Any night at La Vigna Italian Restaurant is a special occasion, with its exceptionally delicious Italian regional cuisine as prepared by Chef Giuseppe Vitale. The secret ingredients are love and pride as everything is made from scratch and served hot and beautifully presented. Giusseppe’s son Anthony heads up the front of house, greeting guests warmly, many of whom are regulars […]
A Children’s Mardi Gras Celebration!
The Central Astoria LDC is excited to bring you a free children’s “Mardi Gras Celebration” in lieu of the “Batty Over Halloween Celebration” that was cancelled due to inclement weather conditions on October 29, 2017 at the Astoria Park Great Lawn. Please join Central Astoria LDC on Tuesday, February 13, from 4:00 – 5:30 pm at Sol Dance Center at […]
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Nati Avni-SingerNati Avni-Singer is a New York-based playwright. His work has been seen at the Night at the Knife, a reading series for emerging artists, as well as the Portfringe Festival in Portland, Maine. He received his BA in Theatre Studies from Marymount Manhattan College and has trained at the National Theater Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. QG: What […]
QC Alum, O’Farrill Wins Fourth GRAMMY Award
Queens College President Félix V. Matos Rodríguez congratulated Queens College alumnus Arturo O’Farrill on winning a fourth GRAMMY award: “On behalf of the Queens College community, I’d like to congratulate alumnus Arturo O’Farrill on his GRAMMY Award win last night (January 28). Arturo won in the category of Best Instrumental Composition for his work, ‘Three Revolutions.’ “A four-time GRAMMY Award […]
Annual Queens World Film Fest To Screen Local, International Films
Due to the success of the 2017 QWFF, organizers Don and Katha Cato have expanded this year’s festival, which will run from March 15-25. The 2018 QWFF’s opening night celebration, film screenings, special events, and networking opportunities will be held at the Museum of the Moving Image and the Zukor Theater at Kaufman Astoria Studios. The 2018 Queens World Film […]
Social Security Admin Impersonators Are Out To Steal Identities
NYS Senator Michael Gianaris issued a warning to New York consumers about a new scam recently uncovered by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in which imposters are tricking people into sharing their Social Security numbers over the phone and through websites. “These fraudsters are out to steal identities and wreak havoc on the lives of New Yorkers,” said Senator Gianaris. […]
Braunstein, Vallone Oppose Correction Academy At Fort Totten
Assembly Member Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) and Council Member Paul Vallone announced their opposition to a NYC Department of Correction (DOC) Training Facility at Fort Totten. “I strongly oppose the creation of a new DOC training facility at Fort Totten and find it outrageous that the city is secretly considering this proposal which could have a detrimental impact on our […]
Old Astoria Neighborhood Association Meeting
Old Astoria Neighborhood Association (OANA) sent out a reminder that their January 31 meeting (7 pm tonight) will be held in a new venue, the historic St. George’s Episcopal Church, 14-02 27th Avenue, basement level. The entrance is located at the back of the parking lot on the 14th Street side of the church. There will be presentations by the […]
St. Nicholas Dinner Dance Honoring Fr. Paul Palesty
The Greek Orthodox Shrine Church of St. Nicholas came together on January 27 to honor Father Paul Palesty and Presbytera Anastasia Palesty on the 40th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood and their 20th Anniversary at St. Nicholas. The Gala was held at the Inn At New Hyde Park (214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park). Nearly 500 parishioners gathered […]
