Chancellor Richard A. Carranza was invited to answer questions from a concerned City Council Education Committee which asked him about many issues related to a very poor transportation system that has caused chaos during the first days and weeks of the new public school year. The Education Committee members in attendance all made statements and asked the Chancellor direct questions […]
Jewish Passengers Of The Titanic Disaster Explored In New Book & Artifact
A new book on the Titanic’s Jewish passengers, and the selling of a pocket watch from one of the victims that was recovered from the waters of the Atlantic, has sparked an interest into this little known subject of the famous disaster. During the last week of August, Heritage Auctions sold a pocket watch for more than $57,000. The watch […]
Queens College President Honored
Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown announced on October 19 that Queens College President Félix V. Matos Rodríguez has been named the recipient of the District Attorney’s 2018 Hispanic Heritage Award for his tireless commitment to advancing Latin American culture, as both an educator and as a public servant in Puerto Rico, where his efforts consisted of serving as a […]
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 speakersMaurice Venden and Lee Venden.Saturdays, 11 am: Bible […]
Italian Charities Of America’s Lecture Series
Italian American history, art, culture, heritage and experiences will be presented during Italian American Heritage Month by Italian Charities of America, which is proudly sponsoring their first Fall Italian American Lecture Series. The Italian American Lecture Series at Italian Charities of America will be held every spring and fall, featuring various topics and discussions. Events will be held on the […]
Driver Dies In Horrible LIC Crash
A 35-year-old drag racer was killed early Sunday morning when his car crashed into a traffic signal pole and split in two, police said. Cops said Jesus Montenegro-Posada, who raced under the name “Meko,” was traveling westbound on Review Avenue in a green, 1997 Honda Civic just before 1 am on October 21 when he slammed into a traffic pole […]
Queens Neighborhoods United Leads Rally Against New Target
Queens Neighborhoods United (QNU) led a rally on October 18 at the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA), as residents submitted a legal challenge to the construction of the department store. QNU asserted that the Target, planned for construction in Elmhurst, violates local zoning regulations that prohibit big-box department stores. The appeal also calls into question the legality of multiple […]
The Plaxall Gallery Unveils The Macabre
Plaxall Gallery hosts some fascinating and unique events. LIC-A, Theatre C, Bushwick Book Club and The Parsnip Ship for music and civic conversations presented FARMED: A Live Podcast Album. FARMED was a concert and interview series inspired by George Orwell’s Animal Farm. Highlighting revolutions happening in cities around the United States, the interviews were set to music by Trevor Bachman […]