Ben’s Best Deli, Historic NY Deli To Close
Jay Parker, the longtime owner of Ben’s Best Delicatessen at 96-40 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, which has been serving generations since 1945, plans to close on June 30. After the news surfaced, Michael Perlman, chair of Rego-Forest Preservation Council, submitted a preservation proposal to Parker, who is receptive. He responded, “I had every desire to continue the business through other […]
Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag; Manner Of Delivery
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”, should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men […]
The History Of Flag Day
The first celebration of the U.S. Flag’s birthday was held in 1877 on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag’s birthday dates back to 1885 when school teacher, BJ Cigrand, first organized a group of Wisconsin school children to observe June 14 – the 108th anniversary […]
Central Astoria’s 2018 Independence Celebration
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition proudly announced that it will host its 2018 Independence Celebration on Thursday, June 28. The event will start at 7:30 pm at the Astoria Park Great Lawn on Shore Blvd. between the Hell Gate Bridge and Astoria pool. This highly anticipated community event that attracts a tremendous audience from near and far will ring […]
I On Politics
CROWLEY SLAMS ICE DIRECTOR FOR PLAN TO ADDRESS ‘KNOWN HATE GROUP’: House Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) wrote a letter to Acting Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Thomas Homan expressing dismay over the ICE director’s plan to address a known hate group, Crowley announced.Crowley explained, “Homan is scheduled to address the Center for Immigration Studies, […]
No Asylum
Governor Andrew Cuomo released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s move, via Attorney General Jeff Sessions, to block victims of domestic violence from claiming asylum: “It is unthinkable that the Trump administration wants to shut the door on victims of domestic violence. With his decision, the attorney general has turned our American values on their head and […]
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 writersand speakers Maurice Venden and LeeVenden.Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study […]
Hunt Suspect In 13 Western Queens Burglaries
Police are searching for a brazen thief—a “one man crime wave” who they believe is responsible for a series of at least 13 burglaries in the Jackson Heights, Corona and Elmhurst neighborhoods since April 3. Police said the one-man crime wave made off with approximately $125,000 in cash, electronic devices and personal property by entering apartments and private houses with […]
Former Woodside Church To Face Wrecking Ball
The new owner of a Woodside property occupied for the last 15 years by the New York Korean Church of the Nazarene has filed a request to demolish the structure. The developer, Nash Properties, acquired the parcel at 45-05 48th Ave. in Woodside from the New York District of the Church of Nazarene for $2.3 million on May 22, records […]