The Greater Astoria Historical Society presents pages from the Long Island Star Journal. Welcome to January, 1905! Far off in St. Petersburg, Russia, in an event known as “Bloody Sunday,” Czar Nicholas II’s Imperial Guard killed some 500 demonstrators marching toward the Winter Palace to present a petition. Meanwhile, down in Daytona Beach, Florida, A.G. MacDonald became the first person […]
Local Express
Takashi IkezawaTakashi Ikezawa is native to Japan and is dedicating his life to disseminating Japanese arts and culture to the world. His strong identification with Japanese culture stems from four years of experience working as a certified mountain guide on Mt. Fuji – a place that is historical, as well as sacred to Japanese people. While obtaining a BA in Commerce […]
The Final Chapter
In a city where change and renewal is an ever-present element transforming the commercial landscape year in and year out, the era of the bookstore in Queens County has, for the moment, come to an end. After more than 20 years, Barnes & Noble closed its locations at Forest Hills and Bay Terrace on December 31, making the retail bookstore […]
Mets Celebrate 30th Anniversary
The New York Mets just announced a 30th anniversary celebration of the 1986 World Championship team on Memorial Day Weekend May 27-29 vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field. The Mets will commemorate the achievements of one of the most legendary and beloved teams in New York sports history with special promotional giveaways and in-ballpark entertainment. The Mets have […]
FDNY Tells NYC: ‘Get Alarmed’
Fire remains the major cause of death in the home with young children and older adults most often the victims and most fatalities occurring in the middle of the night. “In 70 to 80 percent of fatal fires there’s no working smoke detector, it’s either missing, inoperable or has been taken down,” said Lt. Frank Minetta of the FDNY’s Fire […]
Sanitation Ready For Snow As Winter Blows In
After an unusually mild start to winter no one is thinking snow except the city Department of Sanitation (DSNY). DSNY Queens East Borough Commissioner Roger Leahy and Queens West Borough Commissioner Javier Lojan presented the 2015-2016 Winter Snow Plan for the borough at a recent meeting of the Queens Borough Cabinet. Snow plans, describing all the measures taken to fight […]
A Unique Indoor Playground
The Samuel Field YM&YWHA, located at 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, in Little Neck, is offering a unique Indoor Playground for children 5 and under who must be accompanied by an adult, every Wednesday from 10:45 am to 11:45 am. All participants must wear sneakers and no pre-registration is required. The fee is $8 for one adult and one child, and […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. To list your event, send info to qgazette@aol.com, or 42-16 34th Ave, Astoria 11101, TWO weeks prior to the event for proper coverage. Astoria Adventist Church:•Fridays, 7 pm: Small group video seminar,More About Jesus, with Christian writers andspeakers Maurice Venden and Lee Venden.•Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study […]
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. GENERAL EVENTS, CLUBS: Chhaya CDC 37-43 77 St, 2nd Fl.,Jackson Hts.-Free Citizenship ApplicationAssistance Appt, info:718.478.3848. 3rd Sundays, 2:30-6pm-Free Legal Clinics by Legal AidSoc. & Chhaya CDC, Sen. Peralta,CM Dromm. Every 2nd Weds, 4:30-6:30 […]
Astoria/LIC Rates As One Of Boro’s Healthiest
Living in Astoria/Long Island City one has a life expectancy of 82.2 years and 81 percent of residents describe their health as “excellent,” “very good,” or “good.” On the other hand, Astoria/LIC adults have the second highest rate of smoking in New York City, according to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). “Health is more than just about […]