‘Heroes Act’
Celebrate House Passage Of Never Forget Heroes ActOn Monday, July 15, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) joined US Senator Chuck Schumer, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), and 9/11 first responders and health and compensation advocates to celebrate the overwhelming House passage of Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund Act (H.R. 1327). The coalition of […]
Gianaris Allocates $30K For Gantry Parent Association
NYS Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris announced he secured $30,000 in funding for the Gantry Parent Association in this year’s state budget. The funding will support developing the Long Island City-based organization’s online presence and hosting future public forums. Senator Gianaris announced the funding during the Summer Kids at the Landing programming, organized by the Gantry Parent Association and the […]
I On Politics
SCHUMER CALLS ON DOE TO INVESTIGATE BLACKOUT: On the heels of the blackout in Manhattan that left approximately 72,000 New Yorkers without power for hours on Saturday, July 13, US Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity to investigate the blackout and the current work being done by Con Edison to maintain and upgrade […]
Assemblywoman Nolan Holds Mobile Office Hours
Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan once again held mobile office hours at the Sunnyside Library. “It is important always to meet people in our community,” she said. “For many years, I have held mobile office hours and state fairs to address issues or concerns.” Just this year, Nolan has hosted mobile district office hours at the Astoria, Court Square/LIC and the Ravenswood/LIC […]
CALDC Presents Live Music & Movies Under The Stars:
Central Astoria Local Development Coalition continues the 2019 Waterfront Concert Series on the Astoria Park Great Lawn on Thursday, July 18, at 7:30 pm, as the incredible Lost Soul Found takes you back in time to enjoy the fantastic R&B sounds of the 60s and 70s. You will surely have the “blues” if you miss this highly anticipated performance. The […]
Queens Health & Fitness Are Constantly Upgrading
Welcome to the Queens Gazette’s Medical Issue, where we highlight the gold standard health options we have within our wonderful borough. Many Queens hospitals have been honored for their quality of care in all specialties, by their in-demand, highly qualified staff and for their cutting-edge facilities and equipment. The celebrated Mount Sinai Queens Stroke Center, opened last month, is quite […]
City Council Announces Restored Funding For 10 Senior Clubs
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, Aging Committee Chair Margaret Chin, and Councilman Peter Koo announced on July 12 the Council has restored funding for 10 senior clubs previously slated to close, including the James Bland Houses Senior Club in Flushing (Councilman Koo’s district). In the April Executive Budget, the mayor’s office proposed closing 12 senior clubs managed by the New […]
Queens Auto Tech Students Receive $20K In Scholarships
Four students enrolled at a Queens postsecondary technical institute have been awarded over $20,000 in scholarships to pursue careers as automotive technicians, a highly in-demand field that provides a pathway to quality long-term careers. The scholarships were awarded by the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA), which represents over 400 franchise new car dealerships in Metro New York, at […]
Build a Better Sandwich
Fad diets come and go, and as many Americans find, so do the pounds they lose. Most experts agree that eliminating, or drastically reducing, major foods groups from your diet can be detrimental to your health and prevent you from achieving long-term healthy eating goals. Each of the food groups plays a distinct role in fueling your body and providing […]