Live Jazz will be heard throughout the evening on Friday, September 9th, as a group of talented musicians bring their love and concern for the elderly to new heights on the rooftop of Flushing House. “Jazz Up In The Sky” is the third fundraiser featuring three live jazz groups, and all proceeds are for the not-for-profit’s endowment fund, which benefits […]
Katz Collecting School Supplies For Homeless Children
With the beginning of the school year fast approaching, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is encouraging members of the public to once again donate backpacks and other school supplies to homeless children as part of “Project: Back to School,” an annual initiative organized by the Coalition for the Homeless. “More than 83,000 New York City school kids experienced homelessness at […]
US Open Extravaganza
The USTA announced on August 18 a series of physical improvements, fan and player upgrades, and new sponsor activations which will be unveiled at the 2016 US Open. The main draw of the tournament begins on Monday, August 29, and concludes on Sunday, September 11. The US Open Qualifying Tournament, which is free and open to the public, began on […]
BQE Billiards and Bar
Good things last and good times last forever. That describes BQE Billiards and Bar, as Nick, Theo, and the crew are about to celebrate 25 years in business this Fall on 34th Ave. in Jackson Heights. As for the good times, they just keep rolling, shot after shot. From the beautiful, felt-lined billiard tables to the ping-ponging of table tennis, […]
Queens’ First Chick-Fil-A Coming To Queens Center Mall
Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Queens resident Paul Daniels as the local franchise owner of its third New York City restaurant – Chick-fil-A at Queens Center Mall – set to open on Thursday, September 1. Daniels has a long history of experience in the quick-service industry, including as a Chick-fil-A team member and later as Director of Operations at two Chick-fil-A […]
It’s Not Just Incandescent Vs. Fluorescent
Street lamps are what keep our city running, even at night. Without them there would be total chaos in the streets and, it would be nearly impossible to walk around at night. Street lamps have come a long from when they were first introduced. In 1757, street lighting was introduced by Benjamin Franklin. He suggested encasing oil candles with a […]
Local Express
Tahl LeibovitzTahl Leibovitz, the 2015 USA Table Tennis Hall of Fame Inductee has represented the United States internationally for more than 20 years, and will be competing in his fifth Paralympic Games in Rio this summer. He dominated the Para Pan Am Games, winning 13 Gold Medals and was also a four time USA Olympic Qualifier. Tahl won two Gold Medals […]
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 AboutJesus, with Christian writers and speakers MauriceVenden and Lee Venden.Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study […]