Culture Lab LIC is a new nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the development of art, theater, music and community services at The Plaxall Gallery in Western Queens. Donated by Plaxall Inc., the 12,000-square-foot converted waterfront warehouse located on the Anable Basin in Long Island City is home to three art galleries, a 90-seat theatre, and an outdoor event space. Over […]
Vallone Launches Northeast Queens Drive-In Movie Series
Council Member Paul A. Vallone announced the first in a series of drive-in movies that will provide Northeast Queens families with safe summer fun during the warmer months. The first screened movie will be Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker*, presented on June 19th at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center in partnership with Cord Meyer Development, the Queens Chamber of […]
Councilman Grodenchik Brings Constituents Mask Kits
“The City of New York is very generous. She is helping all so residents will have a good life,” said Councilman Barry S. Grodenchik. “I am a people person. I am personally delivering masks, sanitizers, and food to persons who are terrified to go out. Two billion dollars has been allocated by the City of New York to help with […]
Local-Express
Luisa MenzenLuisa Menzen is a trilingual, NYC based actress living in Sunnyside. She was born in Germany and grew up in Milan, Italy, where she started her acting career. Luisa moved to NYC to further establish herself in the entertainment industry. Since then she has appeared in numerous theater productions starring in the lead role, and modeled in commercial spots on […]
The Pulpit
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Weekly Update From Queens DA Melinda Katz
Promoting Safety Through Mask Donations Queens District Attorney Katz donated face masks to the Uniformed EMT, Paramedics, and Fire Inspectors Local 2507 Union, in addition to the Greater Springfield Community Church in Jamaica. The masks were distributed amongst first responders as well as local members of the community hard hit by COVID-19. Free Legal Services Seminar for Southeastern Queens Katz […]
Candlelight Vigil To Mourn George Floyd
On Monday, June 1, a candlelight vigil was held in memory of George Floyd. The peaceful event took place by the World War One monument along Shore Road in Astoria Park. Speakers addressed the crowd, nearly all of whom were wearing masks but not social distancing. Many carried signs proclaiming Black Lives Matter and other, similar sentiments. At the event […]
As I See It: On Memorial Day IX
May 25, 2020 Once again, it’s Memorial Day. Another holiday and a day off for most. How easy it is for many to think of this as another of the 365 days in the year (actually, 366 this year). We normally barbecue and party…but not this year, thanks to the coronavirus. Some may give thought to our fallen heroes. Others […]
Queens College Hellenic American Project Presents Life-Giving Art
Life-Giving Art: 9 Women Artists of the Diaspora is a virtual exhibition of works by nine women artists that reflects their life experiences as members of the Hellenic Diaspora and a broader vision of motherhood that embraces all the roles that women play in supporting the hopes and pursuits of others, nurturing and strengthening cultural connections. The exhibition was developed […]