The Astoria Restoration Association can help you freeze your rent. Seniors or people on Disability who live in rent-stabilized or rent-controlled apartments can stop their rent from increasing by applying for the SCRIE or DRIE programs. The Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Program (SCRIE) and the Disability Rent Increase Exemption Program (DRIE) will stop future rent increases, and give your […]
Queens Library Presents Battle Of The Bands
Some of the best young musicians in the metro area competed on the evening of July 14 during Queens Library’s second annual “Battle of the Bands.” Queens Library’s President and CEO, Dennis Walcott, welcomed the crowd. Ralph McDaniels of Video Music Box was the MC. More than 2,000 free tickets were distributed for the event. When the judging was done, […]
Look Hoo’s New At Queens Zoo!
Three burrowing owl owlets have hatched at WCS’s (Wildlife Conservation Society’s) Queens Zoo. The owlets hatched sometime in late May or early June and began to appear outside their burrows in mid-June. Burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia) typically nest in burrows dug by prairie dogs or other ground dwelling animals, but will sometimes do their own excavating. Females lay eggs in […]
Music And Movies On The Waterfront
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition invites one and all to enjoy the Parisian and Golden Age swing spirit for free, as the Avalon Jazz Band performs in Astoria Park on July 21 at 7:30 pm, as part of the 2016 Waterfront Concert Series. The Avalon Jazz Band has been the ambassador of vocal French Swing, performing in places like […]
Promenade Night
The Great Neck Plaza Business Improvement District (BID) and the Village of Great Neck Plaza continue the Summer Promenade Series on Thursday, July 28. Taking place on Bond Street from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., all residents from Great Neck and neighboring communities are invited to enjoy Great Neck’s fine dining options in a unique outdoor café environment, while listening […]
AGED
I’m going to get straight to the point: (aged.) is a fantastic restaurant! Located in Forest Hills between Queens Boulevard and Austin Street, on what is known as Restaurant Row, (aged.) offers you modern American cuisine that is so outstanding you will want to tell your friends about it. Here, tucked in among a variety of ethic restaurants, (aged.) stands […]
Local Express
Hal RosenbluthHaving worked at Kaufman Astoria Studios (34-12 36th St., Astoria) for over 30 years, Hal Rosenbluth now proudly serves as the President and CEO of the company, overseeing what major expansions and programs to better aid the studios. He played major roles in creating the studio’s— and New York City’s—only backlot, as well as building multiple stages and even expanding […]
Queens Council Members Give Back In A Big Way
For a non-profit organization, support from its local community is vital. It affirms that the services given are indeed important and are helping the community thrive. Queens Community House, a multi-service settlement house serving more than 20,000 children, youth, adults and older adults every year, has received immense support from the New York City Council and its members, especially Karen […]
Former Editor Jim Mahoney Dies at 85
James F. Mahoney (6/19/1931 – 7/8/2016) passed away peacefully at his home in Novato, California on July 8. He was born in Astoria on June 19, 1931 to James F. Mahoney Sr. and Mae Mahoney (née Rush). He is survived by his loving wife, Mary, and his five children, Skip (and daughter-in-law, Irene) Mahoney, Mike (daughter-in-law, Heidi) Mahoney, Kevin (and […]
Trinity Lutheran Church Making Peace With Your Past
Trinity Lutheran Church of Astoria/Long Island City is offering a program for healing: “Making Peace with Your Past: Help for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families,” an intense program led by Pastor Paul Milholland. The program consists of 12 sessions of face to face support group encounters in all, two hours per session. There will also be daily homework for self […]