Category Archives: Queens

Communitea for the Community

Posted on March 26, 2008 by

On the corner of 47th Street, and Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City, stands a cafe known as Communitea. This low-key, contemporary space, filled with tranquil ambiance has become a home to many locals, and nearby small business owners. However, … Continue reading →

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Hooligans in Jackson Heights

Posted on March 26, 2008 by

by Simon Caller (flickr.com) One of the reasons I find Jackson Heights fascinating is because of its diversity. However, what really draws me to look into this area is soccer. For me soccer is not a sport, it’s a passion … Continue reading →

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Bus Stop Shelters Being Constructed

Posted on March 12, 2008 by

There will be no more harsh waiting on a windy and rainy night. Starting last year, the City’s Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) constructed elaborate, glass bus stop shelters in Flushing, New York. They were originally completed on the major roads … Continue reading →

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This pizza is not going down!

Posted on February 19, 2008 by

I walked on Austin Street in Forest Hills this weekend when I saw a large white board in the window of A&J Pizza. Written in colorful markers on the board was the clear message that: “A&J is not leaving. We … Continue reading →

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Are You Safe In Your Own Neighborhood?

Posted on May 14, 2007 by

The federal prison is owned and controlled by the GEO group Inc., a privately run correctional and detention management company. GEO is one of the largest for-profit prison corporations in the world. According to an online source, Geo represents 63 … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on May 14, 2007 by

“I did not know that there was a jail on 150th Avenue,” said Kathleen Richars, a resident of Springfield Garden who has lived there for the past 15 years. “Oh my God, a prison! This is unbelievable.” With plans in … Continue reading →

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SHUT IT DOWN

Posted on May 14, 2007 by

The residents of Springfield Garden continue to protest regarding the federal prison in their neighborhood. Councilman James Sander, encourages the residents to rally and march around the windowless prison. The building was owned by the Wackenhut Immigration Detention center in … Continue reading →

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Chaos in Springfield Garden Part one

Posted on May 11, 2007 by

Springfield Garden residents have noticed a nondescript building for more than three years located at 150th Ave and 82nd St. No one seemed to know what it was. Residents have recently learned that it is a federal prison awaiting prisoners … Continue reading →

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The Unempty Nest Syndrome

Posted on May 8, 2007 by

            Young adults are finding it harder and harder to leave the nest. Not only is it scary to try to make it on your own, without the comfort of mom and dad to support and bail you out, the … Continue reading →

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Saving St. Saviours.

Posted on May 7, 2007 by

(I took this photo!) The Juniper Park Civic Association (JPCA) has made it their responsibility to save St. Saviour’s Church in Maspeth from demolition. Instead, the JPCA has suggested that the city convert the space into a park and give … Continue reading →

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Looking for fugitives

Posted on April 26, 2007 by

3 policemen  stopped all passengers and cars crossing the street in the area of Fresh Meadows yesterday night.  It was rigth after I saw many “wanted” posters on the street near the subway station.  The policemen made each driver in the … Continue reading →

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Mary Immaculate Hospital aka “The Death Hospital”

Posted on April 24, 2007 by

“The hospital killed her,” says Camille Carby, who lost her grandmother in January 2006. “She went in to get her blood pressure checked, ended up being hospitalized, suffered a stroke and died within ten days.” This is the common belief … Continue reading →

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Breadlines in Queens

Posted on April 16, 2007 by

Seventy years ago when the Great Depression hit the city, people from all walks of life were forced to stand in breadlines to help feed their families. Today, breadlines are mostly occupied by the homeless or extremely poor people. In … Continue reading →

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From Super Hip to Super Expensive

Posted on March 28, 2007 by

Just a few years ago Williamsburg, Greenpoint was considered to be one the hippest and coolest neighborhood in Brooklyn. However, last year when the city officials passed the plan to rezone the last industrial areas in Williamsburg, the neighborhood went … Continue reading →

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ROCHDALE VILLAGE

Posted on March 28, 2007 by

After four months of renovation Queens Library in Rochdale Village reopened last Friday. The branch had a new installation of a self-checkout counter, new carpets and furnitures.The Library renovation cost an estimation of $300,00 which came from the  state funds … Continue reading →

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Construction Disturbance

Posted on March 27, 2007 by

Imagine this, you finally board your bus, it’s going along on its route, you press the bell to signal your stop but the bus continues on. It makes a few turns causing you to wonder where you are and why … Continue reading →

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Children in the vicinity of Queens College

Posted on March 21, 2007 by

   About 200 cars from Queens College come down to the local streets, which cover 10 blocks around Queens College, to find street parking every morning.  It looks so dangerous watching our children walking down the street.  A man who … Continue reading →

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The New Jamaica Avenue

Posted on March 20, 2007 by

Years ago, Woolworth, May’s Department store, and Macy’s occupied Jamaica Avenue, affectionately referred to as “the Ave” by locals. After awhile, lower-priced stores such as Conway, Price Mart, 99 cent discount stores and Pretty Girl made up the shopping strip. … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Art Project: “Take a Seat”

Posted on March 13, 2007 by

  22 year-old, Caroline Woolard, a Cooper Union student received more attention for her art installation then she bargained for. Her project “Take a Seat” was all about reclaiming public space, and she did just that when she installed plastics … Continue reading →

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Cultural Change for the Last Half Century

Posted on March 13, 2007 by

Many residents of Cambria Heights remember the 1970s when they were the minority in the neighborhood. The once predominantly white community, has know become a middle class black, mostly Caribbean community. In this NYTimes article, the writer presents two different … Continue reading →

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