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Pokeworks to celebrate Astoria grand opening this Sunday, joining Spot Dessert Bar

Exterior of new Pokeworks location on 30th Avenue. Photo: Shane O'Brien

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 »

Art installation honoring New York immigrant experience launches at Hunter’s Point South Park

New York Proud art installation at Hunter's Point South Park. Photo: New York Immigration Coalition.

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 »

Astoria supermarket Foodtown to close its doors for good next month

The exterior of FoodTown of Astoria

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 »

Dozens gather for community sleepout against One LIC neighborhood plan

Advocates gather outside the Department of Education building on Vernon Boulevard during Saturday's sleepout. Photo: Shane O'Brien

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 »

World Music Festival returns to Sunnyside Gardens next Saturday

Photo from the 2023 World Music Festival. Courtesy of QUIP.

Sept. 13, 2024 By Shane O’Brien  A global music festival featuring artists from all over the world is set to take place at Sunnyside Gardens next Saturday. The Queens United International Party’s (QUIP) 7th-annual World Music Festival will take place at Sunnyside Gardens at 48-21 39th Ave. from 4-10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Adult… Read more »

Annual Momo Crawl returns to Jackson Heights this Sunday

Sept. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien An annual food crawl celebrating the Tibetan and Nepalese dumpling, called “the momo,” will return to Jackson Heights this Sunday. The 12th Annual Momo Crawl will run from 12-5 p.m. at Diversity Plaza on Sunday, Sept. 15. Around 1,100 tickets have already been sold for the event, with organizers… Read more »