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Aviation High School honored with street co-naming in Sunnyside

Council Member Julie Won, Aviation High School Principal Steven Jackson, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., and Assembly Member Claire Valdez Unveil the ‘Aviation High School Boulevard’ Sign. Photo courtesy of Council Member Won’s office.

April 1, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Julie Won, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Assembly Member Claire Valdez joined members of the Aviation High School community to celebrate the co-naming of “Aviation High School Boulevard” at the intersection of 36th Street and Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside. Won, who wrote an official letter supporting… Read more »

Inaugural Astoria-Ditmars Restaurant Week kicks off April 2, featuring special menus from local eateries

March 28, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The inaugural Astoria-Ditmars Restaurant Week is set to kick off on April 2 and run through April 8, with nearly 20 local businesses participating. The week-long celebration aims to boost foot traffic and support local establishments by offering special menus and exclusive deals. Both residents and visitors will have… Read more »

LaGuardia Community College unveils Inner Circle archive with de Blasio and Richards in attendance

March 27, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Former Mayor Bill de Blasio and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards visited LaGuardia Community College (LAGCC) in Long Island City on Thursday morning to celebrate the launch of the college’s new archive collection, which preserves the history of the Inner Circle—a 102-year-old organization of New York City journalists famous… Read more »

Kora’s sweet debut: Sunnyside bakery with Filipino-inspired donuts opens first brick-and-mortar location

March 27, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Sunnyside is getting a sweet new addition to the neighborhood. Kora, the beloved bakery known for its specialty donuts with a Filipino twist, will officially celebrate its grand opening this Saturday, March 29, after opening its first brick-and-mortar location earlier this week. The excitement was palpable on Tuesday, March… Read more »

Queens women honored at LaGuardia Community College event with Council Member Julie Won

Pictured from left to right: Council Member Julie Won; Whitney Thomas Toussaint and her son; Kelly Craig, Christina Chaise; Dr. Rosamond (Dr. Roz) Gianutsos; Melissa Tart; Carmen Griffin; Professor Nicole Maguire; Theresa Cottone; Ashley Abid; and LaGuardia Community College President Kenneth Adams. Photo: LaGuardia Community College

March 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Julie Won and LaGuardia Community College President Kenneth Adams honored five Queens women Friday morning for their dedication to improving financial futures, education, housing, and traffic safety for children and families. Won and Adams co-hosted a breakfast at LaGuardia Community College’s Poolside Café at 31-10 Thomson Ave…. Read more »

LaGuardia College welcomes new archives director, unveils NYCHA open space exhibit

March 20, 2025 By Shane O’Brien LaGuardia Community College has announced Jennifer Jensen, the former curator of the Jackie Robinson Museum, as its new archive director. Jensen, who officially took over the role on March 17, takes over as Director of the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives, described as a repository of information on New York City’s social–political… Read more »

Long Island City Partnership to host 20th annual Real Estate Breakfast in April

March 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) will host its 20th annual Real Estate Breakfast on Tuesday, April 8, bringing together industry experts and more than 300 business and civic leaders to discuss the state of the market and key developments in Western Queens. The event will take place from… Read more »

Charter school slated to open in Sunnyside’s P.S. 150 Annex has been scrapped

Zeta Charter Schools was slated to open in the P.S. 150 Annex in Sunnyside (Facebook)

March 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A planned Zeta Charter School set to open at Sunnyside’s P.S. 150 Annex for the 2025-26 academic year has been scrapped amid widespread community and political opposition, sources say. Critics argued the charter school would siphon much-needed funds from district public schools. A petition launched in opposition to Zeta… Read more »