Congratulations To The Editor: Congratulations to Queens Gazette Publisher Tony Barsamian, Denise Gallo, Vinny DuPre, Annette Alberts, Teresa Macchio, Melissa Cipolla, Liz Goff, and the rest of the gang on “Happy Anniversary! The Gazette’s Eventful 38” (Editorial, June 24). Queens residents once had their own daily Long Island Star Journal and Long Island Press until they went out of business […]
Urban Upbound’s Youth Pathways Participant Wins NYS Assembly Primary
Khaleel Anderson, an alum of Urban Upbound’s Youth Pathways program, is a leading candidate in the New York State Assembly election to represent District 31. The district covers Far Rockaway, South Ozone Park, and other parts of Queens. Urban Upbound’s team at the Far Rockaway office helped Khaleel’s personal and professional growth through various workshops and one-on-one counseling. The team […]
18% Set For Summer School
After more than three months of school conducted remotely, the 2019-20 school year ended on June 26. On June 30, the Class of 2020 was feted to a virtual graduation celebration that featured Lin- Manuel Miranda as the guest speaker. The event was aired on WPIX Channel 11 and was streamed online. “As Chancellor of all New York City Public […]
Coronavirus KO’s NYC Marathon
The 2020 TCS New York City Marathon, scheduled to take place on November 1, has been canceled, according to event organizer New York Road Runners (NYRR). NYRR, in partnership with the NYC Mayor’s Office, made the decision to cancel the world’s largest marathon due to coronavirus-related health and safety concerns for runners, spectators, volunteers, staff and the many partners and […]
I On Politics
HOUSE GEORGE FLOYD JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT PASSES: On June 25, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, spoke on the House floor in support of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 that was introduced on June 8 by Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (D-CA), Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and […]
Fireworks And Beaches Set To Go
Two mainstays of summer in New York City, going to the beach and watching Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, are a go, albeit in a different format than previous years. Swimming at beaches, a key component of enjoying summer, begins today, July 1, at all eight city beaches with lifeguards on duty daily from 10am to 6pm spanning a total […]
Pets Can Suffer Heat Stroke, Too
Veterinarians and animal advocates are urging pet owners to learn proper care of pets that can become overheated or dehydrated during summer months – especially when the city is hit with a heat wave. “It doesn’t have to be 90 degrees for pets to become overheated in the summer,” advocates said. “Even when it’s a sunny, 75 degrees outside, temperatures […]
Ask Dr. Universe
Dr. Universe: Here is my question. How is paper made? I asked this question because there are different kinds of paper and I’m curious about how it is made. — Sincerely, Sonakshi, 9, Michigan Dear Sonakshi, We can make paper in lots of different ways. It often starts with trees. In fact, one of the first kinds of paper we […]
A Message Of Hope For Queens
The Owner Madison International Realty has commissioned a new original mural by artist, Stae Two at Queens Place Mall in Elmhurst. Recently completed and in close proximity to Elmhurst Hospital, the mural was designed to spread the message that we are all “In It Together” and to encourage hope. Madison International Realty recently commissioned the HOPE mural by Jason Naylor […]
Ripe For The Picking
June brings on the summer and the longest days of the year with the most sunlight which, after the pandemic, we certainly can use. Being outdoors somehow seems to help relieve the stress and tension of being cooped up inside. No one can offer better fruit selections to make you yearn for the outdoors and to be there then United […]