The Artist Who Gives Animals a Human Face
Four-year-old Violet won’t eat her waffle. She’s sitting at the kitchen table staring at it like it’s going to bite her first. She escapes to the living room, searching for the remote, which as it turns...
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Alpha Donuts serves everything with a side of nostalgia
When Patty Zorbas arrived on the scene on Queens Boulevard at 3 a.m., it was hard for her to watch. A five-alarm fire completely engulfed the six stores adjacent to her own, Alpha Donuts. “When I...
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Queens Craft Brigade to celebrate 2 year anniversary
The Queens Craft Brigade is an independent market that brings talented craft makers together at monthly events that feature many different things such as artwork, food, jewelry, fashion, crafts and more. On Sunday, July 14, 2019,...
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City budget recap for District 22
When Mayor de Blasio and Council Speaker Corey Johnson shook hands at City Hall, that marked the end of this year’s budget negotiations. The $92.8 billion city budget, which will take effect on July 1, will...
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Dutch Kills Playground reopens with new features
The newly renovated Dutch Kills Playground has reopened just in time for summer. Last Thursday, the Parks Department joined Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and students at PS 112 to cut the ribbon on the $4.5 million...
Pelosi visits Elmhurst to talk immigration census
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump delayed deportation raids in immigrant communities to give Congress two weeks to “work out a solution to the asylum and loophole problems” at the southern border. If not, he warned,...
Liv Salad 10% OFF summer kick-off special
To kick-off Summer, Liv Salad (31-86 37th St. Astoria ) is offering 10% OFF on all in-store meals. Astoria’s newest healthy hot spot, right off the corner of Broadway and 37th St., serves large salads, bowls, and toasts;...
Astoria pol honors 1969 Miracle Mets
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...
Advocates discuss a renewable future at Rikers Island
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...
Father’s Day Classic Car Show at Astoria Park
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...
Career day at Variety Boys & Girls Club this Thursday
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...
Fur workers urge Van Bramer to oppose ban
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...
Activists condemn anti-LGBTQ acts during Queens Pride Parade
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...
Corona welcomes new affordable senior residence
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...
OANA to talk parks, culture at June meeting
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....
