The announcement by Governor Andrew Cuomo on January 9 that the Indian Point nuclear power plant will close by 2021 has raised concern about how western Queens will be affected. “In light of news regarding the closure of Indian Point over the next few years, we must ensure that any replacement power does not further burden already suffering communities,” said […]
Trump’s Big Day, Rudy In Fold
After a year or so, which seemed like an eternity, with Donald Trump disposing of his many Republican opponents, then taking care of Hillary, on Friday it will be Trump’s “huge” day, Inauguration Day, when the presidential crown will be placed on his dome, and he will be sworn in, proclaiming him President of the United States. No tweet necessary […]
Kim’s Focus For 2017: Protect Small Businesses, Save Jobs
Assembly Member Ron Kim’s office has released a statement on his budget and legislative focus for 2017. It states that since he has taken office, Kim has “‘consistently been a strong voice for the small business community, often pushing back against the governor and mayor to protect entrepreneurs from unreachable mandates and targeted enforcement.”‘ Kim stated, “For the last few […]
Weprin Appointed Chair Of Assembly Committee On Correction
Assembly Member David Weprin was appointed Chair of the New York Assembly Committee on Correction for the 2017-2018 Legislative Session. Elected to represent the 24th Assembly District in Queens in 2010, Weprin previously served in leadership positions as the Secretary of the Assembly Majority Conference, and as Chair of the Assembly Task Force on People with Disabilities. Additionally, in 2001, […]
Moya Unveils Worker Safety Bill
Chair of the Subcommittee on Workplace Safety, Assembly Member Francisco P. Moya was joined last week by a coalition of legislators, including Assembly Members Michele R. Titus, Michael DenDekker, Nick Perry, Victor Pichardo, and Brian Barnwell. President of the New York State AFL-CIO Mario Cilento, President of the New York City Central Labor Council Vincent Alvarez, Executive Director of NYCOSH […]
The Gazette’s 35th Anniversary
On the occasion of this newspaper, the Queens Gazette, reaching its 35th anniversary this month, congratulations are in order, for the Gazette publisher, editors, management and staff’s continued dedication to excellence. A 100% effort is required every week and the management and staff have met the challenge squarely. Sketching out the newspaper’s achievements, the newspaper has increased its weekly circulation […]
Save The Coyotes
What remains of a coyote family is being threatened with a death sentence near LaGuardia Airport. There are three cubs that have already lost their parents and siblings when they were killed last fall. It is not their fault our development is reducing their territory, and they would avoid us if they had an alternative. There are better alternatives and […]
Letters to the Editor
Auxiliary Policing To The Editor: Amid palpable tension in a post-election environment, and days before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office, New Yorkers should become more engaged in order to protect themselves and the communities they live in. The alarming spike in hate crimes perpetrated in the city after the general election was particularly troubling. We are not going […]
Peralta’s Constituents Services Team Handles 1,360 Cases in 2016
Lorraine Santana was facing a $150,000 fine by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Fund. She received the penalties allegedly for not having workers’ compensation insurance. Desperate, the East Elmhurst resident dropped by state Senator Jose Peralta’s office seeking assistance. After reaching out to the State’s Workers’ Compensation Board and laying out her case, the Senator’s staff was able to […]