To The Editor:When the MGM film classic, “The Wizard of Oz,” was released in August 1939, it grossed a moderate amount of money in ticket sales. In later movie re-releases, in 1949 and 1955, it grossed larger amounts of money, but in November 1956, it was first televised on CBS, and that was the beginning of a very long series […]

To The Editor:I truly hope that the mayor still is in charge of the DOE. It was successful under our former Mayor, Bloomberg, why must it be changed? If it is not broken, why fix it?I also am not happy that bike lanes are used as parking lots.I definitely am in favor of eliminating the pensions from those who are […]

More than 1,500 graduates celebrated earning their associate’s degrees at the 44th Commencement of LaGuardia Community College held on June 13th. Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, a long-time champion for higher education, gave the keynote address.Queens Borough President Melinda Katz has been a dedicated advocate on behalf of LaGuardia Community College—having allocated $2.75 million to LaGuardia programs, including the development […]

Students accepted after being nominated by the Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced on June 20th that eight students from Queens have been accepted to the United States Service Academies after she nominated them to attend the prestigious institutions.The academies consist of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York; U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland; U.S. Air Force Academy […]

NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Gregg Bishop announced the launch of the Community Cornerstone Business Initiative, honoring 23 longstanding small businesses from across the five boroughs with free marketing support and tailored educational services. From landscaping in Brooklyn to family eateries on Staten Island, the selected Community Cornerstone Businesses have served New York City communities for at […]

The St. John’s University School of Law will establish The Mattone Family Institute for Real Estate Law funded by a $3.5 million gift from Joseph M. Mattone, Sr., Chairman of the Board, The Mattone Group. The gift was announced at the School of Law’s 90th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, June 16th at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan.    According to Michael […]

Free Performing Arts Events in QueensJuly 6 – August 18, 2016City Parks Foundation announced the 2016 launch of SummerStage Kids, New York City’s unique, interactive family festival presenting nearly 100 performing arts events across 32 locations citywide. This free festival will run from July 6h to August 18th in Queens, exposing audiences to the local, national and international world of […]

The newly formed Queensboro Symphony Chamber Music Society will return to historic Flushing Town Hall to continue their exciting new chamber music series on Wednesday, June 29th at 11 am. This concert will feature Beethoven’s “Ghost” piano trio and Schumann’s Piano Quintet Op. 44, performed by members of the Queensboro Symphony Orchestra. Admission will be a free-will offering. Flushing Town […]

Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College announced the third annual Louis Armstrong’s Wonderful World Festival. This rich curation of music, art, and food celebrating the life and legacy of Louis Armstrong will take place on July 16th at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the site of the 1964 World’s Fair, steps away from the UTSA and home of the […]