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John's Queens, NY Blog November 2008 Archive

By John Roleke, About.com Guide to Queens, NY since 2003

Thanksgiving Weekend Events in Queens — November 28-30, 2008

Thursday November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving! Top Pick of the Weekend Queens History Weekend - The Urban Park Rangers run events this weekend in Flushing, Jamaica, and Forest Park to explore the history of the borough. ... Read More

Astorian Thanksgiving Weekend Edition - November 26, 2008 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria

Wednesday November 26, 2008
Happy Turkey Day all! You know this edition is of course going to be food filled... we can't help it: it's Astoria! Whatever your taste, you'll be able to find ... Read More

Where in Queens? Name the ...neighborhood?

Wednesday November 26, 2008
Can you place this one? Photo (c) gmpicket

Happy Thanksgiving!

Monday November 24, 2008
Have a great holiday and enjoy the turkey. If you need a place to eat, try one of these restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner, but call ahead for reservations. And if ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — November 21-23, 2008

Thursday November 20, 2008
Friday Annual NEA Jazz Masters Concert at Flushing Town Hall Saturday Fungus Among Us at Alley Pond Park Local History Club and Be a History Detective at Fort Totten Mexican Circus at Flushing Meadows Park ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - November 20 By Foodista of Joey in Astoria

Thursday November 20, 2008
We're in for another cold one this weekend and what better way to spend it than to eat some yummy food. A lot of restaurants are staying conscious of ... Read More

Where in Queens? Grand Old Flag Mural

Wednesday November 19, 2008
Can you place the neighborhood of this flag mural? Please go the comments. (Click photo for large size.) Photo (c) Dave Cook of Eating in Translation

Visitors Guide to Museums in Long Island City

Monday November 17, 2008
Step out of Manhattan and go five minutes away to Long Island City for New York's other big concentration of museums and art galleries. Anchored by the critical and ... Read More

Weekend Events in Queens — November 14-16, 2008

Thursday November 13, 2008
Friday Mexican Circus at Flushing Meadows Park - Through December 7 Rhythms of Latino America at Thalia Spanish Theatre - Opening night - Through Dec. 14 Judith M. Smith / Mile of String ... Read More

Need Your Help - What's the Best and Worst of Queens in 2008?

Thursday November 13, 2008
Every December I ask the readers of Queens.About.com to vote on the best and worst the year (like in 2007 and 2006). This year, before we get to voting, I ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - November 13, 2008 By Meg of Joey in Astoria

Thursday November 13, 2008
Looks like it's going to be a rainy Saturday, so why not check out one of Astoria and LIC's own museums? The Noguchi Museum (9-01 33rd Rd), the SculptureCenter ... Read More

Where in Queens? Guess the Neighborhood

Monday November 10, 2008
What do you think? And why does it still look this way? Photo (c) Matt Law

Weekend Events in Queens — November 7-9, 2008

Thursday November 6, 2008
Friday Puncture at Chocolate Factory - Nov. 5-8 Queens International Film Festival - Nov. 6-9 Intimate Jazz - Pamela Hamilton - at Flushing Town Hall Opening - Timothy Berg & Rebekah Myers at ... Read More

Astorian Weekend Edition - November 6, 2008 By Sooz of Joey in Astoria

Thursday November 6, 2008
I'm just going to start this off by telling you to go eat! It's been a little while since I've really tried new places in the nabe. Well this week, ... Read More

New Reps for Queens: 2008 Election Results

Wednesday November 5, 2008
Queens turned even more to the Democrats in the 2008 elections with Obama carrying the county in the presidential tally. Councilman Joseph Addabbo Jr. (Dem) is moving up to ... Read More

Guess the Queens Neighborhood? And One Reason We Vote?

Tuesday November 4, 2008
What Queens neighborhood is home to this historical building? Can you name the building and state its significance in our political history? It's the same "Where in Queens?" ... Read More

Where in Queens Is My Polling Spot?

Tuesday November 4, 2008
Looking for your polling spot? Where to vote in Queens? Your election district? Your neighborhood's voting booths? The Poll Site Locator at NYC Board of Elections is working pretty ... Read More

Vote 2008 in Queens

Sunday November 2, 2008
Are you voting on Tuesday? If you're registered, you should. You already pay taxes; why not make you voice heard and not just let them take ... Read More

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