Sept. 24, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Saints Catherine and George Greek Orthodox Church of Astoria will host its first annual Greek festival this weekend, celebrating the neighborhood’s close cultural ties to Greece. The festival will take place at the Greek Orthodox church at 22-30 33rd St. from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept…. Read more »
Sept. 24, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Around 400 people gathered at the New York Immigration Coalition’s (NYIC) Key to the City event in Jackson Heights on Saturday. The event aimed to connect New York’s immigrant community with organizations offering essential services and information. Held at Paseo Park/34th Ave Open Street on Sept. 21, the event… Read more »
Sept. 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A local property owner has launched a fundraising campaign to revive the famous Sunnyside mural on the corner of 40th Street and 47th Avenue. Nora Dantchev, who owns the building at 39-47 47th Ave. where the mural was formerly located, is aiming to raise $9,500 to cover the cost… Read more »
Sept. 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The co-founder of the popular Sunnyside Book and Media Swap outside Lou Lodati Park has launched an appeal for volunteers to help maintain the space and keep it free of trash. Volker Detering, who co-founded the book swap in early 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of… Read more »
Sept. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Pokeworks, a Hawaiian-inspired fast-casual chain specializing in healthy poke bowls and poke burritos, will hold a grand opening celebration at its new 30th Avenue location this Sunday. The store opened its doors at 31-16 30th Ave. on Aug. 5 alongside Spot Dessert Bar, which offers Western-style desserts influenced by… Read more »
Sept. 17, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) has launched a pop-up photo exhibition at Hunter’s Point South Park in Long Island City, celebrating the diverse stories of immigrants across New York City. NYIC, a non-profit representing more than 200 immigrant and refugee rights groups, unveiled its “New York Proud” public… Read more »
Sept. 17, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Astoria supermarket Foodtown is set to close its doors for good next month, less than one year after celebrating its grand opening. Foodtown of Astoria, located at 32-14 31st St., will close down on Oct. 18, staff at the supermarket confirmed on Tuesday. Store manager Moe Said said the… Read more »
Sept. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The New York City Council has approved the expansion of the Long Island City Business Improvement District (BID) following a 48-1 vote. The expansion more than doubles the number of block faces covered by the BID, jumping from 73 block faces to 156. The council’s decision comes at the… Read more »
Sept. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Public Library (QPL) is set to open a new branch at the 5PointzLIC residential complex in Court Square after its board of trustees voted to approve a 15-year lease at the site. The new branch will be located in a 4,500-square-foot space on the second floor of the… Read more »
Sept. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A coalition of community groups held a community sleepout and potluck on Vernon Boulevard on Saturday evening as part of efforts to present an alternative to the One LIC Neighborhood Plan. Dozens of people attended Saturday’s event, hosted by Western Queens Community Land Trust (WQCLT), LIC Coalition and the Hunters Point Community… Read more »