Bayside history buffs were given a rare treat on November 7, when the Bayside Historical Society (BHS) gave a tour of the historic Lawrence Cemetery. The tiny ancient family burial ground is located in a wooded area at the corner of 216th Street and 42nd Avenue, on a site once frequented by the Lawrence family as a favorite picnic ground, […]
CALDC’s Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration
Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC) presents its third annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration Saturday, December 5. The celebration will take place at the Astoria Park Great Lawn, located at 19th Street and 23rd Avenue. Join family, friends, and neighbors in celebrating Astoria’s holiday tradition. There will be Train Rides, Gingerbread Bouncy House, Marshmallow Toasting, Craft Vendors, the […]
Santa’s Coming To Steinway!
On Sunday, December 13 and 20, from 12 pm until 3 pm, Santa will be appearing at Tut’s Hub, located at 30-91 Steinway Street, Astoria. Don’t miss your chance to have your photo taken with Santa, and you will get a free photo and a free special gift! This whole event is provided free by the Steinway Astoria Partnership. For […]
Historic Holiday House Tour
Now we know why Santa Claus is coming to town! On Sunday, December 6, seven Queens landmarks will open their doors to the public during the 28th Annual Holiday Historic House Tour. Sponsored by the Queens Historical Society, merry participants will be able to walk at their own pace to the different venues and take a dedicated shuttle from Flushing […]
Meet The Meat
Meet the Meat is Astoria’s newest and most exciting steak house. Besides the world class steaks and chops, excellent service, and handsome interior, what makes Meet the Meat so exciting is that you’ll also find a raw bar, hand-selected fish, seafood, and chicken so there is something for everyone. Meet the Meat opened on June 25th by two charming partners; […]
Local-Express
Joe RicevutoJackson Heights resident Joe Ricevuto marches every Thanksgiving morning in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, as he has done for the past 31 years. Costumed as an amazing variety of clowns, he is a member of a force of 1,000 clowns. Ricevuto always holds up a sign for Gazette readers, and he is a great Thanksgiving favorite! A native New […]
Stolle Bakery, Old World Quality And Flavor
Stolle Bakery, the quintessential Old World-style bakery, opened the doors to its second location in August, in the Falchi Building in Long Island City. Owner Irina Belska brings her European flavor, heart and soul into her flavorful, homemade pies and desserts. All pies are freshly made, with natural ingredients and no preservatives. In addition to the traditional pies on the […]
Henry Hill’s Definitive Account Of Lufthansa Heist
It’s the inside story of the largest unrecovered cash haul in history, from the man who was there. The Lufthansa Heist: Behind The Six Million Dollar Cash Haul That Shook The World by Henry Hill and Daniel Simone is the full account by mobster Hill of what became known as the Lufthansa Heist, brings readers behind the heist memorialized in […]
