NYS Senator Tony Avella stood with parents and schoolchildren on August 23 to call on Governor Cuomo to include funding in next year’s state budget for SHSAT test prep. Avella, a staunch supporter of keeping the SHSAT, wants to address the diversity issue that is plaguing New York City’s Specialized High Schools. Instead of abolishing the test, Avella believes that […]
Van Bramer, Razi School Stand Firm On Speed Camera Reinstatement
Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer stood in front of Woodside’s Razi School, 55-11 Queens Blvd. on August 23, where he led a protest against the recent shutdown of traffic speed cameras. Parents, children and street safety activists were among the protestors, including Families for Safe Streets. At the rally, Juan Restrepo of Transportation Alternatives denounced Republicans in the New York […]
Amorelli Realty Sponsors Greek Night At Athens Square Park
On August 21, the annual Greek Night cultural event with live Greek music and belly dancers was held at Athens Square Park from 7-9 pm. A huge crowd attended and enjoyed the festivities. Surrounded by the statues of Socrates, Plato and Greek goddess Athena is an amphitheater reminiscent of a place in Greece. It is the second year in a […]
Sotto Le Stelle
Dine under the stars at Sotto le Stelle, which is the translation of the name of this charming pizzeria and restaurant on Queens Blvd. in Sunnyside. The decor is as rustic as the pizza served here with distressed wood paneled wainscot, smoky blue walls, and a rough-hewn bar backed by exposed brick. The brick oven glows with intense heat and […]
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Joe DiStefanoQueens-based food writer, culinary tour guide and consultant Joe DiStefano has been exploring the borough’s diverse global cuisines for 20 years. He has long been a champion of the bustling Chinatown that is downtown Flushing and refers to it as “America’s Greatest Chinatown.” He is the founder and publisher of the Queenscentric food blog, Chopsticks & Marrow, and author of […]
August Exhibitions, Events At Plaxall Gallery
Check out the following exhibitions and events at Plaxall Gallery! Art Exhibits: Fever: Artists’ take on climate change. Opening Reception Sept. 8, 7- 10 pm. On view Aug. 30 –Sept. 30. Unnatural Selection: An exhibition highlighting species endangered by human activity. Opening reception Sept. 8. On view Aug. 30-Sept. 30. My White Dress: Inspired by the Bride’s March against Domestic […]
Back By Popular Demand: ‘111 Places in Queens’ Author, Photographer Talk
“111 Places in Queens That You Must Not Miss” author Joe DiStefano and photographer Clay Williams return by popular demand with more tales and images of hidden gems of Queens – come learn about the rich history and cultural diversity that are just around the corner or only a subway ride away. Books will be available for sale and signing. […]
Coalition To Help Reduce Carbon Emissions
Council Member Costa Constantinides, chair of the Committee on Environmental Protection, on August 20, stood with the de Blasio administration, Urban Green Council, and allies in support of legislation to retrofit thousands of New York City buildings to drastically reduce carbon emissions over the next decade. “I consider today a milestone in our quest to make New York City’s buildings […]
Father Of Two Shot Fatally In Ravenswood
Detectives at the 114th Precinct Squad are questioning two individuals in connection with the shooting death of a 29-year-old father of two who was gunned down outside the Ravenswood Houses early Sunday morning. Jelan Moreila was shot to death in front of the housing project at about 5:20 am on August 26 – his daughter’s first birthday. Police took a […]