New Rules for Hydrant Relief


The rules have changed, but the fun can remain the same for Queens residents who want to legally use fire hydrants to help cool off during sweltering summer heat waves. Adults 18 years or older can request a spray cap, for recreational use only – for a specific hydrant, by visiting their local firehouse where they must present a valid […]

The Pulpit


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Variety Boys & Girls Club Receives $5M From Borough President

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. joined Costa Constantinides, CEO of the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens at their Junior Home Run Derby on Sunday to announce a $5 million allocation. The multimillion dollar allocation will support the construction of the new redevelopment project for the Club. The redevelopment will include the first planetarium in Queens, 1,000 seat […]

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Katrina Chiovon

  Katrina Chiovon is an American actress, filmmaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist and environmentalist. A native New Yorker living in Queens and of mixed background, she loves the diversity the area brings to New York. Surrounded by Kaufman Astoria Studios, Silvercup Studios and the “on location” filming in the area, it’s truly the perfect place to live. Chiovon started dance and theater […]

Variety B&G Club Of Queens Redevelopment

Mayoral and City Council District 22 candidates attended an open house at the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens with Variety’s CEO Costa Constantinides on June 3, for the unveiling of the new redevelopment plans of the Astoria club. Diane Morales, Tiffany Caban, Evie Hantzopoulos, Catherina Gioino, Leonardo Bullaro, and Nick Velkov were all in attendance. The candidates viewed […]

Queens World Film Festival: ‘Time To Go Back To The Movies!’

The 11th Annual Queens World Film Festival will take place on June 23-July 3, “Inside, Outside Virtual and Live”: The Live Festival is Presented by: Benedict Realty Group and the Virtual Festival is Hosted by: Filmfestivalflix.com. “Gathering together to celebrate our stories, to recognize the storytellers is hopeful. Being heard, hearing, listening and participating in collective positive growth is hopeful […]

Casa Theodoro

PIZZERIA & BRAZILIAN EATERY

Celebrate graduations, birthdays, Father’s Day, Fourth of July, and summertime with Casa Theodoro’s delicious Italian and Brazilian style pizza. When we last wrote about Casa Theodoro, owner Karina Guimaraes and her crew were working tirelessly during the pandemic to remain open and serve the Astoria/Woodside community. Thanks to everyone’s support, Casa Theodoro gratefully continues to make their unique pizzas, sandwiches, […]

Monsoon Wedding + Falu Performance At Flushing Meadows

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Series in association with Rooftop Films, and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr. present the screening of Mira Nair’s 2001 comedy/drama, Monsoon Wedding, as well as an exclusive performance from Falu! The collaborative event will be taking place on Thursday, June 24 at 8pm at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. SummerStage, in partnership with Rooftop […]

Macy’s Fireworks To Celebrate City’s ‘COVID Bravery’


Macy’s is bringing its Annual “Fireworks Spectacular” back to the East River on July 4th. The show, which will again be visible from sites along the Long Island City waterfront, is a tribute to American bravery and optimism, like that shown by New Yorkers during the COVID-19 pandemic, store officials said. Macy’s fireworks display was scaled down last year due […]

Murder Charge In Shooting Of 10-Year-Old Boy In Far Rockaway

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on June 9 that Jovan Young, 29, has been charged with murder, attempted murder and other crimes for the deadly shooting on June 5 that killed a 10-year-old boy and injured another male inside a home in Edgemere, Queens. District Attorney Katz said, “There isn’t a parent alive who doesn’t mourn this family’s loss, […]