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Industry Practices Prevent NY Consumers from Accessing Tickets at Affordable Prices: AG Report
PHOTO: State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has released the results of a wide-ranging investigation into the concert and sports ticket industry. Photo Courtesy of Attorney General’s Office…
De Blasio Appoints Julie Menin Commissioner of Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment
PHOTO: Consumer Affairs Commissioner Julie Menin will now head up the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia By Michael V. Cusenza Mayor…
Katz Recaps Year, Details Vision of Future in State of the Borough Address
PHOTO: Queens Borough President Melinda Katz delivered the State of the Borough address last week at Queens College. Photo Courtesy of BP Katz’s Office By Michael V….
De Blasio Touts $82B Preliminary Budget, ‘Targeted Investments’
PHOTO: Mayor Bill de Blasio last Thursday said that the FY2017 Preliminary Budget “builds on the strong economic foundation we’ve created.” Photo Courtesy of Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography…
Queens Symphony Orchestra and Ulrich to Offer Concert Series
City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) has announced five upcoming Queens Symphony Orchestra concerts, which he is sponsoring for the second year running. The series…
Nicki Minaj Show Filming in Ozone Park; Stars and crew congregate near MS 210
PHOTO: On 94th Street, residents were preparing this week for a temporary disturbance in their parking options as “Nicki” was being filmed for ABC Family. Forum…
A: This Forest Hills Resident Made his ‘Jeopardy!’ Debut on Jan. 7, 2016; Q: Who is Brian Rafferty?
PHOTO: Though he finished in third place, Forest Hills resident Brian Rafferty last week was able to remove a big item from his Bucket List: be…
Four Borough Pols Back Massive Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Music Fest
PHOTO: Four Queens elected officials last week threw their support behind the three-day Panorama Music Festival to be held next summer in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. File…
Hip-Hop Legend Talks New Ventures and a Queens Life Written in Rhyme
PHOTO: Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (c.) chatted up Queens Library Hip-Hop Coordinator Uncle Ralph McDaniels and Library Interim President and CEO Bridget Quinn-Carey last week at the…
Winter Con Festival Draws Thousands of Sci-Fi and Comic Fans to Casino
PHOTO: Tina Yao and Elijah Catrone of Rego Park wielded their lightsabers last weekend at Resorts World Casino New York City. Forum Photos by Alan…
Clever Costumes, Kids, Candy and Kiwanis at 29th Annual Halloween Parade
Photos Courtesy of Peter Roan Ghosts, goblins, pirates, and princesses provided a bit of Halloween magic last Saturday along Cross Bay Boulevard for the…
MSG, AEG Vying for Permits to Hold Huge Music Festivals in Flushing Meadows
PHOTO: Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Photo Courtesy of City Parks Department Dueling companies have recently applied for city permits to produce mammoth outdoor…
Halloween Makeup in Stores May Contain Hazardous Chemicals: Schumer
PHOTO: U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is warning parents to pay close attention to the Halloween makeup they purchase this year, as it may pose a…
‘Wonderful Woodhaven’ Hosts 35th Annual Street Festival
PHOTO: Hundreds of people descended on a section of Jamaica Avenue last Sunday afternoon for the 35th Annual Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival, sponsored by the…