Apr. 9, 2025 By jmilitello April 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Spring has sprung—and so has the season at Socrates Sculpture Park. The 2025 lineup is officially underway at the beloved Astoria waterfront park, featuring everything from hands-on classes and live performances to thought-provoking art exhibitions and community gatherings. Located at 32-01 Vernon Blvd.,…
Apr. 9, 2025 By bparry April 9, 2025 By Bill Parry The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating an act of vandalism inside the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Astoria on Sunday. Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria responded to the church at 21-47 29th St. along Ditmars Boulevard just after 1…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Vanessa Rogan April marks World Autism Acceptance Month (changed this past year from Autism Awareness Month). It is dedicated to promoting acceptance, understanding and support for individuals with autism and their families. It encourages communities to foster awareness and create inclusive environments for people on the autism spectrum. This is a…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks has joined U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen to introduce a privileged resolution to terminate President Donald Trump’s executive order allowing him to impose blanket 10% tariffs on all imports. Meeks, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Neal,…
Apr. 8, 2025 By jmilitello April 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello Easter baskets filled with candy, small gifts, and thoughtful gestures are a sweet tradition and a great way to show someone you care. While they’re typically made for kids, there’s no reason adults should miss out on the fun! Whether you’re assembling a…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Diana E. Limongi As a mom who works outside the home, I know all too well the struggles that working parents face here in Queens and throughout New York state. I, too, have struggled to find affordable child care in my community. Child care has always been 20-30 percent of…
Apr. 8, 2025 By jmilitello April 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello Astoria just got a jolt of Colombian flavor—and it’s making waves. Pink Dolphin, a new coffee-to-go shop in Astoria, has been turning heads since opening last month at 14-53 31st Ave. Just outside Horton’s Market, the cozy coffee spot is the passion project…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Colum Motherway A group of City Council Members known as the “Common Sense Caucus” is gearing up to introduce legislation next week aimed at making New York City’s recently implemented mandatory household composting program voluntary. The caucus, which includes Council Members Robert Holden, Kristy Marmorato, Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, Susan…
Apr. 8, 2025 By bparry April 8, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City are looking for a suspect who assaulted a 66-year-old man in an unprovoked attack inside a Queens Plaza Starbucks just before noon on Wednesday, April 2. The two men were standing next to each…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joined members of services union 32BJ SEIU and civic and community leaders to call on Con Edison to cancel a planned rate increase that will see electric and gas bills rise by 11% and 13%, respectively, in 2026. Richards, speaking from Queens Borough…