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Leyson Leaves 111th Precinct to Take Position in Western Queens
Little Neck Patch
Feb 07Ron Leyson bade farewell last night to the northeast Queens residents he has served for the past two years as deputy inspector of the 111th Precinct. At Community Board 11’s monthly meeting in Bayside on Monday night, Leyson said he had taken over as t... »
DCCC: Turner Should Return Grimm's 'Tainted Cash'
Little Neck Patch
Feb 01The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, a group already firmly committed to shoving U.S. Rep. Bob Turner out of office later this year, has leveled a new claim against him: supposedly accepting dirty campaign funds. The DCCC sent an e-mail to ... »
Duo Prism to Play Community Church on Feb. 2
Douglaston Patch
Feb 01The Community Church of Douglaston will host a performance by Duo Prism on Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. The duo includes Jesse Mills on violin and Rieko Aizawa on piano. The concert, which will be held in the sanctuary, is part of the church's annual First Sunday ... »
Douglaston's Own: Ginger Rogers
Douglaston Patch
Feb 01Ginger Rogers is known for her fancy footwork opposite Fred Astaire and Academy Award winning turn as a secretary during the depression. But in the 1920s, she was also a denizen of Douglaston. Born in Missouri, the actress got her start in the entertai... »
5 Things
Little Neck Patch
Feb 01Good morning, Douglaston and Little Neck. The state Senate has passed eight bills sponsored by Tony Avella, D-Bayside, that strengthen laws against predators and graffiti vandals. Click on the link below to read more. Drop back by the site later today ... »
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Cooking with Local Products: Queens County Farm Museum Wine
Queens Mamas
Feb 01The Queens County Farm Museum is a popular spot for kids, but many adults may be pleased to learn it also happens to be New York City’s first and only commercial vineyard. The wines produced ... »
Large lot rejected by SCA as high school site
Queens Crap
Jan 29From Douglaston Patch:The city has still not designated a locale for a new northeast Queens high school due to a lack of available spots and transportation concerns, Community District Education Council 26’s chairwoman said.The School Construction Auth... »
Celebrating Rickert-Finlay
Queens Crap
Jan 21From Douglaston Patch:Those who live in Douglas Manor have likely heard the names Rickert-Finlay many times before.But anyone who doesn't call the peninsula formerly know as Little Neck home will likely be unfamiliar with the work of the Manhattan-base... »
Top Things to Do in Queens with Kids Ages 5-10
Queens Mamas
Jan 12This winter, if you’re looking to set date night with junior or simply set a day trip, you won’t have to go too far. There are so many things you can do in the diverse ... »
Charlie Carillo: Silent Night, Deductible Night
HuffingtonPost.com
Dec 24It was Christmas Eve, and to mark the anniversary of this sacred night before our savior's birth I was upstairs with my father, helping him... »