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Top 10 Family Events in Queens April 14-15

Queens Mamas

It may be Friday the 13th but there’s nothing unlucky about the fun and fabulous events going on for kids this weekend in Queens. From a carnival to bubbles and even a circus, we have ... »

New York and the World of Radio: Live and on the air, inventors and stars at the dawning of the AM airwaves

The Bowery Boys

Manly music: The robust tones of U.S. Coast Guard Quartet, recording at an NBC affiliate station in New YorkPODCAST The discovery of radio changed the world, and New York City was often front and center for its creation and development as America's pri... »

Love on the airwaves: New York's first female radio operator

The Bowery Boys

She's not exactly a Howard Stern or a Robin Quivers, but Anna A. Nevins does deserve to be considered as something of a radio pioneer in New York.One hundred years ago, 'wireless telegraphy' was mostly used to communicate with vessels crossing the Atla... »

Top Ten Weekend Events for March 10th and 11th

Queens Mamas

With the weather looking promising this weekend, you’ll have no excuse not to get out and make the most of it. Check out what’s going on in Queens.       Cookie Mouse Visits Bayside Storytime If your little ... »

Free museum hours in New York City for 2012

NewYorkology

Although several of New York’s biggest museums increased admission within the past year, many operate as always free or always suggested-donation museums, (including the Met.) Others offer free or pay-as-you-like hours on a weekly or monthly basis. Her... »

79 New York City Execs Tell House to Kill Anti-Transit Bill

Streetsblog New York City

New York City companies know their employees depend on transit to get to work. At rush hour, Grand Central is packed with transit riders. Photo: Corey Wise/Lonely Planet. The hits keep coming against the Republican House of Representatives’ radical tra... »

Questions and Answers: The 5th Annual Panorama Challenge

Levy's Unique New York

For those who want to reminisce about all the fun they had at the Queens Museum, here are all the questions and answers from The 5th Annual Panorama Challenge.  Remember [...] »

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The Way We Were: Glen Island

The Loop!

Glen Island, in New Rochelle, was built in 1879 by steamboat magnate John Starin as America's first amusement park. »

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