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Woodhaven

Taking a history-filled stroll through Woodhaven’s Forest Parkway: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

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Ridgewood

Onderdonk House hosts COVID-friendly St. Nicholas Day celebration in Ridgewood

By QNS News Team

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Woodhaven

Woodhaven police officer’s attempted heroics became a Hollywood film: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

The graveside of President John F. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery. His widow, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, would be interred at his side following her death in 1994.

Ridgewood

When the Greater Ridgewood area mourned a fallen president: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

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Woodhaven

‘The Sitter’ filmed in Woodhaven 10 years ago this month: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

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Kew Gardens WWII vet receives top French honors for service

By QNS News Team

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Corona

Louis Armstrong House Museum names new director

By Bill Parry

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Motorcycle ride honoring Howard Beach 9/11 first responder will roll on despite COVID-19 concerns

By Bill Parry

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Woodhaven

This kid from Woodhaven became a teen singing sensation: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

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Woodhaven

This kid from Woodhaven became a teen singing sensation: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

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Ridgewood

Maureen Walthers, 86, former owner and publisher of Ridgewood Times

By Robert Pozarycki

The World's Fair Railroad running through an area that is now the Van Wyck Expressway.

The other Queens subway to the World’s Fair: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

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Bayside

Former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman leaves behind a legacy for the ages

By Bill Parry

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Jamaica

King Manor Museum gets funding for first-ever exhibition catalogue

By Bill Parry

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Woodhaven

A look back at Woodhaven’s beginnings on its 185th birthday: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

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Astoria

Steinway & Sons reopens historic Astoria piano factory following COVID closure

By Bill Parry

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Long Island City

Developer who destroyed 5Pointz graffiti mecca dies before new towers open

By Bill Parry

When this photo was taken, the street where these men are pictured was located in a section known as St. James Park.

Ridgewood

A forgotten name for a Ridgewood community: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

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Woodhaven

This Woodhaven school was torn apart during a devastating storm 125 years ago: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

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Flushing

Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

By Bill Parry

Legislation to protect Jamaica Bay goes to Cuomo’s desk once again

By Bill Parry

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Ridgewood

Ridgewood bar had intriguing links to Prohibition and World War II: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

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Landmarks Preservation Commission ‘calendars’ historic school building in Jamaica

By Bill Parry

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Jackson Heights

Virtual Queens Pride shines spotlight on history

By QNS News Team

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