Tag: christmas

Flushing elementary school students receive large number of toys after big donation in lead-up to Christmas

Students at PS 24 pose with their new toys following last week's giveaway. Photo: Office of Council Member Sandra Ung.

Dec. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Students at a Flushing elementary school reacted with delight after receiving new toys in the lead-up to Christmas, thanks to a collaboration between Council Member Sandra Ung and the District Council of Carpenters. Ung handed out toys to approximately 70 students from kindergarten through second grade enrolled in…

CG Brotherson lauds ‘Guyanese Essequibians’ for the spirit of community, unity, and joy at Christmas party

President of the Guyanese Essequibians Organization of America, Mr. Indarjeet Paul, fourth from left, poses with members of the organization at the annual Christmas party last Saturday at Liberty Palace in Richmond Hill. Kimberley Persaud, second from left, served as emcee.

Dec. 10, 2024 By Tangerine Clarke Consul General of Guyana to New York Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson extended holiday greetings to Guyanese Essequibians Organization of America members who gathered for another Christmas party at Liberty Palace Banquet Hall in Richmond Hill Queens that was a vision of joyfulness last Saturday evening. Ambassador Brotherson, an honored […]

Bay Terrace Shopping Center to host Santa visits throughout December

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Dec. 2, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Bayside residents can get into the holiday spirit by visiting Jolly Old St. Nick himself at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center this month, where Santa Claus will be available for photos and festive fun every weekend leading up to Christmas. Santa Claus will make special appearances at the Bay Terrace…

Santathon is back: Bar crawl returns to Sunnyside and Woodside for holiday toy drive

Attendees at a previous Sunnyside Santathon (Photo via Instagram @blvdbars)

Nov. 26, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Santathon, a popular neighborhood Santa-themed bar crawl, will return to Sunnyside and Woodside next month after a three-year hiatus, raising money to buy toys for children this Christmas. Santathon will return to the neighborhood on Saturday, Dec. 14, with 14 participating bars offering a variety of drink specials, including… Read more »

QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Dec. 21, 2023 By Ethan Marshall As Christmas weekend approaches, people are already in the holiday spirit. This weekend, there will be plenty to do in the days leading up to Christmas, some of which are themed around the holiday.   Friday, Dec. 22   Nacimiento   This ballet performance explores pre-Hispanic rituals and the…
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Local restaurants and bars in western Queens open for Christmas eve and day

Dec. 15, 2023 Staff Report Residents and visitors in western Queens can look forward to enjoying festive meals and cheerful gatherings, as several local restaurants and bars announce they will remain open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We’ve listed a few dining options that will be available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Some… Read more »