I On Politics
MALONEY SEEKS FULL HEARING ON EQUIFAX’S IRS CONTRACT AWARDED AFTER DATA BREACH: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) has called for an investigation into the decision by the IRS to award Equifax a no-bid contract to provide tax fraud protection services just three weeks after the public disclosure of the company’s major security and data breach. Rep. Maloney, senior member of […]
Community Raises $4,000 For Puerto Rico
On Thursday, October 12 musicians, business owners, and community members came together at SingleCut Beersmiths to raise more than $4,000 for the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. The event titled, “You Don’t Know How It Feels: A Benefit For Hurricane Maria” was a tribute concert to the late American songwriter Tom Petty that was intended to raise money […]
‘Batty Over Halloween Celebration’ October 29
The Central Astoria LDC is proud to bring you their Second Annual Batty Over Halloween Celebration. Come out for a bewitching afternoon on Sunday, October 29, from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm at the Astoria Park Great Lawn. This “fang”tastic event is free to the public, and will include musical performances for children by Fiddle Foxes, FunikiJam World Music, as […]
Puerto Rico Is Still Struggling
Dear Friend, Last night, I returned from Puerto Rico, where I spent the past four days delivering supplies and volunteering on relief efforts with my husband, Dan. I wanted to share with you how immensely proud I am of our city and its response having witnessed it firsthand. Over 150 New York City employees are on the island doing remarkable […]
Goodwill Integrated Health And Wellness Center Opens In Astoria
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. opened its Integrated Health and Wellness Center (IHWC) in Astoria with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with community leaders. Goodwill NYNJ operates the IHWC in partnership with the Floating Hospital to offer whole health management services, including primary medical care, to individuals 18 years or older with mental health and/or substance-related […]
Celebrating The United Nations
We are celebrating UN Day on Tuesday, October 24, the 72nd anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter in 1945, making it an official entity, empowered with the ability to bring member nations of the world together. UN Day has been celebrated on every October 24 since 1948. The stated goals of the UN, according to its official website, […]
Letters to the Editor
Reject Silencers Act A copy of this letter was received at theoffices of the Queens Gazette.October 7, 2017The Honorable Paul RyanSpeakerU.S. House of RepresentativesThe CapitolWashington, DC 20515 Mr. Speaker, This week the House was scheduled to consider H.R. 2406, Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act, or the SHARE Act, which would reduce current restrictions on buying silencers, among other things. […]
Flu Season Is Upon Us
Influenza, or the flu, is a dangerous respiratory (lung) infection that is very contagious. An annual flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and your family from it. Every year during “flu season,” the United States experiences influenza outbreaks beginning in the fall and winter, peaking between December and February and lasting as late as May. The flu […]