St. John’s Celebrates Italian-American Heritage
Photo Courtesy of the Queens Borough President’s Office St. John’s University and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz last week hosted a celebration of Italian-American heritage…
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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…
Howard Beach Homeowners Sign with Sandy Firm to Fight FEMA Fraud; Retain attorneys featured at Forum flood insurance Town Halls
PHOTO: Nearly two-dozen Howard Beach homeowners have retained the services of attorneys Bill Kelly (seated at front table) and Brian Houghtaling (standing with laptop) as…
It’s NYC vs. Chicago as Elected Officials Wager on Mets-Cubs Series
PHOTO: State Sens. Michael Gianaris (from l.), Joe Addabbo, Jr., Leroy Comrie and Jose Peralta set up shop outside Citi Field on Tuesday to announce…
Queens College Names Field in Honor of World-Renowned Alumnus
Photo Courtesy of Queens College Athletics Queens College last Saturday honored one of its most distinguished alumni by naming the school’s baseball field after him….
Angels On The Bay Marks 21 Years of Charity; Benefit Ball also celebrates life and legacy of Valentina Marie Allen
PHOTO: Angels On The Bay Board of Directors on Tuesday trumpeted more than two decades of charitable fundraising, and the fighting spirit of Valentina Marie…
FDNY ‘It Gets Better’ Video Aims to Support LGBTQ Youth
PHOTO: The city Fire Department released an ‘It Gets Better’ video on Monday, National Coming Out Day. Photo Courtesy of FDNY The city Fire Department last…
Fashion Show Raises Funds for Children’s Hospital in Honor of Valentina
Forum Photos by Michael V. Cusenza The bold-face names parading through Paris Fashion Week had nothing on the mini models that fiercely strutted their sartorial…
Proposed Law Calls for Sept. 11 Moment of Reflection in NY Public Schools
PHOTO: Quote attributed to the ancient Roman poet Virgil emblazoned on a wall inside the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. Photo Courtesy of FDNY…
Homelessness a Mounting Problem in Borough
PHOTO: The homeless population in Queens, and the city, has increased dramatically in recent years. Forum Photo by Alan Krawitz With the homeless population…
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…
Revelers Color Cross Bay Green, White, & Red at Howard Beach Columbus Day Parade
PHOTO: Parade Grand Marshal Msgr. Jamie Gigantello, vicar for Development for the Diocese of Brooklyn, cut the ribbon on Sunday to get the 2015 celebration…
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…
Richmond Hill Community, City Leaders Honor Jack Maple at Street Co-Naming
PHOTO: Police Commissioner Bill Bratton (l. to r.), City Councilman Eric Ulrich, and Deputy Commissioner John Miller helped the Maple family on Monday as they…