Sometime this week, think about taking a walk in the park. Not Central Park, but one that’s half again as big and is even more of a central park, located in the geographic and population bull’s eye of New York City. It’s Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, where, before the soccer players, picnickers, and best tennis players on the planet took it […]
Constantinides Talks ‘Vision Zero’ At 114th C.C. Meeting
Councilmember Costa Constantinides has attended the 114th Precinct Community Council meetings before, but this was his first since taking elected office. “I’m the new old guy,” he quipped at the April 22 meeting held at Riccardo’s by the Bridge in Astoria. Among the issues Constantinides addressed was traffic safety. “I’m dedicated to Vision Zero to make sure there are no […]
World’s Fair Origins Of QBG: Harvesting Our History
On Tuesday, May 6, Harvesting our History: The Story of Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) will open in the Gallery of QBG’s Visitor & Administration Building. Harvesting Our History is part of QBG’s extensive season of special events celebrating the 50th and the 75th anniversaries of the New York World’s Fairs, with which QBG’s history is inextricably linked. The Queens Botanical […]
Trinity Cleans Up Astoria
Wearing their bright “God’s Work. Our Hands.” T-shirts, bearing the tag line of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), 22 persons, including four children and two dogs, joined together after Worship & Fellowship to clean up Astoria. Joined by Councilmember Costa Constantinides, who was the inspiration for this, with his “Don’t Mess with Astoria” campaign – the group spread […]
Career Day At The Judge Charles J. Vallone School
Flying to the moon, becoming the next president, or ending world hunger, to name a few, are one of the many aspirations young children have when asked “What they want to be when they grow up?” These days boys and girls at a very young age are being pressured to think ahead and prepare for their future careers. Students in […]
LIC Partnership Hosts Annual Real Estate Breakfast
The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) hosted its annual Real Estate Breakfast on April 23, exploring the latest developments and market trends in the fast-growing Long Island City real estate market. Elizabeth Lusskin, president of the LICP said, “Today’s event provides an opportunity to learn, to discover and to grow, to learn about how Long Island City’s real estate landscape […]
Twist and Smash’d Sports: Queens’ First Indoor Bocce
Twist and Smash’d Sports, the latest venture from the owners of Twist and Smash’d serves as the first and only indoor bocce court and sports bar in Queens. After the successful launch of their popular burger hot spot, Twist and Smash’d (located on Austin Street in Forest Hills), the father and daughter powerhouse team decided to expand the franchise into […]
Pomonok Senior Center Offers Free SNAP Screenings
The Pomonok Senior Center is offering free SNAP (formerly known as “Food Stamps”) screenings for all seniors, 60 years of age and older. They will check eligibility and help you apply for SNAP. All are encouraged to get screened. For more information, contact the senior center at 67-09 Kissena Boulevard, 718-591-3377, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Astoria Dance Centre To Host Student Choreography Show
National Dance Week started on April 25 and continues through May 4. In honor of National Dance Week (NDW), Astoria Dance Centre (ADC) will be hosting its 23rd annual Student Choreography Showcase on Saturday, May 10 at 6:15 p.m. ADC dancers ages 10 and up were encouraged to create a dance of their own. The dances are a great way […]
APAC Artists Re-Envision R&H’s Allegro
The musical, Allegro comes to life this spring at Astoria Performing Arts Company (APAC), May 1 at the theatre’s home on Crescent Street and 30th Avenue. A Rodgers and Hammerstein “rare gem”, as Director Tom Wojtunik calls it, Allegro brings the talents of APAC veteran Choreographer Christine O’Grady together with Music Director Julianne B. Merrill to re-invigorate this classic in […]