LIC-based pho­tographer Paul O’Malley’s solo exhibition “Being (Loved)” is up at Roam Dessert Bar & Gallery (41-14 27th St, LIC, NY 11101), and on display from Oct 26, 2023 to Jan 31, 2024. “The show leads the viewer from the grand perspec­tive of looking at love to the mi­croscopic experi­ence of sensing it.” (@pom­pomny on Insta­gram)

Anime NYC returned to the Jacob Javits Center from Fri­day, November 17 – Sunday, November 19. New York City’s popular anime convention featured the very best in Japanese pop culture. Cosplayers from all over the country traveled far and wide to show off their stunning work over the course of the buoyant weekend. The Queens Gazette was on hand to […]

Waiting in line for the world premiere of a sneak peek at Prometic Knight, Director Karu Yoshitake’s new indie project after leaving the commercial anime industry, I could feel the anticipation of my fellow convention attendees mounting. David and Samantha Duport, both 30 and from Winchester, Virginia, spoke excitedly about meeting Yoshitake at a panel the previous day. “He had […]

Robert DeSalvio, President of Genting America’s East and the driving force behind Resorts World New York City (RWNYC), was recognized recently at the 2023 Jamaica Hospital Medical Cen­ter. The November 11th event celebrated the hos­pital’s remarkable partnership with RWNYC as a good neighbor since the facility opened in Southeast Queens a dozen years ago. “Jamaica Hospital has been a beacon […]

The first ever Billy Joel Exhibit with Billy Joel’s support and personal items covers a wide range of subject bests including music, history, pop culture, museum exhibits, entertain­ment celebrity news. Billy Joel has many fans across the country and the local area that may find this of inter­est and worth the local trip to see this once in a lifetime […]

David L. Archer, a public relations and mar­keting expert who helped organize and promote the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Races for many years, died from cancer while surrounded by fam­ily members in his upstate New York home on November 20, 2023. A lover of Jazz, art, cooking, gardening, and radio, Archer was a true visionary who produced countless live events […]

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 […]

Dr. Universe: Why do cats rub their cheeks on stuff? —Lara, 10, New York Dear Lara, Sometimes I get an over­whelming urge to rub my face on things I love—like my microscope. Other times I’m so happy to see my tortoise shell roommate that we bump our heads together. I talked about why I do that with my friend Dr. […]

Anime NYC, New York’s biggest anime convention, returned to the Javits Center Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 17-19. Anime fans flocked to the Center for panels, screenings, vendors, and community. As always, attendees in cosplay amazed. This year, there was a lot of Demon Slayer, One Piece, and Sailor Moon cos­play. Many New Yorkers attended the convention, but there were […]