Animal Allies in Queens, Part III: You Can Be An Ally, Too
PHOTO: The ASPCA sponsors mobile spay and neuter clinics available regularly in Queens. Photo Courtesy of aspca.org “Why are there still pet stores?” Joann, a…
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Ol’ Blue Eyes Turns 100
Photo Courtesy of flickr.com/Remi Ramcharan That unmistakable swagger. The show-stopping showmanship. The piercing blue eyes. And that incredible voice, like warm caramel syrup on…
Animal Allies in Queens, Part II
PHOTO: Many of the animals put down each day by Animal Control exhibit no behavioral problems, are clean, healthy, and already spayed or neutered, like…
Animal Allies in Queens Part One: Bobbi and the Strays
PHOTO: Kilter is 11 years old, an age well beyond what many shelters will take. This sweet dog is adoptable today from Bobbi and the…
Brown Set to Embark on Seventh Term as District Attorney
Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, already the longest-tenured DA in borough history, was re-elected Tuesday for a seventh consecutive term after running unopposed. Brown,…
Lights On Celebrated at Jamaica Middle School
PHOTO: The College and Career Preparedness Program, sponsored by The Child Center of NY, is one of the successful afterschool projects at Basie Beacon. Pictured…
Restaurant Week Kicks Off in Glendale, 300 Attend
PHOTO: The festive kickoff of Queens Restaurant Week was enjoyed by nearly 300 guests, many of whom sampled full plates of food from local restaurants…
Getting Your Deal on in Queens, Part III; Two Groupon restaurant reviews
PHOTO: At O Lavrador in Jamaica, service is always top of the line, and the food is delicious. Photo courtesy of yelp.com In recent issues…
Getting Your Deal On, Part Two
PHOTO: LivingSocial, one of the three most popular deal sites, usually gives 10 percent off the first deal clicked on, for ten minutes. Photo Courtesy…
Affordable Art Fair: “Something for Everyone”
PHOTO: The Affordable Art Fair, held last weekend in Manhattan, featured diverse artwork for every taste and budget. This huge, showstopping collage from Villa del…
Groupon, LivingSocial, and Amazon Local: Getting Your Deal On in Queens
PHOTO: Groupon’s founder, Andrew Mason, came up with the concept of offering discounts in bulk, hence the name “Groupon.” In Howard Beach, you can get…
How to Have a Kick-A Yard Sale
PHOTO: Photo Courtesy of flickr.com/Master Cruz As the weather begins to cool down and seasonal clothes are going back to the attic, it’s a good…
Seafaring Cadets Home after First Voyage
PHOTO: The Empire State IV has had an illustrious career as both a commercial sea vessel and as a training ship for SUNY’s Maritime College. …
Nail Salons Still Getting Manicured
PHOTO: Governor Cuomo announced this week that salon owners in the state will be required within the next 60 days to secure wage bonds depending…
Pink Martini – A Delicious Cosmopolitan
PHOTO: Courtesy of Facebook.com/Pink Martini When Portland-based pianist Thomas Lauderdale founded Pink Martini in 1994, he called it a “little orchestra,” as the band’s multilingual…