A year ago, on Labor Day, the much-delayed Hunters Point Library looked woefully unfinished, so much so that this year’s notice in early September announcing an opening day ceremony late in the month was surprising, and the event had to be seen. On a Tuesday afternoon last week, visitors could indeed see a completed library building that had previously appeared […]
Honoring DA Brown’s Memory
The District Attorneys Association of the State of New York (DAASNY) held a “ceremony and celebration of life” on September 26, where the group dedicated a building that houses its headquarters to the late Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown. The landmark building located at 107 Columbia Street in Albany also houses the New York Prosecutor’s Training Institute (NYPTI). “Judge […]
I On Politics
US DIST. COURT DISMISSES CHALLENGE TO TRUMP’S SALT CAP: Following the US District Court’s decision regarding the imposition of a cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, Governor Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James released the following statements on October 1: NYS Attorney General James said, “We filed this lawsuit to protect our residents from the cap on the state and […]
Local Express
Michael N. MantaMichael N. Manta is a high school senior at Xavier High School who has lived in Howard Beach his whole life. In his junior year, inspired by the mentoring that he did for his younger brother, Jonathan, as he was applying to high school, Manta co-founded the nonprofit NYCMentors.org with his brother, who attends the McCallie School. (See the Gazette […]
We All Can Help Prevent Bullying
October is the first full month of school being back in session and bringing large groups of children and adolescents together. Unfortunately, a big concern with the start of school each year is the potential for bullying. The teachers and administrators cannot be at the side of each student every moment of the day. This is why we would like […]
Letters to the Editor
GOP Bailing On Trump To The Editor: The odds that President Trump will avoid impeachment defy reality. In the Democrat-controlled House, impeachment is assured. Trump decided as president to repeat what he did as a candidate. He has survived the Russia investigation avoiding impeachment. Trump has no one to blame but his ego and belief that he is the “Teflon” […]
DSNY Initiates Snow Training Exercises
Fall officially began on September 23 and winter won’t begin until December 22, but if you see a snow plow out on the street, don’t break out the snow boots yet. The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) commenced its annual snow training exercises on Sunday, September 22 that will continue for ten consecutive Sundays through November 24. “Even […]
Join The Sunnyside Post Mile Run/Walk
Join the 5th Annual Sunnyside Post Mile Run/Walk benefitting Sunnyside Community Services this Saturday, October 5. Bring the whole family, including your dog! Registrants get a free T-shirt and runners’ bib. Last year, more than 500 community members enjoyed the event, and organizers would like to count you among the participants this year. “Register today and help support the programs […]
Fear Manor Haunted House Opens This Weekend; Offers Opening Special
New York City’s premier horror destination will open for its inaugural season this weekend in Queens, starting Friday, October 4, with blood-curdling screams and unforgettable times of laughter. The haunted house is offering 20% off General Admission ticketing over Opening Weekend, only $20. “We wait 11 months of the year for this, so we are more than ready for our […]
LIC Waterfront News
Development team TF Cornerstone, L&L MAG, and Simon Baron Development announced on September 18 that they will be working with the community, including the community board, borough president and City Council, in a public outreach process with the goal of developing a comprehensive framework for the Long Island City waterfront. The development team released the following statement: “Over the summer, […]