Author: Dan Rose

Elected representatives, city officials and church leaders gathered together to celebrate the opening of Macedonia Plaza, Flushing’s new143-unit affordable housing building located conveniently near downtown Flushing. The building is the manifestation of 10 years of hard between the city and adjacent Macedonia AME Church.

“Ten years, this is a dream fulfilled,” Bishop Gregory Ingram said. “We’ve gone from vision to innovative impact.”

Macedonia AME Church has been a key supporter for the inclusion of affordable housing the massive Muni Lot 1 development on Union Street, the rest of which is currently under construction.

“The mission of Macedonia AME Church is to minister to the social, spiritual and physical development of all people,” Senior Pastor Reverend Richard O. McEachern said. “We are grateful to God for the opportunity to provide much needed affordable housing to this community.”

Macedonia Plaza offers rentals between $500-$1,200 a month. Apartments are available for single-tenants incomes between $19,063 and $24,080 or between $24,515 to $30,960 for households of three people.

For the 143 units, approximately 30,000 applications were received, indicative of a greater need for affordable housing. State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky pointed out that the city now needs to find affordable housing for the 29,857.

Aymee Armenteros was one of those 30,000 applicants, but also one of the lucky ones that got an apartment. A resident since December, she talked about how happy she was to have gotten into Macedonia Plaza.

All those involved in the ten-year project received plaques for their work in creating the affordable housing development,

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Monday, June 8th @ 4pm
Queens Library at Queensboro Hill
60-05 Main Street, Flushing

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Thursday, June 11th @ 4pm
Queens Library at Pomonok
158-21 Jewel Avenue, Flushing

Come out and support your libraries! New York City’s public libraries need increased funding to survive and thrive.

We’re asking the Mayor and City Council for a restoration of $65 million citywide in the operating budget to expand hours and services, and $1.4 billion in the capital budget citywide, over 10 years, to construct and maintain buildings.

Join us at a rally to speak out for libraries and say “We need six day service!” Bring your family and friends!

Head to Flushing Meadows Corona Park next Sunday, June 7 for a day of activities commemorating the 1939-40 and 1964-65 World Fairs.

The Parks Department will be holding tours of some of the historic sites, as well as displaying memorabilia.

There will also be 50-cent rides on the historic carousel, puppet shows, face painting, and different cultural performances throughout the day.

Foods from around the world will be available for purchase, including Belgian waffles, first introduced to the U.S. at the 1964 World’s Fair.

The event kicks off at 1 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m.

On Sunday, May 17th, Coldwell Banker is hosting a bowling party Fundraiser, 4:30pm at Jib Lanes in flushing.

All proceeds will go to the Relay For Life Event in late June.

Tickets are $40 each and includes bowling, food, prizes and fun, fun, fun!

MUST PRE-REGISTER – Contact us at 718-628-0100

On Friday, May 8th, Global Mashup presents: PANAMA MEETS CAMEROON

We’re mashing up 2 cultures on 1 stage (Flushing Town Hall) with an open dance floor! Featuring Panamanian group Julian presenting the music of panama that made significant contributions to other genres like Cumbia, Punto and Saloma; and Cameroonian songstress Kaïssa for a unique blend of African, reggae, jazz, R&B and Makossa. Together these artists will create a unique evening of exciting music and culture and make an interesting cultural cocktail to enjoy. They’ll blend together with an impromptu jam in the last set.

On Wednesday, May 13th, the Queens Chamber is hosting their annual Queens Business Expo and Breakfast. This year, the theme of the breakfast is: “Technology, It’s not just for Geeks, It’s for everyone.” The discussions will be about how technology companies are not defined as the ones coding anymore, but how all industries use technology to enhance their business.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

The panel features leaders in New York’s tech scene;

Alan Levy, Chairman and co-founder of Xchange Telecom, a NYC based communications company.

Rachel Haot, Chief Digital Officer and Deputy Secretary for Technology of New York State as part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Executive Chamber.

Erik Grimmelmann, Ph.D, is the President and CEO of the New York Technology Council (NYTECH).

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