Mount Sinai Queens Celebrates New Cerebrovascular Stroke Center
Mount Sinai Queens celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Cerebrovascular Stroke Center with a special ceremony and ribbon cutting on June 19. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Advanced Thrombectomy Suite is a new, fully thrombectomy-capable Stroke Center, the first of its kind in the United States. It was custom-designed to provide the fastest and most efficient treatment for people experiencing […]
Katz: Every Vote Counts
The Queens district attorney Democratic Party primary results yielded some surprises. Tiffany Caban, a public defender, has a narrow lead. Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, a candidate for the DA position, spoke after the polls closed at Banter Irish Bar and Kitchen in Forest Hills on Queens Boulevard. She explained that “Every vote counts.” She did not concede, but instead […]
Pelosi Visits Elmhurst To Discuss Immigration
Hosted by Congresswoman Grace Meng, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) visited Elmhurst on June 24 for a conversation on immigration as part of her Speaker in the House series, which seeks to engage communities across the country and ensure that the voices of the American people are being heard in the halls of Congress. Pelosi and Meng were joined […]
I On Politics
SENATE MAJORITY PASSES HISTORIC CLIMATE PROTECTION ACT: The NYS Senate majority passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CCPA) to address the severe effects of climate change and generate solutions by cutting greenhouse gases, diverting the state’s energy reliance to renewable sources, and creating green jobs to promote environmental justice in New York state. This bill is the most […]
Maloney, Community Leaders Successful In Saving Senior Center
Following the announcement that the Astoria Houses Senior Center will remain open thanks to new funding in the New York City budget, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) released the following statement: “I am so happy that by working together, this great community was able to save the Astoria Houses Senior Center. As a result of the combined efforts of tenant […]
Queens DA Primary: As We Go To Press…
As we go to press today, Tuesday, June 25, the polls are still open for the primary race for Queens district attorney. Please check online tomorrow, Wednesday, June 26, for the results and see next week’s issue for an in-depth analysis of the election.
Ridgewood Democratic Club Holds Annual Dinner Dance
On Thursday, June 13, the Ridgewood Democratic Club (RDC) held its annual dinner dance at Ricardo’s by the Bridge. The club honored Congressman Greg Meeks; Hector Figueroa, president, 32BJ; Joseph Geiger, executive secretary & treasurer, NYC District Council of Carpenters; Michael Palladino, president, Detectives Endowment Association; Melissa Orlando, Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce; Breeana Mulligan, president, Queens County Young Democrats; Mohan […]
Comrie’s Solution To SHSAT Issue Is Spot-On
We heartily thank and congratulate NYS Senator Leroy Comrie for doing something positive to help African-American and Latino students to have greater presence in the specialized high schools – without undermining those schools or the students already gaining entry. Those who have been following this issue know that some are suggesting the SHSAT, or Specialized High Schools Admissions Test, be […]
Letters to the Editor
Better Buses Action Plan A copy of this letter was received at the offices of the Queens Gazette. June 17, 2019 Polly Trottenberg, Commissioner New York City Department of Transportation 55 Water Street New York, NY 10041 Dear Commissioner Trottenberg, I have received a great deal of feedback from the community in response to the Department of Transportation’s proposal regarding […]