Queens' Native Son

January 7, 2015 / Front Page

Queens' Native Son

BY JOHN TOSCANO

In a highly emotional moment last Thursday, family members of Mario Cuomo, nearing his final moments in his home in Manhattan, put headphones on him to hear his son, Andrew, give his inaugural speech starting his second term, at a ceremony at the Wor More...

Friends Of Corona Library Is Established

The first Friends of the Corona Library was chartered on January 5, to support that vibrant and vital community library. More...

Community Calendar

Gazette Calendar Of Events

Calendar compiled by Annette Hanze Alberts

Dates & times are subject to change. To More...

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Restaurant of the Week

The Original Ben’s Best

With 71 years under its belt, Original Ben’s Best Kosher Delicatessen, Restaurant and Caterers continues its time honored tradition of offering Old World ‘comfort food’ that is as relevant today as it was when Ben Parker opened up h More...

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Editorials

NYPD, De Blasio Must Move Forward

In the wake of the assassinations and funerals of fallen Police Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, there remains a divide between the police, Mayor Bill de Blasio and the citizens of this city. More...

Letters to the Editor

Mario Cuomo Inspired To The Editor: The death of former Governor Mario Cuomo made me go back and listen to the keynote speech he gave at the 1984 National Democratic Convention. More...

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It's In Queens! (January 8 to January 14)

If your New Year resolutions include weight loss, healthy living, recycling, learning about 3D technology, expanding business knowledge and contacts, admiring awe-inspiring photography, listening to great music, or just plain old laughing, Queens has More...

Goldfeder Takes The Plunge

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Assemblymember Phil Goldfeder joined hundreds for the New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge in Rockaway. More...

Political Page

Gianaris: End Paying Legislators’ Legal Bills

Describing himself as “outraged” that public funds totalling more than $2 million were used to pay an ex-state senator’s legal bill recently, state Senator Michael Gianaris has introduced legislation to end the arrangement. More...

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Seniors

Shared Housing Can Help Seniors in Many Ways

Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about senior home-sharing programs? Since my father passed away last year, my mom, who’s 70, is interested in renting out a room in her house for some extra income and for the companionship. More...

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Features

CB 1 Features Workforce 1

BY THOMAS COGAN

The Community Board 1 cabinet meeting for December was a straightforward session. More...

Will You Be Our Veterans' Valentine?

Assemblymember Edward C. Braunstein and the Law Offices of Ann-Margaret Carrozza are sponsoring their community’s 19th annual Valentines for Vets gift drive. More...

Eagle Scouts Honored

St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council 5911 honored two new Eagle Scouts. On January 3, at St. More...

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