Police in Astoria are searching for a dangerous thief who threatened a security guard with an ice pick when he was caught leaving a Rite Aid Pharmacy with stolen electronics on October 28. More...
Police are searching for a heartless, knife-wielding suspect who raped a woman collecting cans and bottles from trash outside an East Elmhurst apartment building on December 4. More...
Local lawmakers, neighborhood activists and members of the Jackson Heights LGBT community rallied last week to decry two recent, violent attacks involving a transgender woman and a gay man. More...
One of the first meetings of December was a panel discussion—debate would be an equally accurate word—sponsored by City & State magazine about the plan in New York state to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour. More...
"Bring back a matryoshka doll,” asked a member of my family. “I would like a Faberge egg copy.” I decided to go Christmas shopping in October during my trip to Moscow, St. Petersburg and Novgorod. More...
If you are thinking of putting a puppy, kitten – or any other pet under your Christmas tree this holiday season, make sure you consider the responsibilities of pet ownership before wrapping up that warm, cuddly critter. More...
For breathtaking views of Manhattan, fine cuisine, cocktails, and wine at affordable prices, excellent service, and a warm welcome, Riverview Restaurant and Lounge is the place to be. More...
The holiday season is now upon us, having completed the first wave, with Thanksgiving already celebrated. We hope it got off to a good start for you all. More...
The St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council 5911 took a table at St. Anastasia’s Christmas Fair in Douglaston on December 5, for the support of Divine Wisdom Academy. More...
An Astoria shop owner, Sarker Haque, was beaten up by a customer yelling that he wanted to "kill Muslims". Haque ownes the Fatima Food Mart on 21st Avenue
and 23rd Street. More...
A 22-year-old Queens man is facing attempted rape charges after he tried to rape a a 15-year-old girl in the bedroom of her family’s Corona apartment, police and rosecutors said. Prosecutors said the teen awoke at about 7 p.m. More...
An ousted Bryant High School phys ed teacher who said he was targeted by school authorities for blowing the whistle on missing student funds, grade-changing and other issues as the Astoria school has been awarded a six-figure settlement from the city More...
Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder lights the Rockaway Beach Menorah outside Peninsula Library with community leaders (left to right) Eddie Pastore, Delores Orr, John Cori; and Robbie Schwach of Councilman Eric Ulrich’s office More...
Each year at this time, the Gazette gathers little known facts and trivia for readers who want to test their knowledge of the holiday season. We hope you take a few moments to spice up the season by testing the skills of friends and family with More...
Congressman Joseph Crowley, Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, has reintroduced The Silent Skies Act, aimed at improving the quality of life for communities heavily impacted by aircraft noise pollution. More...
In response to the most recent gun violence in California, Governor Andrew Cuomo released a statement placing blame on Congress for blocking gun safety reform. More...
Korean music and dance. African music and dance. Mexican music and dance. Chinese flower-themed music and dance. Then, jazz, Baroque masters, a youth orchestra, protest songs, and Christmas and Chanukah ditties. More...
The worst enemy for the mostly private entrepreneurs who own and operate tanning salons (aka indoor tanning) here in Long Island and throughout New York State is a lovely 80 year old woman named Colette Coyne. More...
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