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Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series brings music to parks from Astoria to Jamaica

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Jun. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson Jazz lovers of all ages can celebrate the start of this year’s Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series this week.  The free concert series is back in full swing, with its inaugural performance on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m., at Astoria Park, located at 19 St. bet. Astoria…

Woodhaven Restaurant Week to spotlight local dining from April 7 to 13

Woodhaven Restaurant Week

Apr. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway Woodhaven’s culinary scene is set to take the spotlight during the upcoming Woodhaven Restaurant Week, taking place from April 7 through April 13. The weeklong event hosted by the Woodhaven BID will highlight a diverse lineup of neighborhood eateries, offering a range of traditional and contemporary dishes. Participating…

Adrien Brody and Zoe Saldaña bring Oscar glory to Queens at the 97th Academy Awards

97th Annual Oscars – Arrivals

Mar. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Adrien Brody and Zoe Saldaña made it a Queens double at the Oscars on Sunday night, taking home the Academy Award for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress, respectively.  Brody, born and raised in Woodhaven, and Saldaña, who was born in New Jersey but spent the majority of…

NY Senate passes Addabbo bill ensuring schools receive notice of nearby construction

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Mar. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway The New York State Senate has approved legislation introduced by Senator Joseph Addabbo to ensure that schools within New York City’s five boroughs receive adequate notice of nearby construction projects.  The bill, S.1186, passed the Senate on Monday, Feb. 24, and now moves forward for consideration in the…

Senator Addabbo to host Property Tax Lien Help Day on March 4 in Woodhaven

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Feb. 26, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is offering local homeowners a valuable opportunity to receive support with property tax liens and avoid the potential financial instability caused by unpaid municipal charges. On Tuesday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Senator will host a Property Tax Lien Help Day…