Queens Chronicle Blue Book 2025

2025 Vital info in the palm of your hand

by Peter C. Mastrosimone / Editor-in-Chief

Queens is at once both dynamic and stable. Some storefronts change frequently, others host the same business for decades. Some blocks look nearly the same as they did a century ago; others have been completely upended with teardowns and new construction.

So it is with many of our key institutions, governmental, entrepreneurial and charitable alike. We have museums that have been here for decades, some houses that go back centuries, and then we have Mrs., an art gallery that opened in 2016 in Maspeth and now has a satellite location around the corner, and Culture Lab LIC, a Long Island City arts and entertainment venue founded in 2020

We can only guess what’s next. Is there any way to keep up without doing one online search aft er another?

Yes, there is; and it’s in your very hands. The Blue Book is the Chronicle’s official Queens directory. We’ve got listings for art galleries and performance spaces, and so much more. The Blue Book starts with vital data from the U.S. Census, not just overall population but breakdowns by place of birth, language, education, citizenship status and more. With a

population well over two million, Queens has come a long way from 1790, when the fi rst U.S. Census recorded 6,159 residents in what became the borough of today.

Interesting, you might say, but what about the information that’s more useful to my day-to-day life? Just turn the page! Next up are key phone numbers, connecting you to dozens of services, listed alphabetically, everything from the Administration for Children’s Services to the Youth Crisis Hotline. City, state, federal and private agencies are included.

Then you get to put the face to the name ... in City Hall, Albany and Washington, DC. First is a page of all 15 members of the City Council who represent Queens and how to get ahold of them, along with the mayor, comptroller, public advocate, borough president and district attorney. After that come our state and federal offi cials, right up to the office of the president.

We list all our community boards, so you know whom to call if the city just isn’t getting to that problematic property you reported quickly enough.

We give you the addresses, general phone numbers and directions to our courthouses. You’ll see where all our police

precincts are, including the brand-new 116th, along with photos of the commanding officers and a map showing how the boundaries break down. Following those are the names and locations of our fire companies. The next page lists our hospitals. Aft er that come our volunteer ambulance corps and fire departments.

Finally we get to the fun stuff ! First we highlight some of our key parks, because there is not room for all of them. Then it’s live performance venues, along with museums and art galleries. Historical societies, animal rescues, colleges and business improvement districts get their own sections, along with public pools, golf courses and tennis and pickleball courts.

You’ll never be at a loss for whom to call or where to go or what to do with the Queens Chronicle’s Blue Book by your side. It’s printed the old-fashioned way, on paper, so you get a break from screen time — though you can fi nd it in digital form at qchron.com if you wish. And please do let us know anytime a listing needs to be updated or a new one should be added. There’s oft en something new in a place as dynamic as the Borough of Queens.

US CENSUS

Diverse population of Queens

Race and Hispanic Origin – 2023 Estimate

2,252,196

Housing – 2023 Estimate

Total Housing Units

Owner-occupied housing units.

Renter-occupied housing units.

Gross Rent as a Percentage of

Household Income in the Past 12 Months

Less than 30 percent.

30 percent or more

Median household income

Median monthly rent

Businesses

Total employer establishments, 2022

Total employment, 2022

Total annual payroll, 2022 ($1,000)

Attainment

$1,877

.32,965,718 Total employment, percent change, 2021-2022.

Total nonemployer establishments, 2022

Veterans Population

Place Of Birth

School Enrollment

U.S. Citizenship Status - Queens

World Region of Birth of Foreign Born

Language Spoken at Home

Speak only English.

Other Indo-European languages.

Household Type

WALTER KARLING

2025 Services to the public

City, state, federal and private assistance

Administration for Children’s Services

Adult Protective Services

AIDS Hotline

Alcoholics Anonymous.

Birth Certificates.

(212) 341-0900

(212) 630-1853

(800) 541-AIDS (2437)

(212) 647-1680

(212) 788-4520

Bridge to Life (Women’s Support Center) .

Buildings Department

Centers for Disease Control.

Child Protective Services

Child Support Helpline

The City Bar Justice Hotline.

Civil Court (Queens County)

Community Boards

Crime Stoppers.

Crime Victims Board

Crime Victim Hotline

Death Certificates

Department of Education

Immigration Hotline.

The Legal Aid Society

Land Use (Queens)

Legal Services for the Elderly.

Marriage Licenses

(718) 463-1810

(718) 286-7630

.(800) 232-4636

(800) 342-3720

.(888) 208-4485

(212) 626-7383

(718) 262-7100

(718) 286-2900

(718) 577-TIPS (8477)

(718) 923-4325

(212) 577-7777, (800) 689-4357

(212) 788-4520

(212) 374-0200

Department of Veterans’ Services.

Disabled Transportation

Disability Affairs

Domestic Violence Hotline.

Drug / Alcohol Abuse Hotline

Emergency Shelters.

Environmental Complaints

Food Complaints / Health Department

Gamblers Anonymous Hotline

Homeless Hotline

Housing Complaints

(212) 442-4171

(718) 243-4999

.(718) 291-4141

(800) 799-7233

(718) 661-4003

311

(718) 595-7000

.(718) 267-2170

.(855) 222-5542

.(800) 994-6494, (212) 533-5151

(718) 657-8300

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(212) 419-3737, (800) 566-7636

(718) 286-2000

(718) 286-2860

(212) 273-5272

(718) 286-2847

Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities. . . . (212) 788-2830

Meals-on-Wheels.

Narcotics Anonymous

(212) 687-1234

(212) 929-6262

National and NYC Hunger Hotline .(866) 3-HUNGRY (348-6479)

NYC Public Advocate.

NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

Office of Mental Health

Passport Services

Pest Control

Planned Parenthood

Poison Control.

Public Assistance / Food Stamps

Queens Board of Elections

Queens County Clerk.

Queens Workforce Career Center

(212) 669-7200

(718) 482-4900

(212) 219-5599

(877) 487-2778

(718) 956-7103

(212) 965-7000

(800) 222-1222

(718) 557-1399

(718) 730-6730

(718) 298-0601

(718) 557-6755

Rape and Sexual Assault Hotline (212) 423-2140, (212) 227-3000

Recycling Information

Report Welfare Fraud

Runaway Hotline

Social Security

SNAP / Food Stamps

Suicide Hotline

Unemployment Benefits

Youth Crisis Hotline.

(718) 298-7300

(718) 722-8001

.(800) RUN AWAY (786-2929)

(800) 772-1213

(800) 566-7636

(800) 273-8255

.(888) 209-8124

.(800) 999-9999

Call 911 for fire, police, or medical emergencies

Those include crimes in progress as well as hazardous conditions.

Call 311 for nonemergency city services or visit portal.311.nyc.gov

Phone or website offers quick, easy access to all NYC government services and information. You can

• Report issues

• Discover services

• Check complaint status

• Pay bills

SNAP/FOOD STAMPS

SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) can help put healthy food on the table by providing monthly assistance to purchase food at authorized grocery stores and farmers markets. Eligibility is based on household size, income, expenses and other factors. For questions about how receiving SNAP or other benefits may affect immigration status, call the NYS New Americans hotline at (800) 566-7636 for benefits. Hunger Free NYC (646) 836-9177 or (646) 350-1104. Apply online at: nyc.gov/accessnyc.

MICHAEL GANNON

VICKIE PALADINO

19th District

20-15 Francis Lewis Blvd., Whitestone, NY 11357 (718) 619-8611 district19@council.nyc.gov

JAMES GENNARO

24th District

180-32 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366 718-217-4969

District24@council.nyc.gov

LYNN SCHULMAN

29th District

118-35 Queens Blvd., Suite 900 Forest Hills, NY 11375 (718) 544-8800

District29@council.nyc.gov

NYC City Councilmembers

A look at Queens’ elected city officials

SANDRA UNG

20th District 135-27 38 Ave., Suite 388, Flushing, NY 11354 (718) 888-8747 district20@council.nyc.gov

SHEKAR KRISHNAN 25th District 37-32 75 St., 1st Floor Jackson Heights, NY 11372 (718) 803-6373 district25@council.nyc.gov

ROBERT HOLDEN

30th District 58-38 69 St. Maspeth, NY 11378 (718) 366-3900 District30@council.nyc.gov

FRANCISCO MOYA

21st District 106-01 Corona Ave., Corona, NY 11368 (718) 651-1917 FMoya@council.nyc.gov

JULIE WON

26th District 37-04 Queens Blvd., Suite 205 Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 383-9566 district26@council.nyc.gov

SELVENA BROOKS-POWERS

31st District

1931 Mott Ave., Ste. 410, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (718) 471-7014

222-02 Merrick Blvd., Laurelton, NY 11413 (718) 527-4356 District31@council.nyc.gov

TIFFANY CABÁ N

22nd District 30-83 31st St. Astoria, NY 11102 (718) 274-4500 district22@council.nyc.gov

NANTASHA WILLIAMS 27th District 172-12 Linden Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11434 (718) 776-3700 district27@council.nyc.gov

JOANN ARIOLA

32nd District 93-06 101 Ave., Ozone Park, NY 11416 (718) 738-1083

114-12 Beach Channel Dr., Suite 1, Rockaway Park, NY 11694, (718) 318-6411 District32@council.nyc.gov

LINDA LEE

23rd District 73-03 Bell Blvd., #1N, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364 (718) 468-0137 district23@council.nyc.gov

ADRIENNE ADAMS 28th District 165-38A Baisley Blvd. 2nd Floor Jamaica, NY 11434 (718) 206-2068 adams@council.nyc.gov

JENNIFER GUTIÉRREZ 34th District 244 Union Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211 (718) 963-3141 District34@council.nyc.gov

NYC OFFICIALS

ERIC ADAMS Mayor City Hall, New York, NY 10007 (212) 639-9675 or call 311 nyc.gov/ office-of-the-mayor/ mayor-contact.page

BRAD LANDER Comptroller

1 Centre St., 19th Floor New York, NY 10007 (212) 669-3916 action@ comptroller.nyc.gov

JUMAANE WILLIAMS

Public Advocate

1 Centre St., 15th Floor, New York, NY 10007 (212) 669-7200 reception@ advocate.nyc.gov

QUEENS OFFICIALS

DONOVAN RICHARDS

Borough President

120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens, NY 11424 (718) 286-3000 info@queensbp.org

MELINDA KATZ

District Attorney

125-01 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens, NY 11415 (718) 286-6000 QDA@ queensda.org

CONGRESSMAN

GREGORY W. MEEKS

New York State Assembly

A look at Queens’ members of Albany’s lower house

STACEY PHEFFER AMATO

23rd District

95-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway Beach, NY 11693 (718) 945-9550 159-53 102nd St. Howard Beach, NY 11414 (718)-641-8755 amatos@nyassembly.gov

ALICIA HYNDMAN

29th District

232-06A Merrick Blvd., Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 (718) 723-5412 hyndmana@nyassembly.gov

DAVID WEPRIN 24th District 111-12 Atlantic Ave., #5, Richmond Hill, NY 11419 (718) 805-2381 185-06 Union Tpke., Fresh Meadows, NY 11366 (718) 454-3027 weprind@nyassembly.gov

STEVEN RAGA

30th District 55-19 69 St., Maspeth, NY 11378 718-651-3185 ragas@nyassembly.gov

LARINDA HOOKS

35th District

98-09 Northern Blvd., Corona, NY 11368 (718) 457-3615 hooksl@nyassembly.gov

ZOHRAN MAMDANI

36th District 24-08 32 St., Suite 1002A Astoria, NY 11102 (718) 545-3889 mamdaniz@nyassembly.gov

NILY ROZIC 25th District 159-16 Union Tpke., Fresh Meadows, NY 11366 (718) 820-0241 rozicn@nyassembly.gov

KHALEEL ANDERSON

31st District 19-31 Mott Ave., Rm. 301 Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (718) 327-1845 131-15 Rockaway Blvd., So. Ozone Park, NY 11420 (718) 322-4958 andersonk@nyassembly.gov

CLAIRE VALDEZ

37th District 45-10 Skillman Ave., First Floor Sunnyside, NY 11104 (718) 784-3194 valdezc@nyassembly.gov

EDWARD BRAUNSTEIN

26th District 213-33 39 Ave., Suite 238 Bayside, NY 11361 (718) 357-3588 braunsteine@nyassembly.gov

VIVIAN COOK

32nd District 142-15 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11436 (718) 322-3975 cookv@nyassembly.gov

JENIFER RAJKUMAR 38th District 83-91 Woodhaven Blvd., Woodhaven, NY 11421 (718) 805-0950 rajkumarj@nyassembly.gov

SAM BERGER 27th District 159-06 71 Ave., Flushing, NY 11365 (718) 969-1508 bergers@nyassembly.gov

CLYDE VANEL

33rd District 97-01 Springfield Blvd., Queens Village, NY 11429 (718) 479-2333 vanelc@nyassembly.gov

CATALINA CRUZ 39th District 41-40 Junction Blvd., Corona, NY 11368 (718) 458-5367 cruzc@nyassembly.gov

ANDREW HEVESI 28th District 70-50 Austin St., Suite 118 Forest Hills, NY 11375 (718) 263-5595 hevesia@nyassembly.gov

JESSICA GONZÁLES-ROJAS

34th District 75-35 31st Ave., Suite 206B, East Elmhurst, NY 11370 (718) 457-0384 gonzalezrojasj@ nyassembly.gov

RON KIM 40th District 136-20 38 Ave., Suite 10A Flushing, NY 11354 (718) 939-0195 kimr@nyassembly.gov

KATHY HOCHUL Governor

New York City Office: 633 Third Ave., 38th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212) 681-4580 governor.ny.gov/content/ governor-contact-form

TOM DINAPOLI Comptroller

New York City Office: 633 Third Ave., 31st Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212) 681-4489 contactus@osc.ny.gov

LETITIA JAMES Attorney General

New York City Office: 28 Liberty St., New York, NY 10005 (212) 416-8000 ag.ny.gov/contact-attorneygeneral-letitia-james

Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi

28th A.D.

