Ridgewood
By Jon Cronin Within in the borders of Ridgewood lies one of the largest historic districts in the United States. Along with Glendale, Ridgewood had a large German population that both created and...
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By Jon Cronin Glendale is one of the quietest low-crime areas of Queens. It was founded in the mid-1800s by real estate agent John Schooley who named then settlement Glendale after his hometown of...
View ArticleMiddle Village
By Jon Cronin Middle Village is known for its proximity to Manhattan and quiet suburban streets in a neighborhood enclosed on three sides by cemeteries. It was settled in the early 19th century by...
View ArticleQueens Based Developer Plans Three Boro Projects
BY JON CRONIN Staff Writer RJ Capital Holdings in Bayside has completed several developments over the past few years in the borough of Queens and has another three on the horizon. RJ Capital LLC. began...
View ArticleA Bump Or A Trend? Rental Prices Slump In Queens As Leases Jump
BY KULSOOM KHAN According to a new report released this week on housing prices in Queens, the average price for rentals has dropped 2. 1 percent in comparison to last year. In addition, the number of...
View ArticleCuomo’s $3M Former Castle: You Can Live In Gov’s Old Queens Home
BY TRONE DOWD Staff Writer Governor Andrew Cuomo’s old Douglas Manor home located on 122 Grosvenor St. is on the market and fetching for a pretty steep price. Located just 28 minutes from Manhattan via...
View ArticleA Buyer’s Borough: Buying Beats Renting After Three Years
BY MICHAEL STAHL When does it make the most sense to buy in New York as opposed to renting? That’s a question StreetEasy posed to its data scientists, who analyzed 2015 sales price and rent rate...
View ArticleIn Limbo: Zoning Changes May Have Dramatically Altered Flushing West Plans
BY LYNN EDMONDS Staff Writer Community Board 7 brought together city agencies, developers and community members to discuss potential impacts of the rezoning and development anticipated for Flushing...
View Article“A View from the Top”
BY MICHAEL STAHL History was made last month as the tallest building in New York City outside of Manhattan, Tower 28 in Long Island City, was topped off. Douglas Partrick, owner of Heatherwood...
View Article5 Steps To Get Your Mower Started For Spring
After months of winter, warmer weather is finally here. It’s time to head to the lake, spend time on the deck or take your kids to the park. Yes, you’re ready for the season – but is your lawn mower?...
View Article6 Ways To Give Your Home A Breath Of Fresh Air
Spring is in the air, and that means tackling home improvement projects you’ve been putting off all winter long. As you plan for these projects over the warmer months, include steps to improve your...
View ArticleTips To Make Spring Cleaning Safer And Easier
If you love the results of spring cleaning, but not the process, it could be that the methods and tools you’re using to get the job done are making the work harder than it needs to be. To get your...
View ArticleSmart Cell Phone Security Tips For Seniors Citizens
Seniors are one of the five groups most at-risk for identity theft, according to a report from U.S. News & World Report. Because your cellphone or smartphone likely contains personal information...
View ArticleWhat’s On The Table During Greek Easter
BY LYNN EDMONDS Remember the part in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” where Aunt Voula finds out her niece’s fiancé is a vegetarian? “What do you mean he don’t eat no meat?” she says, raising her voice with...
View ArticleA Fine Pair: What Goes Well With Wine At Three Local Eateries
BY YVETTE BROWN From pasta to pizza and popcorn to fruit, wine goes with just about any meal or dessert, but the question isn’t what wine goes with, instead it’s about the best pairings for it. There...
View ArticleMaking The Most Of College Financial Aid: 7 Tips You Should Know
What do parents of toddlers and parents of high school students have in common? Both worry about paying for college. With the constantly rising costs of higher education, financial aid becomes more...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Nowadays Is Not Your Usual Backyard Beer Garden
BY JON CRONIN Last year was the inaugural season of Ridgewood’s outside dining bar Nowadays. Nowadays features a large open space with grass to lie on, trees, picnic tables, ping pong and decorative...
View ArticleOur BBQ Honorable Mention: Smoke BBQ Pitt
Located in Jamaica Address: 129-21 Merrick Boulevard Looking for something a little more nightlife friendly? Somewhere that is great for sitting down and enjoying a nice meal with friends and loved...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Thomas Joseph’s Sports Bar and Grill
BY JON CRONIN Thomas Joseph’s Sports Bar and Grill is New Hyde Park’s best kept secret. The owner, Thomas Joseph Schanz Jr., prides his food as the highest quality and keeps his beer on tap at an icy...
View ArticleBBQ in SEQ
BY TRONE DOWD With the weather warming up and the trees beginning to bloom, it has never been more apparent that summertime is right around the corner. And with the new weather comes the old...
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