Category: News

Music Noir

February 8, 2019 | Posted in: News

In observance of Black History Month, “Music Noir” by local Queens artist Jeffrey Joseph depicts famous Black American musicians who are recognized for their contributions in Hip Hop, R&B, Soul,

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Evening of Fine Foods

February 6, 2019 | Posted in: News

Queens Center for Progress Evening of Fine Foods annual fundraiser introduces a variety of foods from local Queens restaurants. Resorts World Casino New York City sponsored the “selfie booth” and

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Breakfast with Melinda Katz

February 6, 2019 | Posted in: News

Queens Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with Queens Borough President Melinda Katz honored the president and her dedication to the borough of Queens. Resorts World Casino New York City endorsed this

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Lunar New Year at RWNYC

February 6, 2019 | Posted in: News

2019 marked the Year of the Pig, Resorts World Casino New York City celebrated with a Lion Dance ceremony around the casino. Lion Dancers pranced around the casino and greeted

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Year of the Golden Pig

January 6, 2019 | Posted in: News

2019 marks the Year of the Pig, who represents happiness, good fortune, and prosperity in the year to come. In collaboration with Jamaica Center of Arts and Learning, this exhibition

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Fantasy in Arts & Quilts

October 6, 2018 | Posted in: News

Nine artists and quilters joined together to form a collective group to present the Fantasy in Arts & Quilts exhibit. The featured artists discovered their niche and are compelled to share their

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Carnival in the City

August 6, 2018 | Posted in: News

The Carnival in the City exhibit returned for another year featuring photography of the West Indian Carnival. The annual event unites millions of visitors in Brooklyn from Caribbean islands, Southern and Central

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Summer in the City

July 6, 2018 | Posted in: News

Queens Centers for Progress is a major provider of services for people with developmental disabilities throughout Queens and the New York metropolitan area. The agency currently provides an array of

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Emmett Wigglesworth

May 8, 2018 | Posted in: News

Mr. Wigglesworth is a muralist, painter, sculptor, fabric designer and poet who has been creating for over six decades.  He has also designed and illustrated several books and magazines for

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Spring into Queens

April 6, 2018 | Posted in: News

In partnership with the Queens Botanical Garden, this exhibit features vivid photographs by QBG staff member Wai Li and former staff member Shari Romar. The works represent the diverse and

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