The Friends of the BQX Executive Director, Ya-Ting Liu, stepped down on December 1st. Ya-Ting stepped down just after unveiling the first-ever life-size prototype of the light rail car of the BQX. Ya-Ting was able...
Small businesses in New York State will be getting some relief because of three different bills that have been signed into law. This is all thanks to Assemblymember Aravella Simotas, the assembly member of Astoria,...
Looking for something fun for your children to do next weekend? Look no further than the Community Youth Fun Day Hosted by Saint Georges Church at 14-20 27th Avenue (at 14th St) Astoria, NY. The...
The Brooklyn-Queens Connector (BQX) is a proposed streetcar that would link Brooklyn and Queens along the waterfront of both boroughs. The public-review process for the BQX was supposed to start by the end of 2017....
The residents of the Shore Towers condo building are concerned for their safety after discovering that 5 apartments had been converted to 150 storage cages. This is not only illegal, but it is also threatens...
The Long Island City Partnership is calling all businesses and organizations located in Long Island City to tell them what they think about the future of the area by filling out an online survey. This...
Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) has a large presence in the Astoria community. Founded in 2001, it is APAC’s mission to the gift of high quality theater to Astoria, Queens and support its residents. That...
A bill mandating NYC parks and playgrounds be wiped down after pesticides are sprayed has passed the City Council. This bill has been sponsored by Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer of Long Island City/Sunnyside. This bill...
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, announced on Dec. 4 a $50 million investment in Cornell Tech. The development and investment is to encourage more technology-based learning for students...
The life science fields are booming industries in this century, especially in New York City. You can thank the $500 million investment that created over 16,000 jobs in the life sciences. But what about the...
In 2015, the student population in Queens county was 2,301, 139. This is about one teacher to every 22 students. This seems like a decent distribution, but the suggested ratio is 1:18. That is why...
Check out this wonderful video from the first day the NYC ferry system arrived in Astoria by local visual artist Rafael Fondeur. Brings us back to a wonderful day last August, when transportation starved Old...
Chashama is a nonprofit organization that provides artists with affordable working space, living space, and presenting space throughout New York City. They reach out to local developers and solicitate primarily temporary space for artist workplaces....
Trying to figure out what to do this weekend? Look no further than the to the Noguchi Museum located at 9-01 33rd Road in Old Astoria and their exhibition of the Sculpture of Gonzalo Fonseca....
Picture this: you are driving down the highway about to get to the toll. You have your EZ Pass so you go to the EZ Pass only toll. You are about to zip through when...
Have you been asked if you have a health care proxy or advanced directive when getting care at a hospital? What are these? Why are they important? What if I become incapacitated when seeking treatment?...
Are you an architect? Do you like to sit? Then send in your ideas for new ideas for single or double movable outdoor seating for Old Astoria’s Socrates Sculpture Park. The park wants an...
Do you love Astoria Park? We do too! A way you can help keep our park diverse, beautiful and sustainable is by attending the Astoria Park Alliance (APA) Friendraiser Winter Social. The Friendraiser will be...
Have a coat that is a little snug or loose? Donate it to the 2017 New York Coat Drive. The Coat Drive is held every year to ensure all New Yorkers have a warm piece...
Fresco’s Cantina is a new addition to the Old Astoria scene located at 12-14 31st Avenue. This Mexican restaurant offers an array of modern and authentic Mexican dishes including: fajitas, salads, guacamole, and, most importantly,...
50 Long Island City High School students struck it big and were given computers thanks to the non-profit Technologies For Families in Need. This organization started in 2013 and started distributing computers throughout communities in...