As Queens and the rest of the nation prepared to observe Memorial Day, Congress Member Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced on May 25 that the House of Representatives passed several measures she authored which provide needed assistance to members of the military. Meng’s provisions include six separate amendments that were attached to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the legislation that […]
Crowley: Population Bureau Nominee’s Comments On Immigrants ‘Vile’
House Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) issued the following statement on the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to serve as assistant secretary of state for the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration: “Mr. Mortensen’s racist, vile, and disparaging comments against immigrants and refugees disqualifies him from serving our government in any capacity. This appointment is yet another clear […]
Park And Homes Beautification Day A Big Success
NHS of Queens & SONYMA Spruce Up:Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens (NHSQ) and SONYMA organized a cleanup and improvement day in Corona, on Saturday, May 19. The beautification of the Park of the Americas and its surroundings was a total success. Despite the heavy rain that fell through Saturday morning, NHS staff, volunteers and community leaders faced the bad weather armed with brooms and shovels in […]
New School Honors Late Assembly Member Lafayette
Less than a month before this school year ends on June 26, Community School District 30 has begun outreach to zone a new school and has voted to honor the late Assembly Member Ivan Lafayette. The new school, PS 398, is scheduled to open at 69-01 34th Ave. for the 2019-2020 school year with space for 476 students to alleviate […]
Local-Express
Richard MazdaRichard Mazda is a writer, director, producer, actor, singer, filmmaker and musician. Born in the UK, Richard is a naturalized American whose his career has seen considerable achievements in the fields of both theater and music. In the last five years he added filmmaker to his resume after directing a full length fine arts documentary, “9 Days,” two music videos, […]
Katch Astoria
There’s always something good cooking at Katch Astoria. With 50 beers on tap to accompany your meal, fabulous cocktails, and 2,500 square feet of outdoor space, Katch Astoria is ready for summer! Make Katch your place to view the World Cup matches on the patio, on a huge screen, with a frosty beer. Lots of muted screens show all your […]
Woodside Memorial Day Parade
The annual Woodside Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by the local Catholic War Veterans’ post was held on Memorial Day, May 28. Photos by Walter Karling
The Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade
The 91st Annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade drew hundreds of area residents to Northern Boulevard near Little Neck Parkway. The May 28 event is billed as the largest of its kind in the nation. Mayor Bill de Blasio made an appearance, as did Governor Andrew Cuomo and Senator Chuck Schumer. The parade has been held, rain or shine, since […]
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 Christian writers andspeakers Maurice Venden and Lee Venden.Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible […]