Led by Congressmember Joseph Crowley, members of New York City’s congressional delegation have requested a $25 million grant to implement the city’s effort to improve a pedestrian and traffic improvement plan. “The requested $25 million will support critical safety improvements at priority locations, including traffic calming, pedestrian and bike connections to employment centers, improved public spaces and safety improvements for […]
Legislators Call For Greater Increase, More Inclusive TAP
State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (DFlushing), Assemblymember Nily Rozic (D, WFFresh Meadows) and Chair of the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) Board of Directors Aileen Sheil joined the Queens College chapter of NYPIRG to praise the slight increase in Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) funding while calling attention to the urgent need for more tuition relief assistance. The boost […]
WINE STOP
This week’s article takes us out of the restaurants and into a very special wine shop. Wine Stop is “a wine and spirits shop out of the ordinary”, says their business card. Indeed, Wine Stop is the warmest, friendliest, prettiest wine and spirits shop I’ve seen in Astoria.Wine Stop was opened on December 5 with great fanfare by Andrea Frison, […]
Moe’s Southwest Grill
“Welcome to Moe’s” is exactly what you’ll hear when you walk in the front door of Queens’ first Moe’s Southwest Grill. The friendliness of the staff doesn’t stop after their initial welcome. They continue to smile as they prepare your favorite southwest dishes from Moe’s environmentally conscious menu to your precise specifications. Moe’s describes its concept as ‘delicious simplicity, serving […]
Local-Express
John Kennedy KaneRingmaster John Kennedy Kane is thrilled to return for a second season to the Big Apple Circus (BAC). Originally from Buffalo, New York, Kane was that kid who always wanted to run away and join the circus, and after college, he did! “Now, 30 years later, I’m with the best circus in America,” he says. Kane has traveled with more […]
Exhibit Explores Queens Botanical Garden’s History
The 1939-40 and 1964-65 World’s Fair not only fostered a cultural explosion in Queens, it also became home to the borough’s first botanical garden. The Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) first sprouted life when it showcased the Gardens on Parade exhibit in the 1939-40 World’s Fair. The five-acre exhibit beautified what was formerly marshland and the dumping ground for the Brooklyn […]
Steinway Sidewalk Sale Days
This weekend, May 16, 17 and 18, is the official Steinway Sidewalk Sale Days. We encourage people to check out the special values and deals offered, while seeing the sights, strolling along and getting fresh air on Steinway. We include in our special supplement this week coupons and special offers for you. The tremendous bargains and special values will make […]
Attend A Victorian Wedding
The Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery has become well known for their unique and educational programs and events. Maple Grove Cemetery was founded in 1875 during the height of the Victorian Age and to honor that period of time a very successful Victorian Funeral Tea was held last year. This year, they once again honor the Victorian Age, but have […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. Astoria Adventist Church:Fridays, 7:30 pm: Jewish MinistryGroup.Saturdays, 3:15 pm: Bible Study Group.30-89 32nd St., Astoria, 718.932.5390.****BVM Help of Christians:Thursday, 9:30 am-noon: Food Pantryopen to those in need. Donations beingaccepted all other times. 70-31 48 Ave,Woodside, info 718.672.4848 ext. 11.****Emanuel United Church of Christ:Friday, Jun. 6, 7:30 pm: […]