In an effort to keep the Rockaway Ferry Service, set to expire in October, Assemblymember Phil Goldfeder (D-Rockaway Beach) sent a letter to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Patrick J. Foye to review the possibility of allocating funding to create permanent ferry service for the communities of Southern Queens and Rockaway. The Rockaway ferry […]
Twist And Smash’d Heads To Battle Of The Burger Final
The Twist and Smash’d franchise, home of The Original Smash’d Angus Beef Burger, announced on August 1 that it will be heading to the Final Cookoff for the second annual “Battle of the Burger” by Time Out New York. The original Twist and Smash’d restaurant is located at 72-06 Austin St. in Forest Hills. Twist and Smash’d Sports, a second […]
Lighthouse To Hold Back To School Bash
On Sunday, August 24 Lighthouse Outreach Ministries will hold their third annual Back to School Service and Bash at UA Kaufman Astoria Cinema, 35-30 38th St., Astoria at 9:30 a.m. Last year they were surprised to see over 400 children in need show up to receive a brand new backpack and basic school supplies. This year their goal is to […]
Monument Quilt Comes To Queens Museum
On August 23, residents of New York City will witness stories from survivors of sexual violence stitched together on 200 bright, red quilt squares. The Monument Quilt will be on display from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park at the Queens Museum. Larger than two basketball courts put together, the quilt is traveling the country this summer […]
QBG’s Composting Workshops Are Coming Up
Discover the importance of reducing our organic waste and repurposing it into compost, an amazing amendment for our urban soils. The following composting events are either sponsored by, or held at Queens Botanical Garden. NYC Compost Project Information Table at Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash at Alley Pond Park, Saturday, August 9, noon to 3 p.m., on 76th Avenue, between Springfield […]
Addabbo Brings MetroCard Van To Seniors, Constituents
“I make it a point to bring an MTA MetroCard van to the district several times throughout the year to help my constituents, particularly seniors, gain better access to public transportation and tackle all of the tasks they need done. Wednesday afternoon, I sponsored the van’s visit to Howard Beach near the Howard Beach Senior Center and also across from […]
Van Bramer Announces Expanded Street Cleaning
City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer was joined by George McDonald, founder and president of The Doe Fund, representatives from the LIC Partnership and Community Board 2, community leaders and local residents to announce the significant expansion of new street cleaning initiatives throughout the 26th District.The expansion of The Doe Fund in Long Island City and its introduction to […]
Forest Hills Celebrates National Night Out
Beginning in August 1984, the National Night Out Against Crime has become an annual event that has grown with the support of millions of Americans joining forces with their local leaders and local law enforcement to share information to help build their relationship and make their communities stronger in their battle against crime.On August 6, hundreds of Queens residents joined […]
GWDC Creates Collage Honoring Officers Lost On 9/11
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Patrol Borough South Queens Galen Frierson was presented with a collage of portraits of officers killed during the World Trade Center attacks. The collage will be placed on display with other pictures and NYPD memorabilia at Queens Borough South 107th Police Precinct. It was presented by Maria Thomson, executive director, Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation and […]
Stavisky, Simanowitz Visit Pomonok Farmers Market
Assemblymember Michael Simanowitz (l.), state Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (c.) and Director of Community Supported Programs at Pomonok Center Amy Tam-Liao (r.) survey the locally-grown produce at the Pomonok Farmers Market. Now through November 26, visit the Pomonok Farmers Market for farm-fresh organic produce every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine outside of the Pomonok Center […]