70-50 Austin Street, Suite 114

Forest Hills, NY 11375

Phone: (718) 263-5595

E-mail: hevesia@nyassembly.gov

Since 1904, Cord Meyer Development has helped shape the growth of Queens. From Elmhurst, Woodside, and Forest Hills to Bayside, Bay Terrace, and beyond, the communities we developed continue to thrive and stand the test of time.

As we embark on our second 120 years of service, Cord Meyer is excited to introduce new projects that look to the borough’s future. While much has changed since 1904, our commitment to Queens remains as strong today as the day we were founded.

JAMES SANDERS JR.

10th District

142-01 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11436 (718) 523-3069 sanders@nysenate.gov

JOE ADDABBO JR. 15th District 84-16 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven, NY 11421 (718) 738-1111 addabbo@nysenate.gov

TOM SUOZZI

3rd District

242-09 Northern Blvd., Douglaston, NY 11363 (718) 631-0400 suozzi.house.gov

New York State Senators and U.S. House Representatives

A look at Queens’ officials in Albany and Washington, DC

TOBY ANN STAVISKY

11th District 134-01 20th Ave. 2nd Floor College Point, NY 11356 (718) 445-0004 stavisky@nysenate.gov

JOHN C. LIU 16th District 38-50 Bell Blvd., Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361 (718) 765-6675 liu@nysenate.gov

GREGORY MEEKS 5th District

153-01 Jamaica Ave., 2nd Fl., Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 725-6000 67-12 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Arverne, NY 11692 (347) 230-4032 meeks.house.gov

MICHAEL GIANARIS 12th District 22-07 45th Street Suite 1008 Astoria, NY 11105 (718) 728-0960 gianaris@nysenate.gov

ROXANNE PERSAUD 19th District 1222 East 96th Street Brooklyn, NY 11236 (718) 649-7653 persaud@nysenate.gov

GRACE MENG

6th District

40-13 159 St., Suite A, Flushing, NY 11358 (718) 358-6364

118-35 Queens Blvd., Ste. 900 Forest Hills, NY 11375 (718) 358-6364 meng.house.gov

JESSICA RAMOS 13th District 74-09 37th Ave Suite 302, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 (718) 205-3881 ramos@nysenate.gov

KRISTEN GONZALEZ 59th District 801 2nd Ave Suite #303 New York, NY 10017 (718) 765-6674 gonzalez@nysenate.gov

NYDIA VELAZQUEZ 7th District

39-16 47th Avenue Sunnyside , NY 11104 (718) 340-6244 266 Broadway, Suite 201, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (718) 599-3658 velazquez.house.gov

LEROY COMRIE 14th District 113-43 Farmers Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11412 (718) 765-6359 comrie@nysenate.gov

ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ 14th District 30-83 31st Street Queens, NY 11102

Open: Thu.10 a.m.-6 p.m. (718) 662-5970 (all offices) ocasio-cortez.house.gov

U.S. GOVERNMENT

DONALD J. TRUMP

President 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20500 (202) 456-1414 whitehouse.gov/ contact

JD VANCE Vice President Old Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20501 (202) 456-1414 whitehouse.gov/ contact

CHARLES SCHUMER

Senator

780 Third Ave., Suite 2301, New York, NY 10017 (212) 486-4430 schumer.senate.gov

KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND

Senator

780 Third Ave., Suite 2601, New York, NY 10017 (212) 688-6262 gillibrand.senate.gov

COMMUNITY BOARDS

2025 The voice of the neighborhood

Aside from members of the City Council, the closest level of government to the people in Queens are our community boards. The borough is divided into 14 community districts, each of which is represented by a board, a district manager and other staff. The district manager and staff are actual city employees, while the members of the board are volunteers. Up to 50 serve on each panel and they are appointed by the borough president. Th e boards function in an advisory capacity, not making any fi nal legal decisions but weighing in on building and zoning issues, the granting of liquor and marijuana licenses and other community concerns.

Each board meets once a month for presentations, hearings, votes and a public comment segment, at which time residents may bring up issues not already on the agenda. Committees dedicated to particular topics also hold meetings the public may attend.

COMMUNITY BOARD 1

Astoria, Old Astoria, Ditmars, Long Island City, Queensbridge, Ravenswood, Steinway, Woodside

45-02 Ditmars Blvd. LL Suite 1025, Astoria, NY 11105

Phone: (718) 626-1021

Fax: (718) 626-1072

qn01@cb.nyc.gov

www1.nyc.gov/site/queenscb1/index.page

EVIE HANTZOPOULOS, Chair

FLORENCE KOULOURIS, District Manager

Monthly meeting: 3rd Tuesday

COMMUNITY BOARD 2

Maspeth, Long Island City Sunnyside, Woodside

43-22 50 St., Room 2B, Woodside, NY 11377

Phone: (718) 533-8773

Fax: (718) 533-8777

qn02@cb.nyc.gov

www1.nyc.gov/site/queenscb2/index.page

ANATOLE ASHRAF, Chair

DEBRA MARKELL KLEINERT, District Manager

Monthly meeting: 1st Thursday

COMMUNITY BOARD 3

East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, North Corona

82-11 37 Ave. -Suite 606, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Phone: (718) 458-2707

Fax: (718) 458-3316

communityboard3@nyc.rr.com

https://queenscb3.cityofnewyork.us

FRANK TAYLOR, Chair

GIOVANNA A. REID,District Manager

Monthly meeting: 3rd Thursday

COMMUNITY BOARD 4

Corona, Corona Heights, Elmhurst, Newtown

46-11 104 St., Corona, NY 11368

Phone: (718) 760-3142

Fax: (718) 760-5971

qn04@cb.nyc.gov

www1.nyc.gov/site/queenscb4/index.page

MARIALENA GIAMPINO, Chair

CHRISTIAN CASSAGNOL

District Manager

Monthly meeting: 2nd Tuesday

COMMUNITY BOARD 5

Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ridgewood

61-23 Myrtle Ave., Glendale, NY 11385

Phone: (718) 366-1834

Fax: (718) 417-5799

qn05@cb.nyc.gov

www1.nyc.gov/site/queenscb5/index.page

VINCENT ARCURI JR., Chair

GARY GIORDANO, District Manager

Monthly meeting: 2nd Wednesday

COMMUNITY BOARD 6

Forest Hills, Rego Park

104-01 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills, NY 11375

Phone: (718) 263-9250

Fax: (718) 263-2211

qn06@cb.nyc.gov

www1.nyc.gov/site/queenscb6/index.page

HEATHER BEERS-DIMITRIADIS, Chair CHRISTINE NOLAN, District Manager

Monthly meeting: 2nd Wednesday

COMMUNITY BOARD 7

Bay Terrace, Beechhurst, College Point, Flushing, Malba, Queensboro Hill, Whitestone, Willets Point

30-50 Whitestone Expy., Suite 205 Flushing, NY 11354

Phone: (718) 359-2800

Fax: (718) 463-3891

qn07@cb.nyc.gov

www1.nyc.gov/site/queenscb7/index.page

CHUCK APELIAN, Chair

MARILYN McANDREWS, District Manager

Monthly meeting: 2nd Monday

COMMUNITY BOARD 8

Briarwood, Flushing South, Fresh Meadows, Hillcrest, Holliswood, Jamaica Hills, Jamaica Estates, Kew Gardens Hills, Utopia

197-15 Hillside Ave., Hollis, NY 11423

Phone: (718) 264-7895; Fax: none qn08@cb.nyc.gov www1.nyc.gov/site/queenscb8/index.page

MARTHA TAYLOR , Chair

MARIE ADAM-OVIDE, District Manager

Monthly meeting: 2nd Wednesday

COMMUNITY BOARD 9

Kew Gardens, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Woodhaven

Queens Borough Hall 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 310A, Kew Gardens, NY 11424

Phone: (718) 286-2686

Fax: (718) 286-2685 qn09@cb.nyc.gov www1.nyc.gov/site/queenscb9/index.page

SHERRY ALGREDO, Chair

JAMES S. McCLELLAND, District Manager

Monthly meeting: 2nd Tuesday

COMMUNITY BOARD 10

Howard Beach, Lindenwood, Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, Rockwood Park, South Richmond Hill

115-01 Lefferts Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11420

Phone: (718) 843-4488

Fax: (718) 738-1184

qn10@cb.nyc.gov www1.nyc.gov/site/queenscb10/index.page

BETTY BRATON, Chair

KARYN PETERSEN, District Manager

Monthly meeting: 1st Thursday

QUEENS COMMUNITY BOARDS 2025

COMMUNITY BOARD 11

Auburndale, Bayside, Douglaston, East Flushing, Hollis Hills Little Neck, Oakland Gardens

46-21 Little Neck Pkwy., Little Neck, NY 11362

Phone: (718) 225-1054, Fax: (718) 225-4514

cb11q@nyc.rr.com

www1.nyc.gov/site/queenscb11/index.page

PAUL DIBENEDETTO, Chair

JOSEPH MARZILIANO, District Manager

Monthly meeting: 1st Monday

COMMUNITY BOARD 12

Baisley Park, Hollis, Jamaica, Rochdale Village, St. Albans, South Jamaica, Springfield Gardens

90-28 161 St., Jamaica, NY 11432

Phone: (718) 658-3308, Fax: (718) 739-6997

qn12@cb.nyc.gov

www1.nyc.gov/site/queenscb12/index.page

REV. CARLENE THORBS, Chair

YVONNE REDDICK, District Manager

Monthly meeting: 3rd Wednesday

COMMUNITY BOARD 13

Bellerose, Cambria Heights, Floral Park, Laurelton, Glen Oaks, New Hyde Park, Queens Village, Rosedale, Springfield Gardens

219-41 Jamaica Ave., Queens Village, NY 11428

Phone: (718) 464-9700, Fax: (718) 264-2739

mcmillan@qcb13.org

www1.nyc.gov/site/queenscb13/index.page

BRYAN BLOCK, Chair

MARK McMILLAN, District Manager

Monthly meeting: 4th Monday

COMMUNITY BOARD 14

The Rockaways: Arverne, Bayswater, Belle Harbor, Breezy Point, Broad Channel, Edgemere, Far Rockaway, Neponsit, Rockaway Beach, Rockaway Park, 19-31 Mott Ave., Rm. 311, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Phone: (718) 471-7300, Fax: (718) 868-2657

qn14@cb.nyc.gov

www1.nyc.gov/site/queenscb14/index.page

DOLORES ORR, Chair

FELICIA JOHNSON, District Manager

Monthly meeting: 2nd Tuesday

2025 Courthouses and the District Attorney’s Office

QUEENS DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

MAIN OFFICE

125-01 Queens Blvd. Kew Gardens, NY 11415

BOROUGH HALL

120-55 Queens Blvd. Kew Gardens, NY 11415

80-02 BUILDING

80-02 Kew Gardens Road Kew Gardens, NY 11415

126-06 BUILDING

126-06 Kew Gardens Road Kew Gardens, NY 11415

MAIN NUMBER AND CASE INFORMATION (718) 286-6000 (718) 286-6580 • 24-hour hotline queensda.org

QUEENS COURTHOUSES

QUEENS COUNTY FAMILY COURT

151-20 Jamaica Avenue Jamaica, NY 11432

HOURS: 8:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. through Fri. PHONE: (718) 298-0197

DIRECTIONS: The Queens County Family court is located at 151-20 Jamaica Ave. across from Rufus King Park.

