Hanging out in Queens

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The development that includes the building mentioned in the original post of this thread had three new buildings built on its footprint that were begun during the pandemic and appeared finished for quite a while now but apparently weren't, because they just had the official ribbon cutting ceremony.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held to mark the official opening of Apex Place, a new three-tower affordable residential development at 62-11 108th St. in Forest Hills.

Apex Place has 441 total affordable housing units and yields 20,000 square feet of community space, including medical offices and a new community center for Queens Community House, a multi-site, multi-service house that helps Queens residents of all ages and backgrounds by providing them with the tools needed to enrich their lives, thus building healthy and inclusive communities.

Among the amenities available for Apex Place residents are rooftop decks, fitness rooms, children’s play areas, on-site storage lockers, a laundry facility, a bicycle room, and a naturally ventilated parking structure screened by greenery. The development is also located close to the 63rd Drive-Rego Park subway station, which services the M, R, E, and F trains.

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The Woodhaven police officer whose heroic efforts inspired a classic film: Our Neighborhood, The Way It Was

By the Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

 

On a crisp evening in New York City, Officer Charles Glasco from Woodhaven, Queens was wrapping up a long shift writing traffic tickets. Little did he know, his evening would soon take a turn into an extraordinary and heartbreaking chapter of his career—one that would make headlines around the world and become the subject of both a famous magazine article and a Hollywood film.

It all began on the evening of Sept. 17, 1941, when Glasco’s patrol brought him to the scene of a life-and-death crisis. At Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, he found a chaotic scene unfolding in front of the Hotel Gotham. Hook-and-ladder trucks, ambulances and a large crowd had gathered beneath the building. On a narrow ledge 17 stories above the street, a young man stood in apparent distress, teetering on the brink of tragedy.

A woman stood by the window, seemingly trying to coax him inside. The sergeant on the scene informed Glasco that the woman was the man’s sister, and that her brother, 26-year-old John William Warde, had threatened to jump if he saw any police officers.

Officer Glasco, known for his friendly demeanor and natural gift for connecting with people, suggested posing as a civilian in an effort to speak to the young man and convince him to come inside. His hope was that his non-authoritative, friendly presence might make Warde more inclined to listen.

Minutes later, Glasco borrowed a jacket from a bellboy in the hotel lobby and entered Room 1714, where Warde was perched on the ledge. The scene inside was tense, but Glasco’s calm demeanor and engaging personality soon began to make a difference. He started a casual conversation with Warde, making him feel at ease and slowly drawing him into a dialogue.

“I’ve been out of work for as long as I can remember,” Glasco told the young man. “This is my first day on the job.” With that simple line, Glasco humanized himself, establishing common ground with Warde, who was reportedly moody and eccentric. As their conversation deepened, the two men discussed everything from baseball to the merits of day picnics versus night picnics, even touching on their mutual interest in physical fitness. The goal was to keep Warde talking and distracted, to prevent him from making any rash decisions.

Glasco went to great lengths to build rapport. He brought Warde glasses of water, offered him cigarettes and continued to engage him in light conversation. All the while, Glasco maintained a careful distance, aware that any sudden move could cause Warde to panic and leap from the ledge.

Hours passed, with no progress toward a resolution. The street was buzzing with tension, and the city’s hopes were pinned on Officer Glasco’s ability to talk the young man back to safety. But as the evening wore on, Warde remained just out of reach.

By 10:30 p.m., 11 hours into the standoff, the situation reached its tragic end. Despite Officer Glasco’s valiant efforts to persuade him to come inside, Warde stepped off the ledge and fell to his death.

It was a devastating conclusion to a heartbreaking drama. The young man, plagued by emotional turmoil and a troubled past, had chosen to end his life in full view of the bustling city below. The incident made headlines across the globe, drawing widespread sympathy for both Warde and the police officers who had tried in vain to save him.

In the years that followed, this story became a subject of media fascination. Ten years later, the New Yorker published a detailed article about the incident, titled “The Man on the Ledge,” and two years after that, the story was adapted for the big screen.

