Oct. 1, 2024 By Dr. Maja Castillo, Healthfirst Pediatric Medical Director As a pediatrician, I have given thousands of shots to children over the years. While definitely one of the least ‘fun’ parts of my job, I know that it is one of the most important. Most of these children received their shots on…
Oct. 1, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 1, 2024 by Shane O’Brien Culture Lab LIC will host its final Pup-Up dog adoption event of 2024 on Sunday afternoon, connecting pet adoption services with hundreds of potential homes and families. Culture Lab, located at 5-25 46th Ave. in Long Island City, has been hosting “Pup-up” on the first… Read more »
Sep. 30, 2024 By Athena Dawson Flushing Town Hall is set to celebrate New York City’s Architecture and Design Month this October. The multidisciplinary performing arts venue hosts various events in partnership with AIA Queens- a chapter of the American Institute of Architects- and the Queens Foundation for Architecture. Throughout the month of October, residents…
Sep. 30, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Tap water may taste a bit different in the coming months amid the start of repairs on the city’s water supply system, officials announced at the Queens Museum in Corona on Monday. Situated underneath the Hudson River upstate, the Delaware Aqueduct serves as the main water delivery system…
Sep. 30, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 30, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Sunnyside Gardens Park will host its annual Oktoberfest Festival this Saturday, transforming the popular park into an authentic Biergarten. Oktoberfest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, from noon to 5 p.m., offering craft beer, wine, and German-style food throughout the day. The event… Read more »
Sep. 27, 2024 By bparry
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Sept. 27, 2024 By Bill Parry
Sep. 27, 2024 By Athena Dawson A former Queensbridge Houses resident is bringing fresh produce to his community. Lashawn “Suga Ray” Marston, 40 operates the Community Food Hub program in the NYCHA housing project to address residents’ need for fresh, affordable produce. Starting in 2023, Marston, who now resides in Astoria, Queens, partnered with…
Sep. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst has announced the addition of five major retailers as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its offerings for shoppers. Recent openings include Warby Parker, Gap and KIKO Milano, with Primark and H&M slated to open by the end of the year. The…
Sep. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Sept. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres New York City Harley-Davidson, a longstanding dealership in Long Island City, will permanently close its doors on Saturday, Sept. 28, according to an announcement by owner Paul Veracka. The business, located at 42-11 Northern Blvd., cited current economic conditions and limited real estate… Read more »
Sep. 27, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Food lovers, mark your calendars. The Taste of Sunnyside returns for its 14th annual event on Sunday, Oct. 13. This festival, organized by the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District (BID), will feature over 60 local businesses offering diverse flavors from around the world. “Attendees… Read more »