PARKING: Metered parking on surrounding side streets.

BY RAILROAD: Take the LIRR to Jamaica Center. Walk east (turn right) on Archer Avenue, continue east to courthouse (approximately 3 blocks). Enter courthouse on Archer Avenue. Alternately from LIRR, walk north to Jamaica Avenue from RR exit and head east (turn right — approximately 3 blocks) to Jamaica Avenue entrance of courthouse. Car service or city buses are available at LIRR train station. BY SUBWAY: Take the E or J train to Parsons Boulevard - Jamaica Center.

Note: If you sit in rear of train and exit to the west side of the station behind the token booth (look for the exit that reads 158th Street-South Side Archer Avenue), you should come out right across the street from the courthouse at Archer Avenue entrance. Alternatively, take the F train to Parsons Boulevard, then walk down approximately 3 blocks to Jamaica Avenue, turn west (right) and continue over one block.

BY BUS: The following buses all have stops within a three-block radius of the courthouse: NYC Buses Q4, Q5, Q6, Q8, Q9, Q20 A/B, Q24, Q30, Q31, Q41, Q42, Q44, Q54, Q56, Q83, Q84, Q85, Q11, Q112, Q113; Nassau County bus N4. The 165th Street bus terminal is nine blocks from the courthouse and the following buses service that terminal: NYC Buses Q1, Q2, Q3, Q17, Q36, Q75, Q76, Q77, X32; Nassau buses N1, N2, N3, N6, N22, N22A, N24 and N26.

Upon departing from any of these buses proceed south to Jamaica Avenue (one block) make a right and walk eight more blocks to the courthouse.

NEW YORK CITY CIVIL COURT, QUEENS BRANCH, JAMAICA

89-17 Sutphin Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11435

HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. through Fri.; Evening cour t open until 10 p.m. Mon. through Thu.; Small Claims Office, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon., Tue., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thu. Evening Small Claims Court, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tue. through Thu.

PHONE: (718) 262-7138

DIRECTIONS: Courthouse is located on Sutphin Blvd. between 88th and 89th avenues, approximately 1/4 mile east of Van Wyck Expressway/Hillside Avenue intersection. Take Hillside Avenue or Jamaica Avenue to Sutphin Boulevard.

BY TRAIN: Take the E, F or J train to Sutphin Boulevard station, or Long Island Rail Road to Jamaica station, courthouse is 3-4 blocks north. BY BUS: Take the Q40, Q43 or Q44 bus to Sutphin Boulevard or the Q9, Q24, Q30, Q31, Q54, Q56 bus to Jamaica Avenue.

NEW YORK CITY CRIMINAL COURT, QUEENS BRANCH, KEW GARDENS

125-01 Queens Blvd.

Queens Criminal Courthouse

Kew Gardens, NY 11415

HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. through Fri. Closed holidays.

PHONE: (718) 298-0792

DIRECTIONS: The Queens Criminal Court is located on Queens Boulevard near Hoover Avenue and 82nd Avenue. The Summons Part is located across the street in the Borough Hall Building.

PARKING: Metered parking in city lot at 8025 126 St. by Borough Hall. Commercial parking garages on and near Queens Boulevard. BY TRAIN: Take the E or F train to Union Turnpike station.

BY BUS: The Q60, Q37, Q74 and Q46 buses all have stops in close proximity to the courthouse.

NEW YORK CITY HOUSING COURT, QUEENS BRANCH

89-17 Sutphin Blvd. Queens County Courthouse Jamaica, NY 11435

HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon., Tue., Wed. and Fri. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

PHONE: (718) 262-7145

All other information same as Queens CountySupreme Court, Civil Term

QUEENS COUNTY SUPREME COURT, CIVIL TERM, LONG ISLAND CITY 25-10 Court Square

Long Island City, NY 11101

HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. through Fri.

PHONE: (718) 298-1000

DIRECTIONS: The courthouse is located across Jackson Avenue from One Court Square, also known as the Citigroup Tower.

BY SUBWAY: The M and E trains stop at 23rd St./Ely Ave. The G train stops at Court Square and the 7 train stops at Court House Square. BY BUS: The Q19A, Q39, Q67 and B61 bus lines stop near the courthouse

QUEENS COUNTY SUPREME COURT, CIVIL TERM, JAMAICA

88-11 Sutphin Blvd.

Queens County Courthouse Jamaica, NY 11435

HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. through Fri. PHONE: (718) 298-1000

PARKING: Metered spaces on side streets; commercial lot across the street.

BY RAILROAD: The courthouse is less than three blocks north of the Long Island Rail Road’s Jamaica station.

BY SUBWAY: The F train stops at Sutphin Boulevard. The courthouse is located one block South on Sutphin. The E, J and Z trains stop at Sutphin Blvd./Archer Ave. The courthouse is located three blocks north on Sutphin Boulevard. BY BUS: The Q40, Q43, Q44 and Q60 bus lines stop near the courthouse.

QUEENS COUNTY SURROGATE’S COURT JAMAICA

88-11 Sutphin Blvd.

Queens County Courthouse Jamaica, NY 11435

HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. through Fri. PHONE: (718) 298-0500.

Queens Civil Court

New York City Criminal Court House, Queens branch

MICHAEL SHAIN

MICHAEL GANNON

2025 Police Precincts

When the bad guys do their thing, New York’s Finest are there to stop them. Seventeen precincts of the NYPD — including the brand-new 116th — protect the residents and businesses of Queens from the Long Island Sound to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Nassau County line to the East River. Each one also liaisons with the public each month outside of the summer at community council meetings, attended by the precinct’s commander or a representative.

100TH PRECINCT

92-24 Rockaway Beach Blvd. Rockaway Park (718) 318-4200

Commanding Offi cer:

Captain Carol E. Hamilton

101ST PRECINCT

16-12 Mott Ave. Far Rockaway (718) 868-3400

Commanding Offi cer:

Captain Timothy P. Schultz

102ND PRECINCT

87-34 118 St. Richmond Hill (718) 805-3200

Commanding Offi cer:

Deputy Inspector

Jeremy R. Kivlin

103RD PRECINCT

168-02 91 Ave., Jamaica (718) 657-8181

Commanding Offi cer:

Deputy Inspector Ralph A. Clement

104TH PRECINCT

64-02 Catalpa Ave. Ridgewood (718) 386-3004

Commanding Offi cer:

Captain Karam Chowdhury

105TH PRECINCT

92-08 222 St. Queens Village (718) 776-9090

Commanding Offi cer:

Captain Douglas Moodie

106TH PRECINCT

103-53 101 St. Ozone Park (718) 845-2211

Commanding Offi cer:

Captain Berkley K. Vantull

107TH PRECINCT

71-01 Parsons Blvd. Flushing (718) 969-5100

Commanding Offi cer:

Captain Mo C. Tsang

PATROL BOROUGH QUEENS NORTH

Covering Precincts:

104, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 114, 115 (718) 520-9262

Commanding Officer:

Assistant Chief Christine Bastedenbeck

PATROL BOROUGH QUEENS SOUTH

Covering Precincts:

100, 101, 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 113 (718) 969-8602

Commanding Officer:

Assistant Chief Kevin Williams Patrol Borough Queens North Patrol Borough Queens South POLICE COMMISSIONER

108TH PRECINCT

5-47 50 Ave.

Long Island City (718) 784-5411

Commanding Offi cer: Deputy Inspector Tony Wong

109TH PRECINCT

37-05 Union St. Flushing (718) 321-2250

Commanding Offi cer:

Inspector Kevin J. Coleman

110TH PRECINCT

94-41 43 Ave. Elmhurst (718) 476-9311

Commanding Offi cer:

Deputy Inspector John Portalatin

111TH PRECINCT

45-06 215 St. Bayside (718) 279-5200

Commanding Offi cer:

Captain Richard A. Porto

112TH PRECINCT

68-40 Austin St. Forest Hills (718) 520-9311

Commanding Offi cer:

Captain David F. Cordano

113TH PRECINCT

167-02 Baisley Blvd. Jamaica (718) 712-7733

Commanding Offi cer:

Deputy Inspector Sean Claxton

PRECINCT DETECTIVE SQUADS

100 (718) 318-4223

101 (718) 868-3429

102 (718) 805-3212

103 (718) 657-8220

104 (718) 386-2735

105 (718) 776-9252

106 (718) 845-2260

107 (718) 969-6844

108 (718) 784-5411

109 (718) 321-2294

110 (718) 476-9317

111 (718) 279-5282

112 (718) 520-9250

113 (718) 712-2097

114 (718) 626-9334

115 (718) 533-2039

116 (718) 610-4185

DETECTIVE BOROUGH QUEENS

68-40 Austin Street, Forest Hills 11375 (718) 520-9200

114TH PRECINCT

34-16 Astoria Blvd.

Astoria, (718) 626-9311

Commanding Offi cer:

Deputy Inspector Seth Lynch

115TH PRECINCT

92-15 Northern Blvd. Jackson Heights (718) 533-2002

Commanding Offi cer:

Deputy Inspector Eileen T. Downing

116TH PRECINCT

244-04 North Conduit Ave. Rosedale (718) 610-4500

Commanding Offi cer: Captain Jean Sony Beauvoir

2025 Fire Companies

For the men and women of the New York Fire Department, “going to work” could mean climbing a ladder three stories above the street just to enter an inferno at the end of it. They come when called at all hours of the day and night, in all weather and in every neighborhood. All will give some when it comes to protecting Queens lives and property, and some will give all. Even when facing deadly new challenges, like the highly toxic, incredibly rapid-spreading nature of lithium-ion battery fires, they never hesitate. They are New York’s Bravest.

FIRE COMMISSIONER

ROBERT TUCKER

ASTORIA

Engine 262, Battalion 49: 30-89 21 St.

Engine 263, Battalion 49, Ladder 117: 42-06 Astoria Blvd.

Engine 312: 22-63 35 St.

AUBURNDALE

Engine 320, Ladder 167: 36-18 Francis Lewis Blvd.

BAYSIDE

Engine 306, Battalion 53: 40-18 214 Place

COLLEGE POINT

Engine 297, Ladder 130: 119-11 14 Road

CORONA

Engine 289, Ladder 138: 97-28 43 Ave.

Engine 324, Division 14: 108-01 Horace Harding Blvd.

DOUGLASTON

Engine 313, Ladder 164: 44-01 244 St.

ELMHURST

Engine 287, Ladder 136, Battalion 46: 86-53 Grand Ave.

Engine 316: 27-12 Kearney St.

FOREST HILLS

Engine 305, Ladder 151: 111-02 Queens Blvd.

FLUSHING

Engine 273, Ladder 129: 40-18 Union St.

FLUSHING (continued)

Engine 274, Battalion 52: 41-20 Murray St.

Engine 315, Ladder 125: 159-06 Union Tpke.

FRESH MEADOWS

Engine 299, Ladder 152: 61-20 Utopia Pkwy.

GLEN OAKS

Engine 251: 254-20 Union Tpke.

GLENDALE

Engine 286, Ladder 135: 66-44 Myrtle Ave.

HOLLIS

Engine 301, Ladder 150: 91-04 197 St.

HOWARD BEACH

Engine 331, Ladder 173: 158-99 Cross Bay Blvd.

JACKSON HEIGHTS

Engine 307, Ladder 154: 81-19 Northern Blvd.

JAMAICA

Engine 275, Ladder 133: 111-36 Merrick Blvd.

