Classes begin today, September 9, for 1.1 million students in more than 1,800 city public schools, the largest school district in the United States. About 87,000 schoolchildren live in homeless shelters or temporary housing in every school district across the five boroughs and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is encouraging the donations of backpacks and other school supplies to homeless […]
Simotas Congratulates High School Graduates
Assemblymember Aravella Simotas delivered the keynote speech to graduating seniors on September 3 at Long Island City High School. The approximately three hundred students, who completed their graduation requirements during the summer, hail from over a dozen schools in Queens and were joined by teachers, administrators, and hundreds of well-wishers. Simotas, LIC H.S. Principal Vivian Selenikas, and Superintendent Juan Mendez […]
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah extends over the first two days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, even in Israel where most holidays last only one day. (Since days in the Hebrew calendar end at sunset, the beginning of Rosh Hashanah is when sunset occurs at the end of the 29th of Elul.) The second day is a later addition and not in […]
Welcome Day At Queens College
Queens College President Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodríguez – who marked his one-year anniversary at the college last week – addressed new students during the college’s Welcome Day festivities on August 26. The annual event also featured Bukharian dancers, musicians playing traditional Central Asian shashmaqam music, stiltwalkers, and members of the college administration leading the students in a procession through […]
Tech: Top Five Back To School Gadgets
For every student, September means one thing; the start of the school year. A good start in the beginning can allow for success during the rest of the year. Technology has made life more convenient and today’s high tech tools assist us in our everyday lives. Back to school technology can help ease the heavy load a student must bear […]
Austin Public
Austin Public is Forest Hills’ neighborhood ‘pub’ which originally meant “publick house” where locals would gather, imbibe, eat, and catch up on the day’s events. Thankfully that tradition continues at Austin Public and is made even better with nightly events that attract a friendly, diverse, unpretentious crowd. The recently renovated restaurant features big, comfortable booths, tables, and an ample bar […]
Grammy, Oscar, Tony Winners Open QPAC’s 50th Season
Luminaries of the stage and screen will open the 50th Anniversary Season of the Queensborough Performing Arts Center (QPAC), beginning September 27. Grammy and Oscar-winning composer Stephen Schwartz has captivated millions of theater lovers with his iconic songs from Broadway musicals such as Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, and The Baker’s Wife. He will perform with his friends in an unforgettable afternoon […]
Come To The Astoria Alive Street Festival
Come visit the annual Astoria Alive Street Festival on September 13. The festival will be held from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on 31st Street between Ditmars Boulevard and 21st Avenue. Come see the wide assortment of vendors, merchants, food, rides & games and take home a new furry friend from the mobile pet adoption trailer. Learn about Fire Safety […]