Arts and Entertainment Calendar
Viva L’Italia – April 14 at 2 p.m., featuring Rosa Santoro and Friends in a performance of Italian and Neapolitan songs and arias. Seaside Branch of public library, 116-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd., (718) 634-1876.
A Storefront View: Northwestern nabe has something for everyone
Founded by Steven Halsey in 1839 and named for John Jacob Astor, Astoria is a diverse, multiethnic neighborhood in northwestern Queens. The area is primarily residential, interspersed with various commercial businesses, restaurants and neighborhood stores
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Entertainment
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- Queens Borough President Donovan Richards delivers ‘State of the Borough’ address, focuses on green energy projects, hydroponics labs and affordable housing