Mike and Allison Hayhurst, founders of Evening Squire Productions, love the rich and creative community in Queens and they have been honored to take part in the Sparrow Film Project for the last five years. With their offices based in Studio Square, Mike and Allison draw inspiration daily from the Kaufman Arts District. In fact, they shot their latest short […]
The Pulpit
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Cops Hunt Easter Week Church Thief
Police are searching for a man who stole purses belonging to two parishioners at a Woodside church. Police said the women were participating in a Holy Thursday service at the Sure Foundation Lutheran Church on Roosevelt Avenue near 65th Street, at about 8:55 pm on April 18, when the man made off with their purses containing iPhones, wallets, credit cards […]
Mother’s Day Tribute: Wish She Were Here
(Walter Kaner wrote the following tribute to his mother, which we reprint each Mother’s Day. Although Kaner passed away several years ago, we feel it is a touching tribute to all mothers on Mother’s Day and reprint it now in his name.) What I wouldn’t give to have my mother back again. I would give up all I have if […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
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Tribute To Ragtime Legend Scott Joplin Now In Its 15th Successful Year
This year marks the 15th Anniversary of the St. Michael’s Cemetery tribute to Scott Joplin, the father of ragtime music. On May 18, rain or shine, the cemetery will honor Joplin just yards away from his final resting place with its annual musical fete at 2 pm. In past years fans have gathered to hear the composer’s classic hits such […]
Station Square Now Open To Pedestrians
Forest Hills Gardens’ iconic Station Square, which has been undergoing a massive historic restoration, had the last brick set into the ground this past weekend. While more renovations and finishing touches remain, the beauty of the square is now open to pedestrians. (L. to r.): Mauricio Duraes of Boccia Inc., the contractors of the Station Square job; Jose Bruguera, board […]