Jun. 13, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Historic pride will be on full display in Woodhaven this Saturday. The Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society (WCHS) will host the neighborhood’s 190th anniversary at Victory Field in Forest Park on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The centennial features a community parade, an art…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is partnering with the FDNY and the Woodhaven Residents Block Association (WRBA) to host a free CPR training session and empower local residents with life-saving skills. The event will take place on Saturday, March 15, at noon during the WRBA’s monthly meeting at Emanuel United…
Mar. 4, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is teaming up with the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to host a valuable resource event for TLC-licensed drivers in the Woodhaven community. The event, known as Van Hailin’, will take place at Monsignor Mulz Hall, located at 88-08 Jamaica Ave. in…
Jan. 20, 2025 By Colum Motherway The historic Neir’s Tavern and LIJ Forest Hills Hospital have teamed up to launch a new essay contest for local students in honor of Black History Month. The contest, launched on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, invites young writers from the Woodhaven community to explore the rich history,…
Oct. 8, 2024 By Naisha Roy For Woodhaven’s Neir’s Tavern, the release of Monopoly: Queens Edition coincided with a special milestone: the iconic bar’s 195th anniversary. On Saturday, Oct. 5, the tavern hosted a block party to celebrate both its inclusion in one of the most classic American board games and nearly two centuries…