A 22-year-old man twice last week threw bottles filled with a flammable liquid on the front steps and at a wall of the junior high school he is said to have attended as a young teenager, although school officials could not confirm this. Konstantinos Mavrikos, whose address was given as 149-16 19th Ave., at about 5 p.m. on Thursday, March […]
Volunteers Wanted At New York Cares
New York Cares, the city’s leading volunteer organization, has hundreds of ways for Queens residents to get involved in their community, and becoming a volunteer is easy. Simply attend a one-time orientation, and then choose from more than 900 citywide projects. Orientation for new volunteers will be held in Queens at the following locations during March: March 18, A.R.R.O.W. Community […]
Go Egg-static For Easter At The Queens Zoo
Head to the Queens Zoo for an egg-streme Easter egg-stravaganza! If all those chocolate bunnies, marshmallow eggs and jelly beans have given you egg-stra energy this weekend, take a trip to the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo for its annual “Egg-Stravaganza” event on Saturday, March 22, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a day chock-full of spring-like activities and games, […]
Nolan Meets With Ed Committee
Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, discussed education issues with Deputy Mayor Dennis Walcott, Community Education Council No. 24 First Vice President Dmytro Fedkowskyj and the PTA President from P.S. 12 in Woodside, Nancy Hurtaldo.
News Of The Neighborhoods
Million Dollar Dreams Wannabe contestants braved the strong winds and downpour last weekend to take a chance at being called to participate in a new game show being filmed at the Kaufman Astoria Studios. Contenders showed up in rain gear on March 7, 8 and 9 to stand in line for a seat in audiences for the taping of “Million […]
St. Patrick’s Day
Statue of St. Patrick at Hill of Tara, Ireland. Saint Patrick’s Day (Irish: Lá ‘le Pádraig or Lá Fhéile Pádraig), colloquially Paddy’s Day, is the feast day which annually celebrates Saint Patrick (373-493), the patron saint of Ireland, on March 17. It is the Irish national holiday and one of the public holidays in the Republic of Ireland (a bank […]
QMA Plans Expansion Into Ice Rink
The Queens Museum of Art and World’s Fair Ice Skating Rink have lived in a two-family house since 1972. But by this summer, the Museum will double its space when it expands into the south side of the New York City Building the two facilities have shared for more than three decades. With the Olympic-size pool officially open, the estimated […]
London Lennie’s Gets Wine Enthusiast Award
London Lennie’s, 63-88 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park, was honored with Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Award of Distinction for 2007. The award recognizes the unique, imaginative, and successful wine experience that London Lennie’s provides its patrons. For more information, call 718-894- 8084 or visit www.london lennies.com. Wine Enthusiast’s fourth annual restaurant awards recognized the most select group of restaurants in North America […]
LICBDC Gets Update On Queens West Progress
The Long Island City Business Development Corporation held a breakfast meeting in mid-February at the Riverview restaurant in Hunters Point on a day when a nor’easter was battering the city and drenching all those attempting to attend. But after checking their wet outerwear and having something to eat and drink, members heard Paul Januszewski, the new president of the Queens […]
With A Pudu, Size Doesn’t Matter
The news to hit the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo is the arrival of Josephine, the world’s smallest deer and Napoleon’s new mate. Zookeepers say this imperial pair took a liking to each other almost immediately, forming a bond similar to that of their historic namesakes. While Napoleon Bonaparte shared passionate love letters with Josephine, the pudu share more practical […]