The 1951 film “Fourteen Hours,” produced by Twentieth Century Fox, dramatized the events of that fateful day. In the film, Officer Charles Dunnigan (played by Paul Douglas) takes on a role similar to Glasco’s, while Richard Basehart portrayed the troubled young man, Robert Cosick. Barbara Bel Geddes and Agnes Moorehead also starred, adding to the film’s emotional depth. Interestingly, Fourteen Hours marked the film debut of Grace Kelly, who would go on to become a Hollywood legend and later the Princess of Monaco.

The film, though based on real events, took some artistic liberties in its depiction of the crisis, but it captured the essence of the real-life drama. For those who watched it, the film served as a reminder of the fragility of life and the deep, sometimes unspoken pain that many individuals face.

As for Officer Glasco, his efforts were widely praised. He was promoted to sergeant for his bravery and calm under pressure, but he rarely spoke about the incident to his family. He continued to live in his childhood neighborhood of Woodhaven, Queens, and passed away on Feb. 3, 1976, at the age of 57.

[samhexum]

Fine dining in Queens can be dangerous...

https://qns.com/2024/11/three-men-sought-for-jumping-two-teens-at-the-bayside-white-castle-before-stealing-their-airpods-nypd/

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

4 minutes ago, samhexum said:

Fine dining in Queens can be dangerous...

https://qns.com/2024/11/three-men-sought-for-jumping-two-teens-at-the-bayside-white-castle-before-stealing-their-airpods-nypd/

NOT MY PRECIOUS WHITE CASTLE!?!?

This is why I order them for delivery, so I can deny ever going there or being seen eating them in public like some starved, ravenous animal.

[samhexum]

 

Several Corona residents and local activists gathered outside an alleged brothel on 111th Street Tuesday afternoon to demand that authorities permanently shutter the establishment.

Activists led by Let’s Improve Roosevelt Ave. President Ramon Ramirez-Baez and former Council Member Hiram Monserrate gathered at the site of the alleged brothel at 50-14 111th St., almost directly opposite the New York Hall of Science and the Terrace on the Park.

Protesters placed placards bearing the slogan “Shut it Down” in the property’s front yard and said the brothel has been operational for over a year despite multiple complaints from members of the local community.

Corona resident Carlos Zapata, who lives on the same block as the alleged brothel, said he recently looked out of his window to find an apparent John urinating on his car in the middle of the night.

Zapata said numerous johns urinate or even defecate in the neighborhood when they visit the alleged establishment, stating that some johns even threaten local residents.

“A lot of residents here didn’t come today because they fear reprisals,” Zapata said. “We are here to show you that the community is standing up.”

Maria, a Corona resident who lives around the corner from the property but asked for her second name to be omitted, demanded that the alleged brothel be closed down. She pointed to the fact that two schools are located within a few blocks of the property—PS 28 at 109-10 47th Ave. and PS 14 at 107-01 Otis Ave. (where Paul Simon hung out in the schoolyard with some kid named Julio before it was built over)

“Let’s do it for the kids,” Maria said on Tuesday.

Several school-aged children passed by the premises during Tuesday’s protest, while a number of men approached the door beforehand, though it remained closed.

Ramirez-Baez said local activists have sent a letter with more than 100 signatures to the NYPD calling for the alleged brothel to be closed down.

Ramirez-Baez said it was “unacceptable” that the alleged brothel has remained open for more than a year and called for more enforcement from the NYPD.

 

[samhexum]

On 4/17/2023 at 1:06 AM, BenjaminNicholas said:

Some of Queens is sketch, but other parts are absolutely beautiful and very, very livable.

NYC School Construction Authority announces 700-seat annex to ease overcrowding at Forest Hills High School

Do me a favor and let Simon and Garfunkel know about this... they would want to know. (I meant that to anyone, not just @BenjaminNicholas.)

[samhexum]

P.S. 174 in Rego Park launches GoFundMe to reinstate popular chess program for students

 

[samhexum]

I saw Paper Moon and A Touch of Class as a double feature there with my aunt.***

Housing lottery launches for 60 units at Trylon Tower in Rego Park, rent starts at $828 – QNS

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***Paper Moon was a preview.  Another memorable double feature I saw in Queens in that era was Same Time, Next Year with a preview of The Champ at a nearly-empty Continental Theater during a snowstorm.  Also, when I was a young'n, the theater across the street from me showed The Groove Tube with Kentucky Fried Movie.

