Seen here is Ellen Ivanits’ depiction of a proposed artist residence that she hopes to develop in the historic Smallpox Hospital on Roosevelt Island. More...
On the evening of July 11, the Greater Astoria Historical Society hosted a 75th anniversary celebration for the Robert F. Kennedy (Triborough) Bridge complete with birthday cake and candles. More...
On July 9, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer attended Woodside on the Move’s 19th Annual Summer Street Festival. The event featured live music, food, kids’ games and a variety of vendors. More...
The unbearable heat of summer causes a sharp increase in the usage and demand of the air conditioner. A constant source of instant relief, many are unaware of its humble beginnings. More...
City Department of Parks and Recreation officials this week are urging Queens residents and businesses to remember that street trees need watering during hot summer months with little rainfall. More...
(Avenue) and Van Alst Ave (21st Street) to build the church. The two plots of land on which the church was built came from John Shea, a New York teacher, and his wife, Mary Ann. The lot was secured for $1.00. More...
The new 2011 New York Mary From Dungloe has been chosen. The honor went to Woodside resident Stephanie Burke, a speech language pathologist and graduate of the Mary Lewis Academy, Hofstra University and Queens College. More...
After a series of missteps, results of the Community and Citywide Education Council (CEC) election for 2011-2013 have been announced by the city Department of Education. More...
Aaron Zheng, 13 and Brendon Zheng, 8, from Fresh Meadows celebrating their first and second place win at the Pokemon National Video Game Championship. More...
Astoria’s own Jeneen Terrana has been making her presence known around the world— especially in the New York music scene—as a talented singer and songwriter with her new album, “See the Light”. More...
This year has found us caught in the middle of the supposed phasing out of the traditional incandescent light bulb that started with a bill passed by Congress known as The Early Independence and Security Act (EISA). More...
On July 16, Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Astoria, celebrated its 170th anniversary. Almost 1,000 people representing local religious and civic groups took part in the special mass and festivities that followed. More...
Queens homeowners who question the condition of the deck or porch on their home are urged to take advantage of a free inspection program offered by the city Department of Buildings (DOB). More...
Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St. will hold its program, Music in the Garden on July 23, August 13, 27 and in September, date to be determined. For more information, call 718-886-3800. More...
Lexington School for the Deaf, the largest school for the deaf in New York State recently graduated 29 high school students in the Class of 2011. More...
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