Congress Member Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, honored civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin for her lifetime of public service. During the May 20 event, which was hosted by the Parkchester Branch of the NAACP in the Bronx, Crowley presented Colvin with a Congressional Certificate and an American flag flown over the US Capitol to […]
8th Graders Honored For African American History Month Essays
Assembly Member Aravella Simotas honored 21 Astoria 8th graders who attend IS 10, the Horace Greeley School, for participating in the New York State Assembly’s annual African American History Month Essay Contest. She chose four students who excelled in their writing as contest winners: Andy Hernandez, Rubaiah Hussain, Fahad Khan and Crystal Lozada On Thursday, May 24, Simotas visited IS […]
State Funding For Ecuadorian Civic Committee of New York
NYS Senator Jose Peralta announced that he secured $25,000 in state funds for the Ecuadorian Civic Committee of New York during a visit to the organization’s new headquarters on Roosevelt Avenue. The state grant will support the various services that the community-based group offers to residents, initiatives that include English classes and programs for senior citizens. “The Ecuadorian Civic Committee, […]
Parks Should Fix Up The Dog Park
Now that spring is finally perking up, more people will be looking to bring their pets to the dog park. Dog parks everywhere will be filled with dogs playing catch and wagging their tails. Dog owners will be happily chatting with each other and introducing their pets on a cheery afternoon. Dog parks all over Queens will be happily buzzing […]
Letters to the Editor
Chill On Pot Arrests A copy of this letter was received atthe offices of the Queens Gazette.May 21, 2018Hon. Richard A. BrownQueens District Attorney125-01 Queens BoulevardKew Gardens, New York 11415Re: Marijuana Prosecutions District Attorney Brown, We are witnessing a sea change in the public’s perspective on marijuana use. The debate among New Yorkers that was once constrained to whether medical […]
Astoria Civic Assn. Announces Judge Charles Vallone Scholarship Winners
The Astoria Civic Association announced the Judge Charles Vallone Scholarship winners. They are: Elizabeth Tsouristakis, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, $4,000Cleopatra Papadopoulos, St. Vincent Ferrer HS, $3,500Nowshin Islam, Stuyvesant HS, $2,500George Calderon, Harvest Collegiate HS, $2,000Isabella Cooper, St. Francis Prep, $$1,500Hanaa Ahmed, Francis Lewis HS, $1,250Jaylene Delgado, St. John’s Prep, $1,250Muhammad Aziz, Xavier HS, $750Alexander Krampis St. Demetrios HS, […]
UCCA’s Upcoming Important–And Fun–Community Events
Co-sponsors Mount Sinai Queens and United Community Civic Association invite everyone— “for the health of it”—to their annual Community Health Fair on Saturday, June 2, 10 am to 3 pm, at Kaufman Astoria Studios (34-12 36th Street, Astoria; enter at 36th Street and 35th Avenue) for free health screenings, free refreshments, and giveways. Bring the kids for the fun of […]
Family Fun At Rainey Park With CALDC
The Central Astoria LDC, famous for its Astoria Park events which include the annual Independence Day Celebration, Waterfront Concert Series, and Movies on the Waterfront, announced that it will host its first Family Fun at Rainey Park event. Central Astoria LDC’s Family Fun at Rainey Park will be held on Sunday, June 3, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at […]
CB 2 Holds Workshop Meeting On Street Safety
BY THOMAS COGAN A special Community Board 2 safety meeting was held on May 21, at Sunnyside Community Services, to look further into the proposed establishment of protected bicycle lanes in Sunnyside along two parallel routes, Skillman Avenue and 43rd Avenue. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has for some time proposed to design these routes as an enhancement of the […]
Helen Marshall Family Day
The East Elmhurst-Corona Civic Association presents Helen Marshall Family Day, in collaboration with Assembly Member Jeffrion L. Aubry, Council Member Francisco Moya, and NYS Senator Jose Peralta. It will be held on June 2, from 10 am to 7 pm at the East Elmhurst Playground and feature face-painting, a bouncy house, game truck, performances, live music, food, and craft vendors. […]