I was on a jury for a criminal case. Every officer and worker was polite and kind…read more Judge John Voll was amazing. He was incredibly considerate and thoughtful. He made sure we understood everything. I found the case to be very disturbing. But, due to all the incredible staff it was overall a good experience

Came here for a meeting last week. Lots of security, but I made it through. We went to the Helen…read moreMarshall Conference Center to attend a Parks Meeting about a virtual link to park data. Very interesting space. Queens Brough Hall is hard to get to in the dark, and some directions should have been provided. Overall an interesting experience

Jackie Robinson Parkway was called the Interboro Parkway then renamed for trailblazing Major League…read moreBaseball player Jackie Robinson. When I'm in the parkway it doesn't look like this road is in New York City. I heard that it was so many accident because the parkway has lot of road curves and sometime no curve side. But because this parkway is in the park, the view is so nice.

Extending from Jamaica Ave. in East NY, Brooklyn to Kew Gardens, Queens, Jackie Robinson Parkway…read moremay well be the most dangerous 4.95 miles you'll ever drive[1]. Two lanes and no shoulder lane in both directions means that any type of delay, being that an accident or roadwork, will result in traffic grinding to a halt. Independently of which direction you are driving, you will see accidents. Lots of them. Too many drivers oblivious of the dangers of driving fast in heavy traffic. Yesterday a car crashed and stopped sideways, cutting off Eastbound traffic on both lanes. Just this morning an accident on Exit 3 backed up Westbound traffic all the way to Van Wyck, Grand Central Exit 18 and beyond. That's about an 8 mile-long line of cars, folks! Along the way you will find enough auto body parts to open an auto body shop. Other interesting finds may include an abandoned couch left vertically on the right lane. The most scenic part of the drive may be Cypress Cemetery near Exit 3, where Jackie Robinson is buried. At the same time, Jackie Robinson Parkway gives the observant driver a window into New York City's wildlife: roadkill may include various mammals of different sizes, from cats, to raccoons, to other not clearly identifiable furry critters. Moreover, the lack of shoulder lane means that the carcasses will stay there for a long time, giving you the unique opportunity to observe the effect of decomposition on animal corpses over time[2]. Enjoy. ------------------------------ [1] http://nypost.com/2008/02/24/tragic-toll-of-qns-roadway/ [2] Mary Roach would be ecstatic: http://www.maryroach.net/stiff.html

I always check out this spot when visiting New York! Parking is incredibly easy and the area is…read morevery open and perfect for picnics or just relaxing with friends or family. There's also a very cool museum nearby!

It's the Eiffel Tower of Queens! Like the Eiffel Tower it was constructed for a World's Fair…read more(1964). If you are ever in Corona Park or Citi Field, it's worth stopping by to snap a selfie. In the middle of the day in the middle of the week, there was almost no one around.

Ms Chu was very friendly and promised to mail a copy of my SS…read moreVery efficient Thank you Ms Chu

Good Social Security office employees but entrace clerk lacks education, emphaty and good manners.read more

Why does everyone who works at Workforce1 have an attitude problem? When it comes to…read moreprofessionalism for these workers, they don't have that at all. When even talking to one of their career advisors, they yell at you for saying "ok" disrespectfully. Hypocrites! Do not trust these people, because they would forget and come one late or a meeting they set up for YOU to come one time. What a complete joke of a company.

A dry spell of seven months in 2012 on the Unemployment Line, Queens Workforce1 did very little to…read morebenefit my job search. Albeit, their resume workshop and interview workshops at two and half hour each respectively did provide useful insight as I adjust my methods in this 2012 ailing rapid talespin economic decline state. The employers whom they recruit for are mostly industrial and transportation. The only great thing about this employment office is their computer resource facility for one hour of free internet usage including fax machine, copying, and phone calls which all must be job search related. Staff are RUDE and un-compasssionate as they process paperwork from job candidates like apathetic robots.

