Fresk’o, which means “fresh” in Greek, is the perfect name for this new yogurt shop that opened in Astoria at a prime location on June 1. Morning, noon and night, it serves both regular and frozen authentic Greek yogurt in a variety of flavors, with multiple toppings. The shop is owned by Gus Prentzas, whose grandparents have been making and […]
Pizza Classica
89-89 Union Turnpike Glendale, NY 718.847.5001Come one come all to Pizza Classica in Glendale where great Italian food, wine, families, and friends converge for a great lunch or dinner in a fun, friendly environment. Pizza Classica has doubled in size, having taken over the adjacent space one year ago. Now there’s even more room for families, friends and couples to gather and dine in the […]
Sea It At Astoria Park
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition invites everyone to come out and join them for the final screening in their 2014 Movies on the Waterfront series, featuring the 2004 Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature, Finding Nemo. Join them on Monday, August 25 at 8:30 p.m. to view this charming animated film that delivers the messages of teamwork, determination, loyalty, […]
Free Jazz Concert At The Shops At Atlas Park
Michael Mossman, nominated for a Grammy in 2013, will be giving a free jazz concert at The Shops at Atlas Park on Saturday, August 23, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring a blanket or a chair to the park, located at 8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale, where there will also be free giveaways.
Walking Tour Of Historic Whitestone
The Bayside Historical Society (BHS) presents a walking tour through Whitestone with historian Jason D. Antos. Participants will trace the old Whitestone Line of the North Side branch of the Long Island Rail Road and also explore historic Beechhurst and old Whitestone Village. The tour is scheduled for Sunday, August 24, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., meeting in the […]
Local-Express
Anthony ChanAnthony Chan is a Queens native currently pursuing his MBA in accounting while training and racing in his third season as a triathlete. Chan recently raced 140.6 miles through the rain on one of the most challenging Ironman triathlon courses, Ironman Lake Placid. 2,750-plus athletes participated, but Chan stood out from his competition and placed second overall in the 18 […]
When Mets, Yankees Called Shea Stadium Home
The baseball landscape in New York City looked a lot different 40 years ago. New York Yankees games were occasionally aired on HBO. The New York Mets were the defending National League champions. And both teams called Shea Stadium home. During the renovation of Yankee Stadium, The Bronx Bombers had to play home games in Queens from 1974 through 1975. […]
The Pulpit
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Goldfeder Endorses Schneiderman For Reelection
Assemblymember Phil Goldfeder (23rd District) announced on August 18 his support for State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s reelection bid. Citing Schneiderman’s successful efforts to protect working New Yorkers and families impacted by Hurricane Sandy, Goldfeder said Schneiderman is the clear choice for Queens and all of New York state. Goldfeder pointed out a number of ways that Schneiderman has stood […]