[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 75 (Monday, June 10, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1007]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF THE QUEENS GAZETTE

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 10, 2002

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to 
The Queens Gazette, a leading community newspaper in the New York City 
borough of Queens.
  The twentieth anniversary of the Queens Gazette is cause for 
celebration across the borough from Astoria to Flushing, Long Island 
City to Jamaica. For two decades, the Gazette has been a premiere and 
outstanding publication for Queens residents who value accurate and 
timely news coverage and in-depth reports on the neighborhood issues 
that matter.
  In recent months, the Queens Gazette has helped raise awareness in 
the community on issues that affect us all. These issues range from the 
need to stop the Asian Longhorned Beetle from killing our trees, to the 
successful quest for affordable housing in Astoria's Marine Terrace 
housing development. The Gazette has reported, with in-depth analysis, 
on the campaign for increased transit connections between Long Island 
City's residential areas, business sectors and new public parks, retail 
stores, and cultural institutions. The Gazette has also provided Queens 
readers with consistent and accurate reporting on efforts to make 
LaGuardia Airport safer. Clearly, the Gazette excels in providing 
comprehensive news coverage in many arenas. Information on such issues, 
and countless others, is invaluable to the members of our community.
  I look to the Queens Gazette every week for thorough reports on local 
news, politics and governments affairs. I always appreciate the 
Gazette's special editions that focus on everything from social 
services in Queens to a review of entertainment and cultural activities 
for borough residents. I commend the entire staff at the Gazette for 
publishing an exemplary newspaper for the community and for being an 
excellent source for neighborhood news.
  Congratulations to Tony Barsamian, Julie Wager, John Toscano, Linda 
Wilson and everyone at the Gazette for twenty years of excellence in 
journalism and outstanding public service for the people of Queens.
  In recognition of its outstanding contributions to the community, I 
ask that my colleagues join me in saluting the Queens Gazette.




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