a great little public green space somewhat oddly located on the busy Woodhaven Boulevard. I've…read morealways been fascinated by how this city's neighborhoods, streets, and transit developed; this park is an excellent reminder of days gone by. it's a simple park (just grass, trees, and a few benches), but named after a complex and interesting man. a New York City local boy who was, at various points in his life, a media mogul, a magician, a World War One artillery sergeant, a politician, and an important member of Queens' American Legion community. when I walked by last week, saw a few people sitting there, drinking coffee, reading the paper, just relaxing. it seems well maintained, though that could also be due to its location. a nice break from - and yet right in the middle of - the hustle and bustle of city life. posts with horse-heads on top, clutching rings in their mouths, appear all around the perimeter of this Triangle. Trotting Course Lane, as it turns out, dates back to the days of horse and carriage; it was eventually straightened and made into Woodhaven Boulevard for those magnificent men in their driving machines, but a remnant of the original Lane itself is still there as a residential street intersecting Woodhaven. sidenote: I spent a good ten minutes hunting down the information necessary for this review, methodically going through Google Maps, Forgotten NY, the NYC Parks Department, and FourSquare. technology is wonderful, ainnit?

The ability to uncover any new historical information regarding Nat Schneider Park is all for not…read moreas Mike B touched on all the key points. This park served us, the wild but respectful teenagers of the area quite well for many years. My friend lived in the corner house off the Woodhaven side and many a hot summer night we would spill out onto the Triangle for a reprieve from the indoors. As I drive by now and peer over for a quick glance its great to see the upkeep continuing and improvments being made for the next group to enjoy. Although not a park for young children nor dogs as there is too many cars in constant motion on two sides, it sure is a nice late evening and/or early morning destination before the traffic brings the noise pollution.

I've lived on this island for 35 years, and didn't know about this park until today. Aside from the…read morefact that the park doesn't open until noon, this was a perfect visit. I've been to bird sanctuaries and went away without seeing a bird, but not here. The park is on two levels, and they have spent years adding magical little features here and there. We were particularly impressed with the vegetable garden for donations to charity and what is literally a "Flower Bed." It's only 20 minutes from our house, so hopefully we will be repeat visitors.

I enjoyed my visit to this garden. It's a hidden gem in the neighborhood…read more We picked a good timing, good weather and holiday visit is always the best time. Please note of it's opening time when planned to visit. It's a small garden but has plenty to offer. I like the setup and how they fenced it out for privacy. It has free admission and open for villagers and visitors. Planning to return and timing to the early season. The park has been awarded as best park for it us popular being birds sanctuary. You would not be disappointed.

Ridgewood Reservoir use to be a freshwater wetland on the border between Brooklyn and Queens. What…read moreis now the upper area of Highland Park. I either go for a walk or run along the trailway all the time. Just recently after doing some research the 3rd basin used to be Ridgewood Reservoir until 1989 when the reservoir was drained out. One of the many fascinating history of this once Reservoir. There use to be a waterfall. At a certain distance while walking on the trail way you get to see portions of the abandoned and once waterfall. At first you would assume it was used as stairs to get to somewhere down, but nothing like it. I could only image the view. Another fascinating history behind the Ridgewood Reservoir, there used to be a keepers house and guest house. Only a small part of that house remains while the other part is long gone. Not sure if people while out running or just taking a stroll notices these tiny historical fragments distance away. Ridgewood Reservoir is very peaceful, quiet, and very well preserved naturally. If you are the walker type it can take you about 20 minutes to walk Ridgewood Reservoir. For those bike or running enthusiasts less.

One of my good friends who lives in East New York recently told me about this magical place just a…read morefew months ago. While visiting my folks the other day in Fresh Meadows, I decided to bike to the Reservoir and see what all the hype was about. I have friends who live nearby and they are always telling me to visit. While visiting my parents the other day, I borrowed my dads old 79s Italian road bike and went for it. It was about about 8 miles but it was worth it. The reservoir is not to be confused with Highland Park though they are right near each other. If you've ever have noticed a bike path on the right hand side of the Jackie Robinson highway going east bound (nearby exit 2 or 3 perhaps), this it where that leads to. If you're biking like I was, there's a pretty decent amount of bike rack space on both sides of the water. The bike racks are also pretty publicly facing so seemed decently safe to me, as long as you have a decent or good lock. With by bike secured, I was able to walk around and take in the spectacular views of the water while enjoying the sounds of hundreds of singing birds, who too decided to spend the day relaxing by the reservoir. I couldn't help but forgot that I was still technically in New York City. Seriously, it felt like I was somewhere here on Long Island. The best part about this park, is that if you're adventurous, it turns out there are some really cool hidden paths all around. I found one that gave took to this unobstructed and extremely private view of the water. I had the entire one half of the park to myself. It was just me, my thoughts and nature. Bring some binoculars if you have any and go bird watching. I spotted some beautiful Red Robin's and blue jays. If you're ever out this way, I HIGHLY suggest you check this place out.

