April is National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month Join our annual “April is National Poetry Month” celebration featuring published poets, emerging poets, and an open mic.            Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K–12 teachers, librarians, …

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The Long Island City Police Department

The Long Island City Police Department There are 8 million stories in the Naked City, but you have never heard the stories of the independent Long Island City Police Department. Robert L. Bryan is a lifelong Queens resident and a twenty-year veteran of the New York City Police Department, having retired at the rank of captain.  He is also an adjunct professor at a New York area college.  Mr. Bryan's interest in law enforcement prompted …

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No, YOU Tell It!

Grove 34, 31-83 34th St, Queens, NY 11106 Grove 34, 31-83 34th st., Queens, NY

No, YOU Tell It! No, YOU Tell It! (noyoutellit.com) storytellers work together to develop true tales on the page, then swap stories to embody their partner’s culture, identity, and life experience on stage. Don't forget to SAVE THE DATE for our next show on 5/18: No, YOU Tell It! "Here & Gone" in partnership with The Greater Astoria Historical Society. For this special QUEENS show, our four storytellers are working with the NYTI team to …

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Secrets of Queens Parks – featuring Astoria Park and Forest Park

Secrets of Queens Parks - featuring Astoria Park and Forest Park Forgotten NY continues its series on the Secrets of the Parks, where Kevin Walsh explores many overlooked places and facts. Join us on Wednesday, May 24th  7PM – 9PM CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  

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