Jan. 31, 2025 By Shane O’Brien NYC Parks will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events across Queens, featuring oyster workshops, explorations of Black pioneers in STEM, and discussions on Black history in space exploration. Educational and cultural programs honoring Black history will be held throughout February and March across all five boroughs,… Read more »
Dec. 26, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Bayside and Whitestone residents will have the opportunity to celebrate Hanukkah with the community this week. Chabad of Northeast Queens, in conjunction with Friends of Francis Lewis Park and We Love Whitestone, will host a “Light Up Whitestone” event on Thursday, Dec. 26th, at 7 p.m. in Francis…
Dec. 19, 2024 By Pilar Deleon The auditorium of the Queens Central Library in Jamaica is set to undergo a comprehensive transformation thanks to $11 million in secured funding from the New York City Council and Mayor Eric Adams. Council Member Nantasha Williams, Speaker Adrienne Adams, members of the Queens Delegation, and Queens Public…
Dec. 17, 2024 By Colum Motherway Assembly Member Nily Rozic joined forces with Grubhub and Selfhelp Community Services on Monday, Dec. 16, for her annual holiday meal giveaway. Rozic distributed 500 locally sourced meals to members of the Flushing community, including many seniors who frequent Selfhelp Rosenthal Senior Center. Selfhelp provides affordable housing, home…
Dec. 17, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post News Team The Lavender Court Ladies Luncheon celebrated outstanding women leaders in Queens on Tuesday, Dec. 10, honoring their achievements across business, community advocacy, and leadership. Hosted by the event founders, Queens Deputy Borough President Ebony Young and restaurateur Gianna Cerbone, the annual event took place… Read more »
Dec. 17, 2024 By Athena Dawson A Kew Gardens Hills high school was celebrated for showing outstanding school spirit at the TCS NYC Marathon. The John Bowne High School Arista Honor Society was honored at a special ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 12, for winning first place in the Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) School…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Community Offshore Wind and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 9 hosted a free workshop for 400 Queens and Brooklyn high school students and young adults to teach them about the available opportunities in the organized finishing…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Athena Dawson Queens residents can receive the gift of new swim skills this holiday season. From now until Dec. 16 at noon, parents can register children ages 6-17 for a free weeklong Holiday Learn to Swim Program at Roy Wilkins Recreation Center and Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center. The…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Bayside Historical Society will be hosting a special holiday concert by the Community Singers of Queens on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Castle at Fort Totten, located at 208 Totten Ave. in Bayside. The Community Singers of Queens will be showcasing a mix of several musical genres…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS Staff Students from St. John’s University’s Event Marketing minor organized the inaugural Winter Wonderland Fest on Saturday, Dec. 7, to bring holiday cheer to the young patients and families at St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in Bayside. The event, presented by Flag Waterproofing & Restoration…