I love the Queens Historical Society and the Kingsland Homestead for various reasons. First of all,…read morethey preserve and celebrate the borough's history and heritage in fascinating, entertaining and enriching ways. For those who don't know, Kingsland Homestead is a preserved colonial farmhouse and the second oldest house in Queens. It is also headquarters for the Queens Historical Society, which maintains the world's only museum of Queens history and a wide-ranging library and archives, including online teaching aids on slavery and the Underground Railroad in New York City. These two entities stimulate my love of history, architecture and antiques because they spearhead educational programs, curate exhibitions, publish a quarterly newsletter, and offer lectures, programs and slide presentations on subjects relating more than 300 years of history. Finally, the grounds are beautiful and located in a neighborhood called "Flushing," which has more Asian restaurants that Manhattan's Chinatown. So I can always head to a great, cheap, authentic restaurant after visiting. Here's the back story. The Kingsland Homestead was built in 1785 by original resident Charles Doughty, the son of a wealthy Quaker. The two-story estate became "Kingsland" after Doughty's son-in-law, Joseph King, a British sea captain, bought the property in 1801. Kingsland's first floor includes a 1,350-square-foot space where the society organizes exhibitions and lectures. The second-floor parlor is designed in a Victorian style with lacework and a plethora of items (i.e. notebooks, eyeglasses) that former inhabitants used. The house has a gambrel roof, a crescent-shaped window in a side gable, a Federal-period chimney piece with an iron Franklin stove, and a Dutch-style front door. Shingles fill the exterior, except on the west side, which features flush boarding and clapboards. The Queens Historical Society is based in the homestead. The society spearheads educational programs, exhibitions, and a research center. It publishes a quarterly newsletter and offers lectures, programs, and slide presentations on subjects relating more than 300 years of history. The house is in Weeping Beech Park. About two acres in size, the park had a 60-foot-high weeping beech from 1847 until 1998. For a long time, the tree had city landmark status and it is believed to be the original source for all weeping beeches in the United States.

This wonderful treasure of a house from 1774 currently has a charming exhibit on toys, a period…read moreVictorian room upstairs and a terrific gift shop with interesting and inexpensive items plus great selection of books dedicated to many neighborhoods of Queens. Be sure to check out the cool weeping beech tree behind the house.

I've been to the Kew Gardens Cinema a couple of times. I've always had a pleasant experience. They…read moreshow films that not many other theaters in NYC show. I came here on Friday to see the new Ralph Fiennes film that no other theater in NY was playing! Very easy to get to. The Kew Gardens LIRR stop is right across the street. Several buses stop in the area. Along with the F and E trains. Its a very old school cinema. The prices reflect that as well. For a 2 PM Friday showing I only paid $10. That's a steal. You can either buy tickets at the concessions stand or just scan your ticket from Fandango, etc. at the concessions stand and they'll print out your ticket. You really don't need it, though. The bathrooms are to the left when you come in. Lots of stalls with a long mirror across the entire wall. Everything was fairly clean and tidy. There's also a little area before the bathroom where you can sit and wait if you're early. I was in auditorium 5 the last time I was here. Which is on the second floor. The size of the theaters are on the smaller size, but not cramped. The seats are outdated and a bit flimsy, but not uncomfortable. They don't show millions of adverts and previews like other places do. The screens expand before the movie starts. Good sound and picture. The entire place is decorated with a vintage vibe. I love it. Everyone was friendly and they dont search your purses like other places do. I will definitely be back!

Glad to see Kew Gardens Cinema still around post-pandemic! The $5 Wednesday tickets with no…read morerestrictions are a steal. It's an old-school theater with charm, comfy, padded stadium seats in Theater 3 and assigned seating is a nice touch. The bathrooms are outdated (push-button sinks felt unhygienic), and there's no parking lot, but street parking was easy on a weekday night. They don't run late-night shows, but for the price and atmosphere, it's worth a visit.