Engine 298, Ladder 127, Battalion 50: 153-11 Hillside Ave.

Engine 303, Ladder 126: 104-12 Princeton St.

Engine 315, Ladder 125: 159-06 Union Tpke.

LAURELTON

Engine 314: 142-04 Brookville Blvd.

LITTLE NECK

Engine 313, Ladder 164: 44-01 244 St.

LONG ISLAND CITY

Engine 258, Ladder 115: 10-40 47 Ave.

Engine 259, Ladder 128, Battalion 45: 33-51 Greenpoint Ave.

Engine 260: 11-15 37 Ave.

Engine 261, Ladder 116: 3720-22 29 St.

MASPETH

Squad 288: 56-29 68 St. (Haz Mat Unit)

MIDDLE VILLAGE

Engine 319: 78-11 67 Road

OAKLAND GARDENS

Engine 326, Ladder 160: 64-04 Springfield Blvd.

OZONE PARK

Engine 285, Ladder 142: 103-17 98 St.

QUEENS VILLAGE

Engine 304, Ladder 162: 218-44 97 Ave.

RICHMOND HILL

Squad 270, Division 13: 91-45 121 St.

Engine 294, Ladder 143: 101-02 Jamaica Ave.

RIDGEWOOD

Engine 291, Ladder 140: 56-07 Metropolitan Ave.

ST. ALBANS

Engine 317, Ladder 165, Battalion 54: 117-11 196 St.

SOUTH OZONE PARK

Engine 308, Battalion 51: 107-12 Lefferts Blvd.

Engine 302, Ladder 155: 143-15 Rockaway Blvd.

SPRINGFIELD GARDENS

Engine 311, Ladder 158: 145-50 Springfield Blvd.

WHITESTONE

Engine 295, Ladder 144: 12-49 149 St.

WOODHAVEN

Engine 293: 89-40 87 St.

WOODSIDE

Engine 325, Ladder 163: 41-24 51 St.

Engine 292, Rescue 4: 64-18 Queens Blvd.

New York’s Bravest: The Squad 288/Hazmat 1 house in Maspeth, top, the Engine 305/Ladder 151 firehouse in Forest Hills, middle, and the home of Ladder 135/Engine 286 in Glendale, above.

2025 Hospitals & Medical Centers

Queens hospitals put patients fi rst. Every day, their emergency rooms treat people with life-threatening conditions, their maternity wards bring babies into the world and their medical teams take care of everyone who has been admitted. And these medical centers are growing and innovating. Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is undergoing a $150 million expansion of its emergency department and will be building a $180 million cancer center. NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens recently created new operating rooms. Northwell Health’s LIJ Forest Hills is also getting its emergency room overhauled. Our hospitals are always moving forward.

ELMHURST HOSPITAL CENTER

79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst (718) 334-4000 nychealthandhospitals.org/elmhurst

FLUSHING HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

4500 Parsons Blvd., Flushing (718) 670-5000 fl ushinghospital.org

LONG ISLAND JEWISH FOREST HILLS

102-01 66 Road, Forest Hills (718) 830-4000 foresthills.northwell.edu

JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

8900 Van Wyck Expy., Richmond Hill (718) 206-6000 jamaicahospital.org

LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER

270-05 76 Ave., New Hyde Park (718) 470-7000 lij.northwell.edu

MOUNT SINAI QUEENS

25-10 30 Ave., Long Island City (718) 932-1000 mountsinai.org/queens

NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL

56-45 Main St., Flushing (718) 670-2000 nyp.org/queens

PARKER JEWISH INSTITUTE

271-11 76 Ave., New Hyde Park (718) 289-2100 parkerinstitute.org

QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTER

82-68 164 St., Jamaica (718) 883-3000 nychealthandhospitals.org/queens

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL

327 Beach 19 St., Far Rockaway (718) 868-7000 ehs.org

commemorating

WYCKOFF HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER

374 Stockholm St., Brooklyn (718) 963-7272 whmcny.org

CHILDREN’S

ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN

29-01 216 St., Bayside (718) 281-8800 stmaryskids.org

COHEN CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER

269-27 76 Ave., New Hyde Park (718) 470-3000 childrenshospital.northwell.edu

THERESA LANG CHILDREN’S AMBULATORY CENTER

56-45 Main St., Flushing (718) 670-1800 nyp.org/queens/clinical-services/pediatrics/ theresa-lang-childrens-ambulatory-center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Emergency Department expansion project is on track for fall 2027 completion and will double the department’s size, allowing staff to treat more than 150,000 patients annually.

PYSCHIATRIC

CREEDMOOR PSYCHIATRIC CENTER

79-25 Winchester Blvd., Queens Village (718) 264-3600 omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/crpc

ZUCKER HILLSIDE HOSPITAL

75-59 263 St., Glen Oaks (718) 470-8100 zucker.northwell.edu

VETERANS

ST. ALBANS VA EXTENDED CARE CENTER

179-00 Linden Blvd., St. Albans (718) 526-1000 va.gov (search for St. Albans Extented Care)

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is proud to be named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades

Serving our patients and the community in a way that is second to none

Ambulance Corps and Fire Departments

Risking their lives for complete strangers without pay, and willing to jump out of bed in the middle of the night or drop dinner at a moment’s notice to do it, the men and women of volunteer ambulance corps and fi re departments are ready to answer an emergency call whenever you need them.

BAY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

AMBULANCE CORPS

214-23 42 Ave.

Emergency: (718) 352-1133

Business: (718) 352-2080 bcvac.org

BROAD CHANNEL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AMBULANCE CORPS

15 Noel Road (718) 474-8888 broadchannelvfd.org

COLLEGE POINT COMMUNITY AMBULANCE CORPS

123-06 18 Ave.

Emergency: (718) 353-1230

Business: (718) 353-0199

CORONA COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS

104-38 47 Ave.

Emergency: (718) 592-7964

Business: (347) 992-4545

FOREST HILLS VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS

92-29 Metropolitan Ave.

Emergency: (718) 793-7747

Business: (718) 793-2055 fhvac.org

GLEN OAKS VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS

257-02 Union Tpke.

Emergency: (718) 347-1600 Info: 718-347-1637 glenoaksvac.org

HATZOLAH OF QUEENS AND GREAT NECK

141-23 72 Crescent, Flushing

Emergency: (718) 387-1750

Business: (718) 441-5859 queenshatzolah.org

JAMAICA ESTATES, HOLLISWOOD, SOUTH BAYSIDE

VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS

207-07 Union Tpke.

Emergency: (718) 464-0300

Business: (718) 464-0592 jevac.org

LINDENWOOD COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS

94-10 133 Ave., 2nd fl Emergency: (718) 738-3029 Business: (718) 641-6464 lindenwoodvac.org

LITTLE NECK-DOUGLASTON COMMUNITY AMBULANCE CORPS

42-18 Marathon Pkwy. Emergency: (718) 229-0400 Info: (718) 423-2333 lndcac.org

QUEENS VILLAGE-HOLLISBELLEROSE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS

235-01 Braddock Ave. (718) 464-2424 belleroserescue@aol.com

RIDGEWOOD VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS

503 Onderdonk Ave. Emergency: (718) 386-7229 Info: (718) 386-7230 ridgewoodvac.com

WHITESTONE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SERVICE 12-15 150 St. (718) 767-1000 whitestoneambulance.org

WOODHAVEN-RICHMOND HILL VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS 111-12 Atlantic Ave. (718) 296-9000 wrhvac.com

WEST HAMILTON BEACH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 102-33 Davenport Court Emergency: (718) 843-1716 Info: (718) 843-9863 whbvfd.org

Hatzolah of Queens and Great Neck is based in Flushing.

HATZOLAH OF QUEENS

The Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden

149-19 38th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354 www.vomuseum.org 718-359-6227

WELCOME! JOIN US IN FEBRUARY!

Experience the 19th century home of German immigrants and explore connections to Queens families today. Offering house tours and drop-in gallery hours, Tuesdays & Sundays 1:00-4:00pm

Hot & Cold: Vintage Cartoons Screening .......Sun., February 2nd, 2:00pm

Victorian inspired Decoupage Workshop ......Tues., February 11th, 1:30pm

Pendant Necklace Workshop ..........................Tues., February 18th, 1:30pm

Birds & Their Environs: Real & Imagined ..Th urs., February 20th, 1:30pm info@vomuseum.org

• PODIATRIST

NORTHERN BOULEVARD FOOT CARE

Dr. William Hansen Podiatrist

“Modern Facilities Dedicated To High Quality Professional Service”

Treatment of Heel Pain, Toenail Fungus, Infections, Arthritis, Circulatory Problems, Etc.

• DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND DIABETIC SHOES

• PODIATRIC SURGERY

In-Office and Hospital Surgical Treatment of Corns, Calluses, Hammertoes, Bunions, Ingrown Nails, Etc.

• ROUTINE PODIATRY CARE

Simple Treatment of Corns, Calluses and Toe Nail Problems

• SPORTS MEDICINE

Treatment of All Athletic Foot Injuries (Runners, Tennis, Etc.)

• CHILDREN’S ORTHOPEDIC & MEDICAL FOOT PROBLEMS

B oard C ertified Foot S urgeon We accept Medicare Assignments, Union Plans, Most Insurance Accepted

Care and Maintenance

We are committed to ensuring the safety and health of all our patients and employees.

170-03 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY 11358 • (718) 353-3668

Corner of 170th Street - Bus: Q12 or Q13

Plenty of choice space for your

Queens is blessed with dozens of parks large and small, for everything from taking a leisurely stroll to seeking out wildlife to playing organized sports. Here are brief rundowns on some of the biggest and best, as described by the City of New York and, in the case of Jamaica Bay, the National Park Service.

ALLEY POND PARK

69-70 230 St., Oakland Gardens

Alle y Pond Park has all the amenities y ou’ d expect f rom a neighb orhood par k — playg roun ds, b ar b ecue areas an d courts an d fields galore! It also offers g limpses into New York ’s geolo g ic past, its Co l onia l h istor y an d its current con se rv at ion effo r ts with nu me rous uni que natural features, like its f res hwater an d sa ltwater wet land s , ti d a l fl ats , mea d ows an d f orests , w h ic h create a d iverse ecos y stem and support a bundant bird l i fe

It is h ome to New York Cit y ’s f irst pu bl ic h i gh ropes a d venture course (the largest in t he Nort heast), part o f t h e Ur b an Par k Ran g ers’ larger A lle y Pond Par k Adventure pro g ram. A l ow-cost out d oor education an d adventure pro g ram, A lley Pond Par k Adventure teac hes p articip ants h ow to canoe, use a compass, f is h and enjoy a natura l settin g wit hout leavin g t he cit y

ASTORIA PARK

24-02 19 St., Long Island City

Widely known for its beautiful pool, t he oldest and largest in t he cit y, Astoria Par k offers more than a quatic pleasures. Outdoor tennis courts, a t rack, a bandstand, multi ple trails, basketba ll courts an d playg roun d s lure visitors f rom t he f ive boroughs and be yond. And the views! Sittin g on the ed ge of the East River and restin g b etween t h e Tri b orou gh Bridge and Hell Gate Bri dge, t he par k offers shoreline si g hts and sounds that make the benches alon g its perimeter popu lar spots year-roun d. Th e 56-acre p ar k h as b een ex panded. Phase one rehabilitated the pla yground in the park’s southern section, t he park f ields an d t he draina ge system. Phase two restore d t he comfor t stat ion and insta lled new play equipment, swin gs, drinking fountains an d game ta bles.

Phase t h ree focuse d on restorat ion of t he park ’s nort heast section and included repavin g all the roads and wa lkways, reroutin g pedestrian entrances, installin g new benches an d p l anting trees, s h ru b s an d groun dcover.

The inviting settin g of Astoria Park remains rich in histor y and sy mbolic of an ever-chan g ing New York Cit y.

BAISLEY POND PARK

Nort h Conduit and 116 aves between 150 St., Sutphin Blvd. and Baisle y Blvd. South, Jamaica

Bais ley Pond Par k is a g reat place to play tennis, handba ll, basketba ll and cric ket, wit h spaces to run, bi ke a nd rollerblade.

It o ff ers p l a yg roun d s f or y our ch i ld ’s en joy ment, peace f u l, shady a lcoves for picnic k ing and an ur ban natura l habitat for your own stu dy o f pl ant and anima l l i f e. T h ere’s a goo d c h ance y ou can f ind y our nic he at Bais ley Par k.

