Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe last Friday, July 23, joined City Councilmember Peter Vallone, Jr., Deputy Borough President Barry Grodenchik and Community Board 1 Parks Chair Richard Khuzami to cut the ribbon on $1.5 million in improvements to Athens Square Park. “Astoria is not only home to the best gyros, souvlaki and baklava, but to one of the most beautiful playgrounds […]
Farmers’ Market Brings Freshness Closer To Flushing
Upon reaching the intersection of Dahlia Ave and Main Street on a Friday, New Yorkers and tourists alike are greeted by a row of merchants selling fruits, vegetables, and exotic nut dishes. The sign that bears the words “Farmers Market Today” explains it all. Every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., all comers are welcome at the farmers’ market […]
Residents Cool Off At Astoria Park
With the summer manifesting itself in muggy weather and heat waves, Queens residents are flocking to the local beaches and pools to cool off. These destinations can get extremely crowded on the hotter days, creating long lines and frustrated sunbathers. The Astoria Park Pool should be a priority destination on such days. The pool facility, located at 19th Street and […]
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. All Nations Baptist: •Sunday, 2:30-5:30 p.m., for three months, free English classes which have already begun, registration required, limited space, 86-76 80th St., Woodhaven; 718.296.2025. **** All Saints’: •Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Join the Sunnyside Drum Corps Marching Band, boys/girls ages 7-17; band information. 43-12 46th St., Sunnyside; […]
Bicycle Safety Laws Enforced in Queens
Since recent spikes in gas prices and public transportation fares, many Queens residents have taken to biking in order to save money. Like drivers, bicyclists in New York City have a set of traffic rules they must follow to ensure the safety of themselves and others, but many seem to be unaware of them. According to the city Web site, […]
Voting Machines Demonstrated
When citizens go to the polls on the next primary election day in September, they will find that the clunky old lever machines are gone. Instead, they will mark their votes on a paper ballot that is run through a scanner to be recorded. To familiarize Queens voters with the new system, Assemblymember Margaret Markey has arranged for the New […]
Gianaris, Simotas Rip Con Ed Over 2006 Blackout Victims
Assembly candidate Aravella Simotas, citing a study by Pace University that found Con Edison has underpaid the residents and businesses affected by the July 2006 power blackout in Queens, blasted the utility for the study’s finding that less than one-10th of damages were paid to affected parties. Last week, Assemblymember Michael Gianaris (D–Astoria), one of Con Ed’s major critics, had […]
BAI SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Bai Sushi Japanese Restaurant prides itself on being one of the first sushi restaurants in Astoria when it opened 9 years ago. While they seem commonplace now, Bai Sushi is probably the original and arguably the best. Bai is a tiny gem of a restaurant with a mere 6 tables lit by pretty paper lanterns. We were fortunate enough to […]
Tennis Stadium May Be In Its Final Days
The days of the West Side Tennis Club Stadium at Forest Hills may be numbered. Members of the club are considering selling the historic venue to a housing developer for a sum of $8 to $10 million. The 14-acre property is surrounded by some of the most prestigious real estate in the borough and could be torn down to make […]