Category Archives: Queens

“Boulevard of Death” Gives Community New Life

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Aaron Monteabaro

Canal Street has four of them. Houston has six. Interstate 9, better known as the West Side Highway, can have as many as 10, but that still pales in comparison to another New York City native. With a whopping 16 … Continue reading →

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A New Final Resting Place for Foodstuffs

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Aaron Monteabaro

On a chilly Saturday morning in late October, bicycles complete with wire basket over the handlebars make trips to and from the Sunnyside Greenmarket to drop off little black bags. Three banana peels, five orange rinds, the leaves from the … Continue reading →

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Local Food Chain Takes Root in Queens

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Aaron Monteabaro

In neat rows of soil that dance around immovable objects, a ventilation duct here, a water tower there, Brooklyn Grange Farm, located on the roof of the building at 37-18 Northern Boulevard, gives birth to hearty greens and juicy tomatoes, … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Pride Moves to Northwest Queens

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Aaron Monteabaro

Brooklyn pride shines forth on shirts and in songs, even with catchy phrases from the borough president on the city-limit signs, but no such in-your-face attitude is found in its neighbor to the north. One young entrepreneur, however, seeks to … Continue reading →

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Foods That Feel Good

Posted on December 9, 2009 by hnovoa

When the low rumbling of prayers end, and the choir’s angelic hallelujahs have filled the church, the crowd slowly empties out on to the wide street in front of the church. As the streets begins to crowd, a frail nun … Continue reading →

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In Queens, a Bear of a Christmas

Posted on December 8, 2009 by graceegers

Tired of Santa Claus and Christmas trees during the Christmas season? In Glendale, Queens, The Shops at Atlas Park provide a unique and creative alternative, Mr. Bemberlinx. He is a 20-foot tall topiary bear that has been at the shopping center for … Continue reading →

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Santa Takes a Break at Queens Center

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Jackie

Santa has returned  to Queens Center Mall with its vibrant lighting and flamboyant decorations. Children wait in line with parents to sit on Santa’s lap to tell him what they want for Christmas.Waves of harried shoppers intermittently disturb the peaceful … Continue reading →

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Busy Clinic Closing Door

Posted on May 19, 2009 by hnovoa

Above the multi-colored bench, where a group of fidgeting tweens sit waiting for their names to be called, there is a notice. Across a crowded toddler play area, where parents sit, there is a heated discussion among some of them. … Continue reading →

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Health insurance cuts impact dentist’s business

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Zanub Saeed

A pair of separate doors allow for entrance into the waiting room of the General Dentistry and Orthodontia office on Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven, Queens. The first opens with a pull of the knob; the second requires a potential patient … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernstein Spring 2009, Community Service Story, Queens | 4 Comments

Nail tips still a priority in recession times

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Zanub Saeed

At 8:30 p.m. on a Wednesday evening, four women are filling a few of the mostly empty chairs at CoCo’s Nail and Spa on Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven, Queens. A young Asian woman is quietly staring around at the bright … Continue reading →

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Failing Business, It’s a Grind

Posted on April 2, 2009 by hnovoa

Failing Businesses, It’s a Grind. Every morning, at 6a.m. the smell of fresh coffee, and pastries fills the air, and the faint sound of soft jazz can be heard, along with indistinct chatting. On a busy corner in Long Island … Continue reading →

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Medical Clinics Serve Patients’ Needs

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Zanub Saeed

There are numerous elementary schools and churches in Woodhaven, Queens, as well as a fire department and volunteer ambulance corps. However, junior high schools, high schools, and large hospitals are non-existent in the southern Queens district. St. Anthony’s Hospital, once … Continue reading →

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LIC Station’s Lack of Security Stupefies

Posted on March 5, 2009 by hnovoa

Four years have passed after that fateful day for Maria Besedina, a victim of sexual assault.  She’s suing the MTA for negligence and failing to protect a customer. Serviced by the E,G,V trains the 23rd Street station in Long Island … Continue reading →

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Luxury Shops Lack Consumer Appeal

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Zanub Saeed

Two years ago, consumers pushed their way on sidewalks packed with small crowds to enter the discount markets, fast-food restaurants, and big-named franchises lining Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven, Queens. Small and large stores were soaring, or at least doing moderately … Continue reading →

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Ridgewood says goodbye to St. Aloysius

Posted on February 20, 2009 by emaldonado

A few days ago, I was on my way to work, when I noticed, a small piece of paper taped to the front entrance of the Catholic school, St. Aloysius, saying, “We’re Still Here.” It wasn’t until this morning that … Continue reading →

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Recession not affecting Astoria’s spirit

Posted on December 15, 2008 by VHaller

By Timothy Petropoulos            The holidays are a time for joy and cheer, peace and giving, but in these rough financial times, these virtues can be hard to find. The people of Astoria are not letting the … Continue reading →

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Tough Times for Queens Library

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Arvind Dilawar

Jackson Heights and Corona residents of all ages enjoyed soul food while a blues band performed in the program hall of the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center during the institution’s annual Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 13. Though the … Continue reading →

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Studio Still Dances On

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Lisa

The One Step at a Time Dance Studio, located at 111-17 Lefferts Blvd. in South Ozone Park, Queens, is trying to stay on top of the further crumbling economy. Patricia Harry, the director and owner of the studio, wasted no time in … Continue reading →

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Community council battling with current crisis

Posted on December 14, 2008 by baruchreporter

  With the financial crisis still alarming corporations everywhere, non-profit organizations have to fight much harder to solicit necessary funds in order to keep providing social services to others.   Whereas retailers and other businesses are struggling with a decrease in … Continue reading →

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Ticket Sales Reinforce Signs of Recession

Posted on December 14, 2008 by mp077536

“The Recession on the way, hey, but on another note, a lot of sounding like Young, tell’em register to quote,” is the opening line of the remixed version of Young Jeezy‘s “Put On” featuring Jay-Z. What’s the connection here to … Continue reading →

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