BOWNE

PARK

155-01 32 Ave., Flushing

Bowne Pa rk offe rs recreat ion for all a ge groups. It boasts a bocce court surroun ded by benches an d tables, mo d ern p l a yg roun d equipment, sl ides, swin gs, a spra y shower an d basketball courts. The parkhouse, crowne d by a weat her vane, inc ludes a communit y room t hat doubles as a nurser y. Beauti f u l bench-line d wa lkways provide space for relaxin g. The park features a pond t hat is home to fami lies of turt les. A cement turt le, set atop t he roll ing h i ll s overlooking the pond, stands g uard above his more livel y counterparts as the y navi gate t he waters below. Two weeping willows, measuring near ly 50 feet in hei ght, stand ad jacent to the pond. In addition , American elms and oa k s s h a d e t h e par k d urin g t h e summer mont h s wit h t h eir wi d e cano pies. T he Joh n Bowne homestead, locate d at 37-01 Bowne St., l ies sout h of t he park and remains the oldest private residence in the borough

BROOKVILLE PARK

232-236 Edgewood Ave., Rosedale

Broo k vi ll e Par k, w h ic h sits b etween Sprin gf ie ld Gar d ens to the w est a n d R osedale to the east includ es t he ver y und errate d Conse ly eas Pon d . It off ers p l a ygrounds with spra y showers, barbecuing areas, baseba ll f ields, bicycling, bocce courts , handba ll courts an d tennis cou r ts.

CROCHERON PARK

214 Place, Cross Island Pkwy. 35 Ave., Bayside

Croc h eron Par k h as p icnic groun ds, win ding wa lks, an en larged la ke for wintertime s katin g and t housands of trees.

Some of the s pecies found in the park are nort hern cata lpa (Cata lpa s p eciosa), American e l m (U l mus americana), honey locust (G led itsia triacanthos), sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus), re d oa k (Quercus rubra), Ja panese bl ac k pine (Pinus t hun b er g iana), Lond on p l anetree (Platanus x acerifolia) and weepin g willow (Salix alba‘Tristis’)

The r e a r e also a do z e n te nni s courts , a baseba ll diamon d and a f ield house. Visitors ca n a lso ta ke in t he v iews of Little Neck Bay from either of t he hexagona l gazebos t hat stan d on t he bluff

The park undertook a ma jor renovation of Golden Park in 1973 , when t he goldf ish pond was restore d and a tennis house, tennis courts, p layg roun d and six baseba ll f ields were built.

To g et h er, Go ld en Par k an d Crocheron Park provide the nei ghborhood wit h a large area for recreation

CUNNINGHAM PARK

196-10 Union Tpke.,Fresh Meadows

Th e ro ll in g terrain o f Cunnin gham Par k was carved out by glaciers near ly 20,000 years ago.

Tod ay it provi des a tree-l ine d pat h f or wa lk ers, j o gg ers an d b ic y c l e riders, tennis courts, p layg roun d s, stables, bridle pat hs, play ing f ields, picnic g roves and parkin g lots.

Cunnin gham Par k is a treasure d neighb orhood resource t hat features d iverse recreat ional faci l it ies a nd a n extensive calendar of s pecial events. Annua l events include appearances by t he New York Phi lharmonic and t he Metro pol itan O pera.

ELMHURST PARK

Grand and 57 aves. between 74 and 80 sts., Elmhurst

E l m hu r st P a r k featu r es lush lawns, jogg ing paths, seatin g, sculpt ure , modern comfort stations , sa fet y l ighting and more t han 620 trees. The playg roun d, desig ned for tots and youn g children, is ener gythemed, in keepin g with the site’s h istor y. At t h e p l a yg roun d c h i ld ren can pe da l a stationar y bi ke to provide a li g ht effect on a nearb y colu mn It a l so houses a Viet n a m Veterans Memorial o pened in 2021.

FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK

Grand Central Pkwy., Whitestone Expressway between 111 Street and College Point Blvd., Park Drive East

Th e site o f two 20t h -centur y Wor ld ’s Fairs atten ded by mi ll ions of people, Flushing Meadows Corona Park continues to draw and deli g ht

countless visitors. As the lar g est par k in Queens, it o ffers plent y of space for whatever your recreationa l desires may be — baseba ll, soccer, tennis or cricket.

An d muc h more is avai l a bl e, inc l u d in g a stunning recreation com plex, a zoo, an art museum, a botanica l garden, a science museum an d a b ase b a ll sta d ium. Ex pl ore one of t he par k ’s six pl ayg roun d s, ta ke a stro ll a long t he Flushing Bay Promenade, rent a paddleboat to go out on Mea dow La ke or launc h your model airplane. F lushing Mea dows Corona Par k has room for a ll your active pursuits!

FOREST PARK

83-98 Forest Pkwy., Glendale

Forest Park is one of the natural treasures of New York Cit y. Within Forest Par k is t h e Over l oo k, t h e ad ministration bui ld ing for Queens Parks, and Oak Rid ge, the former golf course clubhouse and current ad ministration bui ld ing for Forest Pa rk.

F o r est P a rk a l so o ff e r s a wi de array of recreational facilities, such as t he Geor ge Seu ffert Sr. Ban dshell, t he carouse l, t he bridle pat h, tennis courts, playg rounds and Victor y Fi e l d. Ann ua l e v e nts in c lude t h e Ha ll oween Wa lk, t h e Victorian Christmas, Nature Trails Day, orienteerin g and b att le re-enactments, which draw the participation of the surroun d ing neighb orhoods of Kew Gar d ens , Woo dh aven , Ric h mond Hi ll, Forest Hi lls an d Glenda le Forest Park is the third-lar gest p ar k in Queens an d contains t h e l ar g est continuous oak f orest in Queens and a 110-acre golf course.

Juniper Park in Middle Village is a hot spot for roller hockey in the elements.

Some of the many people at a recent Mindful Astoria meditation session in Socrates Sculpture Park.

STEPHANIE G. MEDITZ

FRANK CARBONARI

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FORT TOTTEN PARK

422 Weaver Ave., Bayside

A pristine stretc h surroun d ing a preserved Civil War fortress, Fort Totten Par k provi des not on ly recreat ion a nd rela xat ion but a fascinati ng gl impse into New York ’s past. Year-round , New Yorkers flock to Fort Totten Park to enjoy its specia l events, natura l wonders an d historic buildin g s. On hot summer da y s swimmers can ta k e a d i p in t h e pool and sun bat he aroun d its g rassy edges, or take canoes out an d paddl e a long t he Lon g Island Soun d. Come Ha lloween, t housan ds are s pooked by its enormous haunted “ house,” l ocate d in t h e o ld water b atter y Durin g t h e winter, b ir d ent husiasts cong re g ate to watc h mi g rating water fowl rest before t heir long journe y south. And exploring the fortress an d its surroun d ing bui ldin g s remains a unique a d venture during any season.

Urban Par k Rangers lead reg u lar tou rs of the for t ress a nd the wi ldl i fe surroun d ing it for t hose w ho enjoy g uided treks, and a visitors’ center insi d e t h e p ar k p rovi d es h e lpf u l i n formation on t he park ’s past for t hose prefer to scout a lone

HIGHLAND PARK

Jackie Robinson Pkwy., Vermont Ave., Highland Blvd. between Bulwer Pl. and Cypress Hills St., Cypress Hills

Convenient ly locate d on a h igh plateau t hat stra ddl es Queens and

Broo kly n, Hi ghl an d Par k o ff ers stunning views of the Ridgewood Reservoir, t h e Roc k awa y s, t h e At l antic Ocean and near by cemeter ies.

The par k is a popu lar spot amon g resi d ents o f b ot h b orou gh s an d continues to p lay an important role in the community. Children’s farm gardens act as hands-on c lassrooms, b ar b ecue areas serve as meetin g g roun ds for mass ce lebrations, an d numerous tennis courts , b ase b a ll f ield s , handba ll courts an d basketb a ll courts p rovi d e New York ers with safe, clean s p ots for athletic recreat ion

T he pat hway aroun d t he basins is h eavi ly use d by Broo kly n an d Queens residents for wa lk ing and exercise. T he reservoir boasts bein g home to more t h an 151 sp ecies of birds.

HUNTER’S POINT

SOUTH PARK Center Blvd between 50 and 54 aves., LIC

T h is water f ront p ar k , unti l recent ly an a bandoned post-industria l area in Lon g Is l and Cit y, has been trans forme d into a space t hat offers f un and relaxation for ever yone in t he area.

T he new par k inc ludes a central g reen, playg round, do g run, bikeway, waterside promenade, a basketba ll court an d a 13,000-square- foot p avi l ion t h at contains com f ort stations , concessions and an elevated ca fe plaza

IDLEWILD PARK

Rockaway Blvd., mostly between Springfield Lane, 149 Ave. and Brookville Blvd

L ocated o n the n o r theaste rn edge of Kenne dy Airport, Idlewi ld Par k contains san dy g rass l and s, a unique dune swa le an d one of t he ric h est sa lt mars h es in S out h east Queens. It is an important location on t h e At l antic Fly wa y, t h e East Coast’s route for mi g rator y bird s, a nd i s home to athlet ic f ields a nd an Environmental Learnin g Center.

JAMAICA BAY UNIT, GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

175-10 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel

Li ke pear l s strun g toget her, the Jamaica Ba y Unit co llects severa l areas surroun d in g Jamaica Ba y in N e w Yo r k H a r bo r It in cludes ref uge areas for f ish and mig ratin g birds, wet lands protectin g residents f rom dama ge during storms, former defense insta ll ations , b eac hes an d playg roun ds desig ned ori g ina lly as New Yor k Cit y par k s an d t he f irst municipa l airport in t he cit y

The Jamaica Ba y Wi ldl i fe Ref uge w as c r eated f r o m la n df i ll in the 1950s and has become a birdwatcher’s parad ise. More than 300 s pecies o f b ir d s can b e seen h ere d urin g sprin g and f a ll mi g rations on t he Atlantic Fl y way

Fran k C harles Par k is a 20-acre par k desig ned in t he 1940s as one o f

several neighb orhood par k s servin g cit y resi d ents. It contains at hletic f ields, a playg roun d and more, an d a lso preserves some o f t he remaini ng f ringe mars hes t hat rin g Jamaica Bay, including a favorite place for horses hoe crabs.

Jaco b Riis Par k was desi g ned by New Yor k Cit y as a par k in 1912. Wor ld War I saw a change to defense nee d s when t he U.S. Nav y create d a Nava l Air Station , but its return to cit y hand s saw its deve lopment i nto seaside rec reat ion Its fa mous b eac hhouse was bui lt in 1932 an d remodeled f ive years later.

Fort Ti ld en, at t h e e dg e o f t h e

Roc k awa y s, serve d as a U.S. Arm y Coast Arti ll er y Post f rom World War I into the Cold War. To day it is a favorite spot for f ishing and shore recreation an d team s ports .

JUNIPER VALLEY PARK

71-01 Juniper Blvd., Middle Vi llage

Juniper Va lley Par k is an inte g ra l part o f its Mi ddl e Vi llage neighb orhood. Locals come to s p end time wit h o ld f rien d s an d nei ghb ors w h i l e g roups g at h er to ta k e f u ll a d vanta ge of t he tennis, h andb a ll and basketball courts. You mi g ht want to loop aroun d t he g iant basea ll f ield (2.25 laps/mi le)

The p ark’s shuffleboard court is muc h beloved by t he area’s older embers , and t he bocce courts are a legac y of the nei g hborhood’s active talian community. The park is used by ever yone f rom k ids who want to earn to ride bikes to seniors takin g leisure ly stro ll toget her

KISSENA PARK

Fresh Meadows Lane, Kissena Blvd., between Oak, Underhill and Booth Memoria l aves., Flushing

Kissena Park is an ideal location to bot h relax an d participate in f un outdoor activities. Flanked b y weepg willows and shad y trees the par k creates an i dyll ic settin g to enjoy a sunn y day. Stro ll t hrough t he par k ta ke in a ll of t he lush fl or a a nd fauna and be sure not to miss the istoric tree g rove. T he dozens o f species o f trees in t he g rove are some of t he most exot ic in t he world. In

fact, t he g rove got its start as part o f a 19t h centur y horticu ltura l nurser y for t he New York reg ion.

