Begun in 1990 to honor alumni whose professional success and dedication to philanthropy and public service embody the college’s motto, “Discimus ut serviamus: We learn so that we may serve,” the Gala is the college’s principal fundraiser, raising over $1 million in scholarship funds for a richly diverse student body representing more than 170 nations. Queens College students also play […]
Steinway Street Spring Fling
The first Steinway Street Spring Fling will be held on Sunday, May 21, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Municipal Parking Lot on Steinway Street, between Broadway and 31st Avenue, in Astoria. This free children’s event is open to the public, and will feature activities such as face painting, instrument playing, collage making, painting on canvas, balloon artistry, […]
Oratorio Society of Queens To Celebrate Its 90th Anniversary
The Oratorio Society of Queens 90th Anniversary Gala will be held on Sunday, June 25, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Leonard’s Palazzo, 555 Northern Boulevard in Great Neck. If you wish to attend, RSVP by May 12. Sponsorships and Gala Journal Ads are available. For information, call Oratorio Society of Queens at 718-279-3006 or email info@queensoratorio.org. Oratorio Society of Queens […]
The Pulpit
Astoria Adventist Church:•Fridays, 7 pm: Small group video seminar, More AboutJesus, with Christian writers and speakers MauriceVenden and Lee Venden.•Saturdays, 3 pm: Bible Study and Prayer Group. 30-8932nd St., Astoria, 718.932.5390.****BVM Help of Christians:•Thursdays, 9:30 am-noon: Food Pantry open tothose in need, ID required. Donations being accepted all other times. 70-31 48th Ave, Woodside, info718.672.4848 ext. 11. ****Church of the […]
Mother’s Day Tribute: Wish She Were Here
(Walter Kaner wrote the following tribute to his mother, which we reprinted each Mother’s Day. Although Kaner passed away several years ago we feel it is a touching tribute to all mothers on Mother Day and reprint it now in his name.) j hat I wouldn’t give to have my mother back again. I would give up all I have […]
Maloney Applauds Release Of 82 Chibok Girls
Following news that Boko Haram released 82 of the more than 200 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped more than three years ago, Congress Member Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) released the following statement: “The horrific abduction of 276 innocent schoolgirls from their dormitories in Chibok, Nigeria in 2014 was devastating for their families and a direct attack on the fundamental rights of women […]
Off-Duty NYPD Officer Stabbed In Stranger Assault
An off-duty NYPD officer was stabbed in the arm on Saturday night when he tried to stop an unknown Queens teenager from entering his East Elmhurst home. Police said Police Officer Luis Diaz, 43, was celebrating his daughter’s First Communion with family and friends at his home on 94th Street, near 30th Avenue, at about 9:30 p.m. on May 6, […]
Constantinides Holds Rally For Climate Action
Elected officials, community leaders, and hundreds of members of the public gathered on April 28 to rally in support of climate action. The rally was held in honor of Earth Day and as a send-off for the People’s Climate March on Washington held the following day. Speakers at the rally included Council Member Costa Constantinides, City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Congress […]
Toys & Games From The Attic & Beyond!
Toys & Games from the Attic & Beyond is a wonderful, fun-filled exhibit for people of all ages at Queens Historical Society (QHS). See over 150 toys, games and a gallery of posters explaining their origins. Legos, frisbees, Beanie Babies, POGs, Barbie, Lionel Trains, Star Wars collectibles, antique dolls, Congress Member Grace Meng’s Cabbage Patch Kid doll, Victorian toys, Hess […]
