Category Archives: Location

God plus popcorn?

Posted on October 10, 2008 by tiffanychiu

Ever thought of listening to God’s message while the smell of buttery popcorn seeps through the room? This idea is no longer far fetched. The 19th street Broadway AMC Loews Theatre is renting out its space to 180 Church on … Continue reading →

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Astoria basketball eager for another chance

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Tim Petropoulos

With 1.3 seconds on the clock in the semi-final game of the Greek Orthodox Youth Association (GOYA) playoffs last season, Astoria saw all their hopes and expectations disappear with one shot. This season, the historically dominant Astoria looks to rebound … Continue reading →

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Kew Gardens residents oppose high-rise hotel

Posted on October 8, 2008 by baruchreporter

  Some Kew Gardens residents are unhappy that the owners of the popular Pasta Lovers restaurant have decided to build a 20-story hotel-apartment building on Queens Boulevard at 82nd Road. The location, the restaurant’s former parking lot which is surrounded by … Continue reading →

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Final Good-bye for Shea

Posted on October 5, 2008 by mp077536

It’s a trend that’s not only happening here in Flushing, but over in the Bronx and across the country. Newer, not necessarily bigger, but oh so much more expensive ballparks for baseball, basketball, football, and even soccer teams. The New … Continue reading →

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Artist Uses Chalk to Change the World

Posted on October 5, 2008 by kerrijarema

If you have walked through the East Village in the last couple of years you have probably come across a garbage can bearing inspirational words or two lovesick fish in separate bowls drawn in chalk on the sidewalk. These are … Continue reading →

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Chinatown Jobs Hard To Come By

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Ellen

A summer youth employment program in Chinatown was overwhelmed with applicants and was forced to turn away hundreds of young people looking for work. More than 1,800 applicants, mainly Asian Americans, applied to the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), its … Continue reading →

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Mixing Pizza and Politics

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Dave Feldman

Outside Frank’s Famous Pizzeria, located on Monmouth Street in Jersey City, owner Frank Scalcione talks about his plans and campaign as he runs for… wait for it… Jersey City Council Member.  “I’m a people person,” Scalcione said as he stood outside his … Continue reading →

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Economic fears hit East Flatbush

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Joycelyn

Residents of East Flatbush, Brooklyn are concerned about their economic stability as firms on Wall Street continue to fail. “It’s actually very scary to know that the economy is on a downward spiral,” said Brooklyn College undergraduate Michaella Dauphin.  This fear … Continue reading →

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‘Fall’ Street Felt in East Village

Posted on October 5, 2008 by annemc8

The East Village is not a common spotting place for Wall Street traders. But being just a few subway stops away, the neighborhood has been feeling the turbulence from the current economic crisis, with residents worrying about losing jobs and savings. … Continue reading →

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Robberies increasing

Posted on May 13, 2008 by

Dyker Heights was shaken this Mother’s Day weekend, as one of its own was attacked. Sixty-nine year old Carmela BoccadiFuoco was attacked in her own kitchen. The thief was under the mistaken impression that his real target, her 97 year … Continue reading →

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Real Italian Heros

Posted on May 13, 2008 by

A local attraction, Lioni’s Italian heroes, is a must for the connoisseur of heroes, with names that pay tribute to “acclaimed Italian role models that have influenced our lives in more ways than one.” The Salumeria offers sandwiches like the … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Job on the Street Corner?

Posted on May 13, 2008 by

Every morning at 6 a.m., about 100 able-bodied men gather around a local supermarket on Northern Boulevard in Flushing. A man pulls over a pick-up truck near the road, and looks out of the window. More than 10 men start … Continue reading →

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Sprouting Stands

Posted on May 12, 2008 by

Two years ago, 71st Continental Ave., between Queens Boulevard and Austin Street, was busy with fast-walking shoppers and commuters who encountered no obstacles on the sidewalk other than each other. In the past year, however, commercial stands have been sprouting … Continue reading →

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Hail the Queen

Posted on May 12, 2008 by

 picture by ipitimes.com Gilia Gomez, a resident of Jackson Heights and one the organizers of the “Dia de la Raza” (A day for Race), is very happy these days. She is one of the members of the committee that is behind … Continue reading →

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Girls for Delivery

Posted on May 12, 2008 by

Jackson Heights is such an unusual neighborhood. In the two years I’ve lived in the New York City area, I am sold on the idea that it is the most diverse neighborhood out there. As such, I’ve found myself in … Continue reading →

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A Gift From the Andes

Posted on May 11, 2008 by

As commuters walk at a fast pace through the busy station in Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights, some can’t help but stop to listen to Alvaro Munoz and his partner deliver the soothing sound produced by their wind instruments. Alvaro … Continue reading →

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The 7 Line Riders Endure Inconveniences

Posted on May 5, 2008 by

“Because of construction, there is no Flushing bound local train…” This is an ordinary announcement on the 7 line in Queens. During April, the 7 line had more “service changes” than its original schedule. When one train makes all local … Continue reading →

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Steeling Metal in Brooklyn

Posted on April 14, 2008 by

Yet another home is under construction in Gravesend on Avenue W between East 2nd and East 3rd Streets. On Saturday, there were no workers or penetrating screams of equipment. The building sat quietly waiting to be finished; perhaps quietly waiting … Continue reading →

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Starbucks: PS 11’s Lunch Stop

Posted on April 7, 2008 by

Ever tried to get a seat in Starbucks on Eighth Avenue between 22nd and 23rd Streets around noon during the work week? It’s almost impossible trying to compete with PS 11’s tween crowd out on their lunch break. The girls … Continue reading →

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An apple a day…

Posted on April 7, 2008 by

In the last decade or so the influx of young professionals priced out of Park Slope, Ft. Greene, and other more attractive Brooklyn locales has brought many amenities to Clinton Hill, stores and services that the neighborhood has been lacking. … Continue reading →

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