Nov. 20, 2024 By Athena Dawson A local nonprofit is hosting an economic initiative for a Black-owned grocery store in Jamaica this Sunday. BlaQue Community Cares is hosting its BlaQue Cash Mob at Earnest Foods, an organic grocery store located at 123-01 Merrick Blvd., on Nov. 24, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A cash mob…
Nov. 12, 2024 By Colum Motherway Middle Village hosted its annual Veterans Day Parade to honor those who have served the nation on Sunday, Nov. 10. Organized by the Queens Veterans Parade Committee, the parade began on 78th Street and made its way along Metropolitan Avenue. The march finished with a ceremony at Christ…
Oct. 5, 2024 By Tara Siegel Did your favorite Queens spots make the board? Saturday, Oct. 5, marked the official unveiling of the much-anticipated Monopoly: Queens Edition. The event, held at Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst, revealed the local spots that have earned a place on the iconic board game. Several notable speakers were…