Whitestone and Throgs Neck Bridges, last of the bunch, to officially go cashless
Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Patrick Cashin The Bronx-Whitestone Bridge.- By Suzanne Monteverdi/smonteverdi@starnetwork.com/Thursday, September 28, 2017/1:00 PM
Cashless tolling is coming to two major Queens crossings this weekend.
The Bronx-Whitestone and Throgs Neck Bridges will no longer be accepting cash beginning at 3 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. The...
Renowned 3D artist at LIC Flea & Food this weekend
Internationally recognized 3D street artist Anthony Cappetto will be creating an art piece LIVE at LIC Flea & Food this weekend, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, ONLY.
Anthony, who creates 3D illusions in chalk and paint creates exciting and interactive pieces at festivals and events in Europe, the Middle East, India, Japan, Mexico, South America and across the USA since 2001.
As a local resident of Astoria, Anthony is thrilled to be a...
Whitestone’s big annual Family Fun Day will take place this Saturday
Photos by Danny Tirmizi Kids pumpkin painting at the 2016 Family Fun Day.Ready for a free afternoon of family fun, Whitestone?
The community’s 4th Annual Family Fun Day will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Francis Lewis Park. The day of food, music, games and giveaways draws thousands to the Whitestone space.
The event will feature fun activities, including pumpkin picking and pony rides. New York Met...
Enjoy carnival rides, pig races and a-maize-ment at the 35th Annual Queens County Fair this weekend
Photos via Facebook/The Queens County Farm Museum Scenes from previous Queens County Fairs.- By Suzanne Monteverdi/smonteverdi@starnetwork.com/Tuesday, September 19, 2017/1:30 PM
An annual weekend of family fun on the farm is coming to Glen Oaks!
The Queens County Farm Museum will hold its 35th Annual Queens County Fair on Sept. 23-24. The fun, all-day event will feature pi...
Queens remembers the victims of 9/11 attacks with memorial events in the days ahead
Numerous Queens neighborhoods are hosting 9/11 memorial services beginning on Sept. 6.The “World’s Borough” will join the nation in marking the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a number of memorial vigils and ceremonies scheduled to take place in the first half of this month.
As the city has done every year since the coordinated attacks on the World Trade...
New Citi Bike stations to be available in Astoria and Long Island City next week
Citi Bike will come to Astoria on Sept. 12.
Astoria residents will be able to take advantage of the city’s bike sharing program starting this month when Citi Bike officially expands to the neighborhood on Sept. 12.
The Department of Transportation released the map of the new stations in August, which included changes due to residents’ feedback. The agency will also add seven additional...
