Join the Greater Astoria Historical Society's BOOK CLUB! WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Join us as we explore this topic through our Fall Book Group DEBBIE VAN CURA, EDUCATION DIRECTOR GREATER… Read More »Book Group

The Secrets of Van Cortland & Pelham Bay Parks Most New Yorkers when asked what the largest park in New York City? they would likely respond “Central Park! There are,… Read More »Secrets of Van Cortlandt and Pelham Bay Parks

Naming Gotham Villians, Rogues, and Heros Behind New York Place Names meet the author ... Rebecca Bratspies!              The Van Wyck, the Major Deegan, the Jackie… Read More »Naming Gotham

  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… Read More »Famous People of Queens

  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… Read More »Staten Island 7PM 4/11

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… Read More »April is National Poetry Month

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.… Read More »The Long Island City Police Department

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… Read More »No, YOU Tell It!

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… Read More »Secrets of Queens Parks – featuring Astoria Park and Forest Park

 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… Read More »The Revolution comes to Queens

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… Read More »Riverside Park

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… Read More »The Beat of New York: A Visual History of New York City