Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro was the speaker at the October meeting of the Astoria Civic Association, making reference to nearly a half-century as a firefighter. However, he didn’t reminisce much, except to note significant changes that have been made in the department since he was a rookie in 1969. He said that since then, there has been a change even […]
Local Drop-Off Sites To Aid Hurricane Victims
Many organizations have been holding drives to collect supplies for the victims of Hurricane Maria. Ingeneral they are collecting non-perishable food, bottled water, batteries, disposable diapers, feminine hygieneproducts. Everything must be new and sealed. Clothing donations have been discouraged at most locations.Check first what any particular location is able to accept.The following are some of the many drop-off sites:Councilman Costa […]
Queens Community House Offers DACA Renewal Applicants Relief
When the Trump administration announced it would end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program, a countdown began for many young people who were brought to this country as young children. Those who are eligible had less than a week to send in renewal applications, leaving many to complete daunting paperwork on their own – not to mention pay […]
Ghoulishly Good Tips For A Safe Halloween
NYPD officials are offering the following tips for parents to follow this Halloween, to make sure their young ghouls and goblins remain safe while trick-or-treating: • Make sure an adult examines all Halloween candy and other treats before allowing children to eat them. Never let children eat unwrapped or open treats. • Halloween treats should only be eaten if they […]
HOME Resto-Lounge
There’s no place like “Home”…. Home Resto-Lounge that is. Opened just one month ago on bustling Steinway Street, this multi-floor venue features a comfortable, well-appointed dining room, a lounge upstairs, and a knockout menu that will make you come “home” again and again. This decidedly Mediterranean restaurant has Greek and Italian roots with a modern twist at the hands of […]
Determination & Vision At 2017 St. Nicholas Festival
The 46th Annual Festival of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church held from October 5 to October 8 in Flushing was well attended with many enjoying the souvlaki, gyro, pastries and loukoumades, a flea market, games, church tours, Greek folk dancing performances by the schools, live Greek music and vendors. People attended, making it one of the most popular New York […]
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 […]
A Prayer For Peace
Almighty God please enfold every nation into your arms,Gently whispering peaceful words into their ears,Crowning their souls, hearts, and minds with peaceful thoughts,To do what is right as they were taught.May peace reign throughout every land,May no nation lift up sword against another nation or a cruel terrorist and.Love and understanding amongst all nations of the world must exist,War, hatred, […]
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 137-35 NorthernBlvd. visit flushingtownhall.org for a fulllist of events.-Carnegie Hall’s Neighborhood Concerts:The George Gee Swing Orchestra (free,RSVP online) Oct 13, dance lesson at 7pm, concert at […]