Dear Savvy Senior,I’ve heard that Social Security sometimes makes mistakes on our earnings record, which can reduce our monthly retirement benefits. How can I make sure this doesn’t happen to me?Paranoid Paul.Dear Paul,Mistakes in the Social Security earnings record are actually fairly common. Your Social Security benefits are based on your highest 35 years of earnings history. So, if your […]
Upcoming At SHAREing & CAREing
Cancer Education & Parents’ BreakfastFeb. 7th, 9 am. For parents and educators of PS 110 students. Learn about cancer diagnosis, treatment, support and protecting yourself and family. Get information on free and low-cost cancer screenings. (RSVP) Workshop: Chair Yoga & MeditationFeb. 8th, 1:30 pm. Open to all. Come to relieve stress, and feel more calm and energized. Participants will learn […]
Get to Know Langston Hughes With Poetry Activities
Come to Langston Hughes Community Library this Black History Month to learn about their namesake, the famous writer Langston Hughes. Langston Hughes’ birthday just passed, and the people at Langston Hughes Community Library branch of Queens Library will be doing activities to help you discover his poetry and create some of your own artwork.Emoji Poetry – On Monday, February 11th, […]
State Of The District
Bold, Sustainable Vision For Council District 22Council Member Costa Constantinides outlined a bold vision to enhance resiliency, sustainability, and opportunity throughout District 22 in 2019 in his State of the District address on January 31st. The address delivered at PS 2, The Alfred Zimberg School, called for a re-envisioning of Astoria Boulevard, more renewable energy within Council District 22 schools, and replacing the jail on Rikers […]
Vallone, Johnson Roundtable With Korean American Leaders
NYC Council Member Paul Vallone and Speaker Corey Johnson held a roundtable discussion at Korean Community Services with civic, business and non-profit leaders in the Korean American community on January 31st. Vallone has held several roundtable discussions with these leaders, working to connect them with city resources and creating opportunities for discussion with the previous City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito […]
I On Politics
GIANARIS’ FIRST DISTRICT OFFICE POP UP IN LIC: NYS Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris announced the first of his “G Mobile” district office pop ups would take place at Cannelle LIC (5-11 47th Avenue in Long Island City) on Thursday, February 7, from 8:00 am to 10:30 am and then from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Members of the community […]
Cruz Sworn In To Assembly, First DREAMer In NYS Legislature
On Sunday, January 27th, Assembly Member Catalina Cruz took the ceremonial oath of office to begin her first term as an Assembly member of the 39th District, in front of her friends, family, community leaders, elected officials, and the constituents who elected her. Cruz is the first DREAMer elected into the New York State Legislature. The celebration took place at […]
Labor And Allies Come Together To Support Amazon Headquarters
On Wednesday, January 30th, members of organized labor, including the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, 32BJ and State Ironworkers District Council, as well as the Long Island City Partnership, Urban Upbound, and Queens Chamber of Commerce rallied at the steps of City Hall in support of Amazon choosing Long Island City for its new headquarters. With […]
Democratic Orgs Host Astoria Public Advocate Forum
The Taminent Regular Democratic Club, Powhatan & Pocahontas Democratic Club, and the Queens County Young Democrats (QYCD) co-hosted a candidates’ forum on the evening of Wednesday, January 30th, featuring 10 of the contenders in the February 26 special election for New York City public advocate. The forum took place at the Omonoia Cretan’s Association in Astoria. “Astoria residents and all […]
Beatles Day Should Be A National Holiday
We at the Queens Gazette think The Beatles deserve to be honored annually with a national holiday. Of course we are not insisting on a day off, those are hard to come by, and besides, we can listen to The Beatles any time at all. In fact, we’d be surprised if there were ever one full minute – no, one […]