But my mother saw the best double feature at the second-run Drake Theater... Ordinary People and American Gigolo!  She said she was glad Ordinary People was shown first because she wasn't sure she'd have waited if she'd had to sit through American Gigolo first.

Edited December 4, 2024 by samhexum
to ensure maximum delight for the reader!

[samhexum]

Something wonderful happened for me today and I hope that I'm not going to make you all very, very jealous by telling you this…
 
A New York City online health panel that I do for $10 every year sent me a gift in appreciation today… Something I had always dreamed I'd be able to have, but never really believed I would be able to attain...

A reusable canvas shopping bag!

 

Edited December 16, 2024 by samhexum
because I had finished working on the railroad and I needed something else to do just to pass the time away.

[samhexum]

My extra special gift of appreciation for my vital contribution to the New York health survey.
 

[samhexum]

The victim in a Queens cold case homicide has finally been identified more than three decades after her body was discovered in a grassy area along the Cross Island Expressway near Cambria Heights in August 1991, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Monday.

The Cold Case Unit currently has 47 homicide victims who have yet to be identified. Earlier this year, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng secured a half-million dollar grant for advanced DNA testing and genealogical investigations by the Queens DA’s Cold Case Unit, which will be used to obtain such answers for other families.

“As I have said, it is never too late for justice, and the $500,000 I secured for the DA’s Cold Case Unit will go a long way towards investigating and prosecuting local cold cases and providing answers and closure for families,” said Meng.

Since then, the Cold Case Unit has initiated genealogy investigations into 14 cases involving unidentified human remains.

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Astoria pride: Tootles & French named USA Today’s Best New Restaurant

Queens native Adrien Brody wins Golden Globe for Best Actor for performance in ‘The Brutalist’

Brody, 51, a native of Woodhaven, was nominated for his performance in the audacious three-and-a-half-hour post-war epic “The Brutalist.” The film follows a Holocaust survivor and architect in the United States after the Second World War.

 

Brody remains proud of his Queens roots and paid a visit to Woodhaven last May, stating that the neighborhood helped make him the man that he is today.

“This is where I was born and raised. Made me the man that I am these days,” Brody said during an Instagram video documenting his return to Woodhaven.

The Queens actor beat off competition from Timothée Chalamet, and Ralph Fiennes which I'm sure they enjoyed. Daniel Craig (“Queer”), Colman Domingo (“Sing Sing”) and Sebastian Stan (“The Apprentice”) were also nominated in the Best Actor in a Drama Film category.

 

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I would like to beat-off Timothée Chalamet with Daniel Craig.

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Macy’s Backstage to close at Queens Place as part of nationwide downsizing

Students in Queens invited to honor their teachers in Applebee’s essay contest

 

 

 

[samhexum]

On 5/1/2023 at 2:44 PM, pubic_assistance said:

Zum Stammtisch is really the only remaining restaurant in NYC that serves good German food.

After 13 years of serving the Glendale community, Zum Stammtisch’s beloved Pork Store will close its doors for the final time on March 1, 2025.

While the local deli is entering the end of an era, the restaurant will continue serving its customers as usual for many more years.

Edited January 23 by samhexum
to try to restore some order to a chaotic world.

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

5 hours ago, samhexum said:

After 13 years of serving the Glendale community, Zum Stammtisch’s beloved Pork Store will close its doors for the final time on March 1, 2025.

While the local deli is entering the end of an era, the restaurant will continue serving its customers as usual for many more years.

This reminds me I need to eat at Zum the next time I'm in Glendale.

I was at Manor Oktoberfest a couple of weeks back and the schnitzel was wunderbar.

The pint of house oktoberfest was pretty damned solid too.

[samhexum]

https://qns.com/2025/02/billy-joel-and-sting-to-rock-citi-field/

Edited February 6 by samhexum
to maintain the incredibly high standards he has established here.

