Aug. 28, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 28, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Chocolate Factory Theater in Long Island City will honor New York State Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, Leah Krauss, senior program officer at the Mertz Gilmore Foundation and former New York City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer at its third-annual gala next month. The… Read more »
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Queens BP Donovan Richards offers conditional support for Mayor’s ‘City of Yes’ housing plan
Aug. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has announced his conditional support for Mayor Eric Adams’ City of Yes housing plan, which would update the city’s zoning laws and make it easier to build affordable housing units and convert office buildings to housing. The city estimates that the proposal could…
Ex-Fire Marshal and Woodside resident Bill Kregler, seeks to unseat Rep. Velazquez in NY-7
Aug. 27, 2024 By ishkurhan Aug. 27, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A former FDNY fire marshall and longtime Woodside resident is running for Congress against incumbent U.S. Representative Nydia Velázquez, who is currently in her 16th term. William Kregler, who goes by Bill, declared his run as a Republican to represent New York’s 7th congressional… Read more »
Queens Tourism Council highlights diverse dining options along the 7 line for US Open Fans
Aug. 26, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Queens Tourism Council (QTC) is marking the start of the US Open by spotlighting the diverse dining options along the 7 train route to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, offering tennis fans a curated guide to the best dining spots in neighborhoods like Long Island…
Celebrate National Dog Day: Unleash the fun at Queens’ best dog-friendly spots
Aug. 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan For those looking to celebrate National Dog Day on Monday, Aug. 26, with their furry friends, there are a range of dog-friendly spots across the borough, from sprawling dog runs to all-inclusive cafes. NYC Parks requires that dogs be on a leash at all times in most areas,…
US Open launches immersive tennis-themed gaming arena with Roblox, Fortnite, more
Aug. 24, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced a new immersive physical gaming space for the upcoming US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Advantage Arena, a first-of-its-kind immersive gaming space, will allow fans to play and engage with several tennis-themed games and experiences at…
Save the Date: Taste of Sunnyside returns Oct. 13
Aug. 23, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 23, 2024 by Shane O’Brien The Taste of Sunnyside restaurant crawl, a hugely popular annual event that showcases the neighborhood’s diverse culinary offerings, is set to return on Sunday, Oct. 13. More than 60 local restaurants will take part in Taste of Sunnyside 2024, with more than 20 new… Read more »
Celebrate National Banana Split Day with cool treats from Western Queens’ top ice cream spots
Aug. 23, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Aug. 23, 2024 By Amanda Salazar and Jessica Militello In celebration of National Banana Split Day on August 25th, we’ve gathered a list of Western Queens ice cream shops that are serving up cool treats—banana split or not. Whether you prefer your ice cream in a cup or cone,… Read more »
NewYork-Presbyterian announces closure of Jackson Heights Family Health Center
Aug. 23, 2024 By emarshall Aug. 23, 2024 By Ethan Marshall NewYork-Presbyterian announced that its Jackson Heights Family Health Center, located at 73-15 Northern Blvd. in Jackson Heights, will be closing down on Monday, Sep. 30. NewYork-Presbyterian cited conditions at the building that fail to meet the hospital’s standards for a medical practice as the… Read more »
Vintage circus-themed party coming to Culture Lab in LIC for non-profit’s annual gala
Aug. 23, 2024 By sobrien Aug 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A three-ring circus is coming to Culture Lab LIC next month as part of the art gallery’s annual gala fundraiser. “The Grand Carnaval,” which is scheduled to take place between 7 and 10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, will bring a night of 1930s… Read more »