On February 22nd, Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, was joined by Guest of Honor Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-New Orleans) to commemorate Black History Month with the Queens-Bronx community. Richmond, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, delivered the keynote address during the annual event, which brings the local community together to pay tribute to […]
March Comes In Like A Lamb
March has come in like a lamb instead of a lion, and let’s hope it stays that way. We were lucky (so far!) to have had only one major snowstorm, but even a comparatively mild winter is still dark and cold, and we are ready for spring to burst out all over. The early darkness and raw temperatures make some […]
Letters to the Editor
Days Are Numbered To The Editor: Rational thought concerning the Trump presidency would indicate that this is really the beginning of the Pence presidency. Bookies must have odds on Trump either being impeached or resigning before the end of his term. There shall be a never-ending demand for release of Trump’s tax returns. Chances are high that Russian involvement will […]
Maloney And Seniors Discuss Threat of ACA Repeal
Congress Member Carolyn B. Maloney (NY- 12) met with seniors on February 27th at two centers in her district—the HANAC Archbishop Iakovos Senior Center, and the HANAC Harmony JVL Innovative Senior Center— to warn about how a repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will raise drug costs, while cutting healthcare for this demographic. The Congress Member vowed to continue […]
Tenants File Lawsuit; State Orders Hold On Evictions
Attorneys at the Legal Aid Society are praising 12 low-income tenants in Astoria for refusing to leave their homes, despite threats of eviction and intimidation by officials at the New York School of Urban Ministry (NYSUM). Attorney Sateesh Nori, who heads the Queens office of the Legal Aid Society, said the group filed a lawsuit in Queens Supreme Court on […]
City’s Youth Can Apply For Summer Jobs
With the deadline for the city’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) coming up fast on March 17th, young people interested in a job this summer need to apply soon. Last year, SYEP placed 60,113 participants at 10,000 work sites in all five boroughs. The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) administers the SYEP, and there is no fee for […]
St John’s Prep Dance Teams Help Other Students
In honor of Catholic Schools Week, the United Dance Teams of St. John’s Prep, under the direction of moderator Debra Befumo, collected, sorted and distributed school supplies and crafts materials for after-school programs at three Astoria Catholic schools: St. Joseph’s Academy, Immaculate Conception School, and St. Francis of Assisi.
Meng Reelected Vice Chair Of DNC
After a spirited campaign, Congress Member Grace Meng (D-NY) was reelected Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on the evening of February 25th. Meng, who represents Queens, won reelection during the DNC’s winter meeting at the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Votes were cast by members of the DNC. “I am extremely honored and humbled to […]
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 Christian writers andspeakers Maurice Venden and Lee Venden.•Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study […]
On 14th Street Sports Bar
“On 14th Street” is not just a location…it’s a new bar that opened recently on the Western edge of Astoria. On 14th Street is a local bar with friendly folks, from the staff to the locals that frequent it. This is a good place to watch the games on muted screens, while the jukebox plays and you shoot the breeze […]