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Astoria kicks off early July 4th celebration with 41st annual fireworks show

Jun. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 29, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post News Team Astoria Park lit up the sky Thursday night as hundreds of Queens residents gathered for the 41st annual Central Astoria Independence Day Celebration. The June 26 event, held a week ahead of the Fourth of July holiday,…

Astoria keeps the Pride spirit alive with summer picnic at Socrates Park June 28

Jun. 27, 2025 By jmilitello June 27, 2025 By Jessica Militello Pride Month may be winding down, but the celebration continues in Astoria. On Saturday, June 28, Astoria Has Pride will host its annual Pride in the Park Picnic at Socrates Sculpture Park from 12 to 6 p.m. The free, family-friendly event welcomes all…

Community cookout brings neighbors together on 31st Avenue open street in Astoria

Jun. 24, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 24, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post News Team The first “Tikkun Community Cookout” of the season transformed a stretch of 31st Avenue in Astoria into a bustling open-air festival on Saturday, June 21, offering free barbecue, live music, a public movie screening and vital public…

Adorable pet parade in Astoria raises awareness for animal welfare campaign

May. 22, 2025 By jmilitello May 22, 2025 By Jessica Militello On Saturday, May 17, Chateau Le Woof partnered with animal welfare nonprofit FarmKind to host a heartwarming pet parade and costume contest aimed at raising awareness for the organization’s new campaign, Pledge Kindness, which advocates for compassion toward all animals—whether pets, farmed, lab-raised,…

Register now: Sunnyside Post Mile returns in one month with Halloween-themed race to support local community

Sept. 26, 2024 Staff Report With just one month remaining, registration is open for the Sunnyside Post Mile, a much-anticipated community event returning Saturday, Oct. 26. The one-mile race, with a Halloween theme, invites participants of all ages to run or walk in costume along Skillman Avenue while supporting a critical cause. Early registration is… Read more »