Members of the Jackson Heights community came together on June 5 to celebrate our most collective and primitive right, our freedom to love. “I would prefer not to put a label on it,” Jackson Heights resident Amanda Chapins, 18, said. Chapins was one of many who came to support fellow lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocates at the 19th Annual... READ MORE >
Rosanna Scotto, co-host of Good Day New York, is celebrating 25 years at WNYW Fox 5. A Brooklyn native, Scotto graduated from Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. and began building the foundation of her career in Atlanta, GA spending six weeks as a researcher before trying her hand as field producer. Scotto’s noticeable involvement and determination quickly earned... READ MORE >
Members of the local media were invited to experience the extravagance of the Astor Room on May 3. Located beneath Kaufman- Astoria Studios, the Astor Room, 34-12 36 St., was constructed in 1920 as a private restaurant for the stars of silent and early sound films including Rudolph Valentino and W.C. Fields. Once only available to the elite stars of... READ MORE >
For those seeking to begin a business in the fiercely competitive metropolis of New York City, a recent partnership may help get their idea off the ground. The recent partnership between Samuel Adams Brewing Company and ACCION USA, a not-for-profit microlending organization, has extended an opportunity for many to achieve success within the food, beverage and hospitality sectors. Samuel Adams... READ MORE >
Quontic Bank has extended its community oriented financial services to a new location in Astoria. Services for the new branch, 35-01 Broadway, began on April 11. “The new branch is there for people that live, work and stay within this community,” President and Chief Operating Manager Donald Frain said. “It is about them feeling comfortable, and part of that involves... READ MORE >
Members and supporters of Astoria’s Performing Arts Center gathered on March 24 for an evening celebrating the organization’s 10th Anniversary, honoring those who have helped in its expansion and growth. “We have been growing significantly each year,” APAC’s Marketing Director Dave Charest said during the event. Charest has been involved with APEC for three years, noting that within that time... READ MORE >
It was a sentimental celebration during the March 16 Keystone awards ceremony for the Salah M. Hassanein Variety Boys & Girls Club of Western Queens, where accolades and acknowledgments were equally shared among youth and mentors. The club’s first-annual honors event commenced at 7 p.m. in the Broccoli Theater, with the club’s Executive Director Terence Hughes serving as main orator.... READ MORE >
Classical composers of the European Baroque period were highlighted Sunday afternoon at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Astoria, where the program was intentionally left bereft of J.S. Bach. Organist Mark Victor Smith was accompanied by soprano vocalist Gina Haver while performing a selection of pieces all arranged by German composers, such as Mendelssohn, Schubert, Buxtehude and Mozart. Often considered one... READ MORE >
At the February 4 United Community Civic Association Legislative/Executive Breakfast, President Rose Marie Poveromo announced the upcoming screening of the HBO documentary “Gasland,” which aims to unveil the process of drilling for natural gas, or hydrofracking. The movie, directed by Josh Fox, cites several claims against the Marcellus Shale Coalition, linking several catastrophic environmental anecdotes to the company’s drilling activity.... READ MORE >
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