Rikki Asher lives in Rego Park, and has been cooking vegetarian food for over 40 years. She taught vegetarian cooking at the Chan Meditation Center in Elmhurst. As an artist, Asher works across mediums such as vegetarian cookbook illustrations, paintings, and murals. She received her MFA in painting from Lehman College, CUNY and her doctorate in Art Education from Teachers’ […]
FONTANA Famous Pizza & Gyro
Since 1982, Fontana Famous Pizza & Gyro has been serving the Eastern Queens community and beyond with freshly made Greek and American dishes, and delicious pizza too. Owners Kosta Kasimis, Demetri Mastoras, son Nick, and nephew George all welcome you to their humble restaurant which has always enjoyed a very brisk take-out and delivery business thanks to the consistently delicious […]
Ask Dr. Universe
Dear Dr. Universe: Why does the internet go down? —Mia, 11, Sheridan, Wyoming Dear Mia, The internet has helped many people connect with classmates, friends and family during the pandemic. But you’re right, sometimes the connection gets lost. My friend Dingwen Tao, an assistant professor of computer science at Washington State University, said we can think about the internet like […]
Don’t Miss The QCA Autumn Salon
“November always seemed to me the Norway of the year” —Emily Dickinson “Come celebrate November with Richard Morales, an art commissioner; and Michelle Palmiere, a commissioned artist and others at the QCA Autumn Salon; check out the album release show by Ashley Keiko; stay tuned for upcoming Queens Arts Fund information sessions; meet two more bright young artists from the […]
Hope And Perseverance At Athens Square Park
A Holiday Christmas Tree has been erected in Athens Square Park and there will be a Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 2nd, 6pm at the park located at 30th Avenue and 30th Street in Astoria. The Astoria small business community is very concerned about the rising cases of COVID-19 in the city and state and the economic difficulty everyone is […]
Changes To The COVID Cluster Initiative Zones
CALDC Community News:Central Astoria Local Development Coalition released the following announcement: As you may have heard, the Governor announced some changes to the COVID Cluster Initiative zones due to changes in the most recent testing data. The Queens cluster has been expanded to include more of Northwestern Queens. Some of Central Astoria falls into the yellow zone. Here are affected business districts: […]
The History Of Thanksgiving And Its Celebrations
Throughout history, mankind has celebrated the bountiful harvest with thanksgiving ceremonies. Before the establishment of formal religions, many ancient farmers believed that their crops contained spirits which caused the crops to grow and die. Many believed that these spirits would be released when the crops were harvested and they had to be destroyed or they would take revenge on the […]
Knights of Columbus: Leave No Neighbor Behind
“Leave No Neighbor Behind” is the motto of the Knights of Columbus, based on the Four Pillars of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. This past Saturday, the Knights of Columbus Juniper Valley Council #14578 joined other Queens councils to lend a helping hand at Marguerite’s Pantry at Our Lady of Fatima RC Church on 80th Street in East Elmhurst. Food […]
The Pulpit
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Trinity Lutheran’s Food Pantry
Trinity Lutheran Church has had a Food Pantry for many years, but as the coronavirus hit, they were forced to close it. This month, the Food Pantry is open again, and it has expanded in size and offerings. Open on Wednesdays from 1-5 pm, one needs an appointment in order to pick up food. “The reason for this is because […]