The induction of Judge John C.V. Katsanos was held on January 23, at the Queens County Civil Court, in Jamaica. The Hon. Jeremy S. Weinstein, Administrative Judge of the NYS Supreme Court presided over the ceremonial occasion, and NYS Senator Michael Gianaris served as the event’s host. Judge Weinstein made note of Judge Katsanos’ professional accomplishments and how, in a […]
The State Of The World’s Borough
Borough President Melinda Katz gave her State of the Borough speech last Friday, in which she highlighted the strengths of our borough and where her efforts have brought us. Katz also discussed where we—the World’s Borough, as she has dubbed us—are headed, as she revealed she is taking a long view and sowing seeds far into our future. The accomplishments […]
Letters to the Editor
Address Mail Problems A copy of this letter was received at theoffices of the Queens Gazette.January 23, 2018The Honorable Megan J. BrennanPostmaster General and Chief Executive OfficerUnited States Postal Service475 L’Enfant Plaza SouthwestWashington, DC 20260-0010 Dear Postmaster General Brennan: We write to you regarding the ongoing and serious problems with mail delivery in our congressional districts in Queens, New York. […]
Arson Charges Dropped In Elmhurst Inferno
Queens prosecutors have dropped arson charges against a Yonkers contractor accused of setting a 5-alarm fire at an Elmhurst apartment building in April 2017. The Queens District Attorney’s office announced on January 16, that the case against contractor Declan McElhatton has been dismissed and sealed. McElhatton was facing four years in prison if convicted of charges including fourth-degree arson, second-degree […]
Civilian Complaint Review Board Talks Police, Civilian Conduct
The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), held its first meeting of 2018 in Queens. “We’re here and we’re glad you’re here,” said CCRB Acting Executive Director Frederick Davie at the January 10 meeting held at the Long Island City branch of the Queens Library. The CCRB is an independent agency empowered to receive, investigate, mediate, hear, make findings and recommend […]
Queens College Named Best Value College For Teaching Degrees In State
Queens College was named on January 23 one of the top 20 best value colleges for teaching degrees on the Best Value Schools’ 2018 list, and the most affordable overall. The ranking of the 50 best, most affordable colleges for teaching degrees in the US focused on four-year, public and private (non-profit) colleges and universities that offer multiple bachelor’s degrees […]
Trinity Lutheran’s Recommended Reading For Lent
Trinity Lutheran Church of Astoria and Long Island City will have a book to read for Lent this year: “Jesus, the King: Understanding the Life & Death of the Son of God” by Timothy Keller. The most influential man to ever walk the earth has had his story told in hundreds of different ways for thousands of years. Can any […]
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 Vendenand Lee Venden.•Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study […]
Astoria Bookshop Named Finalist On Publishers Weekly Shortlist
Publishers Weekly just announced its shortlist for the 2018 PW Bookstore and Sales Rep of the Year Awards. There are only five bookstores in the country in the shortlist, and only one is from New York—Queens’ own Astoria Bookshop. The awards honor “outstanding contributors to the bookselling industry,” according to Publishers Weekly’s web page. “This year’s finalists for the 2018 […]
Kiwanis Holds Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser
The Kiwanis Club of Bayside held its annual Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday, January 20. At this year’s event Assembly Member Edward Braunstein was honored for his commitment to serving the Bayside community and its surrounding areas. Braunstein has led initiatives to benefit veterans, women, children, and most recently, disaster relief for victims of the hurricanes affecting Florida, Texas and […]