Jeffrey Leder Gallery in Long Island City announced a major solo exhibition of the work of Jorge Posada, with an opening reception Wednesday, May 15, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Colombian-born American artist Posada is a painter, print-maker and sculptor who has worked from his studio in Long Island City for more than 16 years. He has received several awards […]
Car Show, Blood Drive, Flea Market, BBQ Support Autism
The Knights of Columbus General Sherman/Father Shine #569 of Fresh Meadows and the East Coast Car Association of Glendale joined forces once again on May 5, to host the second annual Car Show, Blood Drive, Flea Market and BBQ to Support Autism at the Robin Sue Ward School for Exceptional Children, P.S. 177, of Fresh Meadows. The day was filled […]
Queens College Honors Memory Of Marvin Hamlisch
Honoring “one singular sensation”, Queens College held a memorial concert May 5 to honor the late composer, Marvin Hamlisch. A graduate of QC, he is one of only two artists in the U.S. to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony, as well as a Pulitzer Prize. Posed here are (l. to r.); Conductor J. Ernest Green; singer Mark […]
Van Bramer Thanks Volunteers At Doughboy Park
On May 4, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer stopped by Doughboy Park for It’s My Park Day to thank over 100 volunteers and students from I.S. 125 who dedicated their Saturday morning to cleaning the Woodside Park. In this photo, Van Bramer is joined by Woodside resident and Parent Coordinator at I.S. 125, Heather Strafer, along with volunteer students and local […]
Marshall Hosts Quilting Group At Borough Hall
Members of Quilt in Queens Quilters presented Queens Borough President Helen Marshall with one of their quilts on April 24 to thank her for hosting the exhibit of their quilts at Borough Hall. The group, which was created in 1998, meets at the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to […]
Avella, Local Groups Rally To Save Historic Horse Stable
State Senator Tony Avella was joined today by the Auburndale Improvement Association, the Kissena Park Civic Association, and area preservationists at a rally to save an historic horse stable in Fresh Meadows. The owner of the property rents the horse stable to Joy Tirado, who runs the Western Riding Club from the stable, which has become a sanctuary for horses […]
Stavisky Honors Fifth Grader For Earth Day Art Project
State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky presented fifth grader Margaret Sakar with an award honoring her first place finish in the student Earth Day Art Contest. More than 60 students participated, and Sakar, of the Holy Martyrs Day School in Bayside, was judged the winner. “We must protect our environment for the next generation, and so it is heartening to see […]
110th Precinct Community Council To Hold Meeting
The 110th Precinct Community Council will hold its next meeting on Monday, May 20 at Flanders Field VFW Post #150, 51-11 108th St. in Corona. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. and hosts guest speaker Queens Zoo Director and Curator of Animals Scott Silver, Ph.D. 110th Precinct Deputy Inspector Commanding Officer Ronald D. Leyson will be on hand to discuss […]
Mets Visit Rockaways
Legendary former New York Mets pitcher Ron Darling and current outfielder Mike Baxter, a Whitestone native, headlined a small business luncheon at the Irish Circle Tavern in Rockaway Beach on May 7. In addition to signing autographs and posing for photos, the athletes discussed Citi’s local efforts to help rebuild after Hurricane Sandy and offered a sneak peak of Queens […]
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Electeds Hold First Environmental Community Fair
Councilmember Karen Koslowitz, Congressmember Grace Meng, state Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, and Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi (not pictured) hosted the first annual Environmental Community Fair at MacDonald Park in Forest Hills. The event featured Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching by the NYPD, tips for “going green” by the city Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and a bike helmet giveaway […]