Nov. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Thalia Spanish Theatre is set to bring the spirit of Colombian holiday traditions to life with Christmas in Colombia, a musical celebration of festive folklore through dance and song. Founded in 1977, Thalia Spanish Theatre is the only bilingual Hispanic theater in Queens, dedicated to presenting high-quality performances that… Read more »
Nov. 13, 2024 By Emily Davenport Astoria resident and professional baker Miko Uy is set to compete in a magical new baking show on the Food Network, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, where iconic sets from the Harry Potter universe inspire each bake. This unique competition, hosted by James and Oliver Phelps (known for their… Read more »
Nov. 11, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Little Caesars, best known for its ‘Hot-N-Ready’ pizzas, which are available for quick, no-wait pickup is opening up in Long Island City. The popular pizza establishment is inviting pizza lovers to celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, Nov. 14, with a major giveaway. The first 100 guests… Read more »
Nov. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres U.S. Rep. Grace Meng formally presented a historic $1.6 million federal grant to the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) New York to fund the development of a multicultural community center in Little Manila. The ceremony took place on Nov. 1, along Roosevelt Ave. and 69th St., marking… Read more »
Nov. 5, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post Staff The annual Jackson Heights Halloween Parade, a beloved tradition in Queens, returned to 37th Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 31, drawing thousands of attendees who came to celebrate with friends, neighbors, and family. Known as one of the largest Halloween events in the borough, the parade… Read more »
Nov. 5, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post News Team Sunnyside was the place to be this Halloween, as local businesses and residents alike welcomed a wave of trick-or-treaters for a night of fun, costumes, and community spirit. The neighborhood, which has an eclectic mix of shops, and the historic Sunnyside Gardens transformed into… Read more »
Nov. 4, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon A popular fruit vendor in Woodside was stabbed multiple times Sunday evening, police said. The incident happened around 5:45 p.m. on Nov. 3 at a neighborhood fruit stand near the corner of 59th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. According to law enforcement sources, the 35-year-old victim was involved in a… Read more »
Nov. 1, 2024 By Athena Dawson A local public school in Elmhurst commemorated its 102nd anniversary by revitalizing its school garden. PS/IS120Q, a combined elementary and middle school located at 55-24 Van Horn St., celebrated its anniversary this month by transforming its garden space with the New York Restoration Project’s (NYRP) Gardens for the City… Read more »
Oct. 31, 2024 By Athena Dawson HANAC, an Astoria-based non-profit, hosted its annual gala on Friday, Oct 25. For over 52 years, the Queens-based organization has provided affordable housing, social programs, and independent living for older adults. This year’s gala was held in Manhattan’s Ziegfeld Ballroom. Michelle Charlesworth, co-anchor of WABC-TV’s Eyewitness News Saturday and… Read more »
Oct. 31, 2024 By Queens Post News Team Music enthusiasts are invited to a free afternoon of captivating performances by acclaimed jazz musicians at Sunnyside Community Services. The event, which will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m., features celebrated jazz bassist Mark Wade and acclaimed composer Stanley Grill. The concert will be… Read more »