Dec. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Starbucks baristas at the 46-09 Queens Blvd location in Sunnyside filed a petition for a union election this week, joining a rapidly growing movement that has successfully unionized over 150 stores nationwide this year alone. The Sunnyside baristas are part of a nationwide… Read more »
Dec. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 6, 2024 By Niamh McAuliffe Smiling Hogshead Ranch, a community garden unlike most in New York City, is facing eviction after more than a decade of welcoming locals without a waitlist or fence. Located at 25-30 Skillman Ave. in Long Island City, the garden offers an open space… Read more »
Dec. 5, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 5, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The annual pre-holiday arts and crafts fair hosted by Sunnyside Artists and Queen of Angels Church is set to return this Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The “Local Art Meets History” event will showcase 40 Queens-based artists and celebrate… Read more »
Dec. 5, 2024 By Colum Motherway Irish boxer Emmet Brennan is looking to extend his professional record to 5-0 on Friday, Dec. 6, when he takes on Victor Hugo Exner in Astoria. Brennan will fight in Melrose Ballroom, while a pre- and post-fight party will be hosted at The Wolfhound, an Astoria neighborhood pub. The… Read more »
Dec. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien LIC Feral Feeders, a non-profit dedicated to providing essential care to homeless and feral cats, will host an adoption event in Astoria this Saturday. The event, which will take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Earth & Me at 30-38 Steinway St. on Saturday, Dec. 7, will… Read more »
Dec. 3, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A newly developed boutique condominium in the heart of Astoria, has quickly gained traction in the market. Orion Astoria, located at 25-88 38th St., has been over 60% sold since launching sales in August 2024. The building recently received its temporary certificate of occupancy, and closings are set to… Read more »
Dec. 3, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 3, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) is celebrating Giving Tuesday with a call for donations that will be matched dollar for dollar, thanks to the generosity of FJC – A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds. Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that encourages people… Read more »
Dec. 3, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria are looking for a gunman who shot a 24-year-old man early Sunday morning. Officers responded to a 911 call of a person shot in the vicinity of Steinway Street and 20th Avenue, two blocks north of Ditmars Boulevard at 4:26 a.m. and… Read more »
Dec. 3, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Selo, a popular Balkan restaurant on Broadway, is the latest local business to close its doors, adding to a growing list of more than 50 establishments that have shuttered in Astoria over the past two years. The restaurant, located at 33-05 Broadway, closed in November after a three-year run…. Read more »
Dec. 2, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 2, 2024 By Laura Rothrock, President, Long Island City Partnership In Long Island City, we’re proud to hold the title of New York City’s fastest-growing neighborhood. We’re a true hub for residents, businesses, and workers alike. As the area continues to flourish, there’s no question that families are… Read more »