She Goes to Your Head hair salon has announced their event, Hair For Care, a hair donation event taking place at She Goes to Your Head hair salon (28-12 Steinway St. in Astoria), on Saturday, August 19. Anyone who would like to help is invited to come in and make a hair donation to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, the largest national […]
Piccolino
Piccolino is a welcome addition to the neighborhood, bordering on Astoria and Woodside. This brand new Italian restaurant offers casual, yet elegant dining in a cozy setting, with a mere 12 tables in the lovely dining room. Posters and signs from Italy adorn the walls, and the front grill of a classic car sits just next to the bar. Partners […]
The Long Island Star Journal: Welcome To July 1940
The Greater Astoria Historical Society presents pages from the Long Island Star Journal “REDS, NAZIS ROUNDED UP IN HUNT FOR FAIR BOMBER” proclaimed the headline of the Long Island Star Journal on July 5, 1940. On our nation’s 164th birthday, a time bomb was discovered in the British Pavilion at the World’s Fair. The NYPD bomb squad removed the lethal […]
Dancing With New York Bee Gees And Viewing ‘Finding Dory’
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition’s 2017 Waterfront Concert Series continues on Thursday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m., when the New York Bee Gees will take the stage at the Astoria Park Great Lawn on Shore Blvd., between the Hell Gate Bridge & Astoria Pool, and pay homage to the enduring legacy and appreciation of Bee Gees music. Everyone is […]
Casa Theodoro: A Brazilian Twist On A New York Favorite
Pizza is ubiquitous in New York; it makes its way casually into the diet of most city dwellers, beloved by all for its simplicity and convenience. Sometimes, however, pizza can become a little too plain. At Casa Theodoro the pizza is never too plain. This Brazilian pizzeria, located at 54-18 31st Avenue in Woodside, puts a fresh spin on the […]
Don’t Miss Out On Dim Sum
Walk down Flushing’s Main Street, and you should not be surprised to see three dim sum restaurants on the same block. Dim sum, or little Chinese snacks, are popular eats in Chinese culture. Its roots stem back to the Han Dynasty, when travelers on the ancient Silk Road needed a place to rest. Therefore, teahouses were established along the roadside. […]
Our Continuing Celebration Of The Gazette’s Milestone
The Queens Gazette’s 35th Anniversary Issue was enthusiastically received by so many readers and the response was overwhelming. The number of people who wanted to share their historical take on the last 35 years was so great that so we decided that the rest of June should continue to be a celebration of the Gazette’s 35th anniversary. Anyone who wants […]
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 […]
Panayila ‘Kiki’ Poulos
“Kiki” Andreadis was born on November 20, 1930 and grew up in Verona, Greece. Her mother was from Pondi, and had to leave Turkey after WWI. Kiki was the eldest of three sisters, her two sisters were Afro and Alexandra. Her father came to America, and she followed and resided in Chester, Pennsylvania. She married Kostas Poulos, the school teacher […]
Addabbo Remarks On Resorts World Groundbreaking
NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. commented regarding the Resorts World Casino NYC groundbreaking: “As an economic driver and a committed partner in the surrounding communities, Resorts World Casino New York City has helped to transform and revitalize our neighborhood and borough. This expansion will make the site a true destination resort, provide for job opportunities and increase the potential […]