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Rare glimpse of shuttered Forest Park Carousel
NYDailyNews.com Headlines
Jan 20A handful of people recently got a rare peek at the Forest Park Carousel, a hand-carved treasure that has been closed to the public since 2008. The Parks Department organized a site visit on Jan. 12 hoping to lure a concessionaire to operate the histor... »
Forest Park Carousel Restoration an 'Easy Fix,' Amusement Bigwig Says
DNAinfo
Jan 19Valerio Ferrari, who is interested in running the Forest Park carousel, said it is in good condition. »
Coney Island Rejuvenator Takes a Spin On Queens Carousel
The New York Observer
Jan 17Spin me right round baby right round... (Wikimedia Commons) Readers know we love a good carousel around these part, which is why the news that the one in Forest Hills Park may soon start spinning again brings childish glee to The Observer's pink hearts... »
Lavan steps down as head of Woodhaven historical group
NYDailyNews.com Headlines
Jan 05Leonora Lavan’s childhood memories of Woodhaven conjure up images worthy of a Currier and Ives holiday card or Norman Rockwell painting. There were endless days of ice skating at Forest Park, trolley cars along Jamaica Ave. and the milkman who made his... »
High Line-type project coming to Queens?
WABC New York City News
Dec 13Manhattan's High Line park has been a big success, and now community organizers in Queens want to do the same thing. The plans for a Queens Greenway is still in the early stages. The abandoned tracks used to be part of the old Rockaway Beach line. Now ... »
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Exploring the Forest Park Carousel
Queens Crap
Jan 18From the Forum:Forest Park Carousel might get a reboot from the company that revamped Coney Island.Possible bidders including Central Amusement International LLC, which runs Luna Park at Coney Island, toured Forest Park Carousel last week where the Dep... »
The Omnibus Roundup – State of the City, Queensway, USA before the EPA, MetroChange, Parking, NYCHA & Bus Time
Urban Omnibus
Jan 13STATE OF THE CITY In his second to last State of the City address, Mayor Michael Bloomberg touched on a wide range of issues, some expected — such as his commitment to merit-based pay for teachers in the public… »
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 ... »
Top Ten Weekend Events For Kids in Queens
Queens Mamas
Jan 06Now that the holidays are over, you may be thinking “what now?” Check out some of these events going on in Queens this weekend that just may help you and your family get back into ... »
Weekend Events in Queens - January 6-8
About.com Queens
Jan 04Friday Almayer's Folly (La Folie Almayer) With Chantal Akerman in person and opening reception Moving Image Museum Saturday Beth Gill - Electric Midwife Chocolate Factory MulchFest Bring your Christmas tree and get free mulch - all weekend, multiple si... »