This is a final reminder that police at the 114th Precinct will be hosting a forum on neighborhood safety and policing on March 27th – a discussion of public safety challenges in neighborhoods within the confines of the command. The meeting will be held at the Long Island City Branch of the Queens Public Library at 37-44 21st Street in […]
Neighborhood Development News
10th Street Condos The owner of a parcel at 10-32 47th Avenue in Long Island City have filed plans for development of a 48-foot-tall residential building at the site. The proposed building will feature 12 condominium units, a cellar and a 46-foot long rear yard, according to information posted on the YIMBT (Yes, In My Back Yard) website. The parcel […]
Queens Day In Albany
March 19th was the third annual Queens Day in Albany with Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and the Queens Chamber of Commerce leading a delegation up to the State Capitol. The day included official introductions on the floors of the Assembly and Senate chambers, and culminated in a reception hosted by Katz featuring delicious samples from some of the World’s […]
Simotas & Maloney Celebrate Women’s History Month
New York State Assembly Member Aravella Simotas and Congress Member Carolyn B. Maloney hosted their annual luncheon to celebrate Women’s History Month and to honor four exceptional local women and a middle school student for their commitment to community activism. The celebration was hosted by George’s at Kaufman Astoria Studios. The honorees were Congress Member Grace Meng, who represents the […]
I On Politics
PASSED BILLS EMPOWER VOTERS; END ‘PAY-TO-PLAY’: NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., together with the Senate Democratic Majority, passed legislation to help reform campaign financing and ensure ballots are easier to understand. These common-sense bills include Senate bills: S.2300-A, the Voter-Friendly Ballot Act, cosponsored by Addabbo; S.2333 improves campaign finance transparency by requiring political committees to disclose the occupation, employer, […]
Senator Stavisky Celebrates Queens Day In Albany
NYS Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) and the Queens Senate Delegation welcomed Borough President Melinda Katz and the Queens Chamber of Commerce to Albany. This year marks the third annual Queens Day in Albany, with over 100 business owners from Queens coming to visit and meet with the legislators. In the evening, dozens of Queens’ restaurants shared their diverse cuisines […]
Congestion Pricing Town Hall
At Martin Van Buren High School, NYS Senators John Liu (member of the Senate Committee on Transportation) and Leroy Comrie (chair of the Senate Committee on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions) listened to residents and their specific needs and concerns about the Governor’s congestion pricing plan in the proposed executive budget. The also engaged in a hearty dialogue with them. Northeast […]
Prioritize Accessibility For All Our Train Stations
The Astoria Blvd. N/W train station in Astoria is getting four elevators installed. This is a wonderful development for those who live in the area and have any kind of difficulty climbing several flights of stairs to the elevated platforms: people with disabilities, the elderly, people with children in carriages, even those with the occasional heavy package or luggage. This […]
Letters to the Editor
Get After Slumlord A copy of this letter was received at the offices of the Queens Gazette. March 11, 2019 NYC Department of Buildings Acting Commissioner Patrick Wehle 280 Broadway New York NY, 10007 Re: 78-19 Jamaica Avenue, Woodhaven Dear Acting Commissioner Wehle, I am writing in reference to a building in my Assembly district that has multiple and outstanding […]
Cultural Affairs Invites You To Explore NYC Culture
New York and its vast array of cultural institutions is clearly one of the best reasons to visit the Big Apple. The city Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) is the largest cultural funding agency in the nation and on March 18th, DCLA announced $2.8 million in additional funding for more than 175 cultural organizations in all five boroughs. The new […]