Triptych Films is a video production company established in 2015 by Jun Kuromiya, Daniel Lewinstein and Alex Tymchak. All three studied film – Jun at Princeton University, and Daniel and Alex at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts – and they began collaborating to help produce and develop each other’s projects. The successes of this partnership inspired Triptych’s formation. Their […]
Pioneer Mixed-Use Development Rising In Dutch Kills
A new star is rising on Northern Boulevard in Long Island City – a 10- story, 135,000-square-foot, mixed-use building developed by Silver Star Motors, one of New York City’s premiere Mercedes-Benz auto dealerships. Developers poured the final load of concrete at the building site at 37-14 36th Street (at the corner of Northern Blvd.) on August 24, topping off the […]
Not Too Late To Fight Cancer With Team Kermit
Every August, Jay Binkowitz, of American Eye Care in Astoria, along with his wife, Bettina, participate in the annual Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), a bike-a-thon of 192 miles in Massachusetts. The Binkowitzes are just two of the thousands of riders who have helped raise tens of millions of dollars each year, as part of Team Kermit. Binkowitz updated us Monday: “Hi […]
Tu Casa
Make any night special at Tu Casa on Steinway Street or their other locations on Metropolitan Avenue in Kew Gardens or Queens Blvd. in Forest Hills. Either way “Tu Casa” es mi casa…for a lively, friendly atmosphere, hearty, flavorful, Peruvian and pan-Latino cuisine, fabulous cocktails and great service, seven days a week. Join them for a fiesta Happy Hour each […]
The Origins Of Labor Day
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still […]
The Haymarket Martyrs
The Martyrs’ Monument by sculptor Albert Weinert, takes its inspiration from “La Marseillaise”, the national anthem of France. It was a favorite of Albert Parsons and he sang it in his cell just prior to his trip to the gallows. A laurel wreath is placed on the brow of the fallen hero, as the figure of Justice advances resolutely toward […]
American Labor Leader Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gompers, an English-born American cigar maker became a labor union leader and a key figure in American labor history. Gompers was the founder of the American Federation of Labor (AFL), and served as that organization’s president from 1886 to 1894 and from 1895 until his death in 1924. Gompers promoted harmony among the different craft unions included in the […]
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 […]
Trattoria L’incontro’s Fundraiser For Amatrice
According to Trattoria L’incontro’s Facebook page, they are holding a fundraiser for the town of Amatrice in Italy. The fundraiser will benefit the famed medieval town ravaged by a huge earthquake at a cost of hundreds of lives. L’incontro owner and Chef Rocco Sacramone is sending ALL the proceeds from every dish of his handmade pasta Bucatini with Amatriciana sauce […]
St. Sarkis’ Armenian BBQ
St. Sarkis Armenian Church is having their Annual Armenian BBQ Picnic on Sunday, September 18th. Have you ever tasted real Armenian style grilled BBQ lamb or chicken kebabs? Get ready for a taste sensation! Other highlights include the pilaf, which is uniquely fluffy, and the grilled veggies, making this event a winner, not to mention the authentic tan, Armenian beer […]