Unreliable School Bus A copy of this letter was received at the offices of the Queens Gazette.September 11, 2018Chancellor Richard A. CarranzaNew York City Department of EducationTweed Courthouse – 52 Chambers StreetNew York, NY 10007Re: Grandpa Bus Company, District 30Dear Chancellor Carranza: I have received several complaints from parents of local elementary school parents in regard to the practices of […]
As I See It: Media Bias
Is the media animal, vegetable or mineral? I’m not sure. But one thing I am sure of is that the media is not only biased, but also unprofessional, un- American, and untrustworthy. Consider The New York Times (NYT), the so-called premier newspaper and leader of journalistic integrity. Remember that they supposedly live by the motto “All the news that’s fit […]
CB 1 Meets To Discuss Land Use Situations
Community Board 1 resumes monthly meetings on September 20 at the Astoria World Manor, 25-22 Astoria Boulevard at 6:30 pm since the September 18 meeting was cancelled due to the religious observance of the Yom Kippur holiday. On September 5 the Land Use and Zoning Committee, co-chaired by board members Gerald Caliendo and Elizabeth Erion, met at the board’s office, […]
Wedding Planning 101
First comes the proposal then comes the wedding planning. There are dozens of decisions that need to be made before it’s time to walk down the aisle, which can be overwhelming for brides and grooms. To help make it less stressful, these tips from Macy’s can help couples through the entire wedding-planning process, from on-trend apparel and accessories for the […]
Coupling Finances: What All Newlyweds Should Know
I t’s a catchphrase that’s been described as perhaps the first “I do” for newlyweds, and it’s especially relevant as we head into wedding season. Because as much as you may think no two people have ever been more in love than you are – hey, look at the size of that engagement ring! – the truth is that it […]
Astoria World Manor
Astoria World Manor has been an icon of catering in the area for 64 years, offering personalized service for all of life’s special occasions. With six rooms that can accommodate from 50 to 1,000 people, you are sure to find one that suits you. Mr. Ahn and his multilingual banquet staff will guide you through that most important event of […]
Local-Express
Erick BenitezAstoria native Erick Benitez is a music promoter who created Bandfest, the fourth iteration of which he recently hosted at Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Astoria. He is a self-taught drummer who was inspired to play by Black Sabbath’s drummer at his first concert, at age 14. While his friends were into karate flicks and sports, he was into […]
Tadka Indian Restaurant
Since 1996, the 5 Star Restaurant and 5 Star Banquet Hall have been serving the Queens community and beyond. The Restaurant has consistently served delicious Indian cuisine and the 5 Star Banquet Hall has played host to hundreds of elegant, catered affairs. Now under new management, the restaurant has a new name: Tadka Indian Restaurant and still serves freshly prepared […]
Ceremony To Celebrate Opening Of RIOULT Dance Center
RIOULT Dance NY announced that it will hold a ribbon-cutting for the newly constructed RIOULT Dance Center on Thursday, October 4, at 4:00 pm onsite at 34-01 Steinway Street in the Kaufman Arts District in Astoria. Hal Rosenbluth, president of Kaufman Astoria Studios, will welcome RIOULT Dance NY to the Kaufman Arts District. Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and Council […]
Historic Richmond Town: The City’s Most Complete Historic Village
If you are ever in Staten Island, Historic Richmond Town is a great place to visit! Historic Richmond Town is the city’s most complete historic village, sitting on nearly 100 acres of beautifully manicured park land. The village boasts 28 stunningly restored historic structures, which include townhomes, farms, businesses, former factories and government buildings. A year-round schedule of educational programs […]