Families will flock to Astoria Park for the Astoria Park Carnival underneath the RFK Bridge. Located at the Astoria Park parking lot, the festival will feature rides, games, food and fun for the entire family, from June 5 to June 9. The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC) is sponsoring the carnival. “This carnival is a wonderful family event in […]
35th Anniversary Independence Day Celebration
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition announced that it will host its 35th Anniversary Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, June 27, at 7:30 pm at the Astoria Park Great Lawn on Shore Boulevard between the Hell Gate Bridge and Astoria Pool. This highly anticipated community event that attracts a tremendous audience from near and far, will ring in the 2019 […]
Town Hall On Rikers Shutdown Tomorrow
A final vote in the City Council is expected to take place in October on the plan to close Rikers Island. First unveiled in August 2018, the proposed closing is now in the ULURP (Uniform Land Use Review Procedure) stage of review. Borough-based facilities in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens with a total of 5,750 beds for a declining […]
Faulty Connection Sparked Queens Boulevard Blaze
Cleanup is expected to begin later this month at the site of a massive, five-alarm blaze that tore through a row of storefronts on Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside on December 13, 2018. Property owner Rasell Realty Corporation expects to clear the charred remains of six businesses that were destroyed in the blaze by August, a Department of Buildings (DOB) spokesperson […]
Local-Express
Yuko KudoJapanese native Yuko Kudo is a singer, photographer, pianist, social entrepreneur and community builder. In 2017 she founded “I AM” Series with a mission to create healing, community and social innovation through art. “I AM” Series currently partners with NYU SPS for Fall 2019 using arts and conversation to bring about environmental justice. As a singer, Yuko was a finalist […]
Pride Parade Celebrates Stonewall 50th Anniversary
On Sunday, June 2 the annual Pride Parade marched along 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, culminating in performances and massive celebration at Diversity Plaza on 37th Road between 73rd and 74th Streets. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots many credit with beginning the largely successful gay rights movement.
Acquista Trattoria…
A Family AffairAcquista Trattoria on Union Tpke has been a family affair for 18 years, run with love and unsurpassed hospitality by the Acquista Family. Rosario Acquista heads the family along with his lovely wife who is known as Mamma Tiramisu for her fabulous dessert. Together they have five sons, four of which work in the restaurant, including Chef Alessandro, Joe, Paolo […]
Second Annual New York Greek Film Expo A Triumph
Presented by the Hellenic Film Society USA, the second annual New York Greek Film Expo was a triumph, drawing audiences from throughout the tri-state area for screenings, panel discussions, and receptions. Building on the success of the inaugural New York Greek Film Expo last year, the Hellenic Film Society USA (HFS) presented a wide range of award-winning feature films, documentaries […]
Ask Dr. Universe
Dear Dr. Universe, How do you make mummies? —Michael, 7, Arizona Dear Michael, When we think of mummies, we might imagine the kind from ancient Egypt wrapped up in linen. But there are lots of ways to make mummies – and they can even form in nature. That’s what I found out from my friend, Shannon Tushingham, an archaeologist at […]
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 speakers Maurice Venden and Lee Venden.• Saturdays, 11 […]