Crowley Responds To Trump’s Joint Address
House Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley (D–NY) released the following statement Wednesday, after President Trump outlined his agenda that Crowley said “fails to lift up hardworking American families and strengthened Republicans’ resolve to dismantle health care for millions of families.” “President Trump’s joint address this evening was more of the same. It was filled with proposals that will leave our […]
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 AboutJesus, with Christian writers and speakers MauriceVenden and Lee Venden.Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study […]
Commemorating Former Queens Borough President Helen Marshall
Former Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, a pioneering pillar of the Queens community, passed away in California, on March 3rd, at the age of 87. She is survived by her children, Donald, Jr., and Agnes Marie. Her husband, Donald predeceased her in January. The following elected officials released statements commemorating Mrs. Marshall. Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Chair of […]
Immaculate Conception To Celebrate Sisters’ 71 Years Of Service
Msgr. Fernando Ferrarese announced that the Holy Union Sisters are going to be transferred from the Immaculate Conception parish, and their 71 years of faithful service will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at a 12 noon Mass. Msgr. Ferrarese stated, “The Holy Union Sisters have been an intrinsic part of the spiritual, educational and […]
Crowley Responds To Trump’s Joint Address
House Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley (D–NY) released the following statement Wednesday, after President Trump outlined his agenda that Crowley said “fails to lift up hardworking American families and strengthened Republicans’ resolve to dismantle health care for millions of families.” “President Trump’s joint address this evening was more of the same. It was filled with proposals that will leave our […]
Leaders Honored At Black History Celebration
On February 27th, City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer honored the achievements of distinguished community leaders at the 7th Annual Black History Month Celebration before a packed room at the Jacob Riis Neighborhood Settlement, in Queensbridge. The Majority Leader presented the Distinguished Public Service Award to Queens Library President and CEO Dennis Walcott, who began his career as a […]
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 137-35Northern Blvd. visit flushingtownhall.org for a full list of events.-Forgiveness CommunityWorkshop (Free) Languages spoken: English, Mandarin, Spanish.Mar 13 & 20, 6:30-9 pm-Jeffery Broussard & the CreoleCowboys […]
The Importance Of Banks To Our Community
Whether they are community banks operating primarily in local communities, or local branches of huge international banks that do business around the world, the banks in our community offer all the traditional functions associated with banking: taking short-term deposits via checking and savings accounts; taking longer-term deposits in the form of certificates of deposit; renting safe deposit boxes; making consumer, […]
Lightning Strikes LaGuardia Runway
Lightning struck a runway at LaGuardia Airport, leaving a hole large enough to force closure of the runway and delay flights for approximately 90 minutes, authorities said. The bizarre lightning strike tore a hole in LaGuardia Runway 4 during a fast-moving storm that hit the airport at about 11:15 am on March 1. “The hole was large enough to cause […]