Smoke-Free Buildings To The Editor: Last week the Related Companies pledged that all of their 40,000 housing units across many states will be smokefree. Related Companies has been chosen as a developer for housing units at the Hunters Point South Development in Long Island City. This is an exciting opportunity for Queens residents who prefer to live in smoke-free buildings […]
Steinway Astoria Partnership Holds Annual Meeting
On Wednesday, June 19, the Steinway Astoria Partnership gave their annual report at Tu Casa restaurant on Steinway Street to landlords, merchants and residents and highlighted recent accomplishments and future goals. Kevin Foley, the president of the Steinway Astoria Partnership, delivered the opening remarks, Tony Barsamian, Partnership chairman, presented the annual report and Marc Schein, nominating chair, presented the slate […]
Van Bramer Dedicates George S. Kaufman Courtyard
On June 18, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer hosted a dedication ceremony for the newly completed George S. Kaufman Courtyard at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria. The completion of the courtyard is the final chapter in the museum’s capital expansion and renovation project. The Museum of the Moving Image held a dedication ceremony for its newly completed outdoor […]
Schwab Discusses Mount Sinai’s Future
Caryn Schwab has been the executive director of Mount Sinai Queens for the past 14 years. In that time, the need for a bigger hospital in Astoria has become apparent. “I’ve been waiting a long time for tonight,” said Schwab in announcing plans to expand Mount Sinai Queens through new construction of a six-story addition on property located behind the […]
Dr. Damian Martino Joins Krieger Chiropractic Office
On May 1, Dr. Damian Martino joined the Krieger Chiropractic office at 38-04 31st Ave. in Astoria. Martino is board certified in both internal medicine and pain medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at New York Hospital Queens and he completed his fellowship in pain and palliative care at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. At Sloan-Kettering, Martino was involved […]
G and R Train Service To Be Suspended Starting In July
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will be suspending service on the G line, between Brooklyn and Queens, and the R line, between Manhattan and Brooklyn, to repair damage done to subway tunnels by Hurricane Sandy. The Greenpoint tube on the G Line will be closed every weekend from July 6 to December 17, shutting down the Court Square, 21st Street […]
Get Ready For The Astoria Park Festival By CALDC
It’s summertime and school’s out! Mark your calendar: the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition’s annual Astoria Park Festival will be held Thursday, June 27 through Sunday, June 30 in Astoria Park’s parking lot on 19th Street and Hoyt Avenue. Whether you’ve got a big family vacation planned or intend to stick close to home this summer, now is a great […]
AT&T Ready To Charge Up Borough’s Technology
New Yorkers needing a little extra charge will have a new option this summer. The city and AT&T will install 25 solar-powered charging stations in parks across the five boroughs. The charges will provide a free boost to dying phones and other mobile devices. Each station will feature microUSB, USB, iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 plugs. These stations can fully […]
EXPO Colony: Artists Living And Working Communally
Located in the MoMA PS1 courtyard, the EXPO Colony is being built and will start hosting guests at the end of the month. The EXPO Colony was designed and built by the Argentinian architecture firm, a77. Artists, activists, thinkers, architects, and other cultural agents are invited to live and work there communally throughout the summer. The Colony will serve as […]
Variety Boys & Girls Honor Their Own At Awards Dinner
The Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens held its annual Keystone Awards Dinner and Ceremony. The June 20 event honored the excellence of its members with an award presentation and free dinner. Friends and family enjoyed tacos made of chicken, fish and pork prepared by a chef from the Food Network. “Tonight is an opportunity for us to join […]