December is a special time of the year focused on giving – not only giving gifts to our loved ones and pals, but also to people we don’t even know who are in need. An iconic image during the holidays is the Salvation Army volunteers with their kettles for donations who stand out in the cold ringing their bells to […]
Letters to the Editor
MTA’s Vacant Shops To The Editor: MTA LIRR Penn Station and Grand Central Madison Bloopers: There is nothing to celebrate concerning opening of the new Metropolitan Transportation Authority Long Island Rail Road $700 million 7th Avenue 32nd Street Penn Station Entrance. Just like previous investments including the $1.6 billion Moynihan Station, $300 million West End Concourse and $600 million 7th […]
Citywide Crime Remains Down, Locally It’s Up
Citywide crime remains down, dropping 4.1 percent in November (2023) compared to last November (2022) per NYPD on December 5. Crime in five of the seven major index crime categories – murder, rape, robbery, burglary and grand larceny – decreased in November, driven by increases of 12.5 percent in arrests for major index crimes and 14.8 percent for all crime […]
Sinatra Students Present Tony Bennett Tribute Concert
On Friday, December 1, the arts education nonprofit Exploring the Arts (ETA) and its flagship Partner School, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts (FSSA), collaborated to present Because of You – A Tony Bennett Tribute Concert to honor the memory of their late founder, the legendary singer and Astoria native, Tony Bennett. Distinguished speakers and guests attended, including Bennett’s wife, […]
Richards Holds Holiday Tree Lighting
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. held a Holiday Tree Lighting at Queens Borough Hall on Thursday, December 7. The event featured hot chocolate and snacks, performances by the Eisman Center for Preparatory Studies in Music at Queens College and Laurissa Jane Music, as well as a toy giveaway.
Holy Cross Fathers Club
On Tuesday, December 5, the Holy Cross High School Fathers Club met to discuss upcoming events for the New Year. Paul Halvatzis presented longtime President Marty Stein with a laminated copy of the Western Queens Gazette article welcoming the new Principal, Dr. Blanchard.
QSAC Helping Others Makes A Difference
On November 20th, QSAC’s 22nd Annual Turkey distribution took place at QSAC, 25-09 Broadway in Astoria. Longtime chairman of the event Paul Halvatzis, stated, “It’s a wonderful opportunity to be able to give back to the needy in our community and make Thanksgiving an extra special day.” Over $9,000 was raised through friends and business associates of Halvatzis and Amorelli […]
Local Express: Claire Denson
Claire Denson’s writing appears or is forthcoming in the following: The Iowa Review, The Cincinnati Review, The Missouri Review, The Massachusetts Review, and Literary Hub, among others. She has received support and awards from The Adroit Journal, Brooklyn Poets, Martha’s Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing, the University of Michigan, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she earned her MFA in […]
¡Ya Valió!
Warm up this winter at ¡Ya Valió! Mexican Restaurant, Steinway Street’s newest hot spot for high-end Mexican dishes, cocktails, and weekend DJ for late night dancing. You’ll be surrounded by cacti, tropical plants, and colorful murals in this fun, casual, yet classy restaurant. ¡Ya Valió! is a Spanish expression that means “whatever” and invites you to relax and enjoy the […]
Queens Chamber Of Commerce’s 2024 Dining Guide
The Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in Queens, is pleased to announce the release of its free 2024 Dining Guide: An Expertly Curated Guide to the Best Restaurants in Queens. The guide features 220 must-go eateries – from neighborhood mainstays beloved by locals to some of the top reviewed restaurants in the world – curated […]