Bellport, New York, May 20, 2013 -- “This is a sad day for Townhouse Antiques. After 12 years, we are adding our name to the ever growing list of antique shops closing on Long Island. The recessi...
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. Off-the-clock claims are one source of wage and hour lawsuits. In an off-the-clock claim, employees assert that the employer forced them to spend time working ...
While I was living in Nashville, I was continually learning about different plants and flowers that were native to the region. As I walked through a field one day, I spotted a cluster of dain...
Queens NY Real Estate Market Update As the Queens housing market recovers we are seeing considerable increases in demand, resulting in a strong seller’s market in certain areas a...
On June 1 st and June 2 nd , thousands of dogs and cats will be looking for their forever homes at New York City’s biggest pet adoption event ever – all for free. The Alliance for NYC’s Animals ...
May 15 - 19 175-20 74TH AVENUE, FRESH MEADOWS RIDES, GAMES, FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT OPEN, WED THROUGH FRIDAY, 6PM-11PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 2PM — 11PM FREE PARKING AND ADMISSION PAY ONE LOW P...
In recent years, the changes and complexities of wage and hour laws have made it difficult for small businesses to comply with regulations. Yet, with wage and hour lawsuits on the rise, small busi...
An August Day chat with Bebel Gilberto If Bebel Gilberto were to manifest in goddess form, she’d probably be Aphrodite, or Oshun, the Yoruba religion’s orisha who represents love, intimacy and beauty.
It wouldn’t be any surprise since...
Contemporary artists go Green at Flushing Art Gallery Going green may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for six contemporary artists, it is the nature of their artwork and their muse.
Held at the Crossing Art Gallery on the ground floor of Queens Cro...
A new kind of barbecue with Astoria’s MEXIQ We often hear of American or Korean Barbecue.
But Mexican Barbecue is new idea, thought of by Dimitri Paloumbis, the 37-year-old owner of MEXIQ Kitchen and Draught, a relatively new spot in Astori...
Demand grows for Peruvian Pisco drink When tasting the white frothy, slightly sweet concoction of Pisco Sour, one can’t help but slowly savor the foamy bits of this Peruvian national drink.
And while the place is miles away that feelin...
See A Jew Grows in Brooklyn in Queens You don’t have to be Jewish to appreciate the heartfelt nostalgic comedy of this unique musical experience, featuring multi-talented entertainer, author and playwright Jake Ehrenreich, who is still...
The many layers of King Cake King Cake is founded on the principles of raw sarcasm, seductive vulgarity, and progressive music.
It’s not easy to pin point the band’s genre, but rock, jazz harmony and motown elements are certa...
Through the eyes of LIC artists Long Island City is already a vibrant community. But when more than 56 LIC artists come together for a group exhibition, you can bet that vibrancy will be heightened.
This is exactly what happened ...
A microfarm grows in Brooklyn You don’t need a green thumb to become a savvy gardener and urban farmer. We’re seeing a new era of personal food production unfolding, and it’s all about DIY and sustainability. With prices for f...
Local band plays JOLLY good music In an age when mainstream music takes few risks, JOLLY’s second studio album, The Audio Guide to Happiness (Part 1), has a refreshing and original sound that stimulates the mind and senses. Based o...
EPHRATAH, N.Y. (AP) — The search for the pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing at least two people, ended unsuccessfully Saturday, a town official said.