Artist Annabelle Popa was born and raised in Jackson Heights, went to LaGuardia HS of Music & Art, and majored in illustration at Parsons School of Design from 2013- 2017. “All my life I’ve been inspired by nature and animals, always saw my work as a longing for some kind of fantasy world. Most of my work is based off […]
Amylos Taverna
The Gazette is proud to welcome Amylos Taverna to Astoria on the site of the iconic “Uncle George’s.” Amylos is a positively gorgeous new restaurant that will make you feel as if you’re in a posh restaurant on the Upper East Side, without the pretentiousness and exorbitant prices. Amylos Taverna is a family affair, run by the Arvanitis Family, who […]
JFK Airport’s Terminal 4 Celebrates Lunar New Year
Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport – one of the world’s most active air terminals – recently hosted a series of activities to celebrate Lunar New Year. Terminal 4’s Retail Lounge was decorated with cherry blossoms and red lanterns, a symbol of flourishing life and prosperous business. Estee Lauder also installed a Lunar New Year-inspired pop-up decked out […]
Flushing Town Hall Presents Noreum Machi
Flushing Town Hall caps off its spectacular lineup of Lunar New Year programming with the Korean percussion group, Noreum Machi on Friday, March 1st. The show will be an appropriate finale to Lunar New Year programming, as the group’s name refers to a performer who is so skilled that no one would dare to follow them on stage. Noreum Machi […]
Gianaris Recognizes Community Leaders For Black History Month
NYS Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris recognized several community leaders at a ceremony honoring Black History Month held on February 21st at Astoria Houses. Gianaris, along with Council Member Costa Constantinides and Assembly Member Catherine Nolan, recognized leaders in education, law enforcement, and public housing organizing. “These men and women make our community a better place and embody the spirit […]
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, More About Jesus, with Christianwriters and speakers Maurice Venden andLee Venden.• Saturdays, 11 […]
Truck Wedged Under Cross Island Overpass
A tractor-trailer truck got wedged beneath the 160th Street overpass on the Cross Island Parkway heading southbound on February 14th, holding up Valentines Day traffic for hours. The officers of the 109th Precinct were on hand for traffic control and to attend to any injured motorists of which, thankfully, there were none.
1.5-Acre Waterfront ‘Land of Opportunity’ Up For Bankruptcy Auction
With 1.5 acres of beautiful property overlooking Little Neck Bay, this waterfront development site is a dream for the aquatic opportunity seeker. International Properties Group (IPG) will be auctioning off the waterfront development site on March 5th at the Law Office of Shafferman & Feldman (137 Fifth Avenue, 9th floor, New York, New York). The Eastern District of the US […]
Barnwell Hosts No-Cost AICF Mammogram Bus
Early Detection Of Breast Cancer Saves Lives! The American-Italian Cancer Foundation (AICF) Mammogram Bus is coming to Woodside on Wednesday, February 27th! Come in for a No-Cost Mammogram and Clinical Breast Exam. Eligibility: • Women aged 40 – 79 with health insurance • Women aged 50 – 79 without health insurance • Currently living in New York City • No […]