Jun. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The corner of Union Street and 32nd Avenue in Flushing now bears the name “Arthur O’Meally Place” following a street co-naming ceremony on Saturday, May 31, honoring the late community advocate and longtime North Flushing resident. U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, State Senator John Liu and Council Member Sandra…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello With spring just around the corner, the Bayside Historical Society (BHS), situated at 208 Totten Ave. in Fort Totten, is gearing up for a month filled with engaging indoor and outdoor events throughout March. As the weather begins to warm, BHS invites the community to take part in a…
Nov. 29, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Four historic landmarks in downtown Flushing will be decorated for the holidays for the 36th Annual Holiday Historic House Tour hosted by the Queens Historical Society on Sunday, Dec. 10. Guests will be able to walk to and tour the landmarked houses – The Bowne House, Friends Quaker Meeting House, Kingsland Homestead and Voelker Orth Museum Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden – all less than a mile of each other. The annual event gives visitors a glimpse into Colonial and Victorian era Queens through festive tours, with a provided holiday refreshment in hand. “This…
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