For a taste of history, both figuratively and literally, you can’t ask for more than The Court Square Diner on Court Square/23rd Street in historic Long Island City. The Court Square Diner has been in continuous operation since 1946, serving an important section of Queens throughout many decades of change and transition. The Kanellos Brothers, Nick and Steve, took over […]
Katz Unveils Concert Lineup
Borough President Melinda Katz announced on June 2 the talent lineup for this year’s “Katz Concert Series,” a slate of free outdoor concerts this summer at various locations throughout Queens. “Beginning with the ‘Only in Queens’ Summer Festival on June 26, free outdoor concerts will fill the borough this summer with various tunes from Doo Wop to Motown, Classical to […]
American Flag Etiquette
Standards Of RespectThe Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. They are: The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a distress signal. The flag should not be used […]
Law Now Allows Retirees And Vets To Salute Flag
Traditionally, members of the nation’s veterans service organizations have rendered the hand-salute during the national anthem and at events involving the national flag only while wearing their organization’s official head-gear. The National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 contained an amendment to allow un-uniformed servicemembers, military retirees, and veterans to render a hand salute during the hoisting, lowering, or passing of […]
The History Of Flag Day
The first celebration of the U.S. Flag’s birthday was held in 1877 on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag’s birthday dates back to 1885 when school teacher, BJ Cigrand, first organized a group of Wisconsin school children to observe June 14 – the 108th anniversary […]
Pledge Of Allegiance To The flag; Manner Of Delivery
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”, should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men […]
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. COMMUNITY MTGS, EVENTS: 104th Precinct Community Safety DayGlendale Yeshiva, 74-10 88th St. Incl.Youth Officers, Domestic Violence,Vision Zero, Other NYPD Special Units.Climb the NYPD Rock wall. Info718.386.2431. July 11, 1-5:30 pmCommunity Board 3 “Leon […]
Van Bramer Unveils New Trash Cans On Queens Blvd.
On May 27th City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer unveiled 19 new trash bins along Queens Boulevard. Van Bramer allocated $10,000 to place these trash cans at intersections along Queens Boulevard to collect litter and keep the street clean. The new cans replace old wire bins, which attract rats and create an eyesore by putting litter on display. “Every […]