New York City Guitar School opens new location
Eighteen years ago, Dan Emery was a performing and touring musician. Then he found out he was going to be a father. “I played 70 shows that year,” he said. “I thought, wait a minute, I...
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The Guy Who Saved the Cat That Fell From the Sky
By now, most of you probably have heard the story. Phil Cappadora was on his bicycle making a Postmates food delivery at noon on July 25 on 27th Street and Hoyt Avenue when he heard about...
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Newtown Creek focused curriculum expands in schools
This school year, two Long Island City schools will teach urban ecology with a focus on the nearby Newtown Creek. Last Thursday, the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC) and Newtown Creek Alliance (NCA) announced a partnership...
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Alternate Side Parking in Old Astoria begins September 16
Alternate Side Parking regulations will be in effect in Old Astoria starting on Monday, September 16. The regulation affects the area bounded to the north by Astoria Park South, to the east by 21st Street, to...
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Astoria Characters Day set for September 15
Astoria Character Day is here!! Join us on September 15th from 2-4pm at the Variety Boys and Girls club in LIC! Food will be provided by the delicious BareBurger and you can expect to see...
Variety Boys & Girls of Queens hosts Back to School Event!!
Back to School is around the corner and Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens is here to help you celebrate!! On September 15 at 11am-4pm the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens is...
Pol secures funding for Queensbridge
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer last week announced $1.35 million of funding for various projects at Queensbridge Houses. The funding includes nearly $500,000 for Urban Upbound for youth development and employment services, over $425,000 to the Jacob...
Students spend summer learning from engineers
While summer means a break from learning for most children, some chose instead to spend their free months at Langston Hughes Library in Corona sharpening their STEM skills. From July 8 to August 15, roughly 40...
Rainey Park receives $3.7 million for upgrades
Last week, Parks officials joined Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, Ravenswood Houses residents and Dutch Kills civic leaders to announce that Rainey Park will undergo a $3.7 million renovation. The improvements will include remaking the park’s play...
The Renaissance Man of Art and Music
The sunlight, streaming into the studio like a spotlight, focuses its beam upon a bright red chair. Empty, it’s sitting next to a couple of lutes and an electric guitar. Into this eclectic still life walks...
State funding will support Tech Lab at Queensbridge
The Tech Lab at Queensbridge is about to get a bit more innovative. Last week State Senator Michael Gianaris visited the library serving residents in the public housing project to announce $10,000 in funding to advance...
Astoria Park Alliance’s Summer Social Fundraiser on Thursday
Astoria Park Alliance is hosting its summer social fundraiser on Thursday, August 22 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Singlecut Brewery (19-33 37th Street). There will be games, prizes and great company, all for a good...
Catholic Charities hosts annual street festival
The Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens recently hosted its annual street festival on Newtown Avenue in front of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. The first Kids Fun Day took place in 2008 as a way...
Variety Boys and Girls Club, Michaels team up for “Make Space”
Earlier this month, Michaels unveiled a new creative and artistic “Michaels MAKE Space” at the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens. The newly-renovated space, an extension of Michaels’ three-year partnership with the Boys and Girls...
Old Astoria finally gets alternate-side parking
After two decades of advocacy, Old Astoria is finally getting regular street cleaning. On Monday, DOT and DSNY announced that Alternate Side Parking (ASP) regulations will be implemented in the area shown above, west of 21st...