Get active at one o f t h e p ar k ’s man y recreationa l f aci l ities. Tr y and beat your best time on the bike at t he par k velod rome. Play a round of golf at t he Kissena pu bl ic course. And of course there are lots of playg roun d s, b ase b a ll d iamon d s an d tennis , handba ll and boccee courts for all to use.

QUEENSBRIDGE PARK

Queensboro Bri dge, 41 Rd., 40 Ave., between the East River, Vernon Blvd and 21st Street, LIC

T h is p ar k is name d f or t h e near by Queensboro Bri dge, w h ich is a lso k nown as t he Queens bridge or 59t h Street Bri dg e. T h e 1960s b and Simon and G ar f un k e l mad e th e b ri dg e f amous in t h eir son g “Feelin’ Groov y,” also called “ The 59th Street Brid ge Son g.” Facilities inc lude barbecuin g areas, base ba ll f ield s, dog-f rien dly areas, eateries, h andb a ll courts an d pl ayg roun d s with spray showers

TRAVERS PAR K

33-16 78 St., Jackson Heights

Travers Pa rk featu res a leaf -a ndv ine-shaped spra y shower, benches and plantings, and a bic ycle rack for t he Jac k son Hei ghts communit y to use. T he playg roun d is f u lly -ADA com p liant and is a ppro priate for chi ld ren ages 5 to 10, and t here are a lso basketba ll courts, game ta bles and picnic areas and areas for handba ll, tennis an d roller hockey. Wit h its amenities, it brings t he Jac k son Hei ghts communit y toget her wit h p la y equipment, athletic facilities, an d attractive p l anting s an d hor t icultu re.

The view from Oakland Lake in Alley Pond Park is spectacular, especially during the fall.

The Astoria Park track offers nice views of the RFK-Triborough Bridge.

2025 Live Performance Venues

The Queens cultural scene off ers fans a multitude of sites large and small at which to enjoy music, theater and other performances. Settings range from LeF rak Concert Hall and Colden Auditiorium at Queens College to the Black Spectrum Theatre in St. Albans, Queensborough Performing Arts Center at Queensborough Community College, Th e Secret Theatre in Woodside and more. And of course Queens Theatre stands tall in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Even aside from the great community theater troupes that are covered in the Queens Chronicle like nowhere else, there is a great mix of live shows and venues here.

AFRIKAN POETRY THEATER

176-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica (718) 523-3312

theafrikanpoetrytheatre.org

Opened in the 1970s, the theater offers lectures and seminars, writing and poetry workshops, martial arts, music and computer classes, musical showcases, youth programs and workshops, fi lms, comedy, karaoke and open mic nights, fashion shows, book signings, art exhibitions and organized trips to Africa.

ASTORIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

44-02 23 St., Long Island City (718) 706-5750

apacny.org

APAC produces revivals and premieres of plays and musicals. APAC also develops new works through readings and workshops. Free annual community programs include a summer performance camp for children ages 8 through 13, an afterschool playwriting program for middleschool students and two performance programs for Queens residents ages 60 and over.

BLACK SPECTRUM THEATRE

177-01 Street and Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica (718) 723-1800

blackspectrum.com

Celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022, the theater has produced and presented over 150 plays, 30 fi lms and numerous works of music, dance and performance art. The theater puts on 15 to 20 live events each year, ranging from theater to music. Events will have a hybrid model.

CHOCOLATE FACTORY THEATER

38-33 24 St., Long Island City (718) 482-7069 chocolatefactorytheater.org

The 5,000 square-foot space for experimental performing arts produces new works by its founding members in addition to providing multiweek residencies to more than 100 members of its Visiting Artists program each year.

FLUSHING TOWN HALL

137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing (718) 463-7700

flushingtownhall.org

Built during the Civil War, today’s facilities include a 308-seat concert hall, a gallery, classroom, offices and a garden accommodating up to 250 people for outdoor events. It was given protected status by the Landmarks Preservation Commission.

GREEN SPACE

(718) 956-3037

37-24 24 St., Suite 211, Long Island City greenspacestudio.org

Founded in 2005 by international dance performer and teacher Valerie Green, Green Space offers regular performances open to the public; provides performance opportunities for emerging choreographers especially; holds classes benefi ting both beginners and professionals; and rents space for doers of all backgrounds.

JAMAICA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

153-10 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica (718) 658-7400

jcal.org

JPAC, which is operated by JCAL, founded in 1972, is a multidisciplinary arts center with a 400-seat theater, which showcases local, regional and national performers along with concerts, fashion shows, fi lm festivals, parties, weddings and private events.

KUPFERBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS

LeFrak Concert Hall and Colden Auditorium at Queens College 153-49 Reeves Ave., Flushing. (718) 793-0923

kupferbergcenter.org.

Located at Queens College, the center boasts of being the largest multidisciplinary arts complex in Queens and features performances by worldclass artists in its two on-campus venues; regional and local talent in off-site neighborhood performances; and professionally produced shows by the college’s students and faculty.

LAGUARDIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

31-10 Thomson Ave., Long Island City (718) 482-5151, lpac.nyc

Located on the LaGuardia Community College campus, the center has two state-of-the-art facilities featuring concerts, dance, theater, conferences and fundraisers.

QED

27-16 23 Ave., Astoria (347) 451-3873

qedastoria.com

QED gives visitors a mix of comedy shows, arts and craft s workshops, writing classes, boardgame meet-ups, storytelling, movie screenings and watch parties. It is also available to rent.

QUEENSBOROUGH

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

222-05 56 Ave., Bayside (718) 631-6311 qcc.cuny.edu/qpac

Manuel Chita y performs in “Sentado en un Arbol Caido,” o r “Sitting on a

Featuring an 875-seat theater with a Steinway concert piano, the center has featured a wide variety of shows including musician Melissa Manchester, the opera Madame Butterfly and the artistry of the Peking Acrobats.

QUEENS THEATRE

14 United Nations Ave. South Flushing Meadows Corona Park (718) 760-0686

queenstheatre.org

Constructed as part of the 1964 World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, today the theater features three performance spaces, including a 472-seat mainstage theater, 99-seat studio theater and an intimate cabaret and cocktail bar. The theater presents and produces events featuring local and international artists, while also offering classes and workshops in the arts on a regular basis.

THE SECRET THEATRE

38-02 61 St., Woodside (718) 433-9030

secrettheatre.com

Established in 2007 in Long Island City by UKborn actor, writer, director and teacher Richard Mazda, now a proud American, The Secret Theatre features live plays and musicals, both returning favorites such as “A Christmas Carol” and ventures ranging from “Heathers” to “The Amish Project.” The theater also hosts a short play festival with dozens of entries each year and a theater academy for children.

THALIA SPANISH THEATRE

41-17 Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside (718) 729-3880 thaliatheatre.org

Established in 1977 by actress and director Silvia Brito, to celebrate and promote the vibrancy and diversity of Spanish and Latin American culture and heritage. The theater has produced more than 240 productions of Spanish-language plays, zarzuelas (Spanish operettas) and folklore shows of music and dance.

The Secret Theatre, in Woodside, with its production of “Urinetown” back in April.

The American Symphony Orchestra performing at Queens College’s LeFrak Concert Hall.

Fallen Tree,” at Thalia Spanish Theatre las t spring.

THALIA SPANISH THEATRE

MUSEUMS

2025 Historical and Cultural Centers

Museums focused on history, science, art and culture can be found across Queens, and many are a piece of history themselves — structures such as the Vander Ende-Onderdonk House, which is more than 300 years old, the Bayside Historical Society Castle, Bowne House and Lewis Latimer House are landmar ks that survived amid massive redevelopment. The Queens Museum, though younger than they, has its own storied history. And just recently the new Louis Armstrong Center opened up in Corona right across the street from the Louis Armstrong House Museum, adding to the wonderful world of history here.

BAYSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Castle, Building 208, Fort Totten, Bayside (718) 352-1548

baysidehistorical.org

The Bayside Historical Society, founded in 1964, collects and preserves artifacts and material related to Bayside’s illustrious past. It is housed in a Civil War-era offi cers club in historic Fort Totten.

Hours: By appointment only.

Admission: (suggested) $5

BOWNE HOUSE

37-01 Bowne St., Flushing (718) 359-0528

bownehouse.org

Built between 1661 and 1696, it was the home of religious leader John Bowne, a major figure in the fight for freedom of worship in the early days of Colonial America. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated a New York City landmark.

Hours: Wed., 12–4 p.m.

Admission: $10, students $8, under 14 $5, free for members.

FLUSHING QUAKER MEETING HOUSE

137-16 Northern Blvd., Flushing (929) 251-4301

flushingfriends.org

Members of the Flushing Society of Friends have been using this meeting house for more than 300 years and, to this day, still do. It’s one of the oldest houses of worship in the country. Meeting house and graveyard tours following Sunday worship are currently suspended. Group tours at other times are welcome by arrangement.

Hours: Worship, Sun. 11 a.m.

GODWIN-TERNBACH MUSEUM

Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing (718) 997-4747

One of the most unpredictable museums in Queens, it maintains a comprehensive collection of 6,000 art works and artifacts ranging from ancient to modern times. The collection includes pieces from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe and North America and its changing exhibitions feature unusual and original cultural connections.

Hours: Mon.-Th u. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri., by appointment only; Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Online programming is free and open to the public.

ISAMU NOGUCHI GARDEN MUSEUM

9-01 33 Road (at Vernon Blvd.), Long Island City (718) 204-7088 noguchi.org

One of America’s most acclaimed and innovative sculptors, Noguchi turned his Long Island City studio into a museum before his death. It features his work in several settings, including his favorite place, a garden he designed.

Hours: Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed: Mon.-Tue. Reservations are encouraged.

Admission: $12, seniors and students $6.

KING MANOR MUSEUM

150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica (718) 206-0545 kingmanor.org

From 1805 to 1827, this was the home of Rufus King, a signer of the Constitution, one of New York’s first senators and America’s first ambassador to Great Britain. It is among the oldest house museums in the United States.

Hours: Tue.-Sat. 12-4 p.m.

LEWIS H. LATIMER HOUSE

34-41 137 St., Flushing (718) 961-8585 lewislatimerhouse.org

Built in the Queen Anne style in 1887, the historic house was the home of one of the greatest inventors of the 19th century. Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. But it was Latimer, the son of a former slave, who invented the filament that made it light up for more than a few hours.

Hours: Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: It is suggested that individuals pay $5; groups of six or more must pay $5 per person and schedule in advance for a guided tour.

LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM

34-56 107 St., Corona (718) 478-8274 louisarmstronghouse.org

Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans but, in the last part of his incredible life, he lived in Queens. The house in Corona he shared with his wife, Lucille, was donated to the city after his death and has been made into a museum and educational center.

Hours: Tours Thu.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. only; advanced registration required.

Admission: $20, seniors, students, children, group rate $14.

MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE

36-01 35 Ave., Astoria (718) 777-6800 movingimage.us

A one-of-a-kind museum devoted to the history and technology of movies, television and video.

Hours: Thu., 2-6 p.m., Fri., 2 p.m.-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 12 p.m.-6 p.m.; closed Mon-Wed.

Admission: $12-20, children 3-17 $10, college students and seniors $12; adults $20. Museum members and children under 5 are admitted free. Free admission Thu., 2-6 p.m.

MoMA PS1

22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City (718) 784-2084 momaps1.org

A subsidiary of the Museum of Modern Art, the museum was set up in the early 1970s in an unused school building and became one of the leading — and largest — centers of contemporary art in the world.

Hours: Sun., Mon., Thu., Fri. 12-6 p.m., 12-8 p.m., Sat., 12-8 p.m.; Closed on Tue and Wed.

Admission: Free for New York residents and children under 16, $5 Students with ID. Adults $10, Seniors (65+) $5.

NEW YORK HALL OF SCIENCE

47-01 111 St., Flushing (718) 699-0005 nysci.org

Located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, it is a broad-range museum with more than 160 hands-on exhibits, geared mostly to children. A 30,000-square-foot science playground and outdoor lab are a special attractions.

Hours: Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5p.m.; Friday 2-5 p.m. are community hours. Last Entry at 4 p.m.

