Urban Upbound and Bishop Mitchell Taylor, city officials, resident association presidents, religious leaders, partners and residents gathered together on Wednesday, December 6, in front of Ravenswood houses to say, “Murder No More! Murder and violence in our neighborhoods must stop now.” Organizers said, “The senseless killings among predominantly young African America men must stop. This past Saturday, Queensbridge houses resident […]
First Hydroponic Science Lab Opens In District 30
As part of NYC Council Member Costa Constantinides’ initiative to invest in science learning spaces, he and school officials celebrated on December 8 the opening of the first hydroponic science lab in the district. Constantinides joined NY Sun Works Executive Director Manuela Zamora, NYC Department of Education District 30 Superintendent Dr. Philip Composto, P.S. 122 Principal Anna Aprea, teachers, and […]
Happy Chanukah!
This year Chanukah bookends two issues of the Gazette, as the holiday started last night, and continues until our next issue comes out, on December 20. We want to wish everyone a bright and happy Festival of Lights, a very important observance that reflects the Jewish people’s struggle for religious freedom. Chanukah is a time for families and friends to […]
Letters to the Editor
Toy Scalpers A copy of this letter was received at theoffices of the Queens Gazette.December 3, 2017Dear Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Shay (RetailIndustry Leaders): I write today to express my serious concerns with the widespread use of bot technology on retail websites to deprive good-faith consumers of access to products in high demand. As we approach this holiday season, it […]
King Pigeon Rescued In Astoria
If you, or anyone you know lost a pet king pigeon, read on: On Friday, December 8 on my way to work at the Queens Gazette I walked up Steinway Street and saw a woman stopped at a tree looking down at a bird in front of Wing Stop (ironically). Being a person who stops for any kind of injured […]
I On Politics
GOP GUN BILL ‘UNDERMINES SENSIBLE STATE GUN-SAFETY LAWS’: House Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after the House approved a Republican bill that would force a universal concealed carry law on Americans: “Today, Republicans in Congress failed to protect Americans and reduce the horror and heartbreak of gun violence. “This NRA-approved bill is far from a […]
DOE Announces Free Vision Screening For All Students
The Department of Education (DOE) has announced students attending all 227 Community Schools will get free vision screening through a partnership with the Department of Mental Health and Hygiene and the eyeglass company Warby Parker. The program was initially launched in 2015 to provide free vision screening to 94,000 students attending 130 Community Schools. Those services are now being expanded […]
Nolan Addresses Sunnyside Chamber
For December’s Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce meeting, Assembly Member Cathy Nolan came to Tito Rad’s Grill, 49- 10 Queens Blvd., where she met with an attentive audience remarking about the big changes she has gone through in 33 years in Albany. These days, the legislative budget is $150 billion and she can remember regarding it with awe when she was […]
The Story Of Chanukah
A ccording to the Talmud, beginning with the 25th of Kislev, eight days of Chanukah are observed, during which no eulogies are delivered, nor is fasting permitted. This tradition began when the Greeks entered the Inner Sanctuary of the temple and defiled all the oils. When the Hasmoneans (the Maccabees) defeated them, they searched and found only one remaining jar […]