navy is uniquely positioned to be there; the world’s oceans give the Navy the power to protect America’s interests anywhere, and at any time. Your […]
LIC Pre-K Opening Could Face Delay
An item posted recently on the Department of Education (DOE)’s Facebook page showed that a new Universal Pre-K program for 270 youngsters in Long Island City is currently not scheduled to open for the start of the 2015/16 school year. The item posted under the banner “Pre-K For Everyone,” indicated that a Pre-K program slated to open on September 9 […]
Community Bd. 1 Public Hearing
Community Board 1 is holding a Public Hearing on Monday September 21, 6 pm at the Astoria World Manor, 25-22 Astoria Blvd., Astoria, to review Capital and Expense requests for FY17.
Maloney Calls To Extend Zadroga Act
As the 14th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks approaches, ailing first responders and survivors joined Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), Congressman Peter King (NY-2) and others to call on Congress to prevent the expiration of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. Without congressional action, the World Trade Center Health Program and the Victim […]
Simplified Cellphones For Seniors with Hearing Problems
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some basic simplified cellphones for seniors with hearing loss? My 82-year-old father needs to get a new cellphone for occasional calls or emergencies, but he needs something that’s easy to use and one that he can hear on. Looking Around Dear Looking, There are several simplified cellphones on the market today that are specifically […]
Cops Ramp Up Patrols At Athens Square
Officials at Athens Square Park, the Greek amphitheater on 30th Avenue in Astoria, are asking the public to call 911 if they see any vandalism or unusual activity at the site. Concern for statues and other sculptures at Athens Square was increased this week, when officials were forced to call police to prevent a group of approximately 12 teens from […]