The annual Greek Independence Day celebration was held at the Stathakion Center in Astoria. Many elected officials attended the March 23 event. State Senator Michael Gianaris, Assembly Member Aravella Simotas, Council Member Costa Constantinides and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz hosted the celebration. The Queens elected officials annually mark the historic occasion with a ceremony recognizing Greek heritage and culture, […]
Queens Students… ‘March For Our Lives’ In Washington, DC
In response to the mass shooting at a Florida high school last month by a 19-year-old with a semiautomatic AR-15 rifle, students all over the country, inspired by the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas who survived the shooting and have been speaking out and organizing protests, held massive demonstrations in the “March For Our Lives.” Over 100 Global Kids Youth […]
Traffic Calming Measures Coming To PS11 After Years Of Advocacy
New York City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and the Department of Transportation held a press conference to formally announce plans to install traffic signals on 54th Street in front of PS11 in Woodside. This victory comes after years of the Council Member and the PS 11 community calling for traffic calming in this area. “Currently, this dangerous intersection poses […]
Easter & Passover Each Emphasize Hope
Two major religions in our country will celebrate important holidays this week: Passover, starting on Friday, March 30 and Easter Sunday, on April 1. Good Friday, also on March 30, commemorates the day that Jesus Christ was crucified, rising from the dead three days later on Easter. Both holidays give a message of hope: that there will be an end […]
Letters to the Editor
Forcing Out Tenants A copy of this letter was received atthe offices of the Queens Gazette.March 22, 2018Rick Chandler, P.E.Commissioner, New York CityDepartment of Buildings280 BroadwayNew York, New York 10007 Dear Commissioner Chandler: I write in response to serious allegations raised in recent reporting by the Associated Press and an investigation by the Housing Rights Initiative. The Kushner Companies allegedly […]
US Open Set To Celebrate 50th Anniversary
The USTA announced on March 20 a slate of special events and activities it has planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the US Open. The US National Championships became the US Open in 1968, as the event opened its doors to professional players for the first time. The USTA will activate programming across all its channels, including publishing, retail, […]
QEDC’s Entrepreneur Space Hosts Lucky Seven party
The Entrepreneur Space, a food-and-business incubator operated by the Queens Economic Development Corporation, turned seven years old in grand style with food, networking, and high spirits at its home, 36-46 37th St. in Long Island City on Friday, March 23. About 150 people attended the commercial kitchen’s Lucky Seven anniversary bash. They tried samples from 28 vendors and local nonprofits, […]
Queens Woman Cancer-Free And Fundraising For Research
An inspiring Queens resident, Evelyn Gomez, is a cancer survivor who is motivating others to fight back against cancer by fundraising for research, all with the help of her seven year old son, Aiden. Evelyn was diagnosed with an aggressive type of breast cancer back in 2010, while pregnant with Aiden. As a new and first-time mom, Evelyn underwent chemotherapy, […]
Powhatan Dems Members Collect Signatures For Crowley
Members of the Powhatan and Pocahontas Democratic Club, in conjunction with Taminent Democratic Club members, gathered on March 24 for a petition drive for Congress Member Joseph Crowley. They collected hundreds of signatures to help Crowley secure a place on the ballot in the upcoming Congressional elections. Members had the opportunity to meet and hear from Crowley, as well as […]