Co-sponsors Mount Sinai Queens and United Community Civic Association (UCCA) invite everyone to their ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR – for the health of it! – to be held on Saturday, June 1, 10 am to 3 pm at Kaufman Astoria Studios, 34-12 36th Street, Astoria; entrance at 36th Street and 35th Avenue. There will be Free Health Screenings, Free Refreshments, […]
Healthy HABITS Workshop
Tina Corrado, Health + Cooking Coach, recently held a H-A-B-I-T-S Kids Day Class at Business Insider, and is now holding classes at Most Precious Blood Church. H-A-B-I-T-S stands for Hydration, Attitude, Balance, I like to move it, Take your time, and Simple food. Tina says, “Habits are patterns we repeat over and over again until they become natural to us. […]
CUNY Delegation Triumphs At Model UN
The Queens College (CUNY) delegation to the National Model United Nations held April 14-18 won multiple awards that marked it as one of the outstanding participants in the event. Competing against teams that included over 5,000 students from 130 countries, the Queens College delegation won three awards as follows: – Honorable Mention Best Delegation Award – Best position paper for […]
New Condo Building Ready To Hit The Market In Astoria
In one day, as scaffolding was being removed, a new condominium at 27-21 27th Street in Astoria went from construction project to closely resembling a finished product. This new project by Janos Kanta will bring eight new luxury condo units to the Astoria market. Consisting of five 1-bedrooms, two 2-bedrooms and one studio, this unique building is walking distance to […]
FCC Warns Of Phone Scam Targeting New Yorkers
Federal officials are warning the public not to return middle-of-the-night calls they may receive on their cell phones. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued an alert to consumers regarding “one-ring” robocalls that are placed overnight in New York. The calls, known as wangiri (Japanese for “one ring and drop”), are used to trick the public into calling back the […]
HSBC Bank Launches Small Business Spotlight Series At Chateau Le Woof
HSBC Bank, one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations, announced the launch of the Small Business Spotlight Series – a multi-part campaign profiling the bank’s retail business banking customers, including how these small businesses are driving local economies. “The Small Business Spotlight Series recognizes our customers for their great contributions to the community and their tireless efforts […]
ProHEALTH Dental Teaches Healthy Habits At Immaculate Conception
In celebration of Wellness Awareness Week, Pediatric Dentist Dr. Sandra Chung of ProHEALTH Dental recently visited with children in grades K-8 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy in Astoria to talk about the connection between good oral hygiene and overall physical health. Dr. Chung demonstrated good brushing habits with “Al E. Gator,” a stuffed alligator toy with life-sized human teeth, and […]
Nick’s Bistro
Every trip to Nick’s Bistro is a pleasure, with consistently delicious food and cocktails served in a very friendly, comfortable environment. This quiet section of Forest Hills has a strong sense of community and Nick’s Bistro is a great place to enjoy it with outdoor dining in warm weather. The relaxing, sleek interior features dark wood floors, an upholstered banquette […]
LUNERA MODERN MEXICAN
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Lunera is a delightful, modern Mexican restaurant with a Spanish twist and a cool vibe. You won’t find re-fried beans here…all the inventive recipes are made on the spot using the finest ingredients, cuts of meat, fish, vegetables, and more. The rustic interior features a backlit bar, well-stocked with a variety of high quality tequila and other spirits that go […]
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Lojo SimonLojo Simon is a polycreative playwright, dramaturg and Laguna Beach Literary Laureate. Her outrageous new comedy, Relic, Or I Was Bubbie’s Favorite (As Told To LoJo Simon) was part of the Queens Theatre’s New American Voices Reading Series last year and has now earned its status as a full production in the Studio Theatre at the Queens Theatre, running from […]