This morning, Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas welcomed former Mets outfielder Art Shamsky to the Capitol in Albany for a resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1969 World Champion “Miracle Mets.” Shamsky was an integral part of...
When New York City closes its contentious jail on Rikers Island in 2027 or even earlier, what should officials do with the 413-acre island? Many local elected officials, environmental advocates and criminal justice reformers say they...
Astoria Park Alliance will host the second annual Father’s Day Classic Car Show along Shore Boulevard on Sunday, June 16 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Shore Boulevard, or “The Strip,” will be closed to traffic...
On Thursday, June 13th, the Young Professionals Committee (YPC) at the Variety Boys & Girls Club (21-12 30th Rd. Astoria) is hosting career day for kids in the community. From 4:30-6:30PM, members of the YPC, and their network...
In response to the City Council’s proposed ban on fur, small business owners on Monday delivered letters to Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer urging him to oppose the legislation. Peter Georgiades, 30-year owner of fur manufacturer Stallion...
Jackson Heights was filled with energy and celebration last Sunday for the 27th annual Queens Pride Parade. Hundreds of community members waved their rainbow flags and cheered along 37th Avenue, where elected officials, community groups and...
When HANAC founder George Douris formed the social services organization in 1972, one of his top priorities was to help seniors find with affordable housing. The nonprofit built its first housing development in Astoria, the HANAC...
The Old Astoria Neighborhood Association is set to meet on Wednesday, June 12 at 7 p.m. at St. George Episcopal Church (14-20 27th Avenue). On the agenda this month is parks and culture in Old Astoria....
An Astoria student took home the top prize in the Catholic School Public Speaking Contest, hosted by the Diocese of Brooklyn. Mia Lopez, an eighth-grade student at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy, won first place...
Astoria Park Alliance is hosting its next community voice meeting on Tuesday, June 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bohemian Hall. The meeting is a chance for neighbors to learn about what’s happening at Astoria’s...
“This detached 2-family home on Doctor’s Row (30-53 35th St.) in Astoria is touted as one of the most beautiful and expensive homes in the area,” according to Irene Nictas, a Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Real Estate...
Catch a free screening of the Academy-Award winning “Bohemian Rhapsody” on Friday, June 6 at Astoria Park. Astoria Park Alliance has chosen this as its feature film for “Movies Under the Stars.” Past movie choices include...
While the Mets were on the road on May 16, Queens residents headed to Citi Field for a day of networking. The Queens Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Expo & Luncheon in the stadium’s...
In a city already starved of space, pedestrians have enough trouble traversing crowded streets safely. But in some neighborhoods, including Long Island City, advocates say streets are often blocked by cars parked illegally on the sidewalk....
Middle school students from the Young Women’s Leadership School of Astoria won a citywide Hack League last month – and was later recognized by their local state senator. State Senator Gianaris presented a resolution to the...
Community / Events / Food / Music / Upcoming Events
Father’s Day Classic Car Show at Astoria Park
13 Jun, 2019
Community / Events / People / Upcoming Events
OANA to talk parks, culture at June meeting
6 Jun, 2019
Community / Events / Food / Music / Upcoming Events
Father’s Day Classic Car Show at Astoria Park
13 Jun, 2019
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Chip NYC raises $10k for Variety Boys & Girls Club
21 Mar, 2019
