March 6, 2025 By Jessica Militello As Ramadan continues, Cakes By Nerwan, a local bakery and custom cake shop in Astoria, is offering a special menu of traditional Lebanese desserts, giving customers a sweet way to break their fast at sunset each day. The sacred month of fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection in Islam began… Read more »
March 5, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens grocer Jason Ferreira has been recognized at a prestigious annual program for outstanding contributions by independent retailers across the U.S. Ferreira, who operates three Foodtown supermarkets in Jackson Heights and Jamaica, was recognized by Shelby Publishing in their third annual Exceptional Independents Award for his achievements in three… Read more »
March 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Culture Lab LIC has announced a new international gallery exhibition featuring Italian art, offering Long Island City residents a chance to explore emerging talents and experience art’s power as a unifying force. “Art Exchange: A Bridge Between Italy & America” will run from Thursday, March 6, until Easter Sunday,… Read more »
Feb. 27, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The New York Irish Center will host its popular “40 Shades of Green” Celtic Cabaret on St. Patrick’s Day. The six-hour cavalcade will feature entertainers and luminaries from across Ireland and the US. The event, which runs from 3 to 9 p.m. on Monday, March 17, will take place… Read more »
Feb. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Astoria wine bar and restaurant Tootles & French has teamed up with Astoria Film Festival to host an Oscar Watch Party this Sunday evening. The free event, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, will celebrate the eagerly anticipated 97th Academy Awards, which is shaping up… Read more »
Feb. 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien. Council Member Julie Won has successfully introduced legislation to suspend alternate side parking on Losar, also known as Tibetan New Year. The date of Losar varies each year according to the Tibetan lunisolar calendar. This year, Losar is celebrated from Feb. 28 to March 14, with main celebrations taking… Read more »
Feb. 25, 2025 By Colum Motherway For nearly four decades, the Daddy Tapes Benefit has brought together local musicians and music lovers in support of the American Heart Association. Now in its 39th year, the beloved annual event—founded by musician Bill Popp—returns on Sunday, March 9, for an afternoon of live performances and community spirit…. Read more »
Feb. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Materials for the Arts (MFTA), a creative reuse center and exhibition space in Long Island City operated by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, has announced the launch of its Young Designers program. This initiative, in partnership with the BK Style Foundation, offers talented young designers, aged 18 to… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez has awarded the Chocolate Factory Theater, a Long Island City performance space, a $1 million grant to fund the complete redevelopment of its permanent LIC facility. Gonzalez visited the Chocolate Factory Theater at 38-29 24th St. on Jan. 11 and presented it with a $1 million check… Read more »
Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) will host its first-ever Black History Month event at MoMA PS1 Tuesday evening, featuring a panel discussion on the lasting impact of the neighborhood’s Black community. The event, co-hosted by LICP, MoMA PS1, and the office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, will… Read more »