A night out for Dennis Sheehan

A NIGHT OUT FOR DENNIS SHEEHAN

For Immediate Release

Contact : Chris Donovan cdonovan@nydailynews.com 917-734-6946

High School Classmates Reunite to Help a Friend

Bayside, Queens – On Friday May 11^th at Bourbon Street Archbishop Molloy Class of 1988 Alumni Chris Donovan, Lareto Evangelista, Charles Rabus, and Thomas Tzimorotas, are teaming up to host a cocktail party for their friend and classmate Dennis Sheehan.

In June of 2015 Dennis suffered a severe stroke and was hospitalized for several months. He encountered a host of issues including significant hemorrhaging of the brain, which led to his inability to speak or move.  It was so severe, in fact, that part of his skull was surgically removed in hopes of allowing the swelling to recede without further brain damage. He was ultimately left with Aphasia, a loss of ability to understand or express speech, caused by brain damage.

Dennis is a Culinary Institute of America trained chef and at the time of the stroke Dennis was pulling double duty, first as a nutrition educator at P.S. 76 A.Phillip Randolph school in Harlem, teaching kids about healthy eating and better lifestyle choices as well as working to get his company “Diatize” off the ground. As a classically trained chef and a type 2 diabetic Dennis was using Diatize to bring diabetic friendly alternatives to classic dishes. In order to fund his mission he was selling his own recipe of tomato sauce “New Yawk Tomata Sawse” to friends, family and supporters.

All of this work came to a halt when he was hit with a stroke. Dennis’ positive energy, amazing sense of humor and his core values of helping others have inspired a Go Fund Me campaign and the event at Bourbon Street on May 11^th

We invite press inquiries to help get the word out as we look to assist Dennis and ease the financial burden of therapy and other ongoing medical costs

Buy your tickets here:
Tickets and Donation link

Austin Ale House's Kid's Spookfest

This Sunday October 30th Austin Ale House, located at 82-70 Austin Street in Kew Gardenns is having a special event for kids on Sunday October 30th, the day before Halloween. There will be a special buffet for kids along with a best costume contest and special gift bags for kids. 

There will also be a regular brunch and special Halloween cocktails available for the adults. Call now for reservations as they are required 

718-849-3939

http://austinsteakandalehouse.com/

GET YOUR SPOONFUL OF SUGAR IN ASTORIA PARK

The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition announces the second film of the 2016 Movies on the Waterfront series in Astoria Park with the all-time classic Mary Poppins being shown on August 1st at 8:30pm.
Mary Poppins is a musical fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson and combines live-action and animation, starring Julie Andrews in the role of Mary Poppins. The film received a total of 13 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and aside from that is known as a classic.
Mary Poppins will be shown on Astoria Park’s Great Lawn on Shore Boulevard between the Hell Gate Bridge and Astoria Pool on August 1st at 8:30pm, so make sure to join us!
The 2016 Movies on the Waterfront Series continues on Monday evenings throughout August featuring these movies:

8/8 ~ Minions
8/15 ~ Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
8/22 ~ Jaws

The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition’s 2016 Astoria Park Movies on the Waterfront Series is made possible through funding provided by: NYC Council Members Costa Constantinides and Jimmy Van Bramer; supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with city council.  This event is also made possible by the generosity of the following corporate sponsors: NRG, Kaufman Astoria Studios, Thomas M. Quinn & Sons Funeral Home, Astoria Bank, Dunkin Donuts, Atlantic Bank, Mount Sinai Hospital Queens and Greiner-Maltz Investment Properties.

For more information or directions to the movie, contact the Central Astoria LDC at
718-728-7820 or visit www.centralastoria.nyc

Flatbush Avenue Street Fair on Sat. July 9!

Don't miss the annual Flatbush Avenue Street Fair on Sat. July 9 from noon to 6pm! Flatbush's annual street party will be rain or shine and will feature tons of shopping as well as:

• the 107.5 WBLS Street Team.
• Kids' rides at Clarkson Ave. (pick up free tickets for rides at participating Flatbush Ave. stores between Clarkson and Parkside, while supplies last)
• Ticket giveaways and the NYPD climbing wall at the Kings Theatre.
• Free raffle at the BID's table (at 873 Flatbush) to win gift certificates to BID stores and restaurants and tickets to see Lifetime TV's "Bring It! Live" stage show.
• Live dance performances at Snyder Ave.
• Health information from MetroPlus Health Plan and Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus.
• Family activities and contests at Cricket Wireless, The Flatbush Loft, and more.

Go to [LINK:  http://www.flatbushavebid.com/announcements/flatbush-avenue-street-fair/] for details and get updates at Facebook/FlatbushAveBID or Twitter/FlatbushAveBID. The Fair is sponsored by MetroPlus Health Plan and Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus, with additional support from Affinity Health Plan and WellCare Health Plans, Inc.

All activities are subject to change without notice.

Only in Queens Festival - Sponsored by The NY Daily News

The NY Daily News is the proud media sponsor of Borough President Melinda Katz's "ONLY IN QUEENS" summer festival 

QUEENS, NY – Borough President Melinda Katz, in partnership with NYC Parks, NYC & Company Foundation and Delta Air Lines, today announced details of the upcoming “Only in Queens” Summer Festival to take place on Sunday, June 26 from 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Admission is free and open to the public.

