The New Year is one of the oldest celebrated holidays and was first observed 4000 years ago in ancient Babylon. However, it hasn’t always been celebrated on January 1st. Babylonians began the New Year on what is now March 23rd, when new crops were planted. The celebration lasted for 11 days. During the festival, the king was sent away so […]
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Queens Tech Incubator Opens In Jackson Heights
The Queens Chamber of Commerce and the Queens Tech Council announced the opening of the fifth location of the Queens Tech Incubator program. Two tech companies will enjoy complimentary office space and other resources at the Bulova Corporate Center in Jackson Heights as part of the program. This marks the third tech incubator opened by the Queens Chamber and Queens […]
Greek Cultural Center Presents Exciting Events
The Greek Cultural Center made the following announcement about its 50th Anniversary Start of Year Event: “We are thrilled to invite you to our Annual Dinner Dance on January 13th, 2024 where we promise an unforgettable night filled with live music, delicious food, and exciting raffles! Live music: Immerse yourself in the rhythms as our talented live band sets the […]
Braunstein Delivers Thousands Of Holiday Toys
Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) announced that, through the generosity of hundreds of Northeast Queens families, 12 schools, and several community organizations, his office’s annual Holiday Toy Drive collected thousands of toys for disadvantaged and hospitalized children, teens and young adults. The toys have been distributed to several charitable organizations throughout Queens ahead of the holidays. “Northeast Queens residents embraced […]
Time To Apply For Kindergarten
New York City Public Schools are closed from Monday December 25 to Monday January 1 for the Winter Recess. In the New Year, children born in 2019 turning five years old are eligible to start kindergarten come September for 2024-2025 school year if they live in New York City. The kindergarten application is now open and the deadline to apply […]