Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan with George and Connie Stamatiades. Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan recently welcomed many community members to her new district office in Long Island City for an open house. “I am excited to be in this new office,” said Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan. “I look forward to continuing to have many visitors and please feel free to reach out to my […]
Kastanas Commemorated With Street Co-Naming
Councilman Costa Constantinides celebrated on May 7 the co-naming of 31st Avenue between Steinway and 41st Streets in honor of the late Demetris Kastanas. The celebration took place at the intersection of 31st Avenue and Steinway Street with Assemblymember Aravella Simotas, members of the Kastanas family, and others. The City Council unanimously passed INT. 1054, which co-named this street, as […]
Shop Steinway Street Sidewalk Sale Days
In this day and age, with the immediacy of the internet on your cellphone, and the world practically in your hands, it is reassuring and fun to celebrate an old-fashioned tradition that rarely exists anywhere else in New York. We are speaking of the famous Steinway Street Sidewalk Sale Days. Twice a year, every year, the stores on Steinway Street […]
Why A Bag Fee Does Not Solve The Problem
The City Council of New York cast their vote Thursday, May 5 on Councilman Brad S. Lander’s bill to impose a minimum fee of five cents for plastic or paper bags at retail, convenience, and grocery stores, with limited exceptions. Bill No. 209-A will only hurt consumers. It will not hold accountable the stores that actually supply the very product […]
Letters to the Editor
TPS For Ecuadorians A copy of this letter was received at the QueensGazette.The Honorable Jeh JohnsonSecretary of Homeland SecurityWashington, D.C. 20528The Honorable John KerrySecretary of StateWashington, D.C. 20520Dear Secretary Johnson and Secretary Kerry, The earthquake that hit Ecuador has left hundreds dead and thousands homeless, and our thoughts and concerns are with the people of Ecuador at this time. Given […]
Son Follows Footsteps Of ‘Father’s Day’ Firefighter
Firefighters from engine and ladder companies and rescue units throughout Queens gather each June at the Astoria site where three Queens firefighters lost their lives in an explosion at a hardware store on Father’s Day, June 13, 2001. Family members, along with firefighters from Rescue 4 in Woodside, Ladder Co. 116 in Dutch Kills, and Ladder Co. 163 in Elmhurst […]
Flushing House Open House
Experience the lifestyle of Independent Senior Living at Flushing House’s OPEN HOUSE. All are invited to the OPEN HOUSE to be held Saturday, May 14, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., free refreshments. To RSVP call (347) 532-3014. Flushing House is conveniently located at 38-20 Bowne Street, Flushing, New York 11354.
Invisalign Day Steinway Family Dental Center
Steinway Family Dental Center (SFDC) will be having an Invisalign Day on May 19th, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. giving all patients interested or in need of Invisalign a $500 discount! Invisalign is a modern day teeth-straightening treatment that uses a series of custom made aligners created for every individual case. There are many benefits to straight teeth beyond […]