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September 17, 2008
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Protest Housing Costs
BY THOMAS COGAN
On Sunday, September 14, some 60 members of the Queens for Affordable Housing Coalition gathered amidst the pleasant surroundings of Gantry Park between the City Lights apartment tower and the East River to protest the proposed Hunters Point South housing complex. They were there also to hear an a... More...
New Bike Shelter Coming To Astoria, Vallone Announces
BY JOHN TOSCANO

In a move aimed at more responsible transportation and a cleaner environment, a new bicycle parking shelter is coming to Astoria to encourage more local residents to use this old mode of transportation. In announcing the coming of the new facility, only one of 37 in the city, Councilmember Peter ... More...

 Community Calendar
•Gazette Calendar Of Events
Community Meetings Associations Oct. 9 7:30 p.m., Dutch Kills Civic; St. Patrick's School Hall, 39- 37 28th St., LIC; 718.786.2049. Boards Oct. 7, 7:45 p.m., Board 6; Kew Gardens Community Center, 80- 02 Kew Gardens Rd., Suite 202; 718.263.9250. More...
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 Political Page
•Sen. Clinton Proposes $1.7 Billion Transit Aid Bill
U.S Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, surrounded by advocates of increased mass transit funding, called for support of her new legislation to help meet the nation's growing demand for mass transit as commuters look for alternatives to rising gas prices. More...
•Liu, Nolan Address Sunnyside Chamber Luncheon Meeting
•Planning Commission OKs Dutch Kills Rezoning
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 Restaurant of the Week
•UNCLE GEORGE'S GREEK TAVERN
33-19 Broadway, Astoria (at 34th Street) 718.626.0593 www.unclegeorges.us
t he menu at this landmark restaurant recounts its humble history: "Uncle George's Greek Taverna was founded by who else but George himself in 1978. It was the beginning of a very successful story, due to his personality and charisma. More...
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 Editorials
•Editorial
Downzoning Sometimes Unfair To Property Owners
Throughout New York City and especially in Queens, neighborhood after neighborhood is undergoing the process known as "downzoning"—rezoning a tract of land to less-dense uses, usually by reducing the allowable density of the property. More...
•Favors Limited Buses
•Volunteers Needed
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 Features
•Sears Seeks $ Aid For City And District In D.C. Lobbying Trip
Upon returning from a lobbying trip to Washington where she met with Congressional leaders, Councilmember Helen Sears said she made the case for essential city wide programs and for her district's special needs. More...
•Abuse Allegation KOs Ft. Totten Name Change
•Manolas Is Astoria/LIC Kiwanis Man Of The Year
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 Sports
•Mets Lose To Braves, 7-4
On Sunday, September 14 the New York Mets dropped a heartbreaker to the Atlanta Braves in spite of round trippers by third baseman David Wright. The Mets led 4-2 entering the ninth inning on excellent pitching by Oliver Perez and timely Mets hitting. More...
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