Celebrate Lunar New Year learning about the history of western Queens’ East Asian community in this talk from Bob Singleton of the Greater Astoria Historical Society.*

During a special East Asian holiday, many young dreamers in the community follow in the footsteps of past giants, transcending cultural boundaries. Learn about collaboration between the Asian and Western communities, working together instinctively to create something extraordinary.

In 1960, Sony launched its U.S. operations with Sony Corporation of America (SONAM), a groundbreaking move for a Japanese corporation. During the early years, SONAM strategically chose 47-47 Van Dam Street in Long Island City, providing convenient access to Manhattan, transportation networks, and affordable rents for corporate space and staff housing.

Fast forward to 2024, and Sony's principal U.S. businesses recorded revenues of about $90 billion. Join Bob Singleton, Sony America’s first Assistant Treasurer in the 1970s while their offices were in Queens, share the stories of a legend in the making.