Holiday Inn Maspeth Offering Local Valentine’s Day Experience Package

BY BURLINGTON TIFA Looking for a sweet deal on a Valentine’s Day getaway? The Holiday Inn Express (HIEX) Maspeth is offering a special rate on a nearby getaway in a package that includes some local goodies.  “We know people are looking to get out of the house for Valentine’s Day but they don’t neccessarily want to travel far,” says Francisco Victoria, the HIEX Maspeth’s general … Continue reading Holiday Inn Maspeth Offering Local Valentine’s Day Experience Package

Holden to host “Hygiene Giveaway” for Thanksgiving

With COVID-19 cases on the rise, it’s more important than ever to have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving gathering. To facilitate this, Councilman Bob Holden’s office is hosting a “Safe Thanksgiving Hygiene Giveaway” at his Middle Village district office, located at 64-69 Dry Harbor Road. The event will take place on Friday, November 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Holden’s office will be giving away … Continue reading Holden to host “Hygiene Giveaway” for Thanksgiving

MIBA Business Breakfast postponed due to COVID-19

UPDATE: As of Tuesday afternoon, MIBA has postponed its business breakfast originally scheduled for Wednesday morning “until further notice.” As a result of the novel coronavirus outbreak, the group is taking extra precautions. They will send an updated invitation once a date is confirmed, MIBA said.   The Maspeth Industrial Business Association (MIBA) will host its Business Breakfast on Wednesday, March 11 from 8 to … Continue reading MIBA Business Breakfast postponed due to COVID-19

CEC 24’s town hall with Chancellor Carranza set for March 2

Get ready for some fireworks. Community Education Council (CEC) District 24 is hosting Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza for a town hall on Monday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at IS 5, located at 50-40 Jacobus Street in Elmhurst. This town hall was originally scheduled for last December, but the chancellor had to cancel due to the recent death of a … Continue reading CEC 24’s town hall with Chancellor Carranza set for March 2

Rep. Grace Meng hosts supply drive for Puerto Rico

From January 15 until February 5, Congresswoman Grace Meng is hosting an emergency supply drive to help the people of Puerto Rico following the devastating earthquake that recently struck the island. Meng is collecting basic necessities such as water, first aid kits, flashlights, non-perishable foods, batteries, baby formula, diapers and feminine hygiene products. Supplies can be dropped off at her Flushing district office at 40-13 159th … Continue reading Rep. Grace Meng hosts supply drive for Puerto Rico

Maspeth Chamber hosts annual tree light ceremony

The Maspeth Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m. at Maspeth Memorial Square. The free event will includes all sorts of fun activities, such as free raffles, entertainment and even a visit from Santa. You won’t want to miss this holiday season event in the heart of Maspeth. Please follow and like us: Continue reading Maspeth Chamber hosts annual tree light ceremony

CEC 24 to host Chancellor Carranza at town hall

Community Education Council (CEC) for District 24 is hosting Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza on Tuesday, December 17 at 6:30 p.m. The town hall will take place in the auditorium at PS 58 School of Heroes, located at 72-24 Grand Avenue in Maspeth. Parents are encouraged to attend, as the chancellor will address issues and concerns regarding local schools and students. District 24 includes the following … Continue reading CEC 24 to host Chancellor Carranza at town hall

Parts of Maspeth to get ‘Water Shut-down’ Thursday

The Department of Design and Construction says that there will be water service interruption Thursday, November 21 beginning at 8AM for homes on 52 Avenue between 69 St. and 70 St and on 70 St. between 52 Drive and 52 Avenue. IT’s for work they have to do on the water-main. It should last for 8 hours. Call 782-3885. Pauline Chan is the Community Construction Liaison … Continue reading Parts of Maspeth to get ‘Water Shut-down’ Thursday

Recycle your e-waste this Saturday at Maspeth Federal

The Lower East Side Ecology Center, in conjunction with Maspeth Federal Savings, is hosting an e-waste recycling event on Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the parking lot. Here are the following items they will accept, both working and non-working: Computers (laptops, desktops, servers, mainframes) Monitors (CRT and flatscreen) Network devices (routers, hubs, modems, etc.) Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables, cords, chargers, … Continue reading Recycle your e-waste this Saturday at Maspeth Federal