March 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) will host its fourth annual Marvels of Media Festival at the end of March, celebrating outstanding work created by autistic media-makers. The festival will run from March 27 to 29 at MoMI, located at 36-01 35th Ave. in Astoria, and will feature… Read more »
Feb. 27, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for three units in an upcoming 6-story mixed-use building at 32-24 Steinway St. in Astoria. The building will feature ten total residential units, with seven at market rate. The other three units have been set aside for those earning 130% of… Read more »
Feb. 5, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) has launched a new screening series in honor of Black History Month, providing digitally restored versions of films financed, produced, created and distributed by Black Americans in the early 20th century. Pioneers of African American Cinema debuted at MoMI on Feb. 1… Read more »
Jan. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) will honor Martin Luther King Jr. next week with a family day of talks, tours, and digital media activities. MoMI, located at 36-01 35th Ave., will hold a Family Day on Sunday, Jan. 19, between 2 and 5 p.m., to pay tribute to… Read more »
Oct. 28, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the NY Community Trust, advocates pushing for a more accessible world for the disabled discussed their mission at a public event in Astoria. The event at the Museum of the Moving Image on Oct. 23 centered around a panel discussion titled “For Accessibility…. Read more »
Oct. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer and St. John’s University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Rick Pitino was honored at the Queens Community House (QCH) Annual Fall Gala held on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Held at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, the event brought together business leaders,…
Oct. 8, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Long Island City Partnership (LICP) held its annual LIC Summit at the Museum of the Moving Image on Tuesday, bringing together leaders from diverse sectors across the neighborhood to discuss various issues and showcasing LIC as one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in New York City. The LIC summit,… Read more »
Oct. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Long Island City Partnership (LICP) will host its annual LIC Summit at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria on Tuesday, bringing together thought leaders from diverse sectors across the neighborhood. Now in its tenth year, LIC Summit will run from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday,… Read more »
Sept. 9, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Museum of the Moving Image and Kaufman Astoria Studios will host a free outdoor event Sunday, Sept. 15, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how films and TV shows are produced in New York City. The New York on Location event will run from noon until 4 p.m. on… Read more »
May. 29, 2024 By QNS News Team As summer heats up, Queens offers a plethora of free events and activities, ensuring residents and visitors alike can enjoy the season without stretching their wallets. From outdoor concerts to art exhibitions, here’s a guide to enjoying Queens this summer at no cost. Outdoor Concerts and Performances This…
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