Mayor Bill de Blasio, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña and Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Nisha Agarwal have announced additional procedures concerning federal requests regarding students in city schools. “This additional guidance and support demonstrates New York City’s commitment to protect the rights of all students,” said City Council Education Committee Chair and Council Member Daniel Dromm. […]
5 Health Numbers Every American Should Know
There is no better time than the present to take charge of your health. You are the one living in your body so you know it best – or do you? In order to live a healthy, fulfilled life, free of frequent doctor’s visits, taking medications, or being hospitalized, there are certain health numbers you need to know. Knowing these […]
Central Astoria’s Spring Break Fun In The Park
The Central Astoria LDC, famous for its Astoria Park events which include the Independence Day Celebration, Waterfront Concert Series, Movies on the Waterfront, Batty Over Halloween Celebration, and Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration, has added yet another event to its repertoire, as it will host the “Spring Break Fun In The Park.” Central Astoria LDC’s “Spring Break Fun In […]
Crafting Stories Of The Queer And Latinx Experience
On the heels of the triumphant ensemble production of anOTHER, presented at the 2017 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, J. Julian Christopher (aka C. Julian Jiménez), Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts, will address students, faculty, staff and members of the community on the topic of “Playwriting as Activism: Advocacy Through Authenticity,” at Queensborough […]
Mundo
Mundo is a gem of a restaurant and bar located inside the Paper Factory Hotel, with a history all its own. In 1922, the Pilot Radio Company was founded and later made radios and parts during World War II. Soon after, with the rise of newspapers, the factory started making paper into the 1970’s when it was shuttered. Thanks to […]
Local-Express
Effie SfikasEver wonder where the beautiful headstones and monuments in our cemeteries come from? We did – so we asked Effie Sfikas of Monuments by Effie to tell us a little about her business. Effie Sfikas was born and raised in the Bronx, a first-generation Greek American. She said, “I have a degree in education. My first job was in retail. […]
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 […]
Constantinides Casts His Participatory Budgeting Ballot
Council Member Costa Constantinides kicked off the start of Participatory Budgeting in his district by casting his ballot for his favorite projects. The Participatory Budgeting program gives residents ages 14 and older the opportunity to vote on how to spend $1 million on local capital projects from a ballot created by community volunteers. Ballot proposals can be found in full […]