Fruitful harvest in Jamaica

Queens Chronicle (Eastern/Southeast Queens News) 12/6 3:30A

Last week’s temperatures were hardly reminiscent of a summer day.But bargain hunters, gourmets and folks who were just looking for a quick, healthy snack still were able to stock up on fresh fruit, ve

Nicki’s home for the holidays

Queens Chronicle (Eastern/Southeast Queens News) 11/29 3:30A

Queens’ own Nicki Minaj was on hand last week at a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway in South Jamaica with NYPD Inspector Jerry O’Sullivan, commanding officer of the 113th Precinct.A native of Trinidad, th

DOT claims “success” on Woodhaven/Cross Bay boulevards

The Glendale Register 11/27 5:53A Queens Ledger

One year after Woodhaven and Cross Bay boulevards were transformed to install Select Bus Service (SBS), the Department of Transportation (DOT) is celebrating its success. According to a DOT progress report, the Q52/Q53 SBS has seen a 5 to 8...

Jamaica Seeks to Add Reggae to a Unesco Cultural Heritage List

NYTimes.com (Home Page) 11/23 1:55A SANDRA E. GARCIA

The country is hoping to add the genre to Unesco’s list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, an honor that would bring reggae more recognition.

The Chronicle celebrates its first 40 years

Queens Chronicle (Central/Mid Queens News) 11/21 3:30A

The Queens Chronicle held its 40th anniversary party Nov. 15 at Woodhaven Manor on Jamaica Avenue, with dozens of members of the business, political and civic communities across the borough, and beyon

City of Science at York on Dec. 2

Queens Chronicle (Eastern/Southeast Queens News) 11/21 3:30A

York College will host City of Science, an interactive festival mixing science, technology, engineering, math and family-friendly fun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2 at the school’s Health an

GJDC’s 2018 gala

Queens Chronicle (Eastern/Southeast Queens News) 11/21 3:30A

The Greater Jamaica Development Corp. held its annual gala on Nov. 15 in Battery Park in Manhattan. At left, CEO and President Hope Knight greets the attendees.At center top, the Rev. Patrick O’Connor

Jamaica Center BID thinks small this Saturday

Queens Chronicle (Eastern/Southeast Queens News) 11/21 3:30A by Michael Gannon , Editor

Black Friday, per usual, is expected to draw shoppers, bargain hunters and television cameras this week to every mall and large chain store.But the Jamaica Center Business Improvement District wants t

Greater Jamaica Development Corporation Holds Annual Gala

Queens Gazette 11/20 6:59A qgazette

The Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (GJDC) held their annual gala on November 15 which was successfully well-attended. read more

Flooding Problems In 2007 And Gallagher Rape Charge

Queens Chronicle (Central/Mid Queens News) 11/15 3:30A

Queens was hit with a flood of problems in 2007, not the least of which was actual flooding. In several parts of the borough, including Howard Beach, Springfield Gardens, Jamaica and other areas, a fl

Hospital Closures, A New Ballpark And A Terror Arrest Mark 2009

Queens Chronicle (Central/Mid Queens News) 11/15 3:30A by Michael Gannon, Editor

The closure of medical centers across Queens continued when St. John’s Hospital in Elmhurst and Mary Immaculate Hospital in Jamaica shut down in February because of financial difficulties.The New York

Budget Cuts In 1991 Lead To Talk Of Queens Secession In 1992

Queens Chronicle (South Queens News) 11/15 3:30A

One of the biggest stories covered by the Queens Chronicle in 1991 was the March trial of Reverend Floyd Flake, Congressman from Jamaica. Pastor of the 6,000-member Allen African Methodist Episcopal C

Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless

Queens Chronicle (Eastern/Southeast Queens News) 11/15 3:30A

The House of Prayer International will host its annual Thanksgiving feeding program for the homeless at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 91-20 146 St. in Jamaica.The program offers a hot Thanksgiving mea

Jamaica NAACP has elections on Nov. 19

Queens Chronicle (Eastern/Southeast Queens News) 11/15 3:30A

The Jamaica Branch of the NAACP is holding its elections on Monday, Nov. 19, from 5 to 9 p.m.at the group’s headquarters, located at 189-26 Linden Blvd. in St. Albans.

Holliswood Center Honors Vets

Queens Gazette 11/13 10:28A qgazette

The Holliswood Center on Woodhull Avenue in Jamaica[img_assist|nid=178435|title=|desc=Mr. read more