Letter to the Editor: Resident Writes In About Airplanes Over Bayside

Resident relays a recent event during which a plane was forced to dump its fuel while in the air.

For Queens School, A Share of Bee Winner's Victory

Humble roots spread far for nation's new top speller.

Queens Eats: Steak au Poivre

Try this steak with a delicious peppercorn sauce, which was served at the author's wedding.

How to Deal with the Looming Heat Wave/Apocalypse

First summer heat blast wastes no time arriving in NYC.

Get Out

A weekend guide for adults in northeast Queens.

APEC's Executive Director Hopes Long-Awaited Upgrade Project Will Begin Soon

Douglaston environmental center's leaders to meet with city's Parks Department on June 25 to discuss construction project.

Samuel Field Y to Host Family Fun Night, Camp Alumni Initiative

The Y's Bay Terrace Center will hold an event for local families at Ben's Kosher Deli on June 3.

Douglaston Little Neck Library to Host Art Gallery, Japanese Monsters Program in June

The library will also hold a rally to save borough chapters on June 13.

Queens Eats: Memorial Day Edition

This holiday edition includes a trip to Madison Square Eats and the recipe for crock pot bolognese sauce.

About Town

Find information on events, meetings and other activities taking place in northeast Queens this week.

Week in Review

Catch up on the top stories in your community.

Family Talk: Concerned Your 2-Year Old Isn’t Tech Savvy?

Randi Zuckerberg wants her son to be as technologically advanced as his peers.

Alternate Side Parking Suspended on May 27

Drivers will not need to move their cars or pay for parking meters on Monday.

Don't Bee Afraid of Swarms This Summer

Read Patch's post on common misconceptions about the bees in your backyard.

Queens Eats: Angel Hair Pasta with Asparagus

Try your hand at this tasty pasta dish from Giulia Melucci's memoir.

Wet Weekend Ahead

Keep those umbrellas handy.

Safety Tips for West Nile Virus Season

Take a look at these safety tips on how to avoid mosquitoes.

Get Out

A weekend guide for adults in northeast Queens.

Samuel Field Y to Host Summer Programs for Developmentally Disabled Children

The classes, which include gym activities and swimming, will kick off in mid-July.

APEC to Teach Grade School Students About Butterflies

Event on June 8 will include a nature hike, a snack and crafts.

City Beaches Open for the Summer on May 25

The city's Parks Department will open all of its beaches on Memorial Day weekend.

Civil War Reenactment Rescheduled For May 25 at Fort Totten

About Town

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Week in Review

Catch up on the week's top stories.

Current Powerball Jackpot Second Largest In Game History

The jackpot total is now at $475 million.

Queens Eats: Bacon Chicken

This tasty dish was inspired by a wedding gift.

Allergy Sufferers, Welcome to the Thunderdome

Things are about to get rough for you if your kryptonite is pollen.

St. Mary's To Host Walk On May 19

Today's Powerball Drawing at a Whopping $360M

Tickets can be purchased up to 9 p.m. today.

Alternate Side Parking Suspended For May 15 And 16

Pic of the Week: Lions Club Scholarship Dinner

Group awards scholarship money to nine local students.

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Week in Review

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Queens Eats: Spaghetti Carbonara

Try this hearty pasta dish before it gets too hot outside.

Alternate Side Parking Suspended For May 9

Drivers will not need to move their cars on Thursday.

Bayside Historical Society To Host Genealogy Event, Civil War Reenactment

Both events will be held at the castle in Fort Totten.

Little Neck Hofstra Students Wins Fox News Award

Shannan Ferry, who recently won the Gracie Award, takes top prize for segment on a proposed horse carriage ban for NYC.

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Week in Review

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Weprin to Hold Event for Northeast Queens Residents and Their Pets on May 5

Pets and Pals Day will kick off at noon at Alley Pond Park.