The final bell will soon ring for a Catholic elementary school in College Point, officials said. St. Fidelis School, at 124-06 14th Avenue, will close its doors for good in June after more than a century of serving the community, according to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, which oversees Queens. “St. Fidelis School will [...]
A former mainstay in the Cuomo administration has officially announced his intent to run for City Council. Austin Shafran, 32, resigned from his post as vice president of public affairs for Empire State Development (ESD) on January 18 to enter what is now a four-way Democratic primary race for the 19th District. “I’ve played a [...]
BY MELISSA MOTT The Poppenhusen Institute is one of the many gems of College Point. The historic heart of the community — one of the oldest centers in the neighborhood — was established even before the area got its name in 1868. “The Popps,” as the center is often called, hosts activities for people of [...]
Flushing, Whitestone and College Point offer a wide range of housing opportunities with price ranges from under $500,000 to over $3 million. Here’s a sampling of what you can find in this tri-neighborhood region, information and photos courtesy of www.mlsli.com. 11-16 128th Street in College Point This mint, contemporary Ranch house has been completely renovated [...]
Baby Ray’s is a quaint, old-fashioned establishment popular with locals that serves homemade classics. The dining area at Baby Ray’s is divided in two, with a bar area which becomes busy at night with locals and sports enthusiasts. The dining room is covered in wood and classic floral prints, complete with a fireplace and antique [...]
Here’s your guide to all the Halloween happenings in Queens this October. Pumpkin Patch Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Glen Oaks Thru October 28 Saturdays & Sundays 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Haunted House at the Poppenhusen The Poppenhusen Institute 114-04 14th Road College Point Friday, October 26-Saturday, October 27 Wednesday, October 31 5:00-6:00 [...]
The first phase of a master $656 million plan to construct a new police academy in College Point is well on track for substantial completion by next December, the NYPD said. City recruits will not likely step foot into their new training digs until July 2014, but the two steel structures in the Phase 1 [...]
BY SWEETINA KAKAR If you know a lot of people with birthdays this time of year, it’s no coincidence. September and October are two of the most popular birthday months, and, according to AnyBirthday.com, more babies are born on October 5 than any other day. To mark this birthday-packed time of year, here’s a list [...]
The NYPD is seeking information about three different bank robberies that occurred in Queens over the last three weeks. Though unrelated, they each occurred on a weekday morning and resulted in no injuries, according to police. In only one incident, the suspect left with cash. On Friday, August 31, around 11:45 a.m., a man entered [...]
TODAY’S FORECAST Tuesday: Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 79. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Tuesday night: Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 75. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 1.5 in. possible. EVENT of [...]
