Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Grace Meng has reintroduced measures to make the Lunar New Year a federal holiday in conjunction with a resolution to recognize the historical and cultural significance of the traditional Asian holiday. Meng, the chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), has introduced the Lunar…
Dec. 30, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new arts initiative in Queens has appointed a prominent leader from the borough’s cultural scene as its first executive director. Susan Agin, formerly the executive and artistic director of the Queensborough Performing Arts Center in Bayside, has been named the executive director of the Queens Culture &…
Dec. 5, 2024 By Ethan Marshall More than 1,000 runners gathered at Flushing Meadows Corona Park to take part in Queens Distance Runners’ Ninth Annual Queens Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 17. This marked the first year that the event featured over 1,000 participants. Runners who signed up for the Queens Marathon had the option…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson A new exhibition showcasing the diverse artwork of the world’s borough is opening at Flushing Town Hall this week. The World’s Borough Exhibition will open this Thursday, Nov. 7, at the arts institution located at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing. The exhibition will feature artworks by over 70…