Several who attended the rally to save the Beacon School at M.S. 158 this week seem to have been standing there with a secret: they believe its reprieve is likely, and even pre-planned. The Dept. of Youth and Community Development has already issued a ... »
The MTA gave the Throgs Neck Bridge a little bling for Earth Day: a new LED necklace. Electrical crews finished decking out the Throgs Neck with energy-efficient light-emitting diode lights this week. The new lights are projected to reduce electric cos... »
We asked you, our readers in Queens, to let us know your favorite spot to grab flowers. Here are the results: Bayside Keil Bros on 48th Ave. received the only votes in this week's poll, making them the hands down winner. Douglaston-Little Neck Cres... »
Wonder what transpires behind closed doors in Douglaston? Tons of extramarital affairs, according to a story in the New York Post. The tabloid reported the findings of a study by AshleyMadison.com, an online site that bills itself as "the world's lead... »
If you thought D.C. got to have all the space shuttle flyover fun, you were happily mistaken. NASA's space shuttle Enterprise is scheduled to soar over the Hudson River on Friday between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. as part of its celebrated arrival to New York... »
The Bayside Anglers spend a lot of time on the water, but for a change, the school they're concerned with isn't of the marine variety. For 16 years, the group has met after hours at M.S. 158 Marie Curie. The building stays open until 8p.m. under the au... »
The Dept. of Finance misapplied their own tax formulas to as many as 10 percent of Queens co-ops, Comptroller John Liu recently reported. But how did the agency fair with the mathematics of tax assessment for single family homes or businesses? The comp... »
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit, and a list of new bars, restaurants »
The Hurricane became popular at a place called Pat O'Briens bar in 1940's New Orleans. It was named after the hurricane lamp-shaped glasses the first drinks were served in. Here are all the ingredients we use at Bourbon Street. Ingredients: ·2 oz ligh... »
Long gone are the days when there was just one way to make a baby. After making public their struggles to conceive, reality TV couple "Giuliana and Bill," Rancic announced that they are with child, so to speak. While there is a baby on the way, Giulian... »
A parking spot can run drivers a pretty penny in Queens. In fact, one garage at 203rd Street and 43rd Ave. was advertised on Craigslist this week for $140 plus tax. So some people use ingenuity to reserve a permanent spot on the street for free. We've ... »
Update: April 25, 2:00 p.m.: Former state Sen. Frank Padavan said he would not attempt to reclaim his old seat by challenging Sen. Tony Avella, D-Bayside. Padavan told Patch this afternoon that he is not considering another run for office, but would su... »
Yesterday a group of about 100 parents, alumni and kids crowded around M.S. 158 to rally in support of its Beacon School. The Beacon after-school program is slated to close in July, due to budget cuts. The Dept. of Youth and Community Development anno... »
The Gold Star Diner closed its doors in December, and it's corner storefront on Bell Blvd. has since been empty. What would you like to see take its place at the corner of 42nd Ave. and Bell Boulevard.? »
Captain Jason Huerta of the 111th precinct said police may begin writing tickets to motorists who leave their car with the keys inside. "We’re going to be issuing very expensive summonses if you leave your keys in the car," said Huerta on Tuesday eveni... »
