Queens, Brooklyn, New York library systems rally for more funds
The presidents of the Queens, Brooklyn and New York library systems held a joint rally last week at City Hall to draw attention to the unchanged funding for their organizations in the…
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Weprin passes anti-hazing bill invoking the memory of Michael Deng
Five years after the hazing death of Oakland Gardens student Michael Deng in 2013, the state Assembly has passed an anti-hazing bill to forbid members of fraternities from touching pledges during initiation…
Former Queens Vietnam Veterans of America leader honored for life of service
The Vietnam Veterans of America Queens Chapter 32 will march in Monday’s Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade with their former leader, Michael O’Kane — still slowed by knee surgery — riding along…
Memorial Day events this weekend in Queens
Commemorative Flags — To commemorate Memorial Day, 2018, Arash Real Estate will once again adorn the lawns of local homeowners in Little Neck and Douglaston with American Flags. This will be the 19th year of…
Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade will look back at decades of American sacrifice
The 91st Annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade, the largest in the nation, will recognize two historic events in American military annals as it kicks off at Jayson Avenue and Northern Boulevard…
Community remembers Corona Marine who sacrificed his life in battle
In June, we will pay homage to a Corona hero with an event to honor United States Marine Private William Frederick Moore. Moore was born Dec. 15, 1897 and was killed in…
Civic leader hopes to bring World War I veteran’s legacy to life
Flushing historian Joseph Brostek said he hopes to revitalize the legacy of a fallen World War I veteran who died in the conflict and whose body remains in Belgium. For Brostek, an…
Eat these healthy foods at your Memorial Day barbecues
NewspapersWhat ever happened to the good old days when the worst things we had to fear on Memorial Day were traffic jams and indigestion? Folks setting to break out their outdoor grill this…
Bike advocates to host trail ride through Cunningham Park
Bicycling advocacy group Trips for Kids Metro New York will be hosting a trail ride through Cunningham Park Saturday to highlight the positive effects of mountain biking for children and adults. The…
Study: Queens County ranked fourth highest in New York for housing costs
NewspapersOwning a home can be quite expensive in New York City. A new analysis revealed that Queens ranked as the fourth highest county in New York where residents spent half of their income…