The 112th Precinct Community Council meeting was held on Wednesday night, January 15, at JHS 190 Russell Sage in Forest Hills. They took the opportunity to welcome with a celebration the new Commanding Officer of Patrol Borough Queens North, Chief Galen Frierson. Also during the meeting, the precinct council announced an art contest to reach our youth. Heidi Chain, president […]
High School Graduation Rates On The Rise
More than 80% of high school students in Queens graduated on time in 2019 as the four-year high school graduation rate rose citywide to 77.3%, a record high. “New York City students continue to raise the bar and then exceed it,” said Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza in a joint announcement with Mayor Bill de Blasio on January 16. “For the […]
Residents Respond To Queens Bus Redesign
Assemblyman Michael DenDekker held a feedback meeting in his district with the MTA on Wednesday, January 15 at 33-04 93rd Street, in Jackson Heights. DenDekker said he had serious concerns about cutting any bus service in Jackson Heights. “If anything, the MTA should be adding more buses to existing bus lines to alleviate overcrowding…I am alarmed by some of the […]
Assemblyman Hevesi Announces Five New Laws
In the 2019 legislative session five bills carried by Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi, chair of the Standing Committee on Social Services, were signed into law: A.4268, A.2766, A.4258, A.7817, and A.4267. A.4268/S.2659: Amends the social services law, in relation to mandating training of direct care workers in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Requires that direct-care domestic violence workers be trained in Adverse […]
The Brewery Bar & Kitchen
FOLLOW THE COOL, FRIENDLY VIBE DOWN TO THE “EAST END” OF 30TH AVENUE AND DISCOVER THE CHILL, RELAXED, NEIGHBORHOOD PUB CALLED THE BREWERY BAR & KITCHEN. Celebrating its fifth year on the avenue, Brewery Bar & Kitchen has restored and built a real community here at the precipice of Astoria. Cheerful owner Padraic Sheridan welcomes neighbors and friends seven days […]
Local-Express
Nancy BilyeauQueens author Nancy Bilyeau is originally from Michigan, where she studied English Literature and American History at the University of Michigan, before moving to New York City to work in the magazine business. She was a staff editor at Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Good Housekeeping and InStyle. In 2010, Nancy sold her first novel, The Crown, to the Touchstone imprint […]
Sokolata…Chocolate For Valentine’s Day
Pick up some Sokolata chocolate for Valentine’s Day now. Don’t wait – or it could be too late! Get it at Euromarket, where you can find a wide variety of fine European foods. Euromarket International Food Market is open until midnight, seven days a week. It is located at 30-42 31st Street, Astoria, 718-545-5569 (right next door to St. Demetrios […]
Oedipus Rex Coming To Hellenic Cultural Center
You don’t stay on the cutting edge in the arts for 12 years without being something special. It’s safe to say Pancyprian Theatrical Division is just that. One of the most acclaimed companies in the world, Pancyprian Theatrical Division is celebrating its diamond anniversary with a performance of Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex. Directed by Leonidas Loizides, it will be staged at […]
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: […]