Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski joined Council Member Costa Constantinides to break ground on Bulova Park and officially rename the site for community advocate Louis C. Moser. “The time has come to bid farewell to Bulova Park as we know it – we are rebuilding this park for a new generation, with a new name that pays homage to this […]
Urban Upbound Gala
The 2017 Urban Upbound Gala is their 13th annual celebration. This year’s theme is “Pathways to Prosperity through Partnerships,” at 7:00 pm tonight, October 25, at City Winery (155 Varick Street, Manhattan). The Urban Upbound Gala is the night they celebrate their progress in breaking cycles of poverty in low-income, public housing communities and the innovation in their approach to […]
Simotas Discusses The Greek Immigrant Experience In Astoria
Assembly Member Aravella Simotas shared her experiences as a Greek immigrant and discussed Greek American life in Astoria as a special guest at the Queens Historical Society’s “Immigrant Voices” series. Simotas came to Astoria when she was a baby with her Greek parents, and she became the first woman elected to office in her district, in 2010. During the evening […]
MOJAVE
Mojave is Astoria’s premier location for fine Mexican and Southwestern cuisine, extraordinarily good margaritas, cocktails, and a huge selection of tequilas. Get your fiesta on, any night of the week, because the bar is always buzzing and the tables are full of happy diners, enjoying Mojave’s delicious food and consistently high quality since it opened 9 years ago.The atmosphere is […]
Local Young Lady Competes For The 2017 Miss Teen Title
Caprice Taylor, 17, of Long Island City was recently selected to participate in the 2017 Miss Teen pageant competition taking place on Sunday, November 5. Caprice learned of her acceptance into this year’s competition when the pageant announced their selections following interviews in the local area. Caprice was selected because of her poise and many years of engagement in the […]
Haunted Sites in Queens for a Spooky Halloween
Do you believe in ghosts? Queens has a rich history, and some older structures are not without their urban legends. If you’re interested in the paranormal or just looking for an adrenaline rush, try stepping into one of these haunts to spice up your Halloween. The Astor Room (35-11 35th Ave, Astoria) Now a restaurant right here in Astoria, this […]
Come Out Of Your Shell
Don’t like public speaking? Then DO IT! If you are lacking something in your life, but can’t figure out what would make all the difference, perhaps it is the things you avoid doing. You probably have a lot to offer the world, but don’t know how to give it. Consider this: Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and […]
Nation’s First-Ever Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin
On October 23, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Congressmember Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) joined Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) President and CEO Myra Biblowit, BCRF Chief Mission Officer Dr. Marc Hurlbert, Director at the U.S. Mint Office of Design and Management April Stafford, and Roslyn Goldstein, Rebecca Scheinkman, and Deborah Kruletwitch—all women directly impacted by breast cancer—to formally […]
Multiple Airlines To Relocate During LaGuardia Redevelopment
The ongoing LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Redevelopment Project and the start of the Enhanced Station Initiative (ESI) were topics at the October 17 meeting of Community Board 1 held at Astoria World Manor. On October 20, The Port Authority announced that starting on December 9, six airlines – American, Delta, JetBlue, Alaska, Frontier and Spirit – will relocate under an agreement […]