Mayoral Celebrity Look-A-Likes
This week let’s take a look at some of the candidates that will face-off in Tuesday’s primary…
Queens Could Play Big Role in Determining Next Mayor
Queens may be considered the scrappy underdog when it comes to city politics – and while many of the mayoral candidates have adopted a Manhattan-centric…
Back to School Reading – For You and Your Kids
While September’s grind may already have you heaving kids from school to soccer practice, it is important to carve out some time to relax this…
‘Heading’ Back to School
Almost without exception, every back-to-school conversation leads back to the importance of startng the school year off in tip top physical shape. But let’s not…
Back to School, Snacks to School
You’ve heard it a million times before—“timing is everything in life,” and given the hectic weekday schedules of just about every member of today’s typical…
A Guide To The Primary Candidates: What Democrats and Republicans are touting for the Sept. 10 election
Queens Borough President Candidates: Everly Brown, a Democratic candidate for Queens borough president, is a developer, foreclosure consultant, financial consultant, investor, and community organizer. He…
With Food and Fun, Raising Awareness About Autism
Children and families from throughout Queens gathered at St. Margaret’s Church in Middle Village last Saturday for a day of games, art and food in…
Mumford & Sons Concert Marks the Revival of the Forest Hills Stadium
The Mumford and Sons concert last Wednesday night meant the revival of a historic stadium, people trekking from relatively far-flung locales to see the English…
Labor Day Parade Spells Fun in Broad Channel – Residents flock to watch floats go down Cross Bay
Broad Channel residents turned out in full force to celebrate the end of Mardi Gras weekend with their annual Labor Day Parade on Monday. The…
Rallying to Keep the Ferry Afloat
Waving signs emblazoned with statements like, “ridership is high now – keep our ferry,” and “don’t let our ferry sail away for forever,” Rockaway and…
Community Protests Proposal To Bring Homeless Shelter To Glendale
Civic leaders, business owners and an elected official rallied last week against a proposal to operate a 125-family homeless shelter in a former airplane factory…
From The Fresh Pond Crematory To Ridgewood Spies, A Childhood Marked By A Tumultuous World
Growing up in the shadow of a Middle Village spot that cremated Yankee star Lou Gehrig and Bruno Hauptman, the man found guilty for kidnapping…
Foster Care Children and Families Bond During Back to School Fest
Queens’ oldest foster care organization – Forestdale in Forest Hills – hosted its annual Back to School Fair for families last Thursday. More than 500…
The Beginning of Bike Routes in Central Queens
Community Board 5 is making moves towards implementing bike infrastructure, such as bike routes and bike racks, in Central Queens, namely Maspeth, Middle Village, Glendale,…
Council Vote To Override Mayor On NYPD Bills Draws Divided Reaction From Queens
The City Council voted last week to override Mayor Bloomberg’s veto of two bills that create an NYPD inspector general and allow individuals to sue…