Van Bramer Holds Annual Hispanic Leadership Awards
City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer hosted his Sixth Annual Hispanic Leadership Awards Ceremony at La Choza del Gordo in Long Island City. More than 150 local resident and community leaders gathered on October 27 to honor and recognize this year’s awardees and the contributions they’ve made to the city. The crowd was entertained by international tango champions Yaisuri […]
Central Astoria’s Housing Workshop A Huge Success
Even the rain couldn’t keep people away. On the night of Wednesday, October 28, despite unending rain, 40 people gathered in the Central Astoria conference room to hear about NYC rent regulations. There were presenters from Queens Legal Services (QLS), The Division of Housing & Community Renewal’s Tenant Protection Unit (TPU), the New York City Commission on Human Rights and […]
Mets Are World-Class
The Mets are once again a championship team. They have competed in the World Series, and should feel proud. We, their fanatics are ever so proud of them, and know that they will continue to collect pennants and go on to compete in the World Series regularly. The Mets fought hard against Kansas City who ultimately proved unbeatable. This time. […]
Letters to the Editor
To PANYNJ Re: Noise A copy of this letter was received at theQueens Gazette.October 27, 2015Patrick FoyeExecutive DirectorPort Authority of New York & New Jersey225 Park Avenue South, 15thFloorNew York, NY 10003Dear Mr. Foye, Over the past few months, the Port Authority has conducted needed construction on the runways at LaGuardia Airport in order to maintain their quality and safety. […]
MVPs’ Food Drive At ‘She Goes To Your Head’
The MVPs are a youth-driven ministry that effectively does the corporal acts of mercy. They consist of upwards of 60 young people, ages 11 to 22 who meet on a regular basis to create mission projects to aid those in our community who need assistance. The hungry, homeless, children, and elderly are four of their main concerns. It is through […]
Queens Raccoon Alert
City health officials are warning Queens residents to steer clear of raccoons that have been spotted in daylight throughout the neighborhoods from Long Island City to Maspeth. Residents are strongly advised to stay away from the raccoons, squirrels and other animals that may be carrying potentially deadly diseases. Pet owners are also advised to keep dogs and cats away from […]
Stringer Speaks, Officers Honored At 114th Precinct
Before taking command at the 114th Precinct, Captain Peter Fortune was the Commanding Officer of Police Service Area (PSA) 5 in East Harlem. “It was my honor and privilege to serve as CO of PSA 5 for Police Officer Randolph Holder,” said Capt. Fortune requesting a moment of silence for Officer Holder whose end of watch came while pursuing an […]
Kupferberg Center To Host Kristallnacht Commemoration
The Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Resource Center and Archives (KHRCA) will host the 11th Annual Borough-Wide Commemoration of Kristallnacht on November 10. The KHRCA will honor the memory of the violent anti-Jewish programs that took place on November 9-10, 1938 in Germany and occupied territories with a panel discussion. Speakers include Holocaust survivor Hanne Liebmann, Rwandan genocide survivor Jacqueline […]