The “Only in Queens” Summer Festival will feature a SummerStage outdoor concert in partnership with the City Parks Foundation beginning at 4:30 PM at the Festival Site in the park, headlined by R&B singer GINUWINE with performances by hip hop group KID ‘N PLAY, singer/actor TRISTAN “MACK” WILDS of the HBO drama “The Wire” and the CW series “90210”, and music by Queens native DJ CAMILO of Hot 97.

The “Only in Queens” Summer Festival will also offer a wide range of activities for people of all ages, including:

·        Guided tours of the New York State Pavilion’s Tent of Tomorrow, the Queens Library Mobile Unit, the Queens Theatre and the Queens Museum;

·        Family-friendly fun including cultural performances, face painting, inflatable bounce houses, a Delta Air Lines Scavenger Hunt, activities run by the United States Tennis Association, and an appearance by Mr. Met;

·        Food and craft vendors offering a variety of international cuisine and merchandise for sale;

·        Exhibits of memorabilia from the original 1939-40 and 1964-65 World’s Fairs, classic cars and a boat from the annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival;

·        Virtual reality demonstrations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the group People for the Pavilion and Queens-based RPGA Studio as part of the international ideas competition<http://www.nyspideas.org/> currently underway to solicit imaginative and creative public input for how the New York State Pavilion can best be adapted for public reuse.

“Music, food and fun in the park are what New York summers are made of, and we’re proud to bring it all together this June at the ‘Only in Queens’ Summer Festival,” said Borough President KATZ. “Bring your entire family and friends to explore some of the very best of ‘The World’s Borough’ right at your fingertips.”

“Flushing Meadows Corona Park is always one of Queens’ most active destinations. This summer we are proud to host a showcase of the best the borough has to offer— from monuments and historic World’s Fair structures, to arts and sports programming,” said NYC Parks Commissioner MITCHELL J. SILVER, FAICP. “I’d like to thank Borough President Katz for her ongoing support of Queens’ parks as spaces to celebrate in, and to be celebrated.”

“At City Parks Foundation, we believe culture should be convenient and affordable for everyone. Our SummerStage festival removes the barriers to culture, bringing world-class artists, topical and popular, to neighborhood parks like Flushing Meadows Corona Park, free of charge,” said HEATHER LUBOV, Executive Director of City Parks Foundation. “We're thrilled to partner with Borough President Katz and NYC Parks to celebrate the rich history of the Park and the thriving community of the borough.”

"Only in Queens celebrates the borough’s energy, sense of community, and diversity – qualities that make Queens a great place to live and visit,” said FRED DIXON, President of the NYC & Company Foundation. “NYC & Company Foundation is proud to support Borough President Katz’s commitment to sharing the best of Queens with the rest of the City, and the rest of the world.”

"We're excited to partner with Borough President Katz, NYC & Company, and NYC Parks to bring neighbors together for what we know will be a fun and enriching community event," said HENRY KUYKENDALL, Vice President New York for Delta Air Lines. "With hubs at JFK and LaGuardia, Delta is committed to the borough of Queens and proud to support great events like this one."

Funding for the SummerStage concert comes from the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Improvement Fund, administered by City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Borough President Katz and NYC Parks.

Additional co-sponsors for the “Only in Queens” Summer Festival include TD Bank, the New York Daily News, Vio/K Marketing Group and Resorts World Casino, New York City.

For more information, go to Queens BP Website

NY Daily News and Queens Chamber Partner for Business Breakfast

The NY Daily News and The Queens Chamber of Commerce are partnering together for a breakfast event before the Queens Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo at CitiField on Wednesday May 25, 2016.

Billed as "Everybody Loves Queens" the playful title will allow guest panelists : Dennis Walcott the Queens Library CEO,  Ana Olivera SR.VP of Investors Bank, Hugue DuFour & Sara Obraitis Owners Of M.Wells Dinette and M.Wells Steakhouse, as well as just added guest Haeda Mihaltses Executive Director of External Affairs for the NY Mets to give their reasons as to why they love Queens for their businesses.

The breakfast is filling up quickly so please contact the Queens Chamber for Tickets 

Call 718-898-8500 or email Sophia Ganosis at sganosis@queenschamber.org

 or register online at Queens Chamber Website

Queens Chamber of Commerce Business Expo May 25th at CitiField 

Bourbon Street Queens Hiring

BOURBON STREET BAYSIDE, QUEENS

All Restaurant Positions Needed!

We're seeking the following Full-Time & Part-Time positions

for immediate hire:

Waitstaff - Ala Carte & Banquet

Bartenders - Day, Night & Banquet

Bus Staff - Day, Night & Banquet

Hostess & Host - Day & Night

Assistant Managers - Day & Night & Banquet

Kitchen Staff - Sous Chefs, Dishwashers, Prep & Porters

Please call the restaurant and make an appointment for an interview. Bring your current resume, photo & references.

We look forward to hearing from you!

PHONE 718-224-2200