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On Friday August 8 New York Mets Pitcher Carlos Muniz and Outfielder Endy Chavez and the team mascot, Mr. Met, hosted a baseball clinic at Queensbridge Park in the shadows of the Queensboro Bridge for the Junior Mets--more than 80 kids from the Long Island City YMCA. More...

The Greater Ridgewood Youth Council has received $1 million in capital funding from state Senator Serphin R. Maltese (R-C, Glendale). The funds will be used to help obtain a building to allow the group to expand its services to area youth and families. More...

If you were a rock-n-roller back when the sound first hit the airwaves, when More...

Community Meetings Clubs Aug. 21, 8 p.m., JFK Regular Democratic Club of Queens; Tietz Rehabilitation Center, 164th Street, Fresh Meadows; 718.591.8446. Community Education Councils Sep. 18, 8 p.m., District 30; P.S. 92, 99-01 34th Ave., Corona; 718.391-8380. More...
For the first time, a Congressional committee has passed consumer protections for credit card holders, and there's a fair chance that the full Congress will follow through and give final passage to Congressmember Carolyn Maloney's landmark Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights legislation. More...
40-19 Broadway, Astoria 718.932.2424
Pollos A La Brasa Mario proudly celebrates ten years at its Broadway location in Astoria. Follow your nose to the tantalizing aromas of their famous rotisserie roasted chicken, marinated with a special blend of spices. These birds fly out the door since people just can't get enough of the juicy, tender chicken that falls right off the bone. At just $7. More...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can a person in their early 50s have osteoporosis? When I broke my wrist last month the doctor that treated me told me the fracture may be a result of osteoporosis. More...
There's More To Queens Than Tennis
For two and a half weeks, from August 19 through September 6, the eyes of the world of sports will be fixed on the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, when the US Open tennis tournament will take place. More...
Friends of Oakland Lake and Ravine, Inc., President Daniel Egers, (c), General Counsel Vince Tabone (l.), Treasurer Ian Resnick (r.) and Vice President Mary Pinchiaroli (back r.), with neighborhood volunteers at the group's Summer Clean-Up on August 9 as part of their Youth Stewardship Program which is designed to educate young people about the importance of environmental responsibility while actively participating in park maintenance and beautification. Some 40 volunteers took part in painting benches, clearing pathways and collecting litter and debris throughout the park. More...
The New York Mets faced the Pittsburgh Pirates at Shea Stadium in a makeup game on Monday afternoon, August 11, with Pedro Martinez (3-3, 5.79 ERA) facing Zach Duke (4- 10, 5.13 ERA). The Mets started with a burst of energy in the first inning, scoring three runs on a home run by David Wright. More...