MALONEY CALLS FOR IMPEACHMENT HEARINGS: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) called on the House of Representatives to begin the impeachment process, at a rally on June 15 at Foley Square in Manhattan. “I’ve been thinking about impeachment for a long time. It is not something that Congress, or our country, can undertake lightly – it’s a terrible, weighty thing. “After […]
ROZIC ALLOCATES FUNDING FOR JOHN BOWNE HS:
On Monday, June 17, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) announced $35,500 in funding for John Bowne High School in Flushing. The funding has been allocated for John Bowne’s hydroponics program, an alternative method of growing plants without soil by using water-based nutrient solutions. The use of hydroponics is part of John Bowne’s Agriculture Program which has been nationally recognized for […]
OANA Promotes Summer On The Astoria Waterfront
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association (OANA) held its monthly meeting on June 12 featuring information on the local parks, recreation, and cultural institutions of the Astoria waterfront. OANA President Richard Khuzami said, “Opportunities abound for a great summer for the entire family!” Featured speakers included: Audrey Dimola, Director of Public Programs at Socrates Sculpture Park; Astoria Park Alliance Board Member […]
Remember To Vote On June 25
Queens is holding general elections for district attorney next fall, on November 5, but the primary is NOW – actually in six days, next Tuesday, June 25. And as everyone is hopefully aware by now, there are many candidates for the Democratic primary. We at the Queens Gazette did not have a problem discerning the best candidate from among some […]
Let’s Celebrate Our 37th Anniversary!
This month we at the Queens Gazette mark and celebrate our 37th anniversary, and the entire staff welcomes you, our dear readers, to our 37th Anniversary Issue. The Queens Gazette is all about Queens, and our mission remains: to consistently bring you all the important and relevant news happening in and concerning Queens. We continue to strive to provide a […]
Letters to the Editor
Show Faith By Works To The Editor: Where is Mitt? When Romney won the Senate seat from Utah many believed that based upon his original statements describing Trump he would be an honest voice for Republican principles. But Romney has remained silent joining the Republican herd in fear of rebuffing Trump. Perhaps Romney remains hopeful of a Trump appointment to […]
Primary And Election Season Is Upon Us
A new law has consolidated dates for federal and state primaries. As a result, Tuesday, June 25 is primary day. The general election is on November 5. Legislation signed on January 24 by Governor Cuomo changed New York law that previously held separate elections for state and federal primaries with state and local primaries held in September and federal primaries […]
First Central Savings Bank Announces New President And COO
Joseph Pistilli, chair of First Central Savings Bank, recently announced the appointment of Paul Hagan as First Central Savings Bank president and chief operating officer. Hagan replaces Ed Petrosky, former president and CEO, who served First Central Savings Bank for three years. “Paul’s strength as a leader will be a vital asset to the overall growth and success of our […]
Health Empowerment Sessions Focus On Food As Medicine
After a successful weekly series, Plant Powered Metro New York and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church now present monthly health empowerment sessions focusing on food as medicine. Organizers invite everyone to join Mt. Carmel Institute (23-20 Newtown Ave, Astoria) on the final Wednesday of each month to learn how you can “prevent and treat diabetes, high blood pressure, excess […]
Mushrooms Are Blooming In Astoria/LIC
It has rained so much in Queens that mushrooms are actually growing in the cracks in the sidewalks. These mushrooms sprouted up on a sidewalk in Astoria/LIC.