1. Local

Articles Index

What Restaurants Serve Thanksgiving Dinner in Queens, NY?

Thanksgiving Day is all about the turkey dinner, and in Queens there are plenty of restaurants where you can enjoy the meal.

What Neighborhoods Are in the Rockaways?

The Rockaways is the peninsula that juts out from Long Island separating Jamaica Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. Find out which neighborhoods are in the Rockaways, in Queens, New York.

Who's the Oldest New Yorker?

The oldest living thing in New York City is also the tallest living thing in New York City.

Who is the King of Queens?

Who is the King of Queens?

What's a Neighborhood?

The neighborhoods of Queens, New York, might be the how we live and define our lives and homes in the borough of two million plus people. However, neighborhoods do not have a political or bureaucratic definition.

Which Queens Neighborhoods Have LIRR Stations?

Which Queens Neighborhoods Have LIRR Stations?

Can I Play Tennis at the US Open in Flushing Meadows?

Playing tennis on the blue courts of the US Open is a lot easier than you might imagine.

How Will Rain and Bad Weather Affect Your US Open Tennis Tickets?

Raining on the day you have tickets to the US Open? It's your worst nightmare. So here's what you do.

Is East Elmhurst East of Elmhurst?

East Elmhurst, a neighborhood in Queens, New York, sounds like it should be east of Elmhurst, another neighborhood. Nope. Well, it is northeast of Elmhurst, but east of Elmhurst is Corona.

Is Queens a Suburb of New York or Part of the City?

Queens, NY, is part of New York City, and though not as densely populated as Manhattan, it is one of the largest urban centers in the United States. At the same time, parts of Queens look and feel like the suburbs.

Who Is the Queens Borough President?

Who is the borough president of Queens, New York?

Is There a 24-Hour Vet in Queens?

Is There a 24-Hour Vet in Queens?

Where Did Archie Bunker Live?

All in the Family's Archie Bunker, along with Edith, Gloria, and Meathead, lived in Queens, New York, but which neighborhood? The Bunker family's TV address was 704 Hauser Street, supposedly in Corona. Unfortunately, Hauser Street does not exist. The facade of the house shown at the show opening is an actual home in Glendale. But there's one more contender to consider.

What Are the Best Public High Schools in Queens, New York?

The best high school in Queens is hard to say since the 65+ high schools in the borough vary so much, but when we compare all the rankings and scores, we have to say one high school stands out as the best in Queens.

What's Citi Field's Address?

What's the address for Citi Field, the home of the New York Mets?

Who Hit the First Home Run for the Mets at Citi Field?

Who Hit the First Home Run for the Mets at Citi Field?

Where Can I Find Historical Photos of Queens, New York?

Places to obtain historical photos of Queens, New York, including photographs from the 1970s, 1960s, 1950s, 1940s, and earlier.

Is Queens on Long Island?

Yes. Queens is on Long Island. The New York City boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn are both on the very aptly named Long Island, on the western side of Long Island. But often people mean Nassau and Suffolk Counties when they say "Long Island," not Queens or Brooklyn.

What's Shea Stadium's Address?

What's the address for Shea Stadium, the home of the New York Mets?

Who Was the Baseball Great Honored the First Game at Shea Stadium?

The Mets held their first special event night on June 5, 1964, in the brand new Shea Stadium. Who was the baseball great honored on that night?

How Many Languages Are Spoken in Queens, NY?

More languages are spoken in the borough of Queens, NY, than in any other area in the United States.

What Days Are Garbage and Recycling Collected in Queens, NY?

What Days Are Garbage and Recycling Collected in Queens, NY? When will my garbage be removed? Learn how to determine the days for trash and recycling pickup in your neighborhood of Queens, New York.

How Did Queens Gets Its Name?

Queens is a peculiar name for a borough of New York City. Sounds like it was named after a queens, but who? Learn the history and origin of the borough's name.

What is the Population of Queens, NY?

Latest population data from the census for the borough of Queens, NY, including age information and foreign born statistics.

Who Is the King of Corona?

The King of Corona is the Lemon Ice King of Corona at 52-02 108th Street in Corona, Queens, New York City.

©2013 About.com. All rights reserved.