On October 15, the United Community Civic Association (UCCA) held another successful Free Shredding Event sponsored and hosted by UCCA President Rose Marie Poveromo. Many area residents came to the community event at St. Francis of Assisi in Astoria, where they were able to have all their sensitive documents shredded. The shredding truck, provided by Data-Struction, was parked in the […]
Debate Tonight Most Crucial
The final debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is scheduled for today, and there’s every indication that it will be the most watched, the most dramatic, and have the most impact on the November 8th presidential election, which is a mere 20 days away. The disclosures of the past 10 days or so, during which a parade of women […]
Local Express
Michelle MarieMichelle Marie, the founder and director of the music performance program, MMRockcamp, has performed with many R&B artists, including Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliot, Erykah Badu, Lalah Hathaway, Mark Anthony, Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, Sheila E, BET Networks with the Beyoncé Band. Michelle Marie owns her own record label, and her jazz trio has performed at many festivals around the […]
Our Kids Are Watching
The New York Daily News referred to Bronx High School of Science students as “dorks” on its front page when a few held a fight club on school property (“Put Up Your Dorks,” October 12). When Bronx Science students objected (perhaps too forcefully in some cases) to being called “dorks,” the News vehemently lashed out at the students, further insulting […]
Reclaim A Beloved Tradition
It is unfortunate that we have allowed a few wacky weirdos to hijack a treasured archetype – the clown. Clowns represent the fun, lighthearted part of life, at the circus, with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s Circus, Bozo and Ronald McDonald, to name some of the most famous celebrity clowns. Real clowns have always represented carefree, fun silliness […]
Letters to the Editor
Historic Site For School A copy of this letter was received at theQueens Gazette.October 12, 20I6Lorraine GrilloPresident, New York City School ConstructionAuthority30-30 Thomson AvenueLong Island City, NY 11101 Dear President Grillo, I write regarding the proposed construction of a new middle school in Sunnyside, Queens located in the district I represent in the New York State Senate. As you are […]
Beg Pardon
In last week’s story, “City Set to Curb Street Fests,” (Richard Gentilviso, October 12) the author’s sentence, “Now, after more than a dozen years the city is ending a moratorium on new permits for street fairs and proposing an update to the rules governing street events” was incorrectly edited to read, “…the city is placing a moratorium on new permits…” […]
Future LaGuardia Airport Modernization TBD At CB 1
Community Board 1 meetings take place on the third Tuesday of each month, but due to a religious observance, the regular meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 20 this month. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at Astoria World Manor, at 25-22 Astoria Boulevard. Port Authority of New York LaGuardia Airport project director Richard Smyth is scheduled to give […]