Admission: adults $22, children: (2 to 17, college w/ID) $19, senior citizens: (age 62 and over) $19.

Th e science playground is open to children of all ages with adult supervision.

POPPENHUSEN

INSTITUTE

114-04 14 Road, College Point (718) 358-0067 poppenhuseninstitute.org

Built as College Point’s town hall — including a two-cell jail — with money donated by industrialist Conrad Poppenhusen, it housed the first kindergarten in America and off ered free night classes to adults. Today it is a cultural center and a museum of local history.

Hours: Free to the public Mon., Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed., 9 a.m.-5p.m.

QUEENS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

143-35 37 Ave., Flushing (718) 939-0647 queenshistorical.org

The central repository of information — maps, photos, books, pamphlets and documents — on the history and heritage of Queens, it is housed in the Kingsland Homestead, built in the late 1700s and the fi rst house in Queens designated a city landmark. It offers changing exhibits, but the heart of the house is a room furnished with Victorian antiques.

Hours: Entry by advanced timed ticket only. Guided tours 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tue. and Sat.

Admission: $5, $3 for students, seniors, veterans, visitors with disabilities, free for members and children under 12.

QUEENS MUSEUM

Flushing Meadows Corona Park (718) 592-9700

queensmuseum.org

The largest and most active art museum in the borough, it is housed in the building that served as the New York State Pavilion for the 1936 World’s Fair and fi rst home to the United Nations.

Despite its ambitious schedule of exhibitions, the main attraction may be the Panorama of the City of New York, a 9,300-square-foot, meticulous scale model of New York City which includes skyscrapers, parks, rivers and bridges.

Hours: Wed.-Fri. 12 - 5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission: Adults, seniors and students, $6, suggested.

VANDER-ENDE ONDERDONK HOUSE

1820 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood (718) 456-1776

onderdonkhouse.org

Built in 1709, the Onderdonk house is the oldest Dutch colonial house in New York City. Th e stone house, located on two acres of gardens and lawns, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Hours: Sat. and Sun., 12-5 p.m.

Admission: $5.

VOELKER ORTH MUSEUM

149-19 38 Ave., Flushing (718) 359-6227

vomuseum.org

A museum in an exemplary Victorian house, it off ers Victorian tea parties and crafts workshops. The highlight is a Victorian garden and bird sanctuary. Hours: House tours are free and are offered on a drop-in basis; Sun. and Tue., 1-4 p.m. Visit the garden: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m-4 p.m., Sun. afternoons.

Admission: (suggested) $5.

Isamu Noguchi’s “Dance Platform for Martha Graham’s Embattled Garden.”

MARLEE WOLLMAN

“Figure of Papal Saint” and works by Miguel Conde at the Goodwin-Ternbach museum.

STEPHANIE G. MEDITZ

2025 Creative Studios and Galleries

Queens is home to a variety of studios, galleries and other creative spaces for artists and afi cionados. They range from the outdoor Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City, to the independent Mrs. gallery in Maspeth, the bite-size Garage Art Center in Bayside and many others in bet ween. These artistic institutions offer a wide range of different experiences, including visual, interactive, collaborative, performative and more. Not limited t o paintings or sculptures, the programs at some also include dance and music. Local artists often get to contribute their work, while residents can enjoy workshops and more.

ART HOUSE ASTORIA

23-35 Broadway, Astoria (347) 738-4148

arthouseastoria.org

The conservatory for music and art provides proper education in music, art, theater and more for students of all ages at affordable prices. Classes are led by trained and experienced teachers in their respective art form with the common goal of ensuring that students have fun while learning proper technique.

Hours: Mon.-Thu., 3-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

CULTURAL COLLABORATIVE JAMAICA

89-31 161 St., Suite 805, Jamaica (718) 526-8700

go2ccj.org

The organization unites artists, arts organizations, local businesses and educational leaders in efforts to strengthen community and economic development in Jamaica, through collaborative programs.

CULTURE LAB LIC

5-25 46 Ave., Long Island City (347) 848-0030

culturelablic.org

Operating out of a former warehouse on the edge of the East River, Culture Lab LIC hosts two fi ne art galleries, an 80-seat theater, classroom space, an 18,000-square-foot outdoor venue and a robust residency program.

Hours: Thu., Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., & Sun., 2-9 p.m.

FLUSHING COUNCIL ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS AT FLUSHING TOWN HALL

137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing (718) 463-7700 x 222

flushingtownhall.org

With the tagline “global arts for a global community,” the council’s mission is to present mul-

tidisciplinary global arts that engage and educate the communities of Queens, in order to foster mutual appreciation. FTH has a plethora of programs scheduled for the first half of 2025, including concerts, performances, lessons and more.

Hours: Public hours and box offi ce hours are Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Check online for specific event times.

THE GARAGE ART CENTER

26-01 Corporal Kennedy St., Bayside (646) 825-1058

garageartcenter.org

Set up in a space that is just what it sounds like, The Garage Art Center offers an intimate venue for artists to display their work, with a mission to engage, educate and unite people through the power of art. Led by founding director Stephanie S. Lee, the center curates exceptional art experiences for the community, including exhibits and workshops, and supports artists and arts organizations.

Hours: Gallery is open by appointment during exhibitions, or you can schedule a visit.

JACKSON HEIGHTS ART CLUB

Club’s Studio, located in St. Mark’s Church, 33-50 82 St., Jackson Heights (718) 426-9821

jacksonheightsartclub.org

The Jackson Heights Art Club offers several weekly adult classes in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel and drawing. Students receive individual guidance and assistance from our professional instructors at the Club’s Studio. Year-round classes for children are available on each Saturday. Adult classes are on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and on Saturday mornings.

JAMAICA CENTER FOR ARTS AND LEARNING

161-04 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica (718) 658-7400

jcal.org

JCAL is devoted to offering quality visual, performing and literary urban arts to the surrounding community, and to provide accessible

education programs to encourage participation in the arts. Its programs engage students of all ages in multiple disciplines, such as music, theater and dance performances; film screenings and lectures; contemporary visual arts exhibitions; in-school artist residencies; workshops and other programs.

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Sundays.

LONG

ISLAND CITY ARTISTS

30-30 47 Ave., suite 105a, Long Island City (347) 743-4132 licartists.com

LiC-A is an arts advocacy organization founded by artists that hosts exhibitions, workshops and more in The Factory LIC. It issues open calls for its themed exhibits and produces the annual LIC Arts Open, featuring open studios for the public to see fi rsthand how art is created.

Hours: Thu.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

MRS. GALLERY

60-40 56 Drive, Maspeth (347) 841-6149

mrsgallery.com

Mrs. is a contemporary art gallery located away from the geographic center of the New York art world. The gallery focuses on offering a new platform for emerging, underrepresented and mid-career artists, while engaging the surrounding community. Exhibitions feature works from The New Art Dealers Alliance artists.

Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 12-5 p.m.

NATIONAL ART LEAGUE

44-21 Douglaston Pkwy., Douglaston (718) 224-3957 nationalartleague.org

The nonprofi t organization of professional artists and serious students supports the advancement of the creative arts of drawing, painting and sculpture. The National Art League offers a wide range of instruction from oil and

watercolor painting to pastel, drawing, mixed media and children’s classes at multiple levels. Classes run six days a week and exhibitions and galleries are scheduled throughout the year.

RADIATOR ARTS

10-61 Jackson Ave., Long Island City 43-36 10 St., Long Island City (347) 677-3418

radiatorarts.com

Radiator is a gallery that regularly presents contemporary art exhibitions, performances and video programs from local and international curators. Artists range from mid-career to emerging.

Hours: Fri., 3-6 p.m., Sun., 1-6 p.m.; select hours through appointment.

ROCKAWAY ARTISTS ALLIANCE, INC.

Building T149, Fort Tilden

Gateway National Recreation Area

Rockaway Point, NY 11695

info@raanyc.org

rockawayartistsalliance.org

This nonprofi t looks to encourage and engage youth and senior community members in the arts and cultural activities. Programs include afterschool, summer day camp, art classes and more. The Education building is only open during classes and programs.

SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK

32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City (718) 956-1819

socratessculpturepark.org

Socrates Sculpture Park is a community-engaged waterfront green space dedicated to supporting artists in the production and presentation of public art, which it does all year-round, along with hosting workshops, cultural programming and other public events.

STUDIO

41

27-15 41 Ave., Long Island City (718) 505-0440

studio41lic.com

Located in the working space of a printmaker, Studio 41 is a collective dedicated to exhibiting the work of local artists. It provides gallery space for artists to show their work and offers paintings, prints, photography, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and other handmade artisanal items for sale.

Viewing hours: Sat., Sun., 1-5 p.m.

TOPAZ ARTS

55-03 39 Ave., Woodside (718) 505-0440

topazarts.org

Topaz Arts is a creative development center, offering affordable space for visual arts exhibitions and dance companies, assisting hundreds of artists in the development and presentation of their works in a transformed warehouse space.

Viewing hours: by appointment only.

Works in the “Iterate, Reiterate show at the Garage Art Center in Bayside last September.

The Chrysler Building with a twist, from “Architectural Gems of NYC” exhibit at Topaz Arts in October.

STEPHANIE

MARLEE WOLLMAN

2025 Business Improvement Districts

BAYSIDE VILLAGE

213-33 39 Ave., Suite 310, Bayside, NY 11361 (718) 423-2434

baysidevillagebid.com

Executive Director: Noah Sheroff info@baysidevillagebid.com

FLUSHING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

135-20 39 Ave., 6th Floor, Flushing, NY 11354 (718) 888-1805

fl ushingBID.com

Executive Director: DianSong Yu

flushingbid@gmail.com

GATEWAYJFK

167-43 148th Ave #203, Jamaica NY 11434 (718) 304-0119

gatewayjfk.org

Executive Director: James Johnson director@gatewayjfk.org

JAMAICA CENTER BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

161-10 Jamaica Ave., Suite 419, Jamaica, NY 11432 718-JAMAICA (526-2422) jamaica.nyc

Program Manager: Jahnavi Aluri info@jamaicacenter.org

Business improvement districts prove the efficacy of “strength in numbers” when one merchant alone can’t afford to pay for extra trash collection, street cleaning or lighting. And they throw great street fairs and other events.

Residents fired up for Zumba hosted by the 82nd Street Partnership in Jackson Heights, left; the clock maintained by the Myrtle Avenue BID in Venditti Square in Ridgewood; and a welcoming banner and hanging planter from the Long Island City Partnership.

LONG ISLAND CITY PARTNERSHIP

27-01 Queens Plaza North, 9th Floor Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 786-5300 longislandcityqueens.com

President: Laura Rothrock lrothrock@licpartnership.org

AWARDS:

• Five-Star Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility awarded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

• Administrator member of American College of Health Administrators

• Administrator recipient of CMS Outstanding Achievement award for Reducing Hospitalizations

MYRTLE AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

62-14 Myrtle Ave., Glendale, NY 11385 (718) 381-7974 Ridgewood-NY.com

Executive Director: Amanda Zenteno myrtleBID@gmail.com

STEINWAY ASTORIA PARTNERSHIP

25-69 38 St., Suite 1C, Astoria, NY 11103 (718) 721-8252 steinwaystreet.org

Executive Director: Marie Torniali info@steinwaystreet.org

SUNNYSIDE SHINES

45-56 43 St., Sunnyside, NY 11104 (718) 606-1800 sunnysideshines.org

Executive Director: Dirk McCall de Paloma director@sunnysideshines.org

WOODHAVEN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

84-07 Jamaica Ave., 2 Fl., Woodhaven, NY 11421 (929) 460-5808

woodhavenbid.org

Exec. Director: Cathy Williams woodhavenbid@gmail.com

82ND STREET PARTNERSHIP

37-06 82 St., Suite 309 Jackson Heights, NY 11372 (718) 335-9421

82ndstreet.org

Executive Director: Leslie Ramos leslie@82ndstreet.org

• Administrator is 2016 Recipient of Lily Leadership Award

2025

The fascinating history of Queens is kept alive by a number of historical societies, many of which put on exhibits and events on a regular basis. The Queens Historical Society, based in the Kingsland Homestead in Flushing, covers the entire borough, while Greater Astoria, Newtown, Richmond Hill and Bayside are among the active groups focused on particular communities.

BAYSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Castle, 208 Totten Ave., Fort Totten (718) 352-1548 baysidehistorical.org

BROAD CHANNEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

17 E 6 Road, Broad Channel (718) 474-1127

broadchannelhistoricalsociety.org

DOUGLASTON AND LITTLE NECK

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PO Box 630142, Little Neck 11363-1040 dlnhs.org

GREATER ASTORIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PO Box 3445, Long Island City, NY 11103 (718) 278-0700 astorialic.org

GREATER RIDGEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Onderdonk House, 1820 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood (718) 456-1776 onderdonkhouse.org

NEWTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1883 Stockholm St., Ridgewood (718) 366-3715 newtownhistorical.org

RICHMOND HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

112-13 84 St. Richmond Hill (262) 686-7447 richmondhillhistory.org

QUEENS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37 Ave., Flushing (718) 939-0647 queenshistoricalsociety.org

WOODHAVEN CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY (718) 805-2002 projectwoodhaven.typepad.com/blog

The Bayside Historical Society’s 2024 St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Fort Totten.

The Onderdonk House is home

2025

RACQUET SPORTS

Tennis & Pickleball

Tennis, the sport of Queens, home to the U.S. Open since the 1920s, but pickleball is the new “in” sport of the decade, with many courts for it added here.

Cunningham Park’s outoor courts are popular all-year long.

INDOOR YEAR-ROUND TENNIS

COMMONPOINT QUEENS TENNIS

AND ATHLETIC CENTER AT ALLEY POND

Alley Athletic Playground

79-20 Winchester Blvd., Queens Village Sixteen courts. To book, call (718) 255-2127 commonpoint.org/health-wellness/tennis

CUNNINGHAM TENNIS CENTER

Cunningham Park

196-00 Union Tpke., Fresh Meadows (718) 255-2127

20 courts. To book, call (718) 740-6800 cunninghamtennis.com

OUTDOOR TENNIS

Permits are needed for outdoor tennis courts from the first Sun. of April to the Sun. before Thanksgiving. To apply for a permit online: nycgovparks.org/ permits/tennis-permits/apply.

ARCHIE SPIGNER PARK

Merrick Blvd. and 172 St. Two courts

ASTORIA HEIGHTS PLAYGROUND

Btwn. 45 and 46 Sts. at 30 Road Three courts

ASTORIA PARK

21 St. and Hoyt Ave. Fourteen courts

BAISLEY POND PARK

155 St. and 118 Ave. Four courts

BAISLEY POND PARK SOUTH

N. Conduit Ave. and 150 St. Four courts

BAYSWATER PARK

32 St. and Dickens Ave. Six courts

BROAD CHANNEL PARK

Crossbay Blvd. and E. 16 E.-18 Rds. Two courts

BROOKVILLE PARK

Brookville Blvd. and Southern Pkwy. Six courts

CROCHERON PARK

215 Place and 33 Ave. Ten courts; Accessible

DET. KEITH L WILLIAMS PARK

Liberty Ave. and 173 St. Ten courts; Accessible

HELEN MARSHALL PLAYGROUND

25 Ave. btwn. 98 St. and 100 St. One court

FLUSHING FIELDS

149 St. and 25 Ave. Eight courts

FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK

Meridian Rd. east of USTA National Tennis Center Eleven courts; Accessible

FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK

WORLD’S FAIR PLAYGROUND

62 Dr. and Grand Central Pkwy. Ext. One court

FOREST PARK

Park Lane South and 89 St. Fourteen courts; Accessible

2025 Public Golf Courses

FRANK M. CHARLES PARK

GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

165 Ave and 98 St.

Eleven courts; Accessible

FRANK PRINCIPE PARK

Maurice Ave., LIE Service Rd. West Two courts

HIGHLAND PARK

Elton St. and Jamaica Ave.

Eighteen courts ( incl. eight youth courts)

JUNIPER VALLEY PARK

62 Ave. and 80 St. Eight courts

KISSENA PARK Rose and Oak Aves. Twelve courts; Accessible

LOUIS PASTEUR PARK

52 Ave. and Marathon Pkwy. Two courts

P.O. EDWARD BYRNE PARK

North Conduit Ave. and 134-135 Sts. Four courts

ROCKAWAY COMMUNITY PARK

Alamdea Ave. btwn. B51 and B56 Sts. Three courts

ROY WILKINS RECREATION CENTER

Merrick Blvd. and 119 Ave. Four courts

SPRINGFIELD PARK

147 Ave. and Springfield Ave. Two courts

ROCHDALE PARK

Guy Brewer Blvd. and 134 Ave.

Six courts

Queens is home to six public golf courses — two of them are par-70 and over 6,000 yards from tee to green; two are modified 18-hole courses for beginners; and two are par-3 pitch-and-putt courses for those just looking for a little fun in the sun.

New York City residents can play at the five city-run courses at the NYC Resident Rate if they provide proof of residency. For residents including seniors, that means a valid driver’s license or photo ID and proof of residency (utility bill, etc.). Juniors must provide a school ID or birth certificate along with a parent’s photo ID.

ALLEY POND GOLF CENTER

232-01 Northern Boulevard, Douglaston (718) 225-9187

Alley Pond features a driving range with 72 indoor temperaturecontrolled stalls; an 18-hole miniature golf course; a naturalgrass short game practice course with bunkers for rental and a PGA golf simulator.

CLEARVIEW PARK GOLF COURSE

202-12 Willets Point Blvd., Bayside (718) 229-2570

The Clearview Park Golf Course is mostly fl at with straight fairways. It’s just south of the Throgs Neck Bridge. The 18-hole, 6,328-yard, par-70 course is one of the busiest courses on the East Coast.

FLUSHING MEADOWS GOLF CENTER

100 Flushing Meadows Park, Flushing (718) 271-8182

Flushing Meadows has a par-3 pitch-and-putt golf course and an 18-hole miniature golf course. The par-3 course is the only one in New York City that is lighted and is open until 1 a.m. to accommodate any schedule.

KISSENA GOLF COURSE

164-15 Booth Memorial Ave., Flushing (718) 939-4594

Th e Kissena Golf Course is on the eastern side of Kissena Park. The short, hilly 18-hole, 4665-yard, par-64 course is good for beginners and intermediate golfers.

DOUGLASTON GOLF COURSE

6320 Marathon Pkwy., Douglaston (718) 224-6566

Th e Douglaston Golf Course has fi ve challenging 3-par holes. Th e 18-hole, 5469-yard, par-67 course is located in Eastern Queens, where the Cross Island, Long Island Expressway and Grand Central converge. Th e Douglaston Course is on the highest ground in Queens, giving beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline.

FOREST PARK GOLF COURSE

101 Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven (718) 296-0999

The Forest Park Golf Course is on the western edge of Forest Park, just off the Jackie Robinson Parkway. Th e 18-hole, 6,053yard, par-70 course is considered one of the best golf courses in New York City.

ALLEY ATHLETIC PLAYGROUND

79-20

Four courts; accessible

CROCHERON PARK

214 Pl., 214 Lane, 215

RIIS PARK PAR 3 GOLF COURSE

155th Street, Rockaway Park, NY 11694 (718) 253-6816

Jacob Riis Park in the Rockaways has an 18-hole, par-3 pitch and putt course. It’s a great course for beginners. A scenic view at Clearview Golf Course.

To make an online tee-time reservation at a city golf course go to nycgovparks.org/facility/golf/reservations. For Riis Park, which is separately run, visit aviatorsports.com/sports/golf.

2025

COLLEGES

Higher Learning

UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGES

LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

31-10 Thomson Ave., Long Island City (718) 482-7200 laguardia.edu

LANDER COLLEGE FOR MEN

75-31 150 St., Kew Gardens Hills (718) 820-4800 lcm.touro.edu

PLAZA COLLEGE

118-33 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills (718) 779-1430 plazacollege.edu

QUEENS COLLEGE

65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing (718) 997-5000 qc.cuny.edu

QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

222-05 56 Ave., Bayside (718) 631-6262 qcc.cuny.edu

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY

8000 Utopia Pkwy., Jamaica (718) 990-2000 stjohns.edu

POOLS

VAUGHN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY

86-01 23rd Ave., East Elmhurst (866) 682-8446 vaughn.edu

YORK COLLEGE

94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica (718) 262-2000 york.cuny.edu

LAW SCHOOLS

CUNY SCHOOL OF LAW

2 Court Square, Long Island City (718) 340-4200 law.cuny.edu

Public

Swimming 2025

OUTDOOR POOLS FREE (SUMMERS ONLY)

ASTORIA POOL

19 St., and 23 Dr., Astoria (718) 626-8620

FISHER POOL

99 St. and 32 Ave., Corona (718) 779-8356

FORT TOTTEN POOL

338 Story Ave., Bayside (718) 224-4031

LIBERTY POOL

Detective Keith L Williams Park

173 St. and 106 Ave., Jamaica (718) 657-4995

MARIE CURIE PARK POOL

211 St. and 46 Ave., Bayside (718) 423-0762

PS 186 PLAYGROUND POOL

Little Neck Pkwy. and 72 Ave., Glen Oaks (718) 347-2945

WINDMULLER POOL

54 St., and 39 Rd., Woodside (718) 651-8247

The historic Astoria Pool,the largest public pool in the city, reopened to show off its $19 million makeover last June.

INDOOR POOLS

YEAR-ROUND AT RECREATION CENTERS*

FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK POOL & RINK * Avery Ave. and 131 St., Flushing (718) 271-7572

ROY WILKINS POOL *

177 St. and Baisley Blvd., Jamaica (718) 276-8686

* An annual NYC Parks membership is required to swim at any NYC Parks indoor recreational facililty.

2025

Animal Rescues and Shelters

Who speaks for those who can’t speak for themselves? Every day animals are abandoned by human companions who cannot live up to the responsibilities of pet ownership, while others become lost. And even though people have grown more conscious of the importance of reducing animal overpopulation through spaying and neutering, there are still many unwanted pets out there. In Queens, aside from the new Animal Care Centers of NYC location, there are a number of groups that strive to protect and rescue them and hope you can give them a good home.

SHELTER

QUEENS ANIMAL CARE CENTER

1906 Flushing Ave.

Ridgewood, NY 11385 (212) 788-4000 nycacc.org

Hours of operation: Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

RESCUES

ABANDONED ANGELS

COCKER SPANIEL RESCUE

PO Box 545426 Flushing, NY 11354 (646) 883-1063 nyabandonedangels.com

ANIMALS CAN’T TALK INC.

PO Box 630408 Little Neck, NY 11363 (718) 393-7535

ADVOCAT RESCUE

Volunteer cat/kitten rescue in Forest Hills, serving Metro NYC and surrounding area. advocatrescue.org

BOBBI AND THE STRAYS

The Shops at Atlas Park 80-36 Cooper Ave. Glendale, NY 11385 (718) 326-6070 Bobbiandthestrays.org

CAMP HAPPY TAILS NYC

Queens, NY

By appointment only camphappytailsnyc.com hello@camphappytailsnyc.com

FOR OUR FRIENDS INC.

PO Box 203, Bayside, NY 11364 (718) 595-2161 Forourfriends.org Fordogrescue@yahoo.com

FRIENDLY FERALS, INC. P.O. Box 754033 Forest Hills, NY 11375 (917) 579-5718 friendlyferals@msn.com

HEAVENLY ANGELS ANIMAL RESCUE P.O. Box 170289 Ozone Park, NY 11417 (347) 722-5939 Heavenlyangelsanimalrescue.org Harescue1@aol.com or Haar13@aol.com

LINDA’S FERAL CAT ASSISTANCE PO Box 770272 Woodside, NY 11377 (718) 570-1786 lindascatassistance.com hi@lindascatassistance.com

KOREAN K9 RESCUE 2407 31 St., Astoria, NY 11102 koreank9rescue.org

PUPPY KITTY NY CITY INC puppykittynyc.org info@puppykittynyc.org

TIMBER’S LEGACY PO Box 790013 Middle Village, NY 11379 Timberslegacy.org info@timberslegacy.org

TNR UTOPIA INC PO Box 604258 Bayside, NY 11360 (347) 850-CATS (2287) Tnrutopia.org Inquiries@Tnrutopia.org

Queens College

STEPHANIE G. MEDITZ