From the first time I visited the very first Bareburger on 31st Avenue in Astoria 9 years ago, I knew they were on to a very good thing. Who wouldn’t love guilt-free, organic burgers, sandwiches, and salads made from sustainable ingredients? The concept was so successful that there are nearly 50 Bareburger restaurants today, both nationally and internationally. Whether you […]
Open Call For Art For ‘Fever’
The deadline is coming up soon for the open call for art for “Fever,” a curated exhibition by Long Island City Artists highlighting global climate change curated by Franco Repetto and Ivana Larrosa, coordinated by Cristian Pietrapiana. The exhibition will be held at the Plaxall Gallery (5-25 46th Ave. in LIC) from August 30 to September 30, with an opening […]
‘Bargain, The Who Tribute’
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition’s 2018 Waterfront Concert Series continues on Thursday, August 2 at 7:30 pm as “Bargain, The Who Tribute,” led by Astoria’s own Roger DeBonis, will take everyone back to the rock era of yesteryear as they take the stage at the Astoria Park Great Lawn on Shore Boulevard, between the Hell Gate Bridge and Astoria […]
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Joe KnipesBorn in Albany surrounded by the sounds of classical music, folk, classic rock and heavy metal, Joe Knipes came to jazz in his early teens. Hearing the commanding call of Charlie Christian and Wes Montgomery, and drawn by the majesty of Woody Shaw, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard and Herbie Hancock, Knipes became a lifelong student of jazz. A graduate of […]
Completion Of Phase 1 Emergency Dept. Expansion
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens (82-68 164th Street, Jamaica) announced on July 24 the completion of Phase 1 of its Emergency Room Expansion Project to help meet the community’s growing demand for health care services. Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, whose office has allocated $2.5 million for the project, joined hospital staff in making the announcement. The newly configured space adds […]
Tour Public Schools Owed $41 Million By State
NYS Senate candidate Jessica Ramos, gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon, and Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer joined parents and students on July 24 on a walking tour of Queens public schools in State Senate District 13, where schools are owed a total $41,758,577 by the state. As part of the #SchoolsNotJails initiative, Ramos, Nixon, and Van Bramer highlighted their commitment to […]
House Passes Meng Legislation
The House of Representatives passed legislation authored by Congressmember Grace Meng (D-NY) that would allow menstrual hygiene products to be purchased with money from health flexible spending accounts. The Congressmember’s measure passed as part of the Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act (H.R. 6199), a bipartisan bill that seeks to expand health spending accounts. ”The passage […]
Full Moon Drumming At Flushing Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall is celebrating the full moon with drum circles in Flushing Town Hall’s garden on July 27 and August 24 with master drummers from Perú and Mexico! Each event explores unique cultural drumming traditions and begins with a workshop led by professional drummers, followed by a jam session with the group. On Friday, July 27, Hector Morales demonstrated […]
Kingsland Homestead Walking Tour!
Jack Eichenbaum, Queens Borough historian and QHS board member, will lead a walking tour from QHS at Kingsland Homestead to the two prior locations of Kingsland in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Flushing. The tour will commence at Kingsland on August 8, at 5:30 pm and include historical sites en route, as well as features of the expanding Korean community […]
LL Cool J’s 14th Annual Jump And Ball Program
The Queens Chamber of Commerce is partnering up with LL COOL J’s Jump & Ball Foundation and is seeking assistance from the local business community to help sponsor the 14th Annual Jump & Ball Summer Camp. All fundraising dollars go directly towards providing a 100 percent free summer camp experience to all 200 campers. Contributions go towards shirts, jerseys, equipment, […]