Sharon DeVivo: Encouraging Students To Take Flight
Dr. Sharon DeVivo is president of Vaughn College, the first woman to hold that position in the school’s history. DeVivo has been with Vaughn College since 1996. During her tenure, DeVivo has served...
View ArticleTracy Capune: Bringing The Spotlight To Astoria
Tracy Capune came to Kaufman Astoria Studios, where she is vice president, from a background in urban planning and economic development consulting. At Kaufman, she oversees the studio’s expansion plans...
View ArticleJulissa Ferreras: A Community Leader From Youth
Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras represents District 21, which covers Corona, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, LeFrak City and parts of Jackson Heights. First elected in 2009, she is the first Latina elected to...
View ArticleAna Oliveira: Businesswoman And Philanthropist
Ana Oliveira is a senior vice president, regional manager for Investors Bank, where she oversees 22 branches in the New York market. Investors Bank has branches in Whitestone, Bayside and Astoria....
View ArticleDr. Gail Mellow: A Trusted Voice On Higher Education
Dr. Gail O. Mellow has served as president of LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, a CUNY school and nationally recognized leader among community colleges, since 2000. Mellow co-authored...
View ArticleLucille Armstrong: Satchmo’s Love Had Corona In Her Heart
She retired to Corona with her husband, jazz great Louis Armstrong, though Lucille Armstrong was born in the Bronx in 1914, the youngest of four children. Satchmo was not the only musician in the...
View ArticleQConf Exclusive: Jeneen Terrana Releases New Video
Local music fans are in luck: a new music video from Queens singer/songwriter Jeneen Terrana is available now. “Fastlane,” a rock tune about relationships and the search for fulfillment in life, is...
View ArticleOn The Rise: 28 on 28th In Long Island City, Queens’ Tallest Residential Tower
BY MICHAEL STAHL Though favorable rezoning laws and incremental economic healing have paved the way for a number of new developments in Long Island City the past few years, 42-12 28th Street will stand...
View ArticleMusicians Of Queens: Mike Bono
Though the tempo may be quick and the audience buzzing, Astoria-based musician Mike Bono always wields his guitar with comfort, precision and originality. Listeners can expect both solid technique and...
View ArticleMusicians of Queens: Single Red Cent
From the hallways of Queens high schools to some of the City’s most popular venues, the punk- and metal-inspired band Single Red Cent has developed their home-grown, high-energy sound over years of...
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