On Saturday, May 31 at 11 a.m., the National Park Service, Gateway National Recreation Area will be showing a special video program, free, at the Fort Wadsworth Visitor’s Center, 120 New York Ave., Staten Island. “All new for ’65 [and ’08]” More Movies From The 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair (NYWF). About the Fair: Come To The Fair, IBM At […]
Flowers Are An Inspiration At Art-O-Mat LIC
Sam Seawright, Musk Rose & Hanbane Flowers are the key motif in Endless Inspiration: Flowers in the work of five LIC artists, an exhibition that opened on Thursday, May 15 at Art-O-Mat46-46 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City. The exhibition runs through June 22. The artists’ depiction of flowers covers a range of artistic approaches in which flowers are intensified, sexualized […]
Katsimatides Foundation Holds 6th Fundraiser
The Johnny and Mikey (jaM) Katsimatides Foundation for Life, Inc. was named for and inspired by the tragic loss of two brothers: Mike Katsimatides who committed suicide in May 1999, and John Katsimatides, who died in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The Foundation seeks to promote a diverse set of charitable endeavors, including music education, cancer research, aid […]
Steinway Sale Days Make Street Shoppers’ Mecca
During the Steinway Sale Days event, May 16, 17 and 18, smart shoppers thronged Steinway Street, “the world’s longest store”, searching for- and finding- bargains at sidewalk sales along the street from 28th to 34th Avenues. In addition to the bargains offered at their sidewalk stands, many stores ran coupons and special offers in the Steinway Sale Days special supplement […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. Jun. 1 Jerusalem Day (Jewish); Jun. 5 Ascension (Orthodox), Jun. 8, 9, 10 Shavout, first day, second day; Jun. 15 Pentecost (Orthodox) All Nations Baptist: •Jun. 8, Sunday, 11 a.m. “Thank God for Israel”, honor Israeli army vets and enjoy Israeli music, luncheon, limited transportation provided, 86-76 […]
Borough-Wide Blotter
102nd Precinct Student Knifed Near School Queens detectives are seeking help from the public and students at a borough high school to identify and locate a suspect who knifed a teenager on his way home on May 13. The 15-year-old student was stabbed in the chest as he walked about a block from Richmond Hill H.S., police said. The incident […]
Padavan Honors Teachers
“Teachers play a vitally important role in the education and future of our children,” Senator Frank Padavan (R- Bellerose) said at his award ceremony on May 9 in celebration of “2008 Teacher Appreciation Week”. Some 200 people were on hand at Queens County Farm Museum when the honorees were praised for their contribution to their schools and dedication to their […]
Queens Apartment Building Prices Set New Record Highs
Prices per square foot of all three types of apartment buildings in Queens posted solid increases in the second half of 2007, according to the latest figures from the second half of 2007 in the Massey Knakal Realty Services New York City Income Property Report. The total number of apartment buildings sold, however, declined. The price per square foot of […]
Everyone’s A Winner In Astoria Civic Bike Races
“I got the rain to hold off until this afternoon,” City Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr., said prior to the start of the Astoria Civic Association’s 28th annual bike race in Astoria Park this past Sunday, May 18. Vallone Jr., a longtime sponsor and organizer of the event, arrived just prior to the 9 a.m. start, appropriately on a bicycle. […]
Bryant Girls Tennis Team Is PSAL B Division Champion
Although Brooklyn’s East New York Family Academy stepped out to an early lead in the PSAL Girls Tennis Team Playoffs at the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on May 15, Benjamin Cardozo H.S., Bayside, won the A League Girls Team Championships and Long Island City’s William Cullen Bryant H.S. took home the B League Team Cup. First Singles […]