As the days and months since Sandy tick by, businesses in south Queens are rising from the rubble and returning to normalcy. There was “paws” for applause on Saturday, April 27 as the Howard Beach Petco reopened. It had closed six months ago due to damage from Sandy. Animals both big and small—all the way [...]
Though neighborhoods change, over the years these businesses have been the backbone of the community. Auction Outlet of Queens 95-04 Liberty Avenue, Ozone Park 718-641-5872 Open since 1968, Auction Outlet of Queens, in Ozone Park, serves the community for all home decorating needs. Founded and still run by the Leistein family, Auction Outlet sells home [...]
Maria Moreira sat at the bar of Lenny’s Clam Bar in Howard Beach and watched in silence as Spain continued to score — and score — on Italy to take the 2012 Euro Cup. A soccer fan, she said that many Americans don’t enjoy the game as much. During big tournaments, however, restaurant owners and [...]
