Community Board 1’s Airport Committee and the LaGuardia Airport Redevelopment Team of the Port Authority of NY and NJ gave an update on the ongoing project at the board’s May 15 meeting held at Astoria World Manor. The Airport Committee, chaired by Rose Marie Poveromo, previously met with the PA’s LGA Redevelopment Team on May 8. On May 4, the […]
This Saturday: Ditmars Park Spring Festival
The Friends of Ditmars Park are hosting the Ditmars Park Spring Festival: Green Neighborhoods and Healthy Living, Saturday, May 19, from 10 am to 2 pm, at Ditmars Park. (It was originally scheduled for May 12, but has been postponed.) The festival theme is Green Neighborhoods and Healthy Living. The events taking place at the festival include a compost-making demonstration […]
EL ANZUELO FINO
El Anzuelo Fino has been at its Woodhaven location for an astonishing 20 years, serving up fine Peruvian cuisine in a casual setting. El Anzuelo Fino translates to “The Fine Fish Hook” and this petite Peruvian kitchen puts out fresh fish, seafood, meat and chicken dishes, and salads for lunch, dinner, and take-out. Run by the Torres Family, including chef […]
Steinway & Sons Announces Annual Factory Savings Event
Steinway & Sons announces its upcoming Factory Savings Event, which is a once-a-year-only opportunity to save thousands on the finest pianos in the world. For three days in May, the historic factory will open its doors to offer expansive selection and savings on Steinway and Steinway-designed Boston and Essex grand and upright pianos. The sale, to be held May 18, […]
LUNERA MODERN MEXICAN Restaurant | Bar
Lunera is a delightful, modern Mexican restaurant with a Spanish twist and a cool vibe. You won’t find re-fried beans here…all the inventive recipes are made on the spot using the finest ingredients, cuts of meat, fish, vegetables, and more. The rustic interior features a back-lit bar, well-stocked with a variety of high quality tequila and other spirits that go […]
Flushing Town Hall to Receive $60,000 Grant From the National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts Chair Jane Chu has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the NEA’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2018. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $60,000 to Flushing Town Hall for performing arts programming. The Art Works category is the NEA’s largest funding category and supports […]
St. Nicholas William Spyropoulos’ PTA Dinner Dance Honors Kromidas
The 41st Annual PTA Dinner Dance of the William Spyropoulos Greek-American School of St. Nicholas (196-10 Northern Blvd., Flushing) was held on Saturday, May 12 at Chateau Briand in Carle Place. Over 500 attendees honored Mrs. Athena Kromidas upon her retirement. Mrs. Kromidas said, “It is with great humility as well as genuine love that I am amongst you tonight […]
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. ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH:•Sunday, May 20, 3 pm: Traditional choralEvensong for the Feast of Pentecost ft. live organmusic and professional choir (free). No reservations […]
Henry Weeks Was 87
Henry (“Hank”) Winter Weeks— beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, family member, friend, entrepreneur, volunteer, veteran, soccer lover, and recreational fisherman— passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on April 24, 2018 amidst loved ones, including his devoted wife of 67 years, Catherine. If there is an afterlife, he has already been exploring fishing spots with his pre-deceased long-time […]