Trattoria Ora and Wine Bar is a gem of a restaurant, tucked away on a quiet, picturesque corner of Astoria Blvd. and 18th Street, where the warm glow from inside and outside this cozy restaurant can be seen from a distance. The rustic, romantic dining room resembles a farmhouse with exposed brick, soft lighting, an inviting bar, and a long, […]
Local-Express
Pamela PrimiPamela Primi grew up in Bayside and Little Neck with her sister, Christine. “Great neighborhoods!” she says. Her grandfather, John Primi’s family emigrated from Italy to Manhattan and then Bayside. He was a filmmaker for Paramount. Her grandmother Eileen Primi was a model and socialite who lived in Ozone Park. Her other grandfather, Herman Breden grew up in the South […]
Holiday Tree Ceremony Lights Up Kaufman Arts District
Kaufman Astoria Studios felt the glow as its 2021 holiday tree lighting ceremony took place on Tuesday, December 7. The tree was decorated from top to bottom with festive ornaments that were donated by schoolchildren from the Riis Settlement at PS 166 and the Our World Neighborhood Charter School. Representatives from APAC (Astoria Performing Arts Center) sang upbeat Christmas classics, […]
The Secret Astoria Naughty ‘n’ Nice Holiday Pop Up
The Secret Astoria Naughty ‘n’ Nice Holiday Pop Up presented by Pyrex & Pinups was held on December 12 at Astoria’s Secret at 28-53 Steinway Street in Astoria featuring @I.love.old.paper, @Marisolvibracion, @Costumegasm, @Clevervandalism, @Hyperspacevintage, @Deevolutionary_photography, @Petesplayground and @Bleachf_cked. The pop-up event featured CBD goods, paddles, edgy clothing, festivalwear, saucy ornaments, vintage erotica, tarot readings, jewelry, vintage clothing, photography, MCM/vintage home […]
The Pulpit
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Ask Dr. Universe
Dr. Universe: Why do bacteria in the Yellowstone hot springs make the water different colors? —Ava, 9, Kennewick, WA Dear Ava, One of the most eye-catching hot springs in Yellowstone National Park is the bright and colorful Grand Prismatic Spring. It’s blue in the middle with bands of colors ranging from green and yellow to orange and reddish-brown. My friend […]
First Rendering Of New Woodside High School
School administrators and local legislators last week broke ground on a new 3,066-seat high school on Northern Boulevard in Woodside. The six-story campus at 54th Street and Northern Boulevard will feature 94 regular classrooms, six art classrooms, three music rooms, six science labs, six science demo rooms, six science prep rooms, three exercise rooms, a guidance suite, medical suite, two […]
Pill Splitting: When It’s Safe, And When It Isn’t
Dear Savvy Senior, When is it safe, or not safe, to split pills? I have a cousin who cuts almost all her pills in half in order to save money, but I’m wondering if she’s going overboard. What can you tell me about this? —Curious Cousin Dear Curious, Pill splitting – literally cutting them in half – has long been […]
Golden Jubilee Of Priesthood Mass For Bishop Sanchez
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs church in Forest Hills had a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Paul Sanchez last Sunday, December 5, in thanksgiving for the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination, his Golden Jubilee. There are more photos posted on the website at ourladyqueenofmartyrs.org/photo-gallery. It was a grand occasion, with processionals, the Mass, and the celebratory reception afterward.
Indulge Yourself At The New York Panettone Festival
The inaugural New York Panettone Festival featuring renowned Michelin Chefs, panettone pastry chefs from Italy and the US, a Lavazza cafe station and handmade chocolate delicacies is taking place over two weekends, the first was on December 9-12 and again on December 16-19 in a spectacular setting along the waterfront at The Piazza (52-41 Center Blvd in Long Island City’s […]