Some of the city’s best dancers took to the floor and in some cases the air for a special break dancing event in Forest Hills.
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“Iron Man 2” feautres expo in Flushing Meadows
Marvel’s red and gold superhero will be showing off his high tech heroics in Queens in this summer’s highly anticipated sequel.
Rosedale man donates kidney to save sister’s life
After losing their mother to cancer, the Alleyne siblings of Rosedale decided to band together to make sure their youngest member did not meet the same fate.
South Jamaica Marine dishes it
Marine Sgt. Andrew Atkinson has been serving his country for nearly two decades in the armed services, but his specialty can be found in the battlefield of the world’s kitchens.
Woodhaven store stays sweet
Schmidt Candies has been a stalwart in Queens for providing residents of all ages the best in sweets. It’s third generation owner reflects on her family’s tasty legacy.
Former sex slave details life at Queens event
Somaly Mam may be a world-renown women’s activist, but the former sex slave knows that her fight can not be won alone. When she paid visit to a Kew Gardens center for abused women, she encouraged others with similar stories to her to join the fight.
His Dream Carries On
Carl Clay’s Black Spectrum Theatre has been an artistic staple in the southeast Queens community. Now in his 40th year running the group, Clay looks back at his work and the future of art in the neighborhood.
Olympian speaks at SJU about volleyball
Misty May-Treanor paid St. John’s a special visit to stress the importance of women in the wide world of sports.
Dream of Dorie Miller stamp comes true
Dorie Miller may be one of World War II’s most famous sailors, but a group of Corona residents say he deserved more accolades. Through their hard work, his memory is able to live on as a collector’s stamp.
Strongest honor fallen brother
Frank Justich was more than just a worker for the Sanitation Department, for many he was family. That family came out to honor the fallen father who was killed in an accident while on duty in Queens.
City’s biggest ‘Simpsons’ fan lives in Queens
Jeremy Wilcox, a Fresh Meadows resident, loves “The Simpsons” so much that he’s dedicated part of his apartment to the hit show, literally.
Jamaica Library celebrates King’s legacy
Young Queens children remembered Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy with their writing skills.
Jamaica doctor returns home to treat Afghans
A longtime Jamaica Hospital physician has made emotional trips back to his home nation of Afghanistan. Although the nation cultural and political destruction over the decades has hurt him, Dr. Akram Babury has been using his medical skills to heal the country piece by piece.
Paterson chats about state of NY
Governor David Paterson pulls no punches when he faces a southeast Queens audience for a special town hall.
Schneider patients visit North Pole
Christmas came early for a group of ill children and their families. They were the lucky ones to see Santa Claus and his elves at his home.
Secret Theatre celebrates expansion
So what’s the secret behind a Long Island City theatre? Hard work and elbow grease.
Audio slideshow: Remembering Sabrina
My colleague Christina Santucci and I created this Web only slideshow as a companion piece to the story on Sabrina Matthews’s death anniversary.
Need a tub? This one’s for sale
Only in Williamsburg will you find something interesting for sale.
Family remembers slain teen
Sabrina Matthews may have been mysteriously killed a year ago, but her family continues to push on with a vigil that not only honors the girl but also pushes the community to fight for justice.
Forest Hills Gdns. turns 100
The Forest Hills Gardens community is set to celebrate its history with a special musical performance.