Queens World Film Festival Returns for its Third Year February 15, 2013 3:18pm | By Jeanmarie Evelly, DNAinfo Reporter/Producer LONG ISLAND CITY — The Queens World Film Festival returns to the borough next month for its third year, screening over 100 independent movies in Astoria, Long Island City, Elmhurst and Jackson Heights. The six-day festival kicks off March 5 […]
Espresso 77 Hosted Art and Live Music Through Nemo Blizzard – Amidst closures and last minute cancellations Espresso 77 shined as a beacon of defiance to the extreme weather conditions by hosting a packed art opening accompanied by live music. It was attended by both local Jackson Heights residents and people who traveled from afar […]
“QUEENS WORLD FILM FESTIVAL celebrates the independent film making spirit by encouraging the novice and the student filmmaker, featuring filmmakers who take chances to bring us challenging stories and by providing screening opportunities for that overlooked, yet gem of a film.” The 3rd Queens World Film Festival will take place March 5-9, 2013. It will […]
Unemployment Drops to 7.7 as New Jobs are Created Unemployment Drops to 7.7 as New Jobs are Created- 4 year low in unemployment combined with the all time historical low mortgage rates is a full proof recipe for a surge in real estate activity, that is good news for sellers and buyers alike. Jackson Heights […]
Newly adopted 2013 NYC Real Estate Tax Rates Newly adopted 2013 NYC Real Estate Tax Rates – Here are the tax rates for fiscal year 2013 (7/1/12 – 6/30/13) adopted by the New York City Council at its meeting of November 13, 2012. Class […]
Unemployment Rate for September October in high sevens! Unemployment Rate for September October in high sevens- It’s important to note that the unemployment rate for the past two months has been in high 7’s September reporting 7.8% and October was just reported on November 2nd at 7.9%. These are numbers that are more synonymous with unemployment […]
From REBNY: latest updates on the recovery efforts from Sandy –November 2, 2012 As recovery efforts continue, we wanted to inform you of the continuing updates we receive. If your building is still flooded and you still need a pump, you may contact Ryan Baxter. We also have compiled a list of available contractors for remediation here. Temporary Space: REBNY […]
Top 5 Mistakes Homeowners Selling On Their Own Make: Pricing – some owners price low, just enough to satisfy their immediate net requirements, and if they ever choose to list with a broker they need to raise the price in order to still be within their expectations. Some overprice, usually after receiving disappointing news […]
October 19, 2012 11:06am By Paul DeBenedetto, DNAinfo Reporter/Producer Jackson Heights Readies for 23rd Annual Kids Halloween Parade JACKSON HEIGHTS — While many New Yorkers will be celebrating at the massive and popular Village Halloween Parade this year, some of the city’s pint-sized residents will be having their own parade in Queens. Kids, neighbors and businesses in Jackson Heights will put […]
Love this article I found. It truly speaks to the growing artistic spirit in Jackson Heights! ENJOY! Jackson Heights to Get Orchestra CLARE TRAPASSO Thursday, August 30, 2012 A retired music educator is hoping to hit the right note with a community orchestra in Queens. Long-time Jackson Heights resident and violinist Patricia Glunt, 58, is […]