On a day frequently devoted to barbecues and family gatherings, hundreds of Forest Hills residents came out to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending the rights that many Americans take for granted. More...
The community of Whitestone came out en masse to honor its war heroes on Memorial Day through a memorial service organized by the Whitestone Veterans Memorial Association, followed by a parade. More...
Flag Day Jun. 13, 11 a.m., Kiwanis Club of Sunnyside, 40th Annual Flag Day Parade, Greenpoint Avenue from 39th to 48th Street, celebration at Sabba Park; 718.786.4141. Community Meetings Associations Jun. 10, 7 p.m., United Forties Civic; St. Teresa Basement, 44th Street, Church Yard Entrance; 718.392.0416. More...
"Si mangia bene da Franco" means "You eat well at Da Franco Ristorante Italiano" and nothing could be truer. This cozy family restaurant is decorated in warm, terra cotta colors, with plastered walls, wood plank floors and soft lighting. More...
Dear Savvy Senior, My 62-year-old mother was just diagnosed with cancer and is feeling depressed, confused and doesn't know where to turn. What resources can you recommend that can help me help her? More...
As of Friday morning, high rates of absences among students and teachers displaying H1N1 (so) flu-like symptoms had led to the closing of 24 schools in Queens. One death, that of Mitchell Wiener, assistant principal at I.S. 238, Hollis has been attributed to H1N1, popularly known as swine flu. More...
Fundraising is underway for the 27th annual July 4th Fireworks and Summer Concert Series presented by the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition (CALDC). Sponsors, including NRG, Time Warner Cable, Astoria Federal Savings Bank, state Senator George Onorato, City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. More...
The Mets paid tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending this nation in ceremonies prior to their Memorial Day game versus the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on Monday May 25. The Citi Field outfield was filled with family members of military personnel who were stationed overseas in the 53rd Army Liaison team stationed at Camp Victory in Baghdad. More...
Little Neck-Douglaston Parade Honors Vets