There are more than 35,000 farms across New York state. Agriculture from mostly family owned farms generates about $5 billion annually and provides approximately 198,000 jobs, yet farm laborers are not protected under federal labor laws. On June 19, the Farmworkers Fair Practices Labor Act, sponsored by Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan (District 37) and NYS Senator Jessica Ramos (District 13), was […]
Sunnyside Community Services Holds Annual Celebration
Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) has assisted many persons in the neighborhood over the years – whether it’s providing high school student training to enter college, helping students learn English, or assisting homebound persons – in the words of SCS Executive Director Judy Zangwill, “accessing the path to self-sufficiency,” and of course, the elderly, many of them declining in physical and […]
Legislature Passes Simotas’ Rape Survivors Extension Bill
Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas’ bill A.8412 eliminates the statute of limitations for first degree incest entirely, increases the statute of limitations for second degree rape, criminal sexual act and incest to 20 years or 10 years from the time the offense is first reported to law enforcement, and increases the statute of limitations for third degree rape and criminal sexual act […]
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, More About Jesus, with Christianwriters and speakers Maurice Venden andLee Venden.- Saturdays, 11 […]
MTA To Extend LIRR Atlantic Ticket Program
Long Island Rail Road President Phillip Eng announced on June 24 that the LIRR will continue its Atlantic Ticket field study for an additional year. Atlantic Ticket offers discounted LIRR fares for customers traveling between Brooklyn and seven stations in Queens. The study, which began in June 2018, is measuring the impact the lower fare is having on ridership on […]
Zenon Taverna
31 YEARS ON 31ST AVENUE IS A LONG TIME, AND WE JOIN ZENON TAVERNA IN ITS 31ST YEAR, OFFERING GREEK AND CYPRIOT CUISINE, ALL HOMEMADE, TO ITS LOYAL CUSTOMERS. Just past the humble, rustic façade lies a traditional, whitewashed, stucco taverna filled with tantalizing aromas from the kitchen, and loyal patrons, old and new, who come for Xenon’s famous Cypriot […]
Only In Queens Festival Features Major Talents
The Only In Queens Festival featuring Sheila E. / Musiq Soulchild / Kranium was held on Sunday, June 23, at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Though she’s best known for her association with Prince, arguably his most talented and high profile protégé, Sheila Escovedo had already recorded with George Duke and toured with Marvin Gaye by the time she met Prince […]
Local-Express
Jane SandersJane Sanders is the author-illustrator of three children’s board books in a series that employs the magic of whispering to children and gently lulls them to sleep, entitled Seashore Stroll, Woodland Walk, and Nighttime Slumber. All three have a soothing world of lush, colorful illustrations to pique the interest of small children. When their parents whisper the accompanying stories, their […]
No View Of Macy’s Fireworks From LIC Waterfront
Police officials are reminding the public that the 43rd Annual Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks extravaganza is heading back to an area near the Brooklyn Bridge this Fourth of July, leaving spectators with no view from the Long Island City waterfront. If the absence of fireworks over the East River is promising to fizzle your July 4 fun, you can […]
SHAREing & CAREing’s Annual Bikers Against Breast Cancer Ride
On Sunday, June 2, hundreds of local motorcyclists from the New York City Harley Owners Group (NYCHOG) and surrounding area met at Harley-Davidson of New York City dealership (42-11 Northern Blvd., LIC) and took to the streets for the 26th annual Bikers Against Breast Cancer Ride. This NYPD-escorted 50-mile ride capped off an amazing summer weekend in Queens. Motorcyclists enjoyed […]