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Nature meets Pride at Queer Birding event at LIC waterfront park

Jun. 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres This Pride Month, the birds are out. In honor of Pride Month, the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC) is hosting a unique event that combines nature, education and inclusivity in Long Island City’s beloved waterfront park. On Wednesday, June 25, from 6:30…

Sunnyside to host 55th annual Flag Day Parade on June 14

Jun. 9, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 9, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The red, white, and blue will fly high in Sunnyside this Saturday, June 14, as the Kiwanis Club of Sunnyside hosts its 55th Annual Flag Day Parade. The beloved neighborhood tradition honors the American flag and brings together veterans, local organizations, school…

Op-ed | Aging in place, building for the future: Why Astoria needs holistic rezoning

June 3, 2025 By Richard Khuzami In recent years, the 31st Street corridor in Astoria has steadily evolved, and the proposed rezoning at 32-07 31st Street for a 13-story senior housing development is the next necessary step. This rezoning would allow for 100% affordable senior housing directly adjacent to the Broadway/31st st subway station. It’s… Read more »

NY Irish Center to host fourth annual Queens Irish Heritage Festival on June 14

Jun. 2, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 2, 2025 By Colum Motherway The New York Irish Center (NYIC) is once again celebrating Irish culture and community connections with its fourth annual Queens Irish Heritage Festival, which will take place on Saturday, June 14, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.  The event, which is free…