Apr. 18, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The cast of “Somewhere in Queens,” a new family comedy-drama set in “The World’s Borough” marking Ray Romano’s directorial debut, appeared at a special film screening in Manhattan on Monday, April 17. The new flick tells the story of an Italian-American family living in Queens who are torn apart…
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Apr. 18, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The Queens Night Market officially kicked off its eighth season with Mayor Eric Adams at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, April 15. Attendees included Commissioner of Small Business Services Kevin Kim, Councilman Shekar Krishnan, and NYC Department of Parks and Recreation…
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Apr. 18, 2023 By Bill Parry
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz’s re-election campaign on April 17 announced the endorsement of New York State Attorney General Letitia James. The latest endorsement builds on her support from other elected officials, organized labor unions and community groups.
Apr. 17, 2023 By Bill Parry With the first phase of the $24 million structural repair work on the New York State Pavilion in Flushing Meadows Corona Park completed, NYC Parks on April 15 flipped the switch on the newly added dynamic architectural lighting, illuminating the Pavilion’s Tent of Tomorrow and Towers “Parks Green” to mark the…
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Apr. 14, 2023 By Bill Parry
A wall of blue erupted into cheers and applause as NYPD Police Officer Brett Boller was released from Jamaica Hospital Medical Center on April 14, nine days after he was shot in the line of duty.
Apr. 14, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The Governors Ball Music Festival, one of the most anticipated summer concerts in New York City, recently announced its 2023 star lineup of performances and its new home in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The three-day event will take place from Friday, June 9, to Sunday, June 11, from 11:45…
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Apr. 14, 2023 By Ethan Marshall As part of the Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program at NYC Health + Hospitals, 16 behavioral health staff members each received donations of between $30,000 and $50,000 in student debt relief Wednesday. In total, $580,000 in debt relief is being given, with another $420,000 in debt relief now available…
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Apr. 12, 2023 By Emily Davenport Time to fire up the smoker, Pig Beach BBQ’s Third Annual Jeff Michner BBQ Benefit is back this month and better than ever. On April 29, Pig Beach BBQ’s Queens location (35-37 36th St. in Astoria) becomes the home to this massive benefit that celebrates all things barbecue.…
Apr. 11, 2023 By Julia Moro Last week, the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) approved licenses for a slew of new Cannabis shops coming to New York City, 18 of which from Queens. Qualifying businesses had to have a cannabis-related offense that occurred prior to the passage of the Marijuana Regulation and…
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Apr. 10, 2023 By Thomas J. Grech The state of New York started 2023 by opening the proposal process in the downstate region of New York for up to three full-scale casino licenses that will allow for live dealers at table games, such as blackjack, poker and roulette. As the process begins to review proposals,…
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