Assemblymember Aravella Simotas presented the Queens based NYC Musical Saw Festival with a citation of honor for “nine years of artistic excellence in Astoria”. In her speech at the festival, which took place on July 16, Simotas said she has a love and appreciation of music since she used to play the clarinet, and she finds it so wonderful that […]
Events At Seaburn Books
On August 3, author Shobhan Bantwal will be signing copies of her book at Seaburn Bookstore, 33-18 Broadway, Astoria. Seaburn will also be providing free ESL classes every Tuesday. For more information, call 347-642-3805.
Artist Residency Concept Created For Historic Hospital Site
Seen here is Ellen Ivanits’ depiction of a proposed artist residence and workspace in the historic Smallpox Hospital on Roosevelt Island. Done as her graduate thesis for the Pratt Institute, the renderings by Ivanits are on display in the triple windows of 513 Main Street on Roosevelt Island. The display was organized by the Roosevelt Island Historical Society and may […]
Queens Pools Offer Escape From The Summer Heat
Looking for a place to cool off this summer? Tired of dealing with all that sand that refuses to come off? No worries, Queens has plenty of pools the kids can cool off in and have plenty of fun. In the borough, the city Department of Parks and Recreation has opened more than 10 free pools throughout various neighborhoods. In […]
Queens Residents Bake In Summer Swelter
For many Queens residents it felt like hell on earth last week, as the mercury soared well over 100 degrees for two days. Temperatures reached a body-roasting 104 degrees on July 22 and a brutal 101 degrees on July 23, as the soaring temperatures shattered old records. The record-breaking heat forced many Queens residents to stay indoors, where those with […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. All Nations Baptist: •Sunday, 2:30-5:30 p.m., for three months, free English classes which have already begun, registration required, limited space, 86-76 80th St., Woodhaven; 718.296.2025. **** All Saints’: •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside Drum Corps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17; band information, 43-12 46th St., Sunnyside; […]
Jason DaCorta, 28
The little boy raced to the kitchen of his family’s Jackson Heights home, clapping his hands and excitedly saying, “Hurry, mommy, hurry. It’s time, it’s time and I can’t reach the button.” Jason DaCorta was just three years old, but he knew that his shows were about to begin on the Nickelodeon Channel. “Don’t ask me how, but he knows […]
Watch Out For Pets During Summer Heat Waves
Animal advocates are urging pet owners to properly care for pets that become overheated or dehydrated during summer heat waves. Pets that appear sluggish, who vomit frequently or seem disoriented could be suffering heat stroke, advocates said. “Avoid taking pets outdoors at the hottest times of the day, try to keep pets in an air-conditioned environment, limit activity and provide […]
Kerkyra’s Asian Treasure
The Museum of Asian Art at the Palace of Sts. Michael and George is the only such collection in Greece and is located on the island of Kerkyra (Corfu). Grigorios Manos, a collector of Asian art, donated his collection to the Greek state in 1919. The museum in the Palace of Sts. Michael and George was created in Kerkyra in […]
Bay Terrace Country Club Celebrates Golden Milestone
Under the blanket of a recent heat wave, more than two hundred members of the Bay Terrace Country Club joined together on July 23 to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary. “This is something that we have looked forward to for a long time,” board member Giovanna Guerci said. “This is a real milestone.” Guests of the golden jubilee dined on […]