Tag Archives: Queens

“Boulevard of Death” Gives Community New Life

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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Forest Hills Celebrates Earth Day in a Big Way

Forest Hills celebrated Earth Day in a big way with its first annual Earth Day Fair on Sunday. It was held at the Central Queens YM & YWHA, which made it a wonderful way for families to come together as … Continue reading

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In Queens, a Bear of a Christmas

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

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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In low-key community, an illusory increase in people

Fresh Meadows, a neighborhood in Queens, has had a population increase in recent years – an increase that won’t show up in the 2010 Census. Households with school-age children feel the change through the increased enrollment in the neighborhood elementary … Continue reading

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A Season for Change in Jamaica, Queens

In spite of hundreds of people losing their jobs and homes in Jamaica, Queens, there is still a strong sense of calm and hope in the community ­­­­­­­­­- especially amongst the young men. I have witnessed a positive change in … Continue reading

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Studio Still Dances On

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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