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 »
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Find your purrfect match at cat adoption event in Astoria Saturday
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 »
Bird watchers unite: Join the first-ever Christmas Bird Count at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Dec. 4, 2024 By Colum Motherway Join the flock! The Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park (FMCP) is seeking volunteers for its first-ever Christmas Bird Count event on Sunday, Dec. 15, offering a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts and citizen scientists to contribute to an important study. The event, which runs from 8 a.m.…
Let it out: Sunnyside residents to vent frustrations with a group scream under the 7 line
Nov. 22, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 22, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Members of the Sunnyside community are encouraged to scream at the top of their lungs underneath the 7 line on Saturday morning as part of a new initiative to release built-up emotions and forge a sense of community. “Sunnyside Screamers: The Second Scream” is… Read more »
Genre-blending music star Post Malone to bring his ‘Big Ass Stadium Tour’ to Citi Field in June 2025
Nov. 19, 2024 QNS News Team Nine-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated music star Post Malone is set to bring his ‘Big Ass Stadium Tour’ to Citi Field in June 2025. The performer is set to take over Citi Field in Flushing on June 4, 2025, as part of his largest headlining tour, Post Malone Presents The…
NY Community Trust celebrates 100 years with Queens event advocating for accessibility and inclusivity
Oct. 28, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the NY Community Trust, advocates pushing for a more accessible world for the disabled discussed their mission at a public event in Astoria. The event at the Museum of the Moving Image on Oct. 23 centered around a panel discussion titled “For Accessibility…. Read more »
Queens Night Market to close 2024 Season with Halloween-themed finale offering big prizes for best costumes
Oct. 17, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Night Market is set to wrap up its 2024 season with a Halloween-themed finale on Saturday, Oct. 26. The event at Flushing Meadows Corona Park will feature trick-or-treating, family-friendly entertainment, live performances and its highly anticipated annual costume contests. This year, the excitement is elevated with…
Immersive winter lights festival debuts at Citi Field this holiday season: tickets now on sale
Oct. 17, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Tickets are now available for the Tianyu Lights Festival, an immersive winter lights experience debuting near Citi Field this holiday season. Running from Nov. 29 to Jan. 19, the festival will blend traditional Chinese artistry with cutting-edge light sculptures and interactive technology in Flushing. Festival organizer Tianyu Arts…
Columbus Day Parade celebrates Italian-American heritage in Astoria
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 »
Queens rolls the dice: New MONOPOLY edition celebrates the Borough’s best at Queens Center Mall
Oct. 7, 2024 By Mill Bacchus This past Saturday, Oct. 5, a new version of MONOPOLY was unveiled at Queens Center Mall. Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, partnered with Top Trumps USA, the American division of Winning Moves International, to create MONOPOLY: Queens Edition, a special board game celebrating the borough of…