Feb. 13, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Materials for the Arts (MFTA), a creative reuse center and exhibition space in Long Island City operated by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, has announced the launch of its Young Designers program. This initiative, in partnership with the BK Style Foundation, offers talented… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez has awarded the Chocolate Factory Theater, a Long Island City performance space, a $1 million grant to fund the complete redevelopment of its permanent LIC facility. Gonzalez visited the Chocolate Factory Theater at 38-29 24th St. on Jan. 11 and presented it… Read more »
Feb. 10, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) will host its first-ever Black History Month event at MoMA PS1 Tuesday evening, featuring a panel discussion on the lasting impact of the neighborhood’s Black community. The event, co-hosted by LICP, MoMA PS1, and the office of Queens… Read more »
Feb. 5, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 5, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) has launched a new screening series in honor of Black History Month, providing digitally restored versions of films financed, produced, created and distributed by Black Americans in the early 20th century. Pioneers of African American Cinema debuted… Read more »
Jan. 31, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 31, 2025 By Shane O’Brien NYC Parks will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events across Queens, featuring oyster workshops, explorations of Black pioneers in STEM, and discussions on Black history in space exploration. Educational and cultural programs honoring Black history will be held throughout February and… Read more »
Jan. 28, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 28, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) launched its fourth-annual Lunar New Year business festival at the newly-opened hot pot restaurant Chi Chicken Friday, with special promotions at dozens of local businesses. The event marks the beginning of a month-long LIC Lunar New Year celebration… Read more »
Jan. 28, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 28, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Hunters Point South Park has been named among the best parks in New York City, according to a new NYC Parks initiative aiming to improve greenspaces across the city and provide New Yorkers with information about the city’s parks. Vital Parks for All, a… Read more »
Jan. 21, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Astoria comedy club and entertainment hub Q.E.D. is celebrating a milestone 10th anniversary as it prepares for an official ownership transition on March 1. The popular venue plans to mark the occasion by introducing new events and programs while expanding its operations to seven… Read more »
Jan. 15, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The St. Pat’s for All Parade will return to Sunnyside and Woodside on March 2, with organizers expecting thousands to participate in the annual celebration of Irish heritage and inclusivity. The parade is the largest event in Sunnyside and will see dozens of Irish… Read more »
Jan. 14, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The founders of Velvet Turtle Events, a Long Island City-based events and photography company, have attributed their exponential growth in 2024 to partnerships with community-based organizations and non-profits. Over the past 12 months, these collaborations have fueled their success, allowing the company to triple… Read more »