A Rooftop Fundraiser was held for Council Member Costa Constantinides at Bridgeview Tower at 23-88 31st Street, Astoria on Monday, June 11. With panoramic views of the city and many of the bridges, Constantinides gave an overview of what was going on in Astoria and what he hopes the future will bring. The event was hosted by the DiFiore, Mazzola […]
Queens Chamber Of Commerce Holds Annual Business Expo
The Queens Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Expo at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, on June 21. A decades-long tradition, this year’s event was the largest, most comprehensive event ever, with over 1,500 attendees, 130 exhibitors and a jam-packed day of activities including tours of Citi Field all day, a kick-off breakfast, and raffle drawings […]
El Boqueron…
A Tast of Spain in AstoriaEl Boqueron is a cozy, classy, gem of a Spanish restaurant offering tantalizing tapas and entrées from the cuisine of sunny Spain. El Boqueron was taken over one year ago by Victor Macias who could not be a more gracious, hospitable host. Along with the excellent waitstaff, Victor makes you feel very welcome as he invites you into his intimate […]
Great Eats III: Greek-Edition
Memories! Flash back to the World War II years (1941 – 45) that spanned my age 7- 11 years. The location was just north of Hell’s Kitchen, presently home to Lincoln Center. One of the key memories during that period of time that has yet to leave me was dining out on Sundays approximately once a month. It was the […]
Local-Express
Emira Habiby BrowneEmira Habiby Browne has over 25 years of experience in social services, with expertise in family and children services, immigrant integration, and cultural competency. In 1993, Emira founded the first Arabic-speaking social services organization in New York City to address the needs of the Arabic-speaking immigrant community. In 2006, Emira founded CIANA as a wider and more inclusive organization that […]
Pages From The Long Island Star Journal
Welcome to June 1918! In 1918, the Spanish Flu rapidly spread across the globe, reaching pandemic status that June. The virus infected some 500 million people from remote Pacific islands to the High Arctic and claimed up to 100 million lives before releasing its deadly grip in late 1920. Meanwhile over in Europe, our boys “over there” fought the “Huns” […]
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, MoreAbout Jesus, with Christian writers and speakers Maurice Venden and Lee Venden.Saturdays, 3 pm: […]
Lead Paint Removal To Start On 7 Line
NYC Transit officials last week announced a $43 million, two-year project that will include abatement of lead paint on the outside of the 7 elevated line, starting at the 82nd Street stations and continuing toward Citi Field, in Jackson Heights and Corona. Local lawmakers, straphangers and area residents have been battling with transit authorities for the fix since District Council […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
Dates & times are subject to change. SEND INFO TWO WEEKS PRIOR to the event (this is a WEEKLY paper) to qgazette@aol.com, or 42-16 34th Ave, Astoria 11101. ARTS/ ENTERTAINMENT/ SPORTS: Flushing Town Hall 137-35 NorthernBlvd. visit flushingtownhall.org for afull list of events.-Two Women, One Passion: pianistTeresits Gomez & soprano Delcy YanetEstrada. Pre-show book signing byReinaldo Spitaletta, “The Ballad of […]
