The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition continues its 2019 Movies on the Waterfront Series on Monday, August 5. Be at the Astoria Park Great Lawn at sunset ready to see the Oscar-winning for Best Animated Feature Film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. So bring a blanket or a chair because everyone is invited to enjoy this free movie under the stars […]
Cool Summer Mortgages
On July 25, First Central Savings Bank held their summer mortgage meeting with Amorelli Realty to discuss financing strategies for various types of properties. The meeting had a tropical theme and Hawaiian shirts were required.
Local-Express
Rachel FendersonCo-founder of Pepper Jacques women’s wear, Rachel Fenderson has curated an exhibit at the Central Library branch: Queens Public Library Celebrates Jay Jaxon: 40 Years of Fashion Design Brilliance. This exhibit brings to the public the hidden history of international haute couture designer Jay Jaxon, who was from South Jamaica, Queens. Fenderson created the exhibit showcasing the life of Jaxon […]
Deasura
Deasura promises a meal fit for the gods and goddesses of Queens and beyond. Deasura is appropriately named for the goddess of Syria, from where Maram Jdeed came some 30 plus years ago bearing family recipes for traditional, healthful, and delicious dishes. Assisted by her brother Mohannad, you will be warmly welcomed at Deasura, whether it’s dinner for two or […]
Young Musicians From Italy And America Meet In Astoria
Rockin’ In Athens Square Park With Mastermusic NYC Camp:On July 17, nineteen of my fellow students and I gathered at the Visual and Performing Arts Department of St. John’s Preparatory School for a great musical experience entitled Mastermusic NYC, an international music summer camp for teenage musicians. The summer camp is a five-day musical immersion program that brings together people from different backgrounds and countries to learn about […]
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 Christian writersand speakers Maurice Venden and LeeVenden.- Saturdays, 11 am: […]
Police Hunt Suspect In Airport Van Theft
Police are searching for a man who stole a SuperShuttle airport van off a Sunnyside street on July 20. Police said the man somehow managed to get into the van parked on 38th Street near Queens Boulevard, just after midnight on July 20, then slid behind the wheel and sped away. The thief wasn’t aware that a surveillance camera inside […]
USPS Business Mail Facilities Considered For Closure
USPS Marketing Manager John Zucchi announced that two business mail entry units (BMEUs) are slated for closure: one in Long Island City and one in Jamaica. Regarding the Long Island City BMEU, Zucchi stated, “In our continued effort to improve our service and provide efficient, timely service to our mailers, you are invited to attend a meeting at our Brooklyn […]
Finally, A New Stop Sign In Dutch Kills
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) joined elected officials and local stakeholders on Friday, July 26, to announce the installation of a new all-way stop sign at the intersection of 39th Avenue and 29th Street in Dutch Kills. “Dutch Kills has been changing rapidly and our infrastructure has not kept up. Improving pedestrian safety will keep our […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
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