AFTER 2016 SURPRISES, HERE’S TO A HAPPY 2017: 2016 brought us many surprises politically, but thankfully ended with the US and Russia clearing up their differences sensibly; although we have no way of knowing what the strange relationship of President-elect Donald Trump, a millionaire, and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, a dictator, may bring us in 2017 and beyond. But for the […]
THE ORIGINAL BEN’S BEST
Original Ben’s Best Kosher Delicatessen, Restaurant and Caterers has been in the Deli business for 72 years, located on Queens Blvd. in Rego Park. It’s simply the place to go for the best in traditional Kosher deli food and expert catering. Original Ben’s is one of 15 remaining delis of its kind today, down from 1,500 back in 1938. Thank […]
Local Express
George DelisGeorge Delis is a longstanding champion of Astoria. Born in Greece, he grew up in Hell’s Kitchen before moving to Astoria at 16. In 1972, Delis began working at the New York City Youth Board, and stayed there until 1977, when he became Community Board 1’s district manager. He retired in 2008, and continues to independently help the causes he […]
$150M, 42-Story Luxury Residence In LIC
A partnership of Quadrum Global and Simon Baron Development has secured a $150-million loan that will facilitate the construction of a luxury residential tower at 29-26 Northern Boulevard in Long Island City. AIG is providing the financing for the project, which has already commenced construction and is expected to open in early 2018. The 42-story tower will feature 467 apartments […]
2017 Police Athletic League Calendar
Artwork by three Queens children, Kyan Williams, Samira Zuñiga, and Yungi Wu, is featured in the 2017 Police Athletic League Calendar. PAL summer day campers studied the indigenous peoples of the world and explored the history, culture, sports, food, holidays, festivals, customs and languages of each through a fun-filled, interactive learning curriculum. The artwork is featured in the 2017 PAL […]
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 […]
Alan Hevesi On ‘The Politics Of The Constitution’
The Electoral College is one of several constitutional issues back in the forefront of political discussions following the election of Donald J. Trump. Many are also questioning what actions can be taken by a president alone, without any checks or balances. On Monday, January 9, at 1:30 pm, former NYS Comptroller Alan Hevesi will speak at the Central Queens Y […]
North Shore Towers Become Smoke-Free
Cigarettes have been extinguished forever at North Shore Towers and Country Club, after shareholders of the 1,844-unit Queens co-op voted overwhelmingly to protect residents from the dangers of secondhand smoke by banning lighting up anywhere on the 110-acre property. That includes inside residential apartments – thanks to a unique collaboration between the community’s board of directors, Northwell Health and NYC […]