Elected officials, officials from the IRS, New York state officials, Tenant Resident Association Presidents, community partners and residents from Western Queens joined Urban Upbound to recognize EITC Awareness Day on January 29, and encourage New Yorkers to file their taxes at one of their free tax prep sites. Last year, Urban Upbound provided free tax prep services to over 6,300 […]
Uber Drivers Protest At LIC HQ Against Recent Fare Cuts
More than 100 drivers of the Uber car service protested in front of the company’s Long Island City headquarters upset about the recent fare cuts. The drivers who are on strike urged other drivers to join them. The striking drivers said Uber continues to cut into their earnings, this time by 15 percent, without cutting into its own take from […]
QCC Art Gallery Photo Exhibit, Documentary Program
Like a dark prism, the black and white photographs in this exhibit present a richly textured portrait of a disturbed and complex man, Charles Henschke, the uncle and godfather of renowned photographer Marc Asnin, whose photo-essay, Uncle Charlie will open February 18 at the QCC Art Gallery. The exhibit will be the first presentation of his full body of work […]
MOJAVE
Mojave offers consistently delicious Southwestern cuisine, excellent margaritas, cocktails, and beer, all served in a beautiful, welcoming setting any time of year. The colder weather draws you into the cozy, adobe-like dining room with vaulted, wooden ceiling, creamy walls, and candle glow everywhere, making Mojave a romantic choice for Valentine’s Day! In warm weather, the outdoor courtyard is the place […]
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 Christianwriters and speakers Maurice Venden andLee Venden.•Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study […]
Stalker Charged In Jackson Heights Luring Attempt
Parents in one Jackson Heights neighborhood are describing a 29-year-old Corona resident as the “most reviled” man in Western Queens. Police said Jaminton Carela stalked a 10-year-old girl who was walking along 81st Street, near 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights at about 7:40 am on January 29. Carela was captured on surveillance video released by police that shows him motioning […]
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: Community Board 5 Budget Hearing &Meeting 68-02 Metropolitan Ave., MiddleVillage, cafeteria of Christ the King HG -Feb 10, 7:30 pmCommunity Board 6 Kew GardensComm. Ctr., 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd,Ste. 202. […]
Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five Celebrated For Black History
This February for Black History Month the Louis Armstrong House Museum will honor the most influential band in jazz history, Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five through its new exhibit, Hotter Than That – 90 Years of Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five. The Hot Five began recording in November 1925 but really hit their stride with their records of […]