The holiday pop culture experience is back for three straight days of celebrity guests, cosplay, panels and live events, children’s events, and more right in Queens. With the holiday season gearing up, comic book and sci-fi lovers of all ages are getting ready for Wintercon 2019 as it makes its return to Resorts World Casino NYC (110-00 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica, […]
Sac’s Is Back!
Sac’s Place is having their official Grand Re-Opening Celebration at their new location on Tuesday, October 29, at 5:30 pm at Kaufman Astoria Studios. Sac’s Place’s new address is 35-11 35th Avenue in Astoria (corner of 36th Street; 718-204-5002). Sac’s Place had been a fixture on Broadway in Astoria for the past 30 years, but lost their lease. They have […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
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NYPD Offers Cycling, Crime Prevention Tips
NYPD officials are again reminding cyclists that they are required to follow laws regulating the use of bicycles while pedaling through Queens neighborhoods, including the use of hand signals and bicycle lanes painted on most local streets. “Use hand signals when changing lanes or making turns,” police said. “Remember that cyclists are required to follow the same traffic laws as […]
Vallone Hosts Spooktacular Drive-In Movie
Councilman Paul Vallone “treated” everyone to a spooky movie event on October 18 at John Golden Park in Bayside. “It was a great fall night on Friday for a special drive-in screening of Haunted Mansion at Bayside’s John Golden Park! Thanks to the Parks Department for partnering with us on the event!” Vallone said.
Miller At The Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival
Assemblyman Mike Miller and NYS Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr. and their staff shared a table at the Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival on Sunday, October 13, speaking with constituents, handing out information, and giving candy to the kids. “I always look forward to catching up with constituents at the Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival,” said Miller. “It is great to see people […]
It’s In Queens! (Oct. 25 to Oct. 31)
Looks like you’ll have to wash your costume a few times this week as there are Halloween events at almost every turn—or you could buy a few outfits. Other fun options include Korean mask dance, nature films, the Festival of Lights, theater, and a farewell to the Night Market. Oct. 25, Bird’s-Eye View, Oct. 26. Over a 60-year career, documentarian […]
Creating Community Opportunities At JFK
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, US Rep. Gregory Meeks (l.), Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Rick Cotton (r.) and members of the JFK Redevelopment Community Advisory Council announced on October 15 four initiatives to engage local businesses, job seekers and students as part of the $13 billion overhaul of Kennedy Airport. Crafted by the Port […]
Italian Charities Of America Holds 83rd Annual Dinner Dance
The Italian Charities of America 83rd Annual Dinner Dance was held at Roma View in Howard Beach on Sunday, October 20. (L. to r.): Italian Charities of America (ICA) Vice President Dr. Alan Hartman; Italian American Community Service Award recipient William Russo, community leader, producer, and internet radio host; Renaissance Award recipient Carolyn Reyes, National Historian and NYS Past President […]
Community Speaks Out On Astoria Development
It was standing room only at the Astoria World Manor on October 10th, where residents and homeowners gathered to voice their concerns to members of Community Board 1 (CB1) on a proposed 8-story, mixed-use development on 46th Street and Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria. Astoria-based Mega Realty Holding has filed a request with the city to rezone a parcel at 22-60 […]