A visit to Via Vai is virtually a trip to Rome, thanks to Roman-born chef and owner, Antonio Morichini, who brings years of expertise in the kitchens of Italy right here to Astoria. Leave your passport at home and head to Via Vai on 23rd Avenue where classic Roman fare awaits you, served in a super-charming, rustic dining room featuring […]
Historic Struggles Formed Modern-Day Greece
Greeks all over the world, but especially here in New York City, will celebrate Greek Independence Day this Mar. 29. Parades and speeches will mark a struggle which began early in the 19th century and continued well into the 20th, fueled by the desire of the Greek nation to follow the traditions of self-government of the world’s first democracy. The […]
First Central Savings Bank To Appoint New President
First Central Savings Bank, a New York State chartered savings bank headquartered in Glen Cove, announced that it has terminated its relationship with John Romano, as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Anita Florek, the bank’s Chief Financial Officer, will serve as Acting President and Chief Operating Officer during the transition. First Central Savings Bank’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders […]
The Pulpit
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 and Prayer Group. 30-8932nd St., Astoria, 718.932.5390.****BVM Help of Christians:Thursdays, 9:30 am-noon: Food Pantry open to thosein need, ID required. Donations being accepted all othertimes. 70-31 48th Ave, Woodside, info 718.672.4848ext. 11. ****Church of the Resurrection:Last […]
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: The Astoria Symphony Orchestra Presents:The Redeemed Feat. classical music’s badboys, Wagner, Copland & Mahler. St Paul’sGerman Lutheran church, 315 w 22 St @ 8Ave, Mar 24, 8 pmFlushing Town […]
Raging Fire Destroys Popular Restaurant
On the afternoon of March 12th, a fire broke out at a popular local Chinese restaurant, New Lake Pavilion, causing a partial collapse of the main floor and destroying most of the interior of this bustling food stop, located at the corner of Main Street and Horace Harding Expressway. The fire started at around 3:40 pm in the basement and […]
In Honor Of Women’s History Month:
Haitian Painter & Makeup Artist Chantal Gesse Features Exhibit & Resorts World Casino NYCOn Thursday, March 23, Haitian painter and top makeup artist Chantal Gesse will greet guests at a private reception in honor of her artwork at Resorts World New York City’s (RWCNYC) Red Wall Art Gallery that is on public display from March 9 – April 7. Known for her depiction of the human form in its natural state and her […]
Pheffer Amato Greets Veterans For St. Patrick’s Day
This past Sunday, March 12th, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) was honored to provide corned beef for, and to have an opportunity to speak at, a lunch for Veterans from the St. Albans Veterans’ Affairs Center, held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Broad Channel.“The first bill I submitted was for Veterans. My grandfather was a Veteran,” said […]
Pheffer Amato Attends Ladies Luncheon, Reflects on Hundred Years of Suffrage in New York State
This past Saturday, March 11th, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) attended the Women’s Democratic Executive Committee of Queens County’s Ladies Luncheon, at Antun’s Catering in Queens Village. The event marked the hundred-year anniversary of women’s suffrage in New York State.“We have a history of strong woman leaders in Queens, as our Chair Joseph Crowley reminded everyone,” said Pheffer Amato. “Maybe, […]