As 2023 comes to a close, there are many unfinished tasks and lingering woes; however, I am recalling a shining moment that I wrote about a few months back. I think of it now because it occupies a place on my follow-up “To Do” list, and not wanting to be remiss, I bring it up again. In the early Fall, […]
BQE To QED McDonagh
John McDonagh has been doing storytelling events around the city and The Moth on NPR, and got fed up that there were no working class stories. So he made a pitch to Q.E.D comedy club in Astoria “and to my surprise they are taking it on giving me the second Thursday of every month at 7:30.” The first show will […]
Queens Chamber Of Commerce President & CEO Honored
On Tuesday, December 19, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce hosted its star-studded annual 2023 Winter Gala. The event took place at El Caribe Country Club, and included a trade expo and dinner focused on highlighting economic development in Brooklyn and across the five boroughs. The night ended with a special closing musical performance by Grammy-nominated rapper and singer Theophilus London. […]
Piano Recital Fundraiser On January 6
On January 6, 2024, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, The Glow Community Center in Flushing will host a piano recital by Chris Yip and Chamber Ensemble members Marisa Dolcimascolo and Jonathon Li, both on the flute, along with Chris, on the piano. SHAREing & CAREing said they are “so honored to be chosen by Chris Yip and the Chamber Ensemble […]
Addabbo’s Annual Visit To Molloy HS
Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. went back to Archbishop Molloy High School in Briarwood on Monday, December 18, for his annual visit to his alma mater to speak with students about government and politics, perhaps even inspiring them to get involved in their community. Addabbo is a graduate of the Molloy Class of 1982 and has been inducted into the […]
Local Express: John Galligan
John Galligan is a filmmaker and the founder of Blast Beat Productions. John is a storyteller at heart. He founded Blast Beat Productions with his wife Debbie Yoo Galligan and brother, Christopher. John is also an editor at Recall Studio, founded by veteran filmmaker and colorist, Luca Enrico Canessa. At Blast Beat Productions, John created acclaimed films such as “Indiana […]
Portofino Ristorante…Since 1974!
Since 1974, Carmine and the veteran staff of Portofino Ristorante in Forest Hills have been welcoming regulars and newcomers alike espousing their slogan, “where old friends and good food meet.” We end every year of fine dining in Queens with a visit to Portofino Ristorante, decked full of joy and holiday cheer. Most of the staff have decades of service […]
2024 Numerals Arrive In Times Square
It’s time to break out the horns and confetti. The countdown to 2024 is officially on, as the New Year’s Eve numerals were proudly unveiled at Broadway Plaza in Times Square on Wednesday, December 20. The extravagant seven-foot-tall numerals are set to light up the New York City skyline when the clock strikes midnight on Sunday night, December 31 into […]