A good friend of mine checks each morning on the Web for the final Jeopardy question. It’s the last question on the taped program to be broadcast later that day. I don’t go to movies or follow sports, so I’m often at a loss when it comes to many quiz show questions. But recently I was in a position to […]
Astoria Is Home To City’s Oldest Residence
As one drives down the narrow one-way path of 19th Road in Astoria Heights you might notice an ancient, yet beautiful home constructed in the early Dutch style surrounded by shrubbery, and almost hidden from view. To the average passerby it would be a surprise to know that this home is the oldest continuously occupied residence in New York City […]
History of Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah extends over the first two days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, even in Israel where most holidays last only one day. (Since days in the Hebrew calendar end at sunset, the beginning of Rosh Hashanah is when sunset occurs at the end of the 29th of Elul.) The second day is a later addition and not in […]
LOCALE
Locale has long been an established favorite for fine food in Astoria, but the new co-owners, Chef John Parlatore and his wife, Jessica King-Parlatore, have brought to it a fresh infusion of creative energy, making the dining experience more exciting than ever. They’ve taken their love of all things local, from locally grown food, to the charm of their neighborhood […]
Astorian With MS To Cycle 30 Miles For A Cure
For Marlaina Headley of Astoria, Bike MS NYC is a way to be proactive and assert control over multiple sclerosis, which has often left her without it since being diagnosed in 2008. Upon receiving the news, she “broke down crying” while leading live animal demonstrations at a New Jersey zoo, the summer of her junior year of college. Multiple sclerosis […]
Elks Lodge Added To State Historic Preservation List
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on September 22 that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation recommended adding 22 properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. One of the locations is here in Queens. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge Number 878 on Queens Boulevard in Elmhurst is on the list. […]
The Pulpit
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Queens Realtor Purchases Citi Tower
The 51-story Citi Tower, the tallest building in Queens, has a new owner. The green glass tower at One Court Square in Long Island City was recently acquired by real estate giant Savannah Real Estate for an undisclosed amount in a deal that has been in the works for about a year, real estate sources said. Savannah senior associate Andrew […]
Queens Has Cheapest Car Insurance
A recent publication has ranked Queens as being an affordable area for car insurance. According to the report, cars insured in Queens cost less than overall citywide rates.ValuePenguin.com reviewed auto insurance premiums across New York state to determine the average cost of car insurance by city and identify the cheapest and most expensive cities. The analysis covered 105 cities and […]