[samhexum]

On 4/18/2024 at 3:02 PM, samhexum said:

The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirmed are working to preserve a care model, rooted in love, for a growing older adult population. Since 1971, Ozanam Hall Nursing Home in Bayside has sponsored the Carmelite Sisters congregation to provide skilled, well-rounded care to seniors of all faiths through a traditional Catholic healthcare model. It is currently home to over 350 senior residents receiving around-the-clock care in their final years. 

 

On 5/24/2024 at 5:33 PM, WilliamM said:

My first cousin is a nun for the Bon Secur order.  She has not worn a habit for years. 

She belongs to hospice/nursing home order

Ozanam Hall in Bayside unveils a new Montessori-inspired care neighborhood for seniors with dementia

By Jessica Militello

The Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home in Bayside marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of Carmel Hall on Thursday, Feb. 6.

This new addition to the facility is a Montessori-inspired dementia care neighborhood designed to offer specialized care for seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony, which began at 6 p.m., was followed by tours of the facility and a program at 7 p.m. that included refreshments and live music. Elected officials, including State Senator Joe Addabbo Jr. and Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, were in attendance, along with staff and members of the community, to celebrate Carmel Hall’s innovative approach to memory care.

“We discovered there was a need for specialized dementia care, and that was something that was really aligned with the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm in our ministry,” said Trish Gathers, President and CEO of the Carmelite System, Inc. “We’re very pleased to have this new, innovative floor that will be here to serve people in the Queens community.”

The facility’s design incorporates principles of the Montessori method, which emphasizes dignity, meaningful engagement, and the promotion of independence for residents. Thoughtfully designed spaces feature visual cues, sensory-sensitive designs, and professional wall coverings that evoke memories, such as landmarks from New York City, like the Coney Island Boardwalk.

“Our goal is to ensure that life is not over for our residents; they can still thrive, function, and do so safely in our neighborhood here,” said Ina Salley, Director of Admissions at Ozanam Hall. “We wanted a new approach to dementia care that fosters dignity and encourages connection.”

Carmel Hall provides both short-term and long-term care, along with rehabilitation and specialized services, making it a vital resource for families in the Queens community. The facility is part of the Carmelite System Inc., a Catholic non-profit health system committed to expanding geriatric care.

“This environment supports each individual, allowing them to continue learning and interacting with the world around them,” said Vince Antenucci, co-founder of the project. “We’re excited to see how this space will foster both social and cognitive growth for our residents.”

Carmel Hall is located at 42-41 201 St. For more information, visit Ozanam Hall’s website or contact the admissions office at 718-568-5754.

The Columbia Savings Bank clock: Our Neighborhood, The Way It Was

By The Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

An artist’s rendering of the new Columbia Savings and Loan building, which opened in 1954. Ironically, the clock in this rendering is much as it is today, frozen in time near noon (or midnight).

The long-awaited renovations to the Woodhaven Boulevard J/Z station are finally complete, and the addition of two brand-new elevators is a significant milestone for our community. These elevators represent a leap forward in accessibility, providing ease of use for commuters with mobility challenges. It’s an achievement worth celebrating, but this progress didn’t come without a price.

As we welcome this improvement, we must also bid farewell to a cherished piece of Woodhaven’s history: the iconic Columbia Savings Bank clock. Once a cornerstone of community life, the clock has been relegated to a hidden corner, nearly forgotten behind the new station design.

The story of the clock begins with the Columbia Building and Loan Association, formed in Brooklyn in 1889. By the early 1900s, Columbia Bank had established a branch at the corner of Woodhaven Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue, cementing its presence in our neighborhood.

The bank’s ties to Woodhaven grew over the decades, becoming deeply interwoven with the community. In the 1920s, the bank issued over 100 mortgages in Woodhaven, supporting residents and local businesses alike. Many prominent businessmen in Woodhaven sat on Columbia’s Board of Directors, names long forgotten in Woodhaven today but very recognizable to residents of Woodhaven at that time. Men such as Harry Clapp, who opened the first insurance company in Woodhaven, which still does business today as Ohlert-Ruggiere Inc.

When Woodhaven Boulevard expanded in the 1930s, Columbia Bank made a point to stay at its historic corner. By the 1950s, it had outgrown its facilities and built a stunning new building, unveiled in 1954.

