The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) recently awarded a three-year grant to the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) to develop and carry out revitalization projects in Corona. With the largesse, QEDC has hired Sam Massol, who has founded and run a few community based nonprofits, including Astoria Green and BridgeRoots. He will analyze the commercial corridor along Roosevelt […]
Schools Hit $3B Jackpot From Resorts World Casino NYC
Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNY), New York’s largest taxpayer, announced on December 1 that it has generated more than $3 billion for the New York Lottery’s education fund since opening in 2011. “Since opening its doors nine years ago, Resorts World has fulfilled its commitment to be an economic driver, a good community partner, and, most important, a […]
Ung Organizes PPE Giveaway At Women For Afghan Women
On December 2nd, State Committeewoman Sandra Ung partnered with BTZ Medsolution and Kong Ye Medical Supplies to host a PPE Giveaway at Women for Afghan Women, a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of community services in the Fresh Meadows area. Committeewoman Ung said, “When I was a nonprofit attorney working with victims of domestic violence, I saw how critical […]
JFK Operator Donates Over 200 Turkeys To Church In Jamaica
JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, donated more than 200 turkeys to Bethany Baptist Church of Jamaica ahead of Thanksgiving, helping families in the local community to enjoy home-cooked meals during the holiday. JFKIAT employees, including President and CEO Roel Huinink who donated the turkeys, helped pass out groceries and meals to community members. […]
City Harvest Holiday Food Drive Underway
City Harvest, New York City’s largest food donation organization, is seeking donations for its annual holiday food drive to “help feed New York’s hungry.” Those interested in participating can drop off non-perishable food donations through January 22, 2021, at all FDNY firehouses, NYPD precincts or select State Farm insurance locations, according to City Harvest. The most needed items include canned […]
Kupferberg Center’s Virtual Season Continues
Kupferberg Center For The Arts virtual Fall season continues in December with Off The Page: Conversations with Writers, an exciting authors series produced in collaboration with the Queens College Department of English; and Music Makers: An Alumni Concert Series, featuring graduates of the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. All events are FREE and include a Q&A with […]
Killing Kompany Dinner Shows
The Killing Kompany, New York’s leading mystery dinner theater group, announced the premiere of their latest weekly virtual murder mystery show and contest, “The FBI Vault” beginning Tuesday, December 23 at 8 pm. There is one victim and four suspects and the first audience member who can solve the murder wins $100 and other prizes. Their current weekly show, What’s […]
Help Others During The Holidays
Giving during the holiday season can mean more than gifts. It’s the time of year when giving back to your community can make an even bigger impact – especially this year when so many need a helping hand. This holiday season, do your part to help deliver smiles to loved ones and people in need. Reap the feel-good rewards of […]
Queens Council On Arts Professional Development, QAF Info
Learn about the 2021 Queens Arts Fund and Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities. Registration is now open for online info sessions for the 2021 Queens Arts Fund. The Queens Arts Fund (QAF) is a project-based grant open to Queens-based non-profit organizations, collectives and individual artists of all disciplines. Queens Council On Arts (QCA) is holding an information session to learn about […]
Athens Square Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Athens Square Holiday Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on December 2nd, at the park located at 30th Avenue and 30th Street in Astoria. The Tree was donated as a symbol of hope and perseverance by local businesses, to “make sure Astoria residents have a sign of hope this holiday season.” The Astoria small business community who sponsored the […]