This summer Samantha Garcia, 20, of Ozone Park spent two weeks in Thailand helping animals and learning hands-on what it’s like to be a veterinarian. Traveling with study-abroad organization Loop Abroad, Samantha was selected as part of a small team that volunteered giving care at a dog shelter and spent a week working directly with rescued elephants at an elephant sanctuary.A junior […]
Queens College Night at Citi Field
In celebration of Queens College’s 80th anniversary, President Félix V. Matos Rodríguez (l.) and 24-time Emmy Award-winning TV executive and producer Michael Weisman (r.) from the QC class of 1971 were invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the July 12 Mets vs. Nationals game. In front of over 200 QC alumni, staff, and students, Weisman threw a […]
Borough President Welcomes Bangladesh Consul General To Queens
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz welcomed Sadia Faizunnesa, the recently appointed Consul General of Bangladesh in New York, to Queens Borough Hall on July 12. Among the items they discussed was the recognition of Bangladesh’s Mother Language movement, toward which the Borough President has allocated $1.5 million for the installation of a commemorative garden and plaque. The borough president also […]
Chateau le Woof Features Local Artist
Chateau le Woof owner Natassa Contini welcomes local multimedia artist Edwin Cadiz for a photographic exhibition entitled “A Dog’s Life,” featuring people and their dogs on Thursday, July 26 from 5 pm – 8 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Cadiz captures the enduring bond between people and their beloved pets showing duos from as far […]
New Summer Releases At Astoria Bookshop
Is it hot enough for you? Whether you’re hunkering down in an air-conditioned cafe or heading to the beach, make sure you bring a book! Catch up on your favorite authors, and maybe fall in love with a debut. Check out some of Astoria Bookshop’s personal favorites below, or head over there to browse and find some new favorites of […]
Chatpati Mela Celebrates ‘Home’ Through Food, Art, South Asian Performers
On Saturday, July 21 an estimated 2,500 people attended Chhaya’s Annual Chatpati Mela, or Street Fair in Jackson Heights. In light of increased gentrification and displacement in the neighborhood, Chhaya CDC chose the theme of “Home” for this year’s mela. In its work, the non-profit organization has ramped up its efforts in housing preservation, and will soon launch a small business […]
Transforming NYC Parks
Constantinides Helps Unveil Renovated Astoria Heights ParkOn July 19 NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, joined Council Member Costa Constantinides and Community Board 1 District Manager Florence Koulouris to cut the ribbon on the renovation of Astoria Heights Playground (30th Rd. and 45th to 46th Streets), including a full reconstruction of the comfort station. It is one of 10 parks in Queens that is receiving […]
I On Politics
CUOMO CALLS ON TRUMP TO RESCIND NEWSPRINT TARIFFS: Governor Andrew Cuomo called on President Trump to rescind a tariff of up to 30% he has imposed since March for newsprint paper that comes from Canada. Gov. Cuomo said in a statement: “President Trump’s tariffs on newsprint are an obvious economic attack on the First Amendment from an administration unable to […]
Astoria Houses Basketball Court Recently Renovated
Council Member Costa Constantinides, joined by local civic leaders and representatives from the New York City Housing Authority, unveiled on July 20 the newly renovated basketball court at the Astoria Houses, near 4-05 Astoria Boulevard. “This beautiful, state-of-the-art basketball court will provide generations of Astoria Houses residents with a safe environment to gather and play,” said Council Member Constantinides. “Three […]