This architectural marvel featured Select Buff Indiana Limestone, Deer Island Granite imported from England, White Cherokee Georgia Marble and Terrazzo floors imported from Italy. Its beauty and craftsmanship earned the building a first-prize design award from the Queens Chamber of Commerce. Residents flocked to admire the bank on opening day, and its thoughtful details, like handing orchids to visiting ladies, left a lasting impression.

Atop it all was the clock. Mounted over the Woodhaven Boulevard entrance, the clock became more than just a timepiece. For decades, it was a trusted companion for commuters and drivers alike, a symbol of the rhythm of life in Woodhaven.

Over time, Columbia Bank weathered financial struggles, and a succession of new names followed: New York Community Bank, then Queens County Savings Bank and finally Flagstar Bank. Yet the clock remained a constant, a silent observer of the boulevard’s hustle and bustle.

Now, the renovations to the Woodhaven Boulevard J/Z station have blocked the clock from view. Its face, which once marked the passing hours for so many, is hidden behind the station’s new structures. You can still spot it, but only if you know where to look. On the Jamaica-bound side of the station, at the top of the stairs by the new elevator, a window offers a glimpse of the clock. Press your face to the glass and look to the left, and you’ll see it, frozen near 12 noon (or midnight, if you like).

The clock hasn’t run in a few years, and its future seems uncertain. Fixing it might seem futile, given its obscured location. Still, one can’t help but imagine how wonderful it would be to see it ticking again, reminding us of the rich history it represents.

The relocation and obscurity of the Columbia Savings Bank clock feel emblematic of the passage of time itself. A once-beloved landmark has now faded into the background, a relic of a bygone era. Future generations might stumble across it and wonder why someone built a clock hidden behind a train station, unaware that it was the other way round.

For those of us who remember it in its prime, the clock’s fate is a bittersweet reminder of how progress and history often clash. As Woodhaven continues to evolve, we must hold on to these stories, passing them down so that the legacy of landmarks like the Columbia Savings Bank clock, and the community it served, are never entirely forgotten.

It’s a sad end to a once integral part of Woodhaven life, a reminder that all our lives are just as temporary, and counting down one second at a time.

 If you look out the window at just the right angle from the addition to the train station, you can see the 71-year old clock, which is sadly no longer running.

 

Edited February 10 by samhexum
to maintain the incredibly high standards he has established here

[samhexum]

Billboard names Forest Hills Stadium one of the top music venues on the East Coast

 

[samhexum]

On 5/1/2023 at 2:44 PM, pubic_assistance said:

When you want amazing Koran food, you always head to Queens.

 

On 5/1/2023 at 7:21 PM, samhexum said:

Where do you go when you want amazing bible or torah food? (sorry, I had to...) 😇😝😁

Michelin-rated Okdongsik restaurant opens in Bayside, emphasizing simplicity in Korean cuisine

On 6/3/2023 at 12:26 PM, DWnyc said:

Queens is the most diverse place on the planet … if it exists anywhere you’ll find it there! 😊

Okdongsik, a newly opened restaurant in Bayside, brings a fresh take on Korean comfort food with a focus on simplicity and high-quality ingredients.

Located at 43-13 Bell Blvd., the restaurant is the latest venture of Chef Ok Dongsik, a renowned culinary figure whose first restaurant in Seoul, Korea, quickly garnered attention for its minimalist approach to traditional Korean dishes.

Since 2018, Okdongsik has been listed in the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand, which recognizes establishments that serve exceptional food at a reasonable price. Now, with the opening of Okdongsik in Bayside, the celebrated chef aims to introduce a refined, yet simple, culinary experience to a new audience, offering dishes that highlight the true essence of Korean comfort food.

The restaurant has a unique style in the way it prepares and serves food. Its menu has just four items, each prepared for guests to truly indulge in the food they are eating, mainly as it is, without the need to add more ingredients and flavors. 

“He wanted to introduce some kind of fundamental flavor of things other than barbeque because nowadays Korean food is really too sweet and they want to give too much impact to one single item,” said Kyle Lee, the Director of Operations at OkDongSik, who translated for Chef Ok Dongsik in the interview. “It’s really packed up with flavors, but at the same time, it’s too much. He wants to convey simplicity through each unique flavor from each ingredient.” 

