Mar. 8, 2023 By Julia Moro Forest Hills native Ray Romano will be releasing his comedy drama, “Somewhere in Queens,” April 21, 2023, after directing, writing and starring in the film. “Somewhere in Queens” follows a simple, blue-collar family, deeply rooted in their Italian American heritage — similar to many Queens natives. Leo Russo, played…
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Mar. 8, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Goldfish Swim School, a first-class swimming facility that combines guided play with a safe environment to teach children “The Science of Swim Play,” will celebrate the grand opening of its new 8,000-square-foot location at Tangram in Flushing on Saturday, March 18. The public is invited to attend the event…
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Mar. 7, 2023 By Bill Parry The MTA has opened a customer service center at the Flushing-Main Street 7 train station, one of the busiest in the city’s transit system. Station agents working at the repurposed station booth will be able to assist subway riders with the switch to OMNY and assist commuters with customer…
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Mar. 7, 2023 By Ethan Marshall A representative from NYC Health + Hospitals delivered a presentation on the city’s asylum seeker response to members of the Queens Borough Board Monday, March 6. The main point of discussion was centered on how the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center (HERRC) in Queens has been helping these…
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Mar. 7, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Flushing Town Hall is celebrating Women’s History Month with the return of its Women’s History Trilogy, a three-part series featuring outstanding vocalists paying tribute to legendary popular music singers and songwriters. “March is for powerhouse female vocalists, and we look forward to celebrating their talents on our stage,” said…
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Mar. 6, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed About 50 to 60 community members rallied outside on the steps of Flushing Public Library on Friday, March 3, voicing their opposition to Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plans to build a potential casino near Citi Field. Members of Flushing for Equitable Development and Urban Planning (FED UP) Coalition members,…
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Mar. 3, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi There’s nothing quite like St. Paddy’s Day in Queens, from pub crawls to lively parades. What makes it even better is getting a drink and some eats before, during or after the parade. “You don’t have to be Irish to love St. Paddy’s Day, especially if you celebrate in…
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Mar. 3, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The New York Immigration Coalition hosted a resource fair Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Flushing YMCA, where local community-based organizations provided resources for health access, education, and public benefits enrollment. The event was targeted mainly towards assisting residents who only spoke Mandarin or Korean, but assistance was available for people…
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Mar. 1, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Members of Queens Together and restaurant owners across the borough gathered at Nangma Restaurant in Elmhurst on Wednesday, March 1, to celebrate the beginning of Eats in Queens Restaurant Month. In total, more than 185 restaurants across Queens are taking part in the event, with around three dozen organizations…
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Mar. 1, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Duck Donuts, known for serving warm, delicious, customizable, made-to-order doughnuts, other baked goods and a range of beverages, is coming soon to Fresh Meadows. On its website and Facebook, the national doughnut chain announced that it will open a new store near Kohls at the Fresh Meadows Shopping Center,…
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