Students at the United Nations International School (UNIS) Queens Campus in Jamaica Estates celebrated the 74th anniversary of United Nations Day with a festive concert. The history of the United Nations has its roots in Queens since 1947. While the temporary headquarters for the UN was located in Lake Success and the Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows Park, the school […]
Basil Brick Oven
Basil Brick Oven will warm your belly and soul with authentic Italian brick oven pizza, pasta, entrees and vino, all served in a warm, cozy, and romantic environment. As the name suggests, the brick oven is the central focus as you walk into this modern, yet rustic Italian restaurant. The Wine Bar is a beautiful, marble-topped structure backed by an […]
Van Bramer Honors Hispanic & Latinx Community Leaders With Leadership Awards
NYC Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and over 100 members of the Queens community celebrated the Council Member’s 10th Annual Hispanic & Latinx Leadership Awards at Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside on October 15. The awards ceremony, held every year during Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizes outstanding Hispanic and Latinx community leaders for their service to Queens. “Hispanic and Latinx community leaders […]
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 writers andspeakers Maurice Venden and Lee Venden.• Saturdays, 11 […]
St. Andrew’s Cigar Dinner Benefit At Bourbon Street Sells Out
On Tuesday, October 15, St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy (35-50 158th St., Flushing) held its 8th Annual Cigar Dinner at Bourbon Street’s rooftop bar/restaurant (40-12 Bell Blvd, Bayside) to benefit Catholic education. The event was a huge success, selling out the entire rooftop section. (L. to r.): Paul Halvatzis, Joe Dorsa, Father Joseph Holcomb, St. Andrew Principal Debora Hanna, and […]
DenDekker Honored By Mujeres Exitosas
On Sunday, October 20, Assemblyman Michael DenDekker (D-Jackson Heights) was honored by Ecuadorian American advocacy group, Mujeres Exitosas, at their fourth annual La Noche Blanca. Mujeres Exitosas, which translates to “Successful Women” in English, is an organization that engages in community service work in New York and Ecuador. Several speakers at La Noche Blanca heralded DenDekker’s record for advocating on […]
Beware ‘Silent Killer’ Carbon Monoxide
FDNY officials are urging Queens residents to make sure they own a working carbon monoxide detector to help prevent cold weather tragedies. “Carbon monoxide is often referred to as the ‘silent killer’ for good reason,” fire officials said. “It’s an odorless killer that creeps up on its victims as they sleep and when they are at home relaxing, least expecting […]
Flushing House To Hold Its Fall Open House
Flushing House is holding its Fall Open House on November 3 at 2 pm. An information session will begin at 2 pm, followed by a community visit and refreshments on their rooftop. Flushing House offers independent living for seniors with supportive services so they can age in place, in their own private apartments. Studios start at $2,900 per month, all […]
Neighbors ‘Chill’ At Dutch Kills Fall Festival
Chilly temperatures that hovered over the annual 36th Avenue Fall Street Festival on October 19 didn’t keep throngs of people from turning out to enjoy a wide variety of attractions that made the festival a success, organizers said. Vendors offered food, clothing, accessories and artwork from booths that stretched from Crescent Street to 33rd Street on 36th Avenue. Youngsters played […]
Come To Fear Manor Haunted House For The Fright Of Your Life!
New York City’s premier horror destination, Fear Manor Haunted House, is now open for bloodiness! Marty Arominski, Fear Manor co-owner says, “It’s really scary because we use Hollywood effects, set design and incredible make up – guests will be wondering if what they are experiencing is real or not.” Arominski is a haunted attraction veteran/expert who previously co-founded other haunted […]