Sons and daughters: your days for buying a present for Father’s Day are numbered. Or more likely, the days until your children ask you (as a mom) to go out and help them buy him a present. Nonetheless, it seems like Father’s Day presents always consist of the same old things: clothing (i.e. ties/socks), tools, and barbecue sets. So why […]
DUE PONTI
RISTORANTE ITALIANODue Ponti Ristorante Italiano is a gem of a restaurant with breathtaking views of the waterfront just between the Throgs Neck and Whitestone bridges, hence the name Due Ponti, which means Two Bridges in Italian. Though hidden away in the quiet hamlet of Beechurst, Due Ponti is very easy to reach, just five minutes from the Cross Island Pkway’s Francis […]
Central Astoria To Host Independence Celebration
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition’s Annual Independence Day Celebration will be held on Thursday, June 30th, on the Great Lawn of Astoria Park on the waterfront. The celebration is sponsored by the Central Astoria LDC through funding provided by NYC Councilman Costa Constantinides; support from Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; and […]
New York State Pavilion Lights Up
Photo Following a screening of Director Matthew Silva’s documentary, “Modern Ruin: A World’s Fair Pavilion,” attendees were treated to a lighting of the Observation Towers at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The documentary, which outlines the inception, decline, and resurgence of the Pavilion, hopes to promote its restoration and resurgence as a functional building. “Modern Ruin” details the multi-colored ceiling, which […]
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, MoreAbout Jesus, with Christian writers and speakersMaurice 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 CouncilMtg St. Margaret School, 66-05 79th Pl,Middle Village. Info 718.386.2431 orcouncil@104pcc.org. – Jun 21, 7:30 pmCommunity Education Council 24Calendar Mtg PS 58, School of Heroes,72-24 Grand Ave, […]
St. Demetrios In Water Resources Art, Poetry Contest
More than 1,900 2nd through 12th grade students attending public, independent, charter or parochial schools (or homeschooled) in New York City, and east and west of Hudson Watersheds created original art and poetry reflecting their appreciation for our shared water resources for the 30th Water Resources Art and Poetry Contest. A group of 18 students from St. Demetrios High School […]
St. John’s Prep Student Earns Congressional Medal
Thomas Flynn, a sophomore at St. John’s Preparatory School in Astoria, has earned The Congressional Award Bronze Medal. As the recipient of this prestigious award, Thomas set personally challenging goals in four program areas – Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness and Expedition/Exploration. He will be presented with the Bronze Medal by Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) at an […]
Kitty Genovese Documentary Opens
On the heels of a hugely successful opening weekend at Manhattan’s IFC Center, THE WITNESS, a gripping look at the mythic death and little-known life of Kitty Genovese, opened at the Kew Gardens Cinemas, across the street from where Kitty was murdered 52 years ago. With the directorial debut of New York screenwriter James Solomon, the film received its US […]