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Naming Gotham Villians, Rogues, and Heros Behind New York Place Names meet the author ... Rebecca Bratspies!              The Van Wyck, the Major Deegan, the Jackie Robinson, the Hutch, the Merritt, FDR Drive, or the Henry Hudson...                              […]

  IMAGES OF AMERICA FAMOUS PEPLE OF QUEENS WITH ROB MACKAY From the IMAGES OF AMERICA Series  ARCADIA PUBLISHING Famous People of Queens showcases a diverse group of characters and historical eras: actors, athletes, business people, politicians, religious leaders, scientists, singers, war heroes, writers, and famous people who weren't born in Queens but lived in […]

  IMAGES OF AMERICA STATEN ISLAND PARKS WITH KEVIN WALSH CLOVE BROOK  CLOVE LAKES PARK Many people know very little about Staten Island and even less about its parks. Travel with Forgotten NY to learn about its secrets!          Blogger and award winning Author Kevin Walsh of the Legendary Blog 'Forgotten New […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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  

 LONG ISLAND CITY IN 1776 ... THE REVOLUTION COMES TO QUEENS ! ...with Author Richard Melnick Greater Astoria Historical Society - Board Member Emeritus. Featuring items from the Greater Astoria Historical Society collection! WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2023 Reserve your seat for a very interesting evening! COPY AND PASTE THIS LINK https://www.eventbrite.com/e/long-island-city-in-1776-tickets-671523513907?aff=oddtdtcreator    

FORGOTTEN NEW YORK PRESENTS ... SECRETS of RIVERSIDE DRIVE ! Host: Webmaster Kevin Walsh Greater Astoria Historical Society - Board Member. Featuring items from the Collections of ...  Forgotten NY and the Greater Astoria Historical Society Collection! WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023 Reserve your seat for a very interesting evening! COPY AND PASTE THIS LINK https://www.eventbrite.com/e/long-island-city-in-1776-tickets-671523513907?aff=oddtdtcreator  

The Beat of New York: A Visual History of New York City By: Richard Panchyyk It’s everywhere you go! From the subways to the streets, from parks to bars, from churches to concert halls. Music in all its glorious forms, sometimes sublime and sometimes spectacular, is a vital part of city life and has been […]

No, YOU Tell It! “Fly By” True-Life Tales with a Twist 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. For this special Brooklyn Book Festival Bookend Event, four curated storytellers are trading tales inspired […]

It’s that time of year, our holiday bash is here! Guess who is joining us for this special Celebration? Jimmy Fink! … formerly of WPLJ radio  and  Fink Bread of Long Island City! Jimmy discusses his radio career (with photos and rock memorabilia) as well as the stars and celebrities he interviewed – from Paul […]