Monthly Archive: December 2014
The people of Astoria and Jackson Heights have $1 million to spend and plenty of ideas of how they want to do it. As part of the city’s participatory budgeting program, residents in Councilman Costa Costantinides’...
Sweet Afton is hosting their annual winter market, this Sunday, December 14 from noon to 5 p.m. The market features locally made items and products for your holiday gift giving needs. Vendor List: Get Happy Jewelry Double...
Bubble tea fans in Astoria will have something to look forward to in the new year, as Tea and Milk will open up a permanent shop in the neighborhood sometime in January. The owners of Tea and...
Get into the Christmas spirit at a holiday tree lighting celebration this Thursday, Dec. 11 at Astoria Park Great Lawn (19th St. and 23rd Ave.) The celebration will honor traditions of all kinds, with a Chanukah...
If you’re looking to avoid the crowds at popular chain stores while you’re doing your shopping this holiday season, consider heading over the the new Indie Holiday Market this Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Aurora Gallery....
Initiating several new collaborations, education nonprofit Zone 126 significantly expanded its programming this fall. In total, five new programs were launched with partners that include NYU ParentCorps, Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement House, Socrates Sculpture Park,...
Over the course of nine participatory budgeting meetings, hundreds of community residents in western Queens have submitted ideas that will soon be voted on to receive a portion of $1 million in capital funding. Councilman Jimmy...
Pain Management Specialists of NY is hosting a Grand Opening Party to celebrate their new facility on Crescent St. in Astoria. The event will take place at their new office located at 25-15 Crescent St. Astoria, NY 11102. Call...
