MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@queensledger.com Flushing Town Hall will launch a new interactive website on September 5 for its beloved Queens Jazz Trail Map, making the long-celebrated guide to the borough’s rich jazz history widely accessible for the first time in digital form. The unveiling coincides with the final concert in the Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series, … The post Flushing Town Hall Unveils Interactive Digital Site for Queens Jazz Trail Map appeared first on Queens Ledger ..read more

MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@queensledger.com Queens marked a milestone on August 31 with the debut of the Panda Day celebration, as Dragon Fest presented its first-ever night market in Forest Hills. The free event, held along Queens Blvd from Yellowstone Blvd to 70th Road, drew crowds from 2 PM to 10 PM, showcasing a lively fusion of … The post Queens Night Market with Dragon Fest’s Panda Day Celebration appeared first on Queens Ledger ..read more

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MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@queensledger.com The Queens Artist Connection (QAC) is set to host its second annual Artist Meetup event on Sunday, September 8, at the Court Square Theater in Long Island City. The event, starting at 1 p.m., aims to bring together local theater makers, arts leaders, and organizations to foster collaboration and support within the … The post Queens Artist Connection to Host Second Annual Artist Meetup Event in LIC appeared first on Queens Ledger ..read more

By Jean Brannum | jbrannum@queensledger.com The G Train officially fully reopened the morning of Sept 3, after a series of partial shutdowns for repairs.  The MTA Interim President Demetrius Crichlow and MTA Construction Development President Jamie Torres-Springer greeted customers at the Metropolitan Ave station to celebrate the reopening. The nine-week project allowed the MTA to … The post G Train is Back and Running Its Full Route appeared first on Queens Ledger ..read more

By Jean Brannum | jbrannum@queensledger.com Want the chance to bring your business to one of the world’s busiest airports? You have an opportunity to learn about the art of moving and managing your airport business at the JFK Airport Institute of Concessions.  The Institute of Concessions has had two sessions of classes to help nearby … The post Applications For Third Cohort For JFK Institute Of Concessions To Close Sept 10 appeared first on Queens Ledger ..read more

Annette Greggo, died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Michael Greggo, loving sister-in-law of Mildred and Joseph LeoGrande, cherished aunt of Michael & Benedetta LeoGrande, Dominic LeoGrande, Pasqua, Karen & Carmine Gangone, and Joseph LeoGrande, and dear great-aunt of Joseph, Carmine, Nicholas and Vincent. Mass of Christian … The post ANNETTE GREGGO appeared first on Queens Ledger ..read more

Joseph “Joe Besh” Pesiri, died Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the age of 83. Dear husband of Linda, loving father of Rose Pessiri, Krystal Pesiri, Jodi Pesiri, Gaspar Teri and Maria Teri, and cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren. Funeral Service offered at Papavero Funeral Home on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 10:30 AM. Interment followed … The post JOSEPH “JOE BESH” PESIRI appeared first on Queens Ledger ..read more

Rose Mandato, died Friday, August 30, 2024 at the age of 92. Beloved mother of George Mandato, Augustine Nolie and the late Theresa Morris, loving grandmother of William, Christopher, Michele, George, Michele and Nicky, cherished great-grandmother of Christopher, Zack and Viviane, and dear sister of Doris and Genevieve. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. … The post ROSE MANDATO appeared first on Queens Ledger ..read more

Michael E. Burns, died Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the age of 59. Beloved husband of Ellen Burns, loving father of Thomas Burns, cherished brother of Laura Jean Hayes, Thomas Burns, Kim Burns, James Burns and the late Deirdre Voccola, and dear son-in-law of Eileen and John Linehan. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. … The post MICHAEL E. BURNS appeared first on Queens Ledger ..read more