May. 17, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queensborough Community College’s (QCC) Partners for Progress Gala, held on May 16 at Terrace on the Park in Flushing, celebrated notable achievements and raised funds to support the diverse needs of its students. The event recognized key figures in healthcare, community engagement and the arts. This year’s honorees included…
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Mar. 21, 2024 By Tracey Khan Over three dozen distinguished honorees were feted Wednesday night as Caribbean Life hosted its annual Caribbean Impact Awards. Forty-one honorees strutted their stuff on the red carpet before hundreds of effervescent patrons pulsating Caribbean music before receiving their prestigious award at Terrace on the Park in Queens, NY. The annual Impact Awards recognize the achievements and contributions of outstanding individuals born in the Caribbean or Caribbean background who have made the most impact in their respective career fields, ranging from healthcare to the arts to advocacy to entrepreneurship. TD Bank was the Corporate sponsor […]
Dec. 28, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan The New Year celebrations are fast approaching. If you haven’t decided how you’re spending the night, it’s not too late to find an event to attend. While some events have sold out, there are still a range of both swanky and intimate parties to welcome in 2024. If you…
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Oct. 26, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens celebrated its 25th anniversary with a luncheon at Terrace on the Park Tuesday, Oct. 24. During the luncheon, Monsignor John Bracken, Board Member Mary Jane McCartney and the Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens’ late chairman, Joseph Geoghan, were each recognized for their work and contributions to the organization. In addition to honoring Bracken, McCartney and Geoghan, members of the Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens spoke about the work they have done and the differences they have made over the years. “Today we’re here to celebrate…
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May. 26, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Queensborough Community College held its annual Partners for Progress Gala on Wednesday, May 24, at Terrace on the Park, during which seeveral alumni shared the secrets to their success after attending the school. The event honored NYC Health + Hospitals President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mitchell Katz and…
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Apr. 28, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) held its annual Green Gala Wednesday, April 26, at Terrace on the Park. During the gala, APEC honored three individuals — Mark Weprin, Walter Mugdan and Patricia Ornst — for their environmental work. Several Queens leaders were on hand at the gala, with…
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