Tag: queens-public-service

Longtime Queens CB7 chair and FDNY veteran Gene Kelty dies at 70

gene kelty

Mar. 17, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Eugene “Gene” Kelty, who served multiple decades as a member of Community Board 7 (CB7) in Queens, including as the Board’s Chair, and a former FDNY firefighter, died on Sunday, March 16. He was 70 years old. Kelty served on CB7 for about 41 years, including approximately 29…

Northeast Queens residents invited to support veterans through ‘Valentine’s for Vets’ gift drive

Audrey Hall, a resident at the Maine Veteran’s Home, in Scarborough, examines Valentine’s Day cards

Jan. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello Residents in Northeast Queens have an opportunity to show their appreciation for veterans by participating in the annual “Valentine’s for Vets” gift drive, organized by Assembly Member Edward C. Braunstein. The initiative invites community members to donate essential items such as new clothing, toiletries, and Valentine’s treats, including…

Port Authority dedicates LaGuardia Career Center to retired Assembly Member Jeffrion Aubry

3-New York Assemlymember Jeffrion Aubry

Jan. 2, 2025 By Bill Parry A storied Queens political career drew to a close on New Year’s Eve when Jeffrion Aubry officially retired from the New York State Assembly, where he represented East Elmhurst and Corona in Albany for over three decades. The Port Authority announced the renaming and dedication of the LaGuardia…