Tag: queens-economic-development-corporation

QEDC hosts inaugural 30th Avenue Winter Food Crawl to boost small businesses in Astoria

Participants sample wine at Grand Wine & Liquor. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Jan. 31, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 31, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Over 100 people attended the first 30th Avenue Winter Food Crawl Thursday night, a Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) initiative designed to increase foot traffic and exposure to businesses along 30th Avenue in Astoria. The food crawl, organized by QEDC Astoria project manager Victor… Read more »

After decades of leadership, QEDC Executive Director Seth Bornstein retires; Ben Guttmann named successor

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Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC), a cornerstone of economic growth and innovation in the borough, has announced a major leadership transition. After more than four decades of service, Executive Director Seth Bornstein will retire on July 1. Stepping into the role will be Ben Guttmann, a seasoned…

Guest column: A season of gratitude and community from NYC’s beloved Forest Hills Stadium

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Nov. 1, 2024 By Tiebreaker Productions The 2024 season at Forest Hills Stadium concluded on Saturday, Oct. 26th. Tiebreaker Productions has been putting shows on for 11 years, and it still blows our minds that we all share this incredible place. A concrete wonder with 101 years of history that continues to deliver on…

QEDC brings Día de los Muertos celebration to life at Corona Plaza this Friday

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Oct. 29, 2024 QNS News Team The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) is set to host its annual Día de los Muertos celebration- a night of cultural festivities to honor the deceased, in Corona Plaza on Friday, Nov. 1. The free event, scheduled from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 40-04 National St., will…

QEDC and Queens Night Market launch food voucher program to support vendors and combat food insecurity

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Aug. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A collaboration between the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and the Queens Night Market (QNM) will provide 2,000 delicious meals to borough residents in need, thanks to an innovative voucher program. Every year, QNM, the family-friendly night market in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, suspends operations for three weeks in…

City seeks operator to revitalize Corona Plaza concession

Feb. 13, 2024 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_71788" align="alignnone" width="874"] The city is looking for a long-term operator to manage the street vendors who work on Corona Plaza. Photo by Michael Dorgan[/caption]
Feb. 13, 2024 By Bill Parry

Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge returns for second season

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Oct. 4, 2023 By Bill Parry Coming off a successful inaugural season in which five Queens start-up companies each received $20,000 in seed funding, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced Tuesday that his Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge (QTIC) is returning for a second straight year. The competition seeks to empower borough entrepreneurs with the…
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