CROWLEY: TRUMP’S EXEC. ORDER CONTINUES DETAINMENT OF FAMILIES: House Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) released the following statement on President’s Trump executive order that continues the detainment of families: “Our country has always been a beacon of light for those seeking safety and refuge. Instead of upholding these American values, President Trump has caged innocent babies and […]
Rallying In Support Of Reuniting Families
On Monday evening, June 25, NYC Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer led a rally and march he organized in Woodside to protest President Trump’s edict to separate children from their parents who are suspected of crossing the US border illegally, and place them in different holding pens until he can decide what to do with them. He has since stopped […]
Gianaris Launches Summer Reading Program For Students In Queens
NYS Senator Michael Gianaris launched his annual summer reading program, aiming to bring more children to libraries and encourage reading between school years. Gianaris hosts this program each year in partnership with local Queens libraries. “Students benefit from continuing to read while school is out during the summer,” said Senator Gianaris. “My summer reading challenge aims to ignite a love […]
It Is Good To Give Back
If you often find yourself shaking your head at the current state of our—just fill in the blank—there’s a quick way you can make a difference: volunteer. Everything takes a lot of time—and money—at the legislative level. Except volunteering. Especially in these confused times, the millions need to get mobilized. If a situation is worrisome to you, positive action is […]
Letters to the Editor
Reunite Them Now A copy of this letter was received at theoffices of the Queens Gazette.June 20, 2018President Donald J. TrumpThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NWWashington, DC 20500Dear President Trump: Moments ago, you publicly stated your intent to sign an executive order ending the practice of separating immigrant parents from their children at the border. I write to ask that […]
NCO Discuss Build The Block Strategy At Meeting
A Build the Block meeting with NCO Sector B (“Boy” sector) Officers Shieed Haniff and Monique Holly was held at Bohemian Hall in Astoria on June 20. Neighborhood Coordination Officers work within assigned sectors to actively engage with their community. The Commanding Officer of the 114th Precinct, Deputy Inspector Osvaldo Nunez, described Build the Block as an opportunity “to address […]
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Advancing LaGuardia AirTrain
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed on June 25 legislation to advance the process to build a new AirTrain connection to LaGuardia Airport. The new law will allow multiple potential alignments identified by the local community to be considered during an upcoming environmental review of the proposed AirTrain LGA project, planned between the airport and the Long Island Rail Road station […]
Steinway Astoria Partnership Holds Annual Meeting
On Wednesday, June 20 the Steinway Astoria Partnership held its annual meeting. The well-attended event was hosted at Luna Asian Bistro & Lounge on the rooftop of 32-72 Steinway Street which provided a spectacular view of the city and delectable cuisine. Steinway Astoria Partnership President Kevin Foley welcomed attendees to the meeting and expressed optimism about the upcoming year and […]
