blog roll
our featured bloggers
Townhouse Antiques Closes
May 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Bellport, New York, May 20, 2013 -- “This is a sad day for Townhouse Antiques.  After 12 years, we are adding our name to the ever growing list of antique shops closing on Long Island.  The recessi...
Madonna's work at Brady Court
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/ugly-battle-behind-peaceful-facade-brady-court-co-ops-article-1.1338347
Tracy Towers Representation
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/tenants-cheer-bronx-judge-postpones-rent-increase-tracey-towers-complex-court-fight-rages-article-1.1152703
Off-the-clock Claims Are Subject to Wage and Hour Lawsuits
May 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Author: Hans & Associates, P.C. Off-the-clock claims are one source of wage and hour lawsuits. In an off-the-clock claim, employees assert that the employer forced them to spend time working ...
Timing Is Everything
May 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 79 79 recommendations | email to a friend
     While I was living in Nashville, I was continually learning about different plants and flowers that were native to the region. As I walked through a field one day, I spotted a cluster of dain...
This Month in Queens Real Estate: May 2013
May 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
Queens NY Real Estate Market Update As the Queens housing market recovers we are seeing considerable increases in demand, resulting in a strong seller’s market in certain areas a...
New York City's Biggest Free Pet Adoption Event Ever Comes to Queens!
May 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
On June 1 st and June 2 nd , thousands of dogs and cats will be looking for their forever homes at New York City’s biggest pet adoption event ever – all for free. The Alliance for NYC’s Animals ...
Holy Roman Festival
May 09, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
May 15 - 19 175-20 74TH AVENUE, FRESH MEADOWS RIDES, GAMES, FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT OPEN, WED THROUGH FRIDAY, 6PM-11PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 2PM — 11PM FREE PARKING AND ADMISSION PAY ONE LOW P...
Flea Market
May 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
FLEA MARKET Transfiguration Parish Hall - Maspeth Sunday, June 2nd, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Vendors needed; please call 347-339-1362 Tables $25.00
FSLA Challenges ― How Does Overtime Work with a Fluctuating Work Week?
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
In recent years, the changes and complexities of wage and hour laws have made it difficult for small businesses to comply with regulations. Yet, with wage and hour lawsuits on the rise, small busi...

more blogs

arts and entertainmemt
Hipster fashions that scream sense of style
Whether or not you consider yourself current with today’s fashion and style, it’s easy to be influenced somewhat by your surroundings. If you live in a neighborhood like Williamsburg, Brooklyn or A...
Jan 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 26 26 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Apple's back catalog gets a fresh release
A list of some of the remastered records
Jan 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 24 24 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
The Dilemma isn't much of one
There is a comic plot device that is so common that most people overlook it. The basic formula for this common comedic tool is this: take one kind of funny man who is possibly overweight, just weir...
Jan 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 29 29 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Artists showcase their creations at Brooklyn Textile Show
On view at the Brooklyn Textile Center until Feb. 25
Jan 19, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 38 38 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
DIY projects like this one could be an easy addition to anyone's wardrobe.
DIY fashions to liven up your wardrobe
If you have the will to get creative with your wardrobe this winter, then there’s a way to win over those winter wardrobe blues. If you start your day staring into your closet hoping that somethin...
Jan 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
"Country Strong" is kind of weak
Do you ever wonder how Hollywood comes up with ideas for movies? I think people probably just sit around in a room and throw ideas around: “How about a movie about a country singer at the tail end ...
Jan 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
"Construction" by Shayna Block.
Small hands, big world: Captured
The Kew Gardens Children's Photo Show aims to showcase the photography of local kids
Jan 12, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 41 41 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Neal Gillen was born in Jackson Heights and is the author of seven novels.
Author Neal Gillen talks about life in Queens
Neal Gillen’s seven novels have all in some way or another, featured Queens. Whether as a setting, or a place that a character goes to hide out, the author, who now lives in Maryland, returns to h...
Jan 05, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 29 29 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Cute and prepared to weather any storm
Tips to keep your winter shoes in top condition
Jan 05, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 29 29 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
The King's Speech delivers on que
With the decline in the average person’s attention span and the advent of special effects that can show people not only dodging bullets but sweat flying off their forehead as they do it, its unusua...
Jan 05, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Brush up on your jazz knowledge wiht NEA masters like Jason Marsalis, himself a 2011 NEA Jazz Master.
Jazz up your new year resolutions
Learn with the 2011 NEA Jazz Masters in panels, workshops and classes.
Jan 05, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
The Pantone Corporation released their color for 2011: Honeysuckle 18-2120, a medley of deep pinks and reds.
New year, new wardrobe
Any fashion trend that you see this spring will have the same common thread: Color. Any fashion publication, celebrity news report or stylist will tell you that ‘brights are in and drab is out’. ...
Dec 29, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 32 32 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Beat the Winter Blues
Shorter days, colder temperatures and more time stuck inside can color anyone’s winter a little blue. Whether you’re feeling sluggish, irritable, noticing a change in appetite, or even just feeling...
Dec 29, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 28 28 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Cool ways to celebrate New Years
Take a break from TimesSquare and chill out with these events.
Dec 29, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Purevile creates eclectic jewelry from natural materials.
The Art of “Craftacular” Creations
The handmade craze was in full effect this past Sunday, Dec. 12th at a local designer open market we stumbled upon, sponsored by BUST Magazine—“The magazine for women with something to get off thei...
Dec 22, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
national news

(Blank Headline Received)CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's highest court ruled on Saturday that parts of a revised election law setting out terms for a parliamentary vote were unconstitutional, casting fresh doubt over a poll that has already been delayed. The Islamist-dominated upper house of parliament had approved the law last month and sent it to the Supreme Constitutional Court to check the legality of the voting procedures for a new lower house. Opposition politicians had denounced the text of the revised election law approved by parliament and repeated threats to boycott the vote. ...


Sun May 26 03:32:38 UTC 2013

(Blank Headline Received)CONAKRY (Reuters) - At least five people were killed on Saturday when security forces in Guinea opened fire on protesters in opposition strongholds in the capital, medical sources and witnesses said. The violence brings to 11 the number of people killed since Thursday in unrest that began over election preparations but has frequently degenerated into looting and clashes between ethnic groups. "According to our information, they (the five) all died after being shot," said Thierno Maadjou Sow, president of the OGDH human rights group. ...


Sun May 26 03:29:00 UTC 2013
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The woman hired to clean up Rutgers' scandal-scarred athletic program quit as Tennessee's women's volleyball coach 16 years ago after her players submitted a letter complaining she ruled through humiliation, fear and emotional abuse, The Star-Ledger reported Saturday night on its website.
Sun May 26 03:28:40 UTC 2013