In observation of his first 100 days in office City Comptroller John Liu hosted a roundtable discussion with publishers and editors of weekly and ethnic newspapers from Queens on April 15 in his offices at 1 Centre St. in Manhattan. More...
The Panchiaki Korais Society presented two unique awards of excellence to Markella Mallas, whose grandfather, Stavros Haviaras, was a founder of the Chian Federation, and Vicky Athanasiou. More...
On Sunday, April 18, Assemblymember Catherine Nolan and City Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer held a co-op and condo forum at Sunnyside Reformed Church, gathering a panel to answer questions from Queens residents relating to various housing and dwellin More...
Federal officials are searching for a prankster who shined a green laser into the cockpit of a JetBlue airliner arriving at JFK International Airport on April 12, jeopardizing crew and passengers on the landing aircraft. More...
Officials at the Dutch Kills Civic Association this week said they need answers to a number of questions regarding plans for a proposed 19-story building located at 30-30 Northern Blvd. before the community can approve of the plans. More...
Community Meetings Dates & times are subject to change, call to confirm. Associations Apr. 27, Jun. 29, 8 p.m., Bayside Hills Civic; Colonial Church of Bayside, 217th Street/56th Avenue, Bayside. More...
B ack in the early 1990’s, a small, family run restaurant opened its doors specializing in making pizza in a wood burning, brick oven (forno). The patriarch, Federico Spatola, has been in the More...
The Othoni Society of U.S.A. honored the Metropolitan Bishop Nektarios of Corfu, Paxoi, and the Diapontia Islands that include Othoni, Mathraki and Erikkousa with a dinner reception at Elias Corner, 24-02 31st St., Astoria on April 13. More...
In honor of the 50th anniversary of London Lennie’s, Queen’s premiere seafood restaurant, Borough President Helen M. Marshall and New York City Councilmembers Elizabeth Crowley and Daniel J. More...
After four new high schools were planned on 94th Street in Corona by the School Construction Authority (SCA), three parcels of land remained undeveloped. More...
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, will hold the grand opening of its first new “green” prototype branch in Queens Village on Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...
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A Corona health spa owner is facing seven years in prison after she performed an illegal “appearance enhancement” on a female customer who suffered near deadly consequences following the procedure. More...
Police in Astoria are searching for a gunman who shot and critically injured a customer on April 9 at the Racks Billiard Club on Steinway Street.
Police sources said a birthday celebration attended by members of the St. More...
The CEO of Jennifer Convertibles is not likely to face serious criminal charges for fatally mowing down a Queens security guard on April 14, police sources said. More...
“Rubber rooms” for reassigned teachers under investigation by the Department of Education will come to an end as a result of an agreement between the city and the United Federation of Teachers. More...
Foreshadowing his expected direct involvement in this year’s congressional elections, President Barack Obama has endorsed veteran Congressmember Carolyn Maloney for re-election to a 10th term in the November elections. More...
Throughout the month of April City View Pharmacy, 23-07 Astoria Blvd., Astoria, is hosting a fundraising effort benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. More...
On Thursday, June 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. the Salah M. Hassanein Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens, 21-12 30th Rd., Astoria, will hold an event titled “Eating Healthy for Families”. More...
RAS-Q, The Rescue Art Strategy in Queens, a Jackson Heights Art Club initiative, is holding a benefit dinner Saturday May 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at St Mark’s Church, 33-50 82nd St., Jackson Heights. All food served is homemade. More...
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