Here’s a warning for motorists with window tints that prevent law enforcement from seeing into their vehicle: remove the dark tint or park the car. State legislators are backing a bill that would allow New York State Motor Vehicle Inspection stations to fail vehicles with tinted windows that exceed the standard allowed by law. NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill applauded the […]
4th Annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition announced that it will be hosting its 4th Annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration in December. This beloved annual event has become a tradition that everyone in the Astoria community looks forward to. Central Astoria LDC’s 4th Annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration will be held on Saturday, December 3rd, from 2 […]
Music And Memories Of Immigrants In Astoria
The Queens Memory Program held a successful event at the Broadway Library, regarding the effects of immigration in Astoria, set to music. People brought their family photographs to be scanned and added to the Queens Memory Program collection, and one gentleman brought his grandfather’s accordion which he played at the turn of the 20th century in Astoria. Astoria musicians Natalia […]
Local Express
Tricia MorallTricia Morallisa, a second-generation Astorian,whose grandparents moved there in the ‘50s. She says, “I’ve never lived anywhere else, and I love my hometown.” Her family is filled with pet lovers and she’s been surrounded by animals her entire life. Tricia stumbled into animal rescuing 5 years ago when she adopted her current dog, Gemma, from Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue. She […]
Bahari Estiatorio
By now, you have finished all the leftover turkey and are looking for something different and delicious to eat. Look no further than Bahari Estiatorio on Broadway in Astoria, where authentic Greek cuisine influenced by recipes from ancient Byzantium provide an oasis of excellent Hellenic food and wine. For 17 years, the amiable, gracious owner, Anna Kommatas has treated all […]
St. Andrew Avellino’s 102nd Annual Dinner Dance
St. Andrew Avellino held their Annual Dinner Dance – their 102nd! – on November 12.
Constantinides Bill Encourages Use Of Electric Vehicles
The New York City Council voted unanimously on November 16 to pass INT. 1124, sponsored by Council Member Costa Constantinides. The bill creates a pilot program for electric vehicle charging stations at publicly accessible locations, including municipal parking lots. The program will encourage the use of electric cars, and help reduce carbon emissions citywide. The two-year pilot will consist of […]
Street Co-Named In Honor Of Jackson Heights Civic Leader
New York City Council Member Costa Constantinides celebrated the co-naming of a Jackson Heights street in honor of the late civic leader, Emma Brandt. The celebration took place on November 18, at the intersection of 74th Street and 30th Avenue along with the Brandt family and friends, Assembly Member Michael DenDekker, members of North Queens Homeowners Civic Association, and others. […]
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 Christianwriters and speakers Maurice Venden andLee Venden.•Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
Dates & times are subject to change. SEND INFO TWO WEEKS PRIOR to the event (this is a WEEKLY paper) to qgazette@aol.com, or 42-16 34th Ave, Astoria 11101. ARTS/ ENTERTAINMENT/ SPORTS: Flushing Town Hall 137-35 NorthernBlvd, Flushing. Tix: www.flushingtownhall.org.-Five Boroughs Music Festival: BroklynRider ($25/$15 members/$10 students) -Dec 2, 7:30 pm-Monthly Jazz Jam ($10/free for members, students & jamming musicians)House band […]