The Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in the borough, is now accepting votes for its Queens’ Best Craft Beer Competition. Members of the public are encouraged to vote from among seven nominated breweries, bars, and establishments pouring exceptional, locally crafted brews at https://bit.ly/QueensBestBeerVote. Voting will end on Thursday, May 7.
“This year’s nominees highlight the innovation and passion that define Queens’ craft beer scene,” said Tom Grech, President and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce. “From traditional styles to bold, experimental brews, these establishments represent some of the very best the borough has to offer.”
Nominations kicked off on National Beer Day and were collected over the course of several weeks and include the following businesses:

• Bridge and Tunnel Brewery (Decatur Street, Ridgewood)
• Evil Twin Brewing NYC (George Street, Ridgewood)
• Fifth Hammer Brewing Company (46th Avenue, Long Island City)
• Finback Brewery (77th Avenue, Glendale)
• Focal Point Beer Co (12th Street, Long Island City)
• Rockaway Brewing Company (5th Street, Long Island City)
• SingleCut Beersmiths (37th Street, Astoria)

Nominated establishments are invited to Queens Day in Albany on Tuesday, May 5, to showcase their brews. Pending availability, the winner will then be crowned Queens’ Best Craft Beer at an event on Friday, May 15. The winning establishment will receive bragging rights, along with a complimentary membership to the Queens Chamber of Commerce. Second- and third-place winners will receive certificates.
This is the 14th “Best of Queens” food competition. Prior contests settled debates over the borough’s best pizza, burgers, halal, empanadas, barbecue, tacos, frozen desserts, bagels, pad thai, tavern, bakery, deli, and soup.

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The Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in Queens, announced the results of its Annual Meeting & Election of Officers and Directors today. Joining the Board of Directors is Jamie McShane, Director of Media Relations at Con Edison. The swearing in of the new Board was conducted by Queens County Surrogate Judge Cassandra Johnson.
“We are proud to welcome Jamie McShane to the Queens Chamber’s Board of Directors,” said Tom Grech, President & CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce. “Jamie is a highly respected communications leader with deep experience navigating complex issues and engaging diverse communities. His work at Con Edison and throughout his career reflects a strong commitment to New York City’s business community. That perspective will be a tremendous asset as we continue advancing opportunities for Queens businesses and strengthening connections across the borough.”
Jamie McShane currently serves as Director of Media Relations at Con Edison. Prior to joining Con Edison, McShane served as senior vice president for the Real Estate Board of New York, director of communications for the New York City Council, and was an Emmy award-winning producer at several news outlets, including NY 1 News, WNBC, and CNN. The Queens Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee for the 2026 term is as follows:
● Carl Mattone, President and CEO, CFM Development
● Nash Roe, Partner- Executive Vice President, Acrisure
● Dave Daraio, Executive Vice President & COO, Maspeth Federal Savings
● Lorraine Chambers-Lewis, President, LIJ Forest Hills Hospital Northwell Health
● Michelle Stoddart, SVP of Community Development, Resorts World New York City
● Maria Odysseos, VP, Sales & Service Leader, ConnectOne Bank
● Howard Graf, Partner, Graf & Lewent Architects

​​Press release available for download, below.