Woodhaven Speaks Up Against Railway Plans
The rules were clear as Woodhaven residents filed into their block association’s public forum Monday evening. “We want to hear from the Woodhaven residents first,”…
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For Children Hurt by Sandy to Those Fighting Hunger, Gifts That Change Lives
While planning out presents this month, consider making a special gift to one of the many local charities that are working to bring happy holidays to…
Pets As Presents–Look Before You Leap
As the holiday season draws closer and kids of all ages begin working up their wish lists, parents are commonly greeted with requests for a…
The Little North Pole Lights Up The Night – Charity event celebrates 18 years
For nearly 20 years the Little North Pole has been lighting up the streets of Neponsit and the faces of children of all ages. This…
Cheering on Christmas with Woodhaven Parade
Holiday cheer filled the streets of Woodhaven last Saturday, when the “Welcome Santa to Woodhaven” parade rolled down Jamaica Avenue. The Woodhaven Business Improvement District…
Woodhaven Lights Tree
Oh the weather outside was frightful but dozens of residents braved the cold and rain to join in the festivities at the Woodhaven Christmas Tree…
Breakfast with Santa – International Society of Cosma and Damiano hosts annual event
The International Society of SS Cosma and Damiano hosted their annual Christmas Breakfast over the weekend. The well-attended event has members sharing a breakfast buffet…
At NYFAC Holiday Party, A Celebration of Family
For the hundreds of people who gathered for New York Families for Autistic Children’s annual holiday party in PS 232 in Lindenwood Sunday, the afternoon…
With Santa and Song, Reveling in Holiday Cheer in Middle Village
A cold rain could not drive away the holiday cheer that erupted from the crowd outside the Community United Methodist Church of Middle Village and…
Christ the King Kicks Off Christmas Season with Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Christ the King community celebrated the Christmas season at their annual tree lighting ceremony, which drew more than 200 people to last Thursday’s festivities….
Lions Club Sponsors Teacher Training in Ozone Park
The Lions Club International conducted a training for about 40 teachers from 10 schools last Thursday and Friday at La Bella Vita Caterers in Ozone…
Meng Bill Targets Phone Scammers
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, along with House of Representatives members from New Jersey and Texas, introduced legislation at the end of last week that aims…
Massive Ozone Park Rezoning Lands Stamp of Approval from City Council
The New York City Council on Tuesday approved a plan to rezone 530 blocks in Ozone Park, giving the final stamp of approval need to…
As South Queens’ Senior Population Grows, An Affordable Place for Older Residents to Live is Born
Howard Beach’s new senior housing facility brings much needed affordable units to an area that is home to one of the largest population of older…
Middle Village Parents Plead for Help With School Overcrowding – Say relief is desperately needed at PS 49
As students at PS 49 in Middle Village routinely spend time in illegally overcrowded classrooms – for example, there are 37 students packed into a…