History of Queens, NY
Saturday December 20, 2003
The Queens Public Library has an excellent online exhibit on the history of Queens: From Burgh to Borough: Queens Enters the 20th Century. The exhibit includes more than ... Read More
Buy Great Gifts and Support Queens Artists
Wednesday December 17, 2003
Still searching for great gift ideas? How about the gift of laughter, Balloon Hat-style. Visit the gift store at Balloonhat.com, cofounded by third-generation Queens, New Yorker Charlie Eckert, a photographer ... Read More
Airtrain Set to Link JFK and Howard Beach: December 17
Monday December 15, 2003
All aboard! This Wednesday, December 17, the Airtrain light-rail is scheduled to run its first passenger train between JFK Airport, Howard Beach, and downtown Jamaica, Queens. After five ... Read More
Jackson Heights: Shopping on 74th Street in Queens
Monday December 8, 2003
Take a tour of the South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi) neighborhood in Jackson Heights. On the way you might find some great holiday gifts.
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Il Toscano: Italian Restaurant
Monday December 8, 2003
Need a special place for celebrating the holidays? Il Toscano in Douglaston is one of the best restaurants I've found in Queens. Go there for the lamb chops, stay ... Read More
What is the Best Public High School in Queens?
Sunday December 7, 2003
Most discussions of NYC public schools focus on their faults. Check out these two public high schools in Queens that defy the negative trend.
Good Map of Queens, New York
Saturday December 6, 2003
For a general map of Queens, it is hard to beat Google Maps. You can see the highways and major roads. You can easily zoom out to see ... Read More
Africa Alive in Long Island City
Friday December 5, 2003
This Saturday (December 6) treat yourself to a night of West African Praise Songs, Congolese Rumba, and Tanzanian Hip Hop at the Museum for African Art (36-01 43rd Avenue, 3rd ... Read More
Unique NYC Souvenirs
Monday December 1, 2003
At the gift shop for the Queens Museum of Art, you will find some of the most original souvenirs for New York City and Queens. Where else can you ... Read More