“Hidden Waters Of New York City: a History and Guide to 101 Forgotten Lakes, Ponds, Creeks, and Streams in the Five Boroughs” by Sergey Kadinsky has just been released. New York City and its waterways have always had a complicated relationship. Once, its docks were the center of industry. In the 20th century, they were neglected, then resurrected in the […]
O LAVRADOR
Since 1981, O Lavrador has been serving the cuisine of Portugal and Spain with a wide variety of dishes for every taste. “O Lavrador” means “the farmer” and indeed this charming gem of a restaurant in Jamaica resembles a rustic farmhouse, complete with stone arches, lots of wood, tile floors, tables dressed in starched, white linens topped with fresh flowers. […]
‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2’ Star, Lainie Kazan, To QCC
Lainie Kazan, award-winning movie, television and Broadway actress, is also a popular cabaret singer who stars in the much-anticipated sequel, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,” to be released just days before she appears live at Queensborough Performing Arts Center (QPAC) in “Lainie Kazan and Dick Capri” on Sunday, April 3 at 3:00 pm. Ms. Kazan embodies many of the […]
DHS Responds To NYPD: Increase Shelter Security
Bowing to pressure from the Dutch Kills Civic Association and local police officials, the city Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has upgraded security in and around a homeless shelter for women in the Long Island City community. Capt. Peter Fortune, Commanding Officer of the 114th Precinct, called on local lawmakers, city officials and local leaders at a February meeting of […]
Queens Library CEO Walcott To Present 2017 Budget
Queens Library President and CEO Dennis Walcott will present the library’s 2017 budget priorities for public comment on April 4 at 6 p.m. The presentation will occur at the Flushing branch at 41-17 Main Street. Speakers may sign up upon arrival, and will have an opportunity to speak on a first-come, first-served basis for up to three minutes. The Queens […]
New Veterans’ Affairs Satellite Office Opens
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz and Mayor’s Office of Veterans’ Affairs (MOVA) Commissioner Loree Sutton, joined by state Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr., Assemblyman Michael DenDekker, Councilmembers Eric Ulrich, Donovan Richards and Queens veterans, unveiled the newly opened MOVA Satellite Office located inside Queens Borough Hall. The Satellite Office in Queens is the first of its kind to be opened by […]
Wheel Fun Rentals Opening Daily At Flushing Meadows
Calling all adventure-lovers in New York! Wheel Fun Rentals excitedly announced select New York locations are now open seven days a week, as of Easter weekend. Their Flushing Meadows Corona Park location at North Meadow Lake and Brooklyn’s Marine Park both opened their doors on Saturday March 26th! “Wheel Fun Rentals has perfected the formula for fun. Locals and visitors […]
114th Pct. Reports Increase In Crime For March
Struggling with a spike in crime, the 114th Precinct endured a weekend of mayhem to start the month of March culminating with one of the largest NYPD manhunts in recent memory. The Commanding Officer of the 114th Precinct, Captain Peter Fortune, spoke in great detail about the series of crimes committed by an area resident with a history of mental […]
Queens County Young Dems Hosts Women In Politics
On March 31 more than 60 members of the Queens County Young Democrats (QCYD) congregated at the Rego Center Community Room to ask the female elected officials of their borough what it means to be a woman in politics. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), Borough President Melinda Katz (D-Queens), Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest Hills) and Assemblymembers Alicia L. Hyndman (D-Laurelton) and […]