Category: culture

LIC nonprofit receives $25K grant from Spectrum

Aug. 28, 2024 By emarshall Aug. 28, 2024, By Ethan Marshall The Long Island City-based nonprofit Public Housing Community Fund was awarded a $25,000 grant from Spectrum during Queensbridge Family Day on Saturday, Aug. 24. The Spectrum Digital Education grant will go towards the nonprofit’s New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Youth Tech Corps: Intergenerational… Read more »

Chocolate Factory Theater in LIC to hold third-annual gala next month

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 »

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 »

Sunnyside to host Ecuadorian Independence Day celebration Friday evening

Aug. 22, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 22, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Sunnyside will celebrate Ecuadorian Independence Day with an event at Lowery Plaza this Friday evening. The event, hosted by the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District, features various cultural performances and recognizes Ecuadorian residents and businesses that add to the cultural vibrancy of Sunnyside. The… Read more »

World Senior Citizens Day: Meet three ‘Young at Heart’ seniors from Astoria

Aug. 21, 2024 By Athena Dawson Aug. 21 is World Senior Citizens Day, a day to celebrate seniors and increase awareness of the issues that affect older adults. To mark the occasion, QNS spoke exclusively with three inspiring local women who continue to make a difference in their communities while embracing the journey of aging… Read more »

Culture Lab LIC to host penultimate dog adoption event of 2024 on Sep. 1

Dog lovers at a recent Pup-up event at Culture Lab LIC.

Aug. 21, 2024 By sobrien Aug 21, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Culture Lab LIC is set to host its penultimate dog adoption event of the 2024 season at the beginning of September, connecting local pet adoption services with potential new owners. Culture Lab, located at 5-25 46th Ave. in Long Island City, has been hosting… Read more »