Has anyone noticed recently that the Q58 buses on Grand Avenue have been running extremely close together? The blog recently had a complaint stating that many buses are running one right after the other which means longer wait times when you miss the bus. Also there are limited Q58 routes which means the Q58 passes certain stops on the avenue, creating longer wait times, especially … Continue reading Longer Waits for Q58?

by Holly Tsang Federal aid for tornado-affected neighborhoods may not be arriving anytime soon, but for those dedicated community members who have been working to get their neighborhoods back to normal after the September 16th storm, help is on the way. Non-profit organization Citizens Committee for New York City awarded 60 block beautification grants of $500 to $1,000 to civic groups last year, and now … Continue reading Help Arrives For Civic Groups Trying To Clean Up After The Storm

Frederick Endres was just like any normal 12-year-old boy. He loved wrestling, Eminem and even soap operas, especially General Hospital. He took after his father, blessed with “golden hands” that loved to mend anything broken around the house. Frederick, or Freddie as he was known, also loved a bargain, buying the two-for-$5 cookies at the supermarket. “He was known for his smile,” said Fran Endres, … Continue reading Remembering Frederick Endres

For those concerned about the heavily polluted Newtown Creek, The Newtown Creek Alliance is a good place to find information. The site provides information on the history of Newtown Creek, historical images and images from today and cruise and tour information. There’s also an entire page dedicated to Newtown Creek being named a superfund and the goals for the creek in the future. Visit Newtown … Continue reading The Newtown Creek Alliance

by Daniel Bush Newtown Creek has joined the Gowanus Canal on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Superfund list of toxic sites, and is slated for a cleanup that will take over ten years and cost hundreds of millions of dollars, officials announced September 27. “We are now poised to get this cleanup to happen,” said EPA’s Regional Administrator, Judith Enck. The state nominated the polluted … Continue reading Newtown Creek added to Superfund list

Several big name Mets alums showcased their skills away from the baseball diamond last Wednesday at CitiField, and at the same time came out in support of a good cause. Formers Mets stars such as Darryl Strawberry, John Franco, Sid Fernandez, and Tom Seaver teamed up with award-winning chefs at the Teammates in the Kitchen event, a food tasting and silent auction to benefit the … Continue reading Mets Alums Support James Beard Foundation

State Senator Joseph Addabbo brought his campaign full circle on Saturday, as he opened his new office in Glendale at 65-17 Myrtle Avenue. Addabbo’s campaign, which operated out of the same office during its victorious 2008 bid, hopes that the return to Myrtle Avenue will bring good karma. “We had a great campaign in ’08 that we’re going to duplicate,” he said. Addabbo addressed recent … Continue reading Addabbo returns to the scene of his ’08 victory

Currently on display inside Maspeth Federal Savings are 1940s era photos of Maspeth, Queens. The Newtown Historical Society presents their second exhibit “Maspeth in the 1940s.” The exhibit can be seen in the windows of the newly renovated bank building, it’s easily visible from the street. The series is presented in conjunction with Q Gardens Gallery which is owned and operated by historian Ron Marzlock. … Continue reading Blast From The Past, 1940s Maspeth

Today in Maspeth Federal Savings‘ parking lot was an old car show and boy were some of cars something to look at. Corvettes, Monte Carlo’s and even an old Volkswagen Bug were on display for the the public. I could easily picture myself cruising down the highway in a bright red flashy muscle car or maybe one of the super old fashion 40s vehicles. I … Continue reading Hit The Open Road