Assembly Member Aravella Simotas is calling on the Commissioner of the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) to take immediate action to improve a dangerous Astoria intersection at 32nd Street, the Grand Central Parkway’s (GCP) exit 45 ramp and Astoria Boulevard North. In her January 12th letter to DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg, Assembly Member Simotas said that despite “over three years […]
LaGuardia Airport Construction Update
A major construction milestone at LaGuardia Airport Central Terminal B has been reached. The P2 garage demolition is officially complete – making way for the future headhouse, which is already under construction. And while construction has been ongoing, LaGuardia Gateway Partners has also been upgrading the existing Central Terminal B as part of a $5 million investment to improve passenger […]
Local Express
Shanel ThomasBorn and raised in Corona and East Elmhurst, Shanel Thomas has a passion for giving back to her community. Professionally, Ms. Thomas recently joined the LaGuardia Airport Team as the Community Outreach Manager for the LaGuardia Redevelopment Program. In this role, Ms. Thomas serves as the public information liaison on the redevelopment program by developing and maintaining working relationships with […]
Daniel O’Donnell To Attend Mary From Dungloe Anniversary Gala
The New York Mary From Dungloe Committee announced that internationally-known singer, performer, author and philanthropist, Daniel O’Donnell, will join them as their celebrity guest at the 50th Anniversary Mary From Dungloe Irish Gala to be held on Saturday, May 13 at the Astoria World Manor in Queens. The New York Mary From Dungloe Committee hosts several events leading up to […]
Alberto
Alberto is one of Queens’ treasures, nestled in the borough for 43 years, and owned by brother and sister Roberto and Silvana Chiappelloni. This opulent restaurant has been restored from an old knitting mill to reveal beautiful wood beam ceilings, aged brick walls, and is decorated with antiques curated by Silvana and Roberto during many car rides. Silvana lovingly describes […]
Unknown History of Queens & LI By Elmhurst Native
Did you know that largest prairie east of the Appalachian Mountains is located on Long Island, and is known as the Hempstead Plains? Or that Revolutionary War hero Nathaniel Woodhull, who famously exclaimed “God Help Us All,” was captured by the British army at a tavern in Hollis, Queens? And who would’ve known that Jones Beach was named after a […]
Celebration Of Astoria’s Diversity, Harmony
Assembly Member Aravella Simotas, in response to the post-election wishes of her western Queens constituents, is planning a community gathering that will celebrate Astoria’s diverse population, and the harmony and fellowship that exists among residents that literally come from all over the world. State Senator Michael Gianaris and City Council Member Costa Constantinides are cosponsoring the event with Simotas. The […]
Meet The Veggies
Garden Lites®, the delicious vegetable company, and GrowingGreat, a non-profit organization with a mission to empower every child to grow up healthy through science-based garden and nutrition education, announce the first in a series of educational events. The first event will be held on January 21st at The Discovery Center at the Queens Public Library in Jamaica, NY on January […]
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 […]