Aug. 1-2, times vary. Jamaica Arts & Music Summer Festival: Two days of concerts, food, vendors, fitness workshops, and fun surprises. Free. Jamaica Ave., Parson Blvd. to 170th St., JamaicaAug. 2, 2-7 pm. Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Concert: The 14th annual concert in honor of this Sunnyside jazz legend will feature an exciting lineup of artists and performers, and a 1920s costume contest. Free. 46th St. & Queens Blvd., […]
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2014 Zoullas Lecture Series Focuses On Greece’s Heroism
The movie, 300: Rise of an Empire mesmerized many Americans. The Chinese community of Queens New York was fascinated by Greece’s heroic fight for freedom and Democracy against the super power Persia. The young and old I communicated with respected a people who preferred death to slavery. Two thousand years later, Greece again fought a heroic fight for freedom in […]
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Learn And Travel Through Greece By Eating Its Cuisine
Food is a reflection of a country’s geography, history and culture. Enjoy Greece by tasting its diverse cuisine One can understand mainland Greece and the islands through its gastronomy. Eating is about understanding the country’s local customs. Despina Siolas, Md. /Ph.D. and her friend Susan kept a diary of a two week tour of Arcadia, Peloponnese, Thessaloniki, Athens, Chios, Mytilene […]
Peralta To Lead Ecuadorian Day Parade
Join Senator Jose Peralta for the annual Ecuadorian Day Parade on August 3, at 11:30 a.m. at Northern Bouelvard and 69th Street in Woodside. The parade will travel up Northern Boulevard to 86th Street.
Pan Mass Challenge Bike-A-Thon Fights Cancer
Jay Binkowitz, an optician and partner with Dr. Mark Stadlen, of American Eyecare Center, 38-03 Broadway in Astoria described his participates in the annual Pan Mass Challenge (PMC), a 192-mile bike-athon to raise money for cancer research.“It is with a great sense of pride that I am able to share with you the accomplishments my wife and I achieved last […]
Americans With Disabilities Act 24th Anniversary
State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing), Assemblymembers Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows), David Weprin (D-Hollis Hills), Michael Miller (D-Ozone Park) and Michael Simanowitz (D-Pomonok, Electchester) joined students and staff at Queens College to celebrate the 24th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “The Americans with Disabilities Act was an important piece of legislation that finally gave […]
Goldfeder, DiNapoli Agree On Rockaway Beach Rail Line
Assemblymember Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway), a staunch advocate for the restoration of the abandoned Rockaway Beach Rail Line welcomed the support of State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, who released a report which included the rail line as a realistic, efficient and inexpensive option to improve transit options for Queens residents. “This report is a huge step forward and I will continue to […]
Miller Participates In Walkabout And Picnic
On July 26 Assemblymember Mike Miller ( D-Woodhaven) visited the sixth annual Independence Residences, Inc. (IRI) and Queens Parents Resource Center Walkabout and Picnic, which took place in Cunningham Park. Miller served as grand marshal for IRI and with the help of the Glendale Kiwanis Club, prepared and served food for all those who attended.
Goldfeder Crosses Finish Line At Graybeards Run
Assemblymember Phillip Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Beach) dashed across the finish line at the Annual Graybeards Family Run with his staff, placing third overall in his age category.
Strawberry, Darling, Mr. Met Meet Fans At Citibank
On Friday July 25, Citi held a Mr. Met Fan Tour event, at a Citibank in Garden City, Long Island. The event featured Mets legend Darryl Strawberry, as well as special surprise guest Ron Darling. Both stars signed autographs and spoke with fans in attendance. The event was part of the first Mr. Met Fan Tour that is taking place […]