President-elect Donald Trump, having achieved his near-goal by having gained the office of President of the United States, is now moving steadily forward as he starts building the bulging office and selecting the huge work force to administer the office. Last week, he announced his first appointees, Reince Priebus, the Chair of the Republican National Committee and Stephen K. Bannon, […]
Constantinides To Chair Hearing On Power Plants
City Council Member Costa Constantinides, Chair of the Council’s Environmental Protection Committee, will hold a committee oversight hearing on power plants within the city on November 28th. The hearing will investigate the emissions that are produced by the city’s biggest power plants, what type of fuel is being burned, and what the public utilities are doing to lower emissions. This […]
Neighborhood Discusses Noise Issues With Crabhouse
On November 9, at the Crabhouse Restaurant, 2-03 Borden Ave. in Long Island City, there was a meeting about excessive noise. The restaurant was charged with originating it and disrupting the life and sleeping hours of residents living nearby. A Halloween celebration more than a week before was probably the worst example of disruption. The complainants met to see what […]
Astoria Park Alliance Anchor Park Recommendations
“The Anchor Park investment of $30 million in Astoria Park is a rare opportunity to improve the park for many generations. The allocation is wonderful and most welcome. However, the public, as well as community stakeholders, are acutely aware that ongoing maintenance of any new amenities is crucial for real, lasting improvement of Astoria Park. In addition to all the […]
OCECM To Re-evaluate Street Fair Rules
The Mayor’s Office of Citywide Event Coordination (OCECM) has announced it will delay proposed new rules governing street fairs. More time was needed “to thoughtfully and thoroughly incorporate community feedback” from a public hearing on October 13, including a proposal to limit the number of street fairs. The hearing, held in Lower Manhattan, resulted in a large turnout, where 75 […]
Huge Turnout At Long Island City Partnership Trade Show
Thousands of guests and more than 100 businesses attended Long Island City’s annual, premier business-to-business event on November 10th. The Long Island City Partnership’s Trade Show and Luncheon is a showcase of local businesses ranging from services and real estate, to hotels, health care and catering. Immediately following the Trade Show, the LIC Partnership hosted a luncheon attended by area […]
St. Francis Prep To Celebrate Thanksgiving By Giving
On Monday, November 14th, Saint Francis Prep students will be hearing presentations from local a community leader regarding the invaluable work being done by his agency. Mr. Jeffrey Smith is Development Director of Hour Children’s House in Long Island City, and he will be speaking to Prep’s nearly 2,500 students regarding the services provided to families with mothers who are […]
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Melanie “Goldie” HuertaQueens native Melanie Huerta, also known as Goldie, is a singer/songwriter/producer, talent manager, event coordinator, philanthropist, and founding member of The Goldmine in Brooklyn. Find out more about her musical events and outreach by following The Goldmine on Facebook. QG: What causes are most important to you? MH: Right now, my main focus is on the homeless population of New […]
Astoria On Location: Rikers Island In Movies
Rikers Island. While it may be a controversial topic nowadays in terms of solitary confinement, the treatment of young adults and ESL (English as a second language) prisoners, it remains a distinctive identifier of New York City and specifically, Queens. Although it is technically considered part of the Bronx, the only possible way to get onto the island is by […]