THE TURNPIKES OF LONG ISLAND CITY!
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Growing Up Bank Street
'Growing Up Bank Street' is an evocative, tender account of life in Greenwich Village, on a unique street that offered warmth, support, and inspiration to an adventurous and openhearted young… Read More »Growing Up Bank Street
Take a Virtual Walk in Bay Ridge with Kevin Walsh
Kevin is Webmaster of the Legendary Website FORGOTTEN NY A Native-Son Returns Home for a Visit Bay Ridge, Brooklyn was Forgotten New York's Kevin Walsh's home for 35 years, and… Read More »Take a Virtual Walk in Bay Ridge with Kevin Walsh
Poetry Evening for Seniors with the Queens Poet Laureate!
Each April, National Poetry Month, sponsored by The Academy of American Poets is an opportunity to increase awareness & appreciation of poetry. Join Greater Astoria Historical Society for its annual… Read More »Poetry Evening for Seniors with the Queens Poet Laureate!
Queens as a crucible of creativity: the World’s Boro and Show Biz!
Queens is seldom the first NYC borough most people think of when it comes to show biz glamor, but its sprawling identity is somewhat deceptive. Queens has been the site… Read More »Queens as a crucible of creativity: the World’s Boro and Show Biz!
Janes Walk – LIC Cradle of Creativity
The Time Traveler’s Trip: Postcards from Old Astoria! Ava Vitelli, Jade Oliver, Board Members, GAHS Wednesday, May 6, 2021 @ 6:00 PM https://www.mas.org/events/the-time-travelers-trip-postcards-from-old-astoria/ * * * Long Island City: Cradle… Read More »Janes Walk – LIC Cradle of Creativity
Long Island Migrant Labor
Long Island Migrant Labor Camps The fascinating story of the migrant labor camps in Suffolk County from their inception during World War II, through their heyday in 1960, and culminating… Read More »Long Island Migrant Labor
MAKING MOVIE MAGIC – GREAT GATSBY!
“The Great Gatsby” BazMark Productions (2015) 1920 Virtual Walking Tour of New York City Director Baz Lurhman faced a daunting task in 2013 when he decided to do a remake… Read More »MAKING MOVIE MAGIC – GREAT GATSBY!
Forgotten Queens Part 1
FORGOTTEN QUEENS – PART 1! 115th Avenue and 148th Street, Jamaica, NY (c. 1930) Take a virtual walk back in time through the borough of Queens and explore the streets… Read More »Forgotten Queens Part 1
Sunnyside Gardens – by Dr. Jeffrey Kroessler
Sunnyside Gardens by Jeff Kroessler! The first book devoted to this landmark of architecture, urban planning, and social engineering. Situated in the borough of Queens, New York, Sunnyside Gardens has… Read More »Sunnyside Gardens – by Dr. Jeffrey Kroessler
LIC ART HUNT!
DISCOVER THE PUBLIC ARTWORK OF LIC! A Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt! Win Prizes! Have Fun! Discover LIC! Here is a link to the Scavenger Hunt June 14 to June 27, 2021… Read More »LIC ART HUNT!