House Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx) announced new legislation that would mandate stricter scrutiny and oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection by establishing a formal record-keeping process of all stops and searches by the two agencies. The Department of Homeland Security Accountability and Transparency Act would require ICE and CBP officers to […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Rep. Carolyn Maloney
32BJ SEIU voted to endorse Congress Member Carolyn Maloney for reelection in New York’s 12th Congressional District, citing her long record of fighting for working families and civil rights. “The hardworking men and women of 32BJ are proud to endorse Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney for reelection,” said Hector Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU. “She has a strong, proven record of defending […]
Jackson Heights Celebrates Annual Gay Pride Parade
The annual Gay Pride Parade was held on June 3 in Jackson Heights. In attendance were Council Members Donovan Richards, Jimmy Van Bramer, Danny Dromm, Francisco Moya and Costa Constantinides as well as Congress Member Joseph Crowley, Borough President Melinda Katz, NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Queens Library CEO Dennis Walcott. The borough president was this year’s Grand Marshall.
An Historic First Drive-In Movie Night At Astoria Park!
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition announced that it will present its first drive-in movie night. Central Astoria LDC’s first Drive-In Movie Night will be held on Friday, June 15 at sunset at the Astoria Park parking lot on Hoyt Avenue and 19th Street in Astoria. The feature film is “Grease” and it will be shown as it was meant […]
Astoria Park’s Old Fashioned Carnival
Families will flock to Astoria Park for the Astoria Park Carnival underneath the RFK Bridge. The festival will feature rides, games, food and fun for the entire family and run from June 6 to 10. The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC) is sponsoring the event. “This event is a wonderful family event in our neighborhood with hundreds of people […]
Acquista Trattoria
Acquista Trattoria was packed on a recent Wednesday evening as the setting sun cast a warm, golden glow over the lovely dining room. This corner restaurant, perched at the intersection of Union Turnpike and 178th Street, opened in 2001 by Fabio Acquista and has reigned supreme for its classic Italian cuisine made from scratch and served with pride to its […]
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Nina FioreA native Astorian, Nina Fiore graduated from Harvard College and from the Harvard Graduate School of Education with a BA in Fine Arts/Architecture, and a master’s degree in Education and Developmental Psychology. In addition to her work with the Astoria NY Film Festival, she teaches inclusive art and science classes and provides curriculum development, planning and trainings to various schools, […]
Peralta Secures $100,000 For Big Brothers Big Sisters Of NYC
NYS Senator Jose Peralta announced on May 29 that he helped secure $100,000 in this year’s budget for Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC (BBBS) to support the organization’s youth mentoring programs. Peralta presented the grant at BBBS’s Jackson Heights office. “It is absolutely vital to provide young people with the opportunities and resources they need to succeed. Big Brothers […]
Vallone Announces The Return Of Toddler Program At Bowne Park
Council Member Paul Vallone announced that the beloved toddler program at the Bowne Park Field house, led by Eric Friedman, is officially set to resume this September. After the renovation of the Bowne Park playground and field house, it was discovered that the program’s future was in jeopardy of being relocated. Vallone was contacted by several constituents, and he successfully […]