Mar. 19, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Vincent “Vinny” Riso, the senior principal of the Bayside-based construction company the Briarwood Organization, died on Monday, March 17. He was 90 years old. Vincent and his late brother Raymond were third-generation principals of the Briarwood Organization, which was originally founded by their grandfather, Luigi Riso, in 1912.…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Aigner Chocolate is giving Queens a golden (and silver) opportunity to indulge for a good cause with its Cocoa Joy Community Bar fundraiser. The beloved Forest Hills chocolatier, known for its handcrafted confections and nearly a century of sweet traditions, is mixing philanthropy with a touch of Willy…
Mar. 3, 2025 By Athena Dawson The 29th annual “Evening of Fine Foods,” hosted by Queens Centers for Progress (QCP), brought together more than 600 guests for an elegant evening at Terrace On The Park in Corona on Tuesday, Feb. 25. This year’s event held special significance as QCP celebrated its 75th anniversary, marking decades of…