The Board of Trustees of the Queens Museum has named Laura Raicovich the institution’s new president and executive director. Raicovich comes to the Queens Museum from Creative Time, where she served as their director of Global Initiatives since 2012. Prior to that, she was the deputy director of the Dia Art Foundation, and held positions at the Solomon R. Guggenheim […]
QCC’s BTECH Holds Assembly
As part of Queensborough Community College’s commitment to educate youth and develop the next generation of STEM leadership, BTECH was created as a public private partnership with the New York City Department of Education, multinational software corporation, SAP, and Early College Initiative at CUNY. Based on the IBM P-Tech model, this public-private collaboration has been praised by President Barack Obama […]
Déjà Vu Bar and Restaurant
When was the last time you visited a Bulgarian bar and café? If you’re like me, it’s been a while, or perhaps never. Quench your curiosity, your thirst, and your hunger at Déjà Vu on 28th Avenue in Astoria. This seemingly quiet, unassuming corner nightspot offers a surprisingly good bar and food experience with sparkling Happy Hours (one just for […]
Cosmos To Give Free Soccer Clinics, Rally In Corona Plaza
The New York Cosmos professional soccer club will offer two free youth soccer clinics for children, ages five to 12, at Corona Plaza on Sunday, October 12, as part of a #RallytoRepeat event, celebrating the team’s pursuit of back-to-back North American Soccer League championships. The first clinic will take place from 11 a.m. to noon, and the second one is […]
Fall Arrives In Queens 1925
The Greater Astoria Historical Society presents pages from the Long Island Star Journal. Welcome to October 1925! Crisp autumn breezes, swirling leaves of brown, red and yellow, and earlier sunsets mean one thing to many Americans: a great month for sports. October 1925 was no different for athletes and fans of all ages. Up in Providence, Rhode Island, the New […]
Plants: Not As Dumb As They Look
Plants are not as dumb as they look. At least to me, plants have never seemed like the brightest bulb in the box. They stand around, looking green, hoping for a sunny day but not able to walk, talk or turn on the TV. However, due to a recent university press release, I’ve got to rethink my attitudes about vegetation. […]
SFP To Be Recognized For Aid To Kenyan Counterpart
On Sunday, October 19, St. Francis Prep, in Fresh Meadows, will be recognized by the Diocese of Brooklyn at a special Mass and ceremony at St. James Cathedral-Basilica in Brooklyn. Prep has earned this recognition due to its partnering with St. Francis Secondary School in Lare, Kenya. Kenyan students lack many of the fundamental resources that are commonplace to Prep […]
AHA: Remember ‘Stayin’ Alive’ To Help Save A Life
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about what sudden cardiac arrest is and how to respond in the event of cardiac arrest. The American Heart Association (AHA) encourages everyone to learn to identify sudden cardiac arrest and respond quickly to help save the victim. Cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops beating, or beats […]
Queens Schools Most Overcrowded
Queens is at the top of the citywide list for oversize classes in every grade at the start of this year. The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) has counted 1,032 oversize classes in the borough’s high school classes and 604 in the elementary and middle school classes. Hillcrest, Forest Hills and Benjamin Cardozo High Schools are first, second and third […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. BVM Help of Christians:Thursdays, 9:30 am-noon: Food Pantry open to thosein need. Donations being accepted all other times. 70-31 48th Ave, Woodside, info 718.672.4848 ext. 11.****Church of the Resurrection:Friday, Oct. 10, 6-9 pm: Autumn Treasure, Bake &Book Preview Sale ($5 admission).Saturday, Oct. 11, 9:30 am-3:30 pm; Sunday, […]