Believe it or not, wealthy Greek families lived in mountain villages and not the major cities during the Ottoman Empire and the early years of the Greek nation. We saw an amazing “Noble Village in central Greece. In an afternoon, Kostoula of Kapogiannis Travel stopped by the “Noble Village” of Makrinitsa, Pelion in Thessaly in a previous excursion, for an […]
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Hunt Suspects in Failed Cash Courier Holdup at Queens Center
Police are seeking help from the public to identify and locate two suspects who attempted to rob a cash courier in the Queens Center Mall on Feb. 21. Cops said the 53-year-old female courier was walking into the mall at 90-15 Queens Blvd. in Elmhurst just before 2:30 p.m. when the suspects approached her from behind, pushed her to […]
Suzanne Vega: Old Songs, New Songs, and Other Songs
DATE: FRI, SEP 27, 2024, 8 PM VENUE: LeFrak Concert Hall TICKETS: $55-$65 (No Fees!) Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her […]
Women’s History Month: Living and Working in Space with Astronaut Ellen Baker
What is it like to work in space? What do astronauts do? How are they trained? Why do we go into space? Join us and Dr. Ellen Baker for this in-depth conversation! Dr. Ellen Baker is a medical doctor and a veteran of three Space Shuttle flights. She is the world’s 11th female astronaut, and she has spent more than […]
Remembering the First Wave: A Pandemic Discussion and Film Screening
Join the Queens Memory Project and the Queens World Film Festival to commemorate and reflect on the 4th anniversary of the city-wide shutdown of New York City during the first wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020. We will hold space for sharing memories of loss and gratitude from that time and then screen short film selections honoring the themes […]
McCourt Was a St. Pat’s For All Perennial
It’s been announced that Malachy McCourt has passed away on March 11. Born on September 20, 1931. the actor-writer and brother of author Frank McCourt ran for governor of New York in 2006 on the Green Party line. Queens Gazette photo-journalist Walter Karling spotted him at numerous St. Pat’s For All Parades right here in Sunnyside-Woodside. McCourt was born in […]
Won Co-Names Astoria Corner In Honor Of Jayden McLaurin
On Saturday, March 9, Council Member Julie Won and the family of Jayden McLaurin held a street co-naming ceremony at 35th Avenue and 21st Street for the 16-year-old Ravenswood Houses resident who was killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding a Citi Bike in April 2023. Council Member Won’s bill, Intro 1278-2023, co-named the intersection where Jayden lived. At Ravenswood, […]
Slate Secures $97M Refinancing For The Yellowstone
Slate Property Group, in partnership with Grobman Gross Properties, announced that it has closed on a $97 million refinancing for The Yellowstone, a premier 166-unit multifamily asset. The proceeds will be used to retire existing debt, cover closing costs and fund an interest reserve on the recently completed ground-up apartment building in Forest Hills. Apollo Global Real Estate Management L.P. […]
Flushing House Announces Open House MARCH 16
Flushing House is an Independent Senior Community with on-site supportive services. Residents enjoy an all-inclusive lifestyle while remaining independent in their own private apartment. Join them on March 16, from 2-4 p.m. to learn more about the community! Free Parking Available and Light Refreshments will be served. All-inclusive monthly rental rates start at $3400/month. To RSVP and for more info, […]
Discover Fascinating Italy with the Queens Chamber
Discover Fascinating Italy with the Queens Chamber. Join Queens Chamber for a free webinar to learn all about Queens Chamber’s upcoming trip, Discover Fascinating Italy, which will take you on a truly memorable journey. You will learn specifics of the tour, the destination, and the itinerary. Also, we will answer your questions. You will receive a confirmation email. If you […]
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