City Council Members Costa Constantinides and Jimmy Van Bramer, state Senator Michael Gianaris, Community Board 1 Transportation Committee Chair Bob Piazza, NYCHA Astoria Houses Residents Association President Claudia Coger, Transportation Alternatives Queens Transportation Committee Chair Peter Beadle, Variety Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Matthew Troy, and other community activists held a press conference on April 8 in which they […]
Trump Heavy Favorite To Win NYS Primary
Determined to win the Republican primary in his home state on Tuesday, thus supporting his campaign to be the nominee of the Republican Party in November’s presidential election, Donald Trump has built an army of support to deliver a huge victory and prove that chief rival Ted Cruz’ victory in Wisconsin was a fluke. According to the most recent NY […]
Astoria Civic Honors Della Vecchias At Annual Benefit
The Judge Charles J. Vallone Scholarship Dinner Dance, sponsored by the Astoria Civic Association (ACA), held its 83rd Annual Dinner Dance. The event, which took place on April 9 at Riccardo’s by the Bridge in Astoria, honored Michael and Shirley Della Vecchia of Della Vecchia & Son. The Della Vecchias have been in the construction and real estate business, with […]
World War II, And Ships Of War Built In 1942 Queens
A The Greater Astoria Historical Society presents pages from the Long Island Star Journal. Welcome to April 1942! April 1942 saw the world engulfed in conflict for the second time in less than 30 years. The infamous Bataan Death March, in which some 10,000 American and Filipino soldiers perished on a march into Japanese captivity in the Philippines, began on […]
CURRY & CO. INDIAN GRILL
For a unique concept in quality Indian “fast food” cooked slowly, you must try Curry & Co. on Union Tpke in New Hyde Park. Curry & Co. opened in January and is the brain child of two successful restaurateurs and franchisors: Mr. Josan and Mr. Singh, who together, have 15 years of experience in the restaurant business. The modern, clean […]
Local Express
Flavio AlvesFlavio Alves is a Brazilian writer, film director and producer. He was granted political asylum in the United States in 1998 with the help of the Immigrant and Refugee Rights Clinic at the City University of New York School of Law. Shortly thereafter, he attended Columbia University, where he earned an undergraduate degree in political science. After graduating, Alves worked […]
Great Neck Plaza BID’s Spring Restaurant Week
The Great Neck Plaza Business Improvement District (BID) and the Village of Great Neck Plaza announce that Restaurant Week—Spring 2016 Edition, will take place from Sunday, April 24, to Sunday, May 1. This season’s Restaurant Week will feature some of the village’s finest restaurants including ERA Asian Cuisine, Colbeh, Bareburger, LOLA, Mykonos Greek Cuisine, Elaine’s Asian Bistro, Great Neck Diner, […]
Victory Sweet Shop Offers Greek Delicacies
Victory Sweet Shop was established in 1968 by the Sakalis family, which offered The Greek community a taste of Greece by offering authentic Greek pastries representing various parts of Greece. George Sakalis, Victory’s Head Baker, comes from a family of bakers. Antigoni Sakalis is Victory’s Executive Chef/Baker. Antigoni’s father was Head Chef at many of the top and most elegant […]
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. All Saints Evangelical LutheranChurch:•Friday, Apr. 29, 7 pm: Penny Social“Fun”raiser; for Adults, teens, tweens ($5).Admission incl. one sheet of 25 tickets, andrefreshments; raffles and […]
A Unique Education Mentor Honored
“Never discourage anyone…who continually makes progress, no matter how slow.” —Plato Principal Athena Tsokou-Kromidas has been there for all the students as William Spyropoulos Greek American Day School Principal. She is a legend – loyal and steadfast. Mrs. Kromidas was honored for her lifelong dedication to the preservation of the Greek language and customs at the Fortieth Anniversary Luncheon of […]