Oct. 17, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The annual Ditmars Halloween Block Party will return on Saturday, Oct. 26, bringing games, parades, and an artisan night market to Ditmars Boulevard. Now in its third year, the block party will take place between 33rd Street and 37th Street. It will kick off with a children’s costume parade… Read more »
Oct. 17, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 17, 2024 By Shane O’Brien LaGuardia Community College has announced a new $1.5 million fund for non-US citizens to apply for financial assistance. The Friedman Fund for New New Yorkers will offer support to students with non-citizen status in the U.S. through scholarships, emergency aid, and experiential learning stipends…. Read more »
Oct. 16, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Oct. 16, 2024 By Jessica Militello With mid-October here, we’re in the heart of peak apple-picking season, bringing cooler temperatures, bright foliage, and the perfect opportunity to enjoy this favorite fall tradition. Fortunately, Queens residents don’t have to travel far to take part. Just a short drive to Long… Read more »
Oct. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Astoria’s Honey House, a popular bee and honey store, is set to host its first-ever pop-up bazaar this weekend, giving local residents a chance to shop from a curated selection of up-and-coming vendors and enjoy seasonal treats. Honey House, located at 33-22 23rd Ave., will host its “Fall Buzzaar”… Read more »
Oct. 16, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A Woodside bar owner was left in a coma for four days after being brutally attacked by three assailants while walking along 48th Avenue in broad daylight last month. Jason Spratt, who has owned the Jar Bar at 45-06 48th Ave. for the past… Read more »
Oct. 15, 2024 By ishkurhan Oct. 15, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District (BID) held its annual meeting Wednesday evening to celebrate accomplishments and share upcoming initiatives with the community. Dozens of local residents attended the meeting on Oct. 9 inside Sunnyside Community Services on 39th Street, and approximately 150… Read more »
Oct. 15, 2024 By Marie Grillo Established in 1950, Astoria World Manor is a longstanding event venue in the heart of Astoria and holds a special place in the community’s history. The venue has been a site for Community Board meetings, local civic gatherings, birthdays, weddings and cultural celebrations. Over the years, it has maintained its… Read more »
Oct. 15, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 15, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A number of residents at a luxury 18-story apartment building in Long Island City have raised concerns about a plethora of issues, including continuous noise complaints, broken glass in the gym and homeless people frequently accessing the building. The Bevel, which opened at 42-20… Read more »
Oct. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The 47th annual Columbus Day Parade marched through the streets of Astoria this past Saturday, celebrating Italian-American heritage. Organized by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Queens (FIAOQ), the event brought together local dignitaries, community members, and cultural performers. The parade began at Kaufman Astoria Studios on 34th Avenue,… Read more »
Oct. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Services for the UnderServed (S:US), a nonprofit dedicated to creating a more equitable New York by empowering people with disabilities, hosted its annual Developmental Disabilities Championships and Family Fun Day at Astoria Park’s Running Track on Thursday. The event celebrated individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from across New… Read more »