A pony means happiness. “My Little Pony” are gentle, friendly play toys that have brought people closer to each other since 1983. In the minds of many Americans, these toys reflect friendship and community support. Inspiring, always helping people out, is the meaning of “My Little Pony”. Where can New Yorkers visit a Pony Farm? The Little Red Barn at 353 Manor Lane, Jamesport, Long Island is a private North Fork farm where kids can enjoy ponies and farm animals. My attorney Frank Blangiardo of Blangiardo & Blangiardo law firm described a magical escape operated by his wife, Kate Nickles ..read more

Italian Charities of America celebrated Italian American pride at their 87th Annual Dinner Dance on October 22nd, 2023. “Every year we come together to celebrate Italian American community in New York and honor those who have been an instrumental force in preserving and promoting Italian & Italian American culture, heritage, history and pride. Sincere Thanks! “We sincerely thank you all for making our annual event such a success! Thank who attended and made our event so special by celebrating our heritage as well cheering on all the distinguished honorees. It was a warm and joyous day to r ..read more

  Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning released the following announcement: We’re thrilled to present an exciting lineup of events, workshops, and more with you at JCAL! Next week, catch the season premiere of our theatre series Meet the Playwright for a reading of the play Black Daisies/White Daisies. Ancestral Nourishment – a new exhibition curated and conceived by Seema Shakti Choudhary — opened last week with a packed reception! View the art and hear from the Artists directly at the upcoming Artist Talks. Also, have you considered becoming a JCAL Member? Members get free access to u ..read more

Queens Economic Development Corporation announced the following (visit queensny.org for more info and to register): QTIC Events – Each year, the Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge helps entrepreneurs by offering classes, one-on-one consultations, and grants up to $20,000 for 5 exceptional participants who win. We hope to see you compete!   Path to Profitability for Food & Beverage Entrepreneurs 11/29 @ 1pm Profitability analysis is crucial for assessing your business’s financial health and sustainability, especially for entrepreneurs in the CPG space. We will delve into the essential ..read more

NEW YEAR, NEW EVENTS 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration SAT, JAN 27 – SUN, JAN 28 Goldstein Theatre Family Performances at 3 PM Join us for a spellbinding family performance as we embrace the spirit of the Year of the Dragon through the power and beauty of dance. Immerse yourself in a world of wonder as Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company takes the stage, weaving together graceful movements and vibrant costumes to bring ancient traditions to life. Come experience majestic dragons, dancing lions, elegant peacocks, stunning acrobats, twirling ribbons, and much more. Tickets: $20 Evening Dance Performances at ..read more

EVENT: Community Singers of Queens Winter Concert DATE: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 TIME: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Bayside Historical Society welcomes the Community Singers of Queens to the Castle in Fort Totten for a special musical event! They will perform a variety of music including classical, standards, spirituals, and popular genres, in addition to holiday and seasonal favorites. Admission: Advance tickets are $10 for BHS members and $15 for non-members. Day-of event door sale tickets are $20. Tickets now on sale at www.baysidehistorical.org/events-1/community-singers-of-queens-winter-concert-1 ..read more

USPS Now Hiring Astoria and Long Island City residents who “think they have what it takes” to become a carrier with the United States Postal Service (USPS,) are invited to a postal job fair on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Broadway Post Office at 21-17 Broadway in Astoria. Anyone interested in applying for a job as a City Carrier Assistant must: Be 18 years old at the time of appointment or 16 years old with a High school diploma. United States citizen, permanent resident, citizen of American Samoa or other U.S. territory. Able to pass a criminal background check, drug screening and Medical ..read more

A 24-year-old Long Island man remains behind bars this week after a night of drinking caused him to lose control of his car on a Sunnyside highway, leaving one of his passengers dead and three others critically injured on Nov. 19, prosecutors said. A criminal complaint alleges that Reginald Nash, of Roosevelt, L.I. was behind the wheel of his 2021 Honda Accord at about 4:30 a.m., heading east through Sunnyside on the Long Island Expressway (LIE), when he struck a crash barrier near the Greenpoint Avenue overpass. According to the complaint, Nash, who was driving the Honda at 89-mph, attempted ..read more

The young girl with beautiful, serious eyes on UNICEF’S World Children’s Day site is unforgettable. This child could be anyone’s precious family member. November 22, 2023,  is a day of action for children by children. Children’s rights are under attack. A movement is on to build a better future for all. On 22nd of November,  an educational occasion took place at the Department of Early Childhood Education and Care of the International Hellenic University (IHU). Dr Isaak Papadopoulos, Assistant Professor in Pedagogy and Literacy organized an unforgettable event to aid childr ..read more

This week we are – just barely – be­tween holidays. It’s a while until Christ­mas (though preparations and the build-up to it make it more of a season than a day), and Hanukkah is almost here (starts De­cember 7). That makes this a good week or two to just take it all in – all the holiday preparations and warm-ups such as the bright lights, decorations, pageantry , baked goods, hot cocoa and coffee, turkeys, pork roasts, stuffing, and pies in ovens everywhere filling the air with mouth-watering scents. Though it’s technically still fall, it seems it always turns colder in earnest after Hallowe ..read more