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Cumbia, culture and community: Festival Calle Colombia set for July 12 in Jackson Heights

Festival Calle Colombia

Jun. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A portion of Jackson Heights is set to transform into a vibrant block party celebrating Colombian culture and heritage in July. Festival Calle Colombia, an annual event sponsored by State Sen. Jessica Ramos, will transform 37th Avenue between 82nd and 84th Street into a vibrant street party on…

Author to give talk about ‘much-needed biography’, An Irish Passion For Justice, at Jackson Heights Library

Dec. 4, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 4, 2024 By Colum Motherway Join renowned author and Queens resident Robert Polner for an insightful talk about the life of Paul O’Dwyer, a trailblazing Irish-American attorney, politician and activist. Polner will discuss the biography An Irish Passion for Justice: The Life of Rebel New York Attorney Paul… Read more »