Whitey Ford Field really is Astoria’s Field of Dreams, not because it was carved out of a cornfield; obviously it wasn’t. It’s because a few young athletes who made it through the PSAL (Public School ...

a few Queens venues from Aug. 29 to Sept. 7.

He was an international journalist who wrote political commentary for newspapers and online publications. In recent years, he became an accomplished chef of the Mediterranean diet, sharing his recipes ...

Queens-based muralist Plushie has wrapped up an impressive 90-foot mural on the Newtown Road side of 30th Avenue and Steinway Street, giving the corridor a much-needed facelift. The piece, titled ...

As Labor Day is behind us and school is back in session starting tomorrow, Sep­tember 4th, we can’t help but think that many people went away for at least a day, but we also believe many people stayed ...

Join the craze that is Shawarmania on 31st Street, just downstairs from the N/W train. You’ll be enticed by the savory aromas wafting from the grill as you walk by, as sizzling shawarma is grilled, ...

Astoria Homeowners, Tenants and Business Civic Association announced a NYC Charter Revision Ballot Proposals Info Session. Did you know that your November ballot will include five proposed amendments ...

My initial thought for this month’s article was to write about a place that was once a very big part of my life, and a place that I just recently returned from. The place? Can you guess? Read on as I ...

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee, announced $66,699,586 in new federal funding ...

Anime NYC returned to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from Thursday, August 21, to Sunday, August 24. The four action-packed days saw an abundance of creative cosplayers file in to strut their ...

A Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway was held last week in Astoria. The event was strengthened by the support of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, whose backpack donation reflects his ongo­ing ...

Summer is winding down, as evi­denced by the need to wear a light jacket and not-sandals this past week or so. There are wonderful drives going on throughout the borough to fill brand-new backpacks ...