Join Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground Conservancy for a free cultural event to observe Juneteenth on Saturday, June 20, at 46th Avenue and 164th Street in Flushing.
Sunday, June 21, is Fatheru2019s Day. Started in the United States in 1910 to complement Motheru2019s Day, it wasnu2019t until 1972 that it entered our calendars as a peru00admanent national holiday, to be celebrated on the third Sunday in June. In 1910, the traditional role of the fau00adther within the family was very different. The father was usually the familyu2019s […]
The Queens Gazette interviewed filmmaker Rowan Haber about their delightful documentary We Are Pat, a hilarious and endearing documentary with Julia Sweeneyu2019s iconic pop culture SNL character u201cPatu201d in the 90u2019s (u201cPatu201d became a phenomenon on SNL) linking the exploration of identity through the lens of the world of comedy. The producing team is really a whou2019s who of game changing creatives in the film industry. Following a critically acclaimed debut at the Trib...
State Senator John Liu recognized the winners of the America 250 Declaration of Independence Recitation Contest. The contest was announced last month as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of America, and asked students in the community to recite portions of the Declaration of Independence and reflect on our nationu2019s founding document. The 13 winning students will participate in a reading of the Declara...
Join Queens Symphony Orchestrau2019s Spring Fundraising Gala June 19, 2026 at Terrace on the Park. Enjoy dining and dancing at the elegant Terrace on the Park, and have a chance to win big in the raffles! Proceeds benefit QSO’s important mission of providing high-quality orchestral concerts and music education programs to young audiences and families in Queens. The Honorees: Partnership Award Walter Sanchez, President, Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens Community Award Joseph ...
Juneteenth events are everywhere this week. Other options include Salsa, mushrooms, watercolors, and Benedict Arnoldu2019s wife. Please read on. June 19, Gregorian Festival, June 27. This 45th annual celebration unfolds over eight days from 7 pm to 11 pm with a break on June 23. Rides, games, food, live entertainment, and community with different ethnic themes each night. St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy, 87th Avenue and Cross Island Parkway, Bellerose. June 19, Black to the Futu...
Linda Kleinbub is a lifelong Queens resident and award-winning poet. She is the founding editor of Pink Trees Press, a nonprofit publisher that highlights diverse writers celebrating resilience. Linda is the author of the poetry collections Cover Charge and Appear to Dance, and co-editor of the Silver Tongued Devil Anthology. This anthology was archived by the New York Public Libraryu2019s Tompkins Square Branch and was featured in the exhibit u2018Indie Indeed: 50 Years of Independent...
On June 8, Sunnyside Community Services held a candidate forum for the Democratic primary for New Yorku2019s 12th Senate district. The candidates included Assembly Member Steven Raga and Aber Kawas. The forum was moderated by Sunnyside Community Serviceu2019s Executive Director Judy Zangwill. The candidates answered various questions regarding their platformu2019s, experience, and plans if they were to win. The district includes Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside, and parts of Woodsi...
On Thursday, May 28, at the Parkside Restaurant in Corona, the LIC Lawyers Club held their installation dinner. Robert Arena turned the reins over to new Presiu00addent Paul Tsenesidis.
The annual Flag Day parade in Sunnyside on Saturday, June 13, started on 48th Avenue and 40th Street, went north along Greenpoint Avenue, and ended at Sabba Park at the intersection of Queens Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue. The parade is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Sunnyside. More photos page 2.
On Sunday, June 14, the Astoria Center of Isu00adrael (ACI) held their centennial celebration, A Sweet Centennial: 100 Years of Light, Learning and Legacy, marking 100 years of fostering Jewish communal life in Astoria. The synagogue, which is located at 27-35 Crescent Street in Astoria, hosted a program in the historic main sanctuary, followed by a reception in the social […]
Noche de Margaritas makes every night a fiesta! This vibrant, vivacious restaurant, bar, and music venue delights all the senses with great Mexican food, outstanding cocktails, and live music. Plan your next party at Noche de Margaritas or make any night a party. Live music plays on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights for your listening and dancing pleasure. Noche de […]
Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) u2014 the Big Appleu2019s first and only casino-hotel and, as of this spring, the cityu2019s first live table games casino u2014anu00adnounced it will serve as a sponsor of the NYNJ World Cup 26 Queens Group Stage HQ, a free fan destination where New Yorkers can gather to watch FIFA World Cup 26u2122 matches together. […]
This yearu2019s Tribeca Film Festival featured nonstop memorable moments; perhaps none glowed greater than rap star and record producer A$AP Rocky accepting the inaugural Tribeca X Director of the Year Award at Spring Studios on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Coming hot off a fiery, headlining Gov Ball performance in Flushing Meadows Corona Park to kick off the summer festival season, New York Cityu2019s A$AP Rocky made the rounds at Tribeca to a highly anticipated appearance that got the crow...
The Primary Election is Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Polls will be open from 6am to 9pm. The Early Voting Period is June 13 u2013 June 21, 2026. Important dates: Last day to apply in person at your county board of elections is June 22. Put your ballot in the mail ensuring it receives a postmark no later than June 23. […]