Aug. 14, 2024 By emarshall Aug. 14, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A new boutique condominium, Orion, featuring seven meticulously designed units at 25-88 38th St. in Astoria, has just hit the market for prospective buyers. The building, developed by local developers Konstandinos “Gus” Vorillas, Thomas Ballis, Anthony Vitale, and Chris Giannikouros, offers seven modern one-… Read more »
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Silvercup Studios: The Heartbeat of NYC Film and TV Production with Kris Bagwell
Aug. 14, 2024 by Jill Carvajal Welcome back to another episode of Schneps Connects! We’re thrilled to have Kris Bagwell, the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Silvercup Studios, joining us today. Silvercup Studios, the premier independent film and television production facility in New York City and the Northeast, has been a cornerstone of […]
Star-studded culinary lineup for 2024 US Open, featuring celebrity chefs and diverse dining options
Aug. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and its hospitality partner Levy have announced a star-studded lineup of celebrity chefs and a wide array of dining options for the 2024 US Open. Fans at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing will have the chance to indulge…
Museum of Moving Image announces new skate culture exhibition
Aug. 14, 2024 By sobrien Apr. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria has announced a new exhibition honoring the 1990s era of DIY recordings and skater culture. Recording the Ride: The Rise of Street-Style Skate Videos, which will run from Sept. 7 through Jan. 25, 2025, recognizes… Read more »
Two Queens shopping centers to host back-to-school event to support local community
Aug. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Macerich, the nation’s leading owner, operator and developer of major retail real estate, has announced a series of events and initiatives at its Queens-based shopping centers aimed at providing essential resources—such as backpacks, school supplies and financial support—to the local community. At The Shops at Atlas Park, located…
Average rental price in Queens continues upward trend in July 2024: report
Aug. 14, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The average rental price for all units in Queens rose 6.76% year-over-year in July 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. This jump continues an upward trend seen in the previous month. The overall average rental price in Queens jumped from $2,734…
Sunnyside concert honoring local jazz legend set to return this Friday after five-year hiatus
Aug. 14, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Hundreds of people are expected to attend the 20th annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Concert in Sunnyside this Friday, which returns after a five-year hiatus. The 1920s-themed concert is set to take place on 46th Street under the Sunnyside Arch between 3:30 p.m. and… Read more »
Corona EMT pleads guilty to stealing cash from ‘sick patient’ in ambulance during sting operation: DOI
Aug. 13, 2024 By Bill Parry A Queens FDNY Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) has pleaded guilty to stealing cash from an undercover investigator posing as a sick patient in a sting operation conducted by the city’s Department of Investigation just over a year ago. Luis Carrillo Jr., 44, of Corona, pled guilty on Friday,…
Summer play festival returns to Queens Library in Astoria Saturday, Aug. 17
Aug. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Aug. 13, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A number of short plays will take place at the Queens Library Astoria branch this Saturday, Aug. 17, as part of the annual Equity Library Summer Play Festival. The festival, founded in 2010 by Astoria resident Johnny Culver, takes place across the city… Read more »
H Mart expands Long Island City food court with new Korean vendors
Aug. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Aug. 12, 2024 By Shane O’Brien and Lauren Berardi H Mart, the popular Korean supermarket located at 48-18 Northern Blvd. in Long Island City, has announced the expansion of its food court with the addition of five new vendors. The second phase of the grand opening will take… Read more »