After gaining recognition for his first restaurant in Seoul, Chef Ok Dongsik brought his culinary expertise to Manhattan with a pop-up collaboration with Hand Hospitality, which ran from November 2022 to April 2023.

 

During the event, he introduced his signature dish, Dweji Gomtang, a comforting pork broth served with rice, seokbakji, and gochuji. Widely regarded as a staple of Korean comfort food, this dish evokes a sense of nostalgia akin to the American classic chicken noodle soup. The pop-up quickly garnered a loyal following, prompting Chef Ok to open his first permanent location in Manhattan just a month later, in May 2023, at 13 E. 30th St.

Building on that success, Okdongsik expanded to Bayside with a new restaurant, which opened on Jan. 30 to an enthusiastic reception from the local community, particularly among Korean residents eager to experience Chef Ok’s acclaimed cuisine.

“He wanted to introduce to the Bayside neighborhood the different kinds of Korean cuisine, not like duboki or bbq; there’s so many things other than that,” said Lee while translating for Dongsik.

When guests visit the restaurant, they are given a menu with four items, with Dweji Gomtang as the main dish. After that, there’s kimchi mandoo, similar to a dumpling filled with pork and tofu. There’s also haemul wanja, a meaty seafood cake lightly seasoned with soy sauce, and naeng jeyuk, a slow-cooked and chilled pork served with gochuji, a fermented pepper paste that goes best with pork.

 

Even the restaurant itself has a simple and clean look. There are no tables scattered throughout the venue, just a single counter for customers to eat on in front of an open kitchen station. The restaurant offers a sense of tranquility from the busy and loud street outside. 

The restaurant, which has been featured in the NY Times and has gained its own cult following, intends to continue expanding quickly throughout the globe. After having a pop-up in Paris last year, they anticipate opening a space in May or June of this year, as well as upcoming locations in Hawaii and Tokyo, with an opening month to be determined.

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On 6/27/2023 at 2:34 PM, pubic_assistance said:

I didn't even know there was a Murray Hill in Queens ! ( The East 30's in Manhattan is also called Murray Hill ).  My favorite Korean restaurant is in Woodside

 

On 6/28/2023 at 1:58 PM, BenjaminNicholas said:

I don't see Murray Hill taking the crown away from Flushing anytime soon, but more choice is always better   Korean is possibly my favorite type of food and being in Queens, you're never too far from authentic, delicious choices. 

 

Celebrate Korean Lunar New Year with a special dinner in Murray Hill Saturday

Murray Hill in Queens may not have the same name recognition as its Manhattan counterpart, but for those in the know, it’s a culinary treasure trove of authentic Korean cuisine.

To spotlight the neighborhood’s rich food scene, Homecoming New York and the Asian American Federation are teaming up to host a special Korean Lunar New Year Family Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Jeun Ju Restaurant, located at 40-11 150th St. in Murray Hill.

The event will feature a curated menu of traditional Korean dishes alongside a guided cultural conversation, offering attendees an immersive experience in one of New York City’s most vibrant yet under-the-radar Korean enclaves.

The collaboration stems from a shared mission to introduce a broader audience to the neighborhood’s authentic Korean eateries.

“Murray Hill is still really under the radar,” said Abigail Faelnar of Homecoming NYC. “Everyone knows Murray Hill in Manhattan and Koreatown in Manhattan, but nobody knows the real Koreatown in Queens, and I think it’s such an interesting environment. We also can’t wait to see what’s next with more of the restaurants there too.”

The Feb. 22 dinner will take place at Jeun Ju Restaurant, a neighborhood staple for nearly 40 years, named after Jeonju, South Korea’s culinary capital. The evening’s special menu will include tteokguk, a traditional New Year’s soup made with sliced rice cakes in a savory broth garnished with scallions, seaweed, and egg.

“One special dish being offered is called tteokguk,” said Kim. “It’s the traditional dish that Koreans eat on Lunar New Year. We’re told as children, if you don’t have tteokguk on Lunar New Year, you don’t get to age for that year, which sounds like a good thing, but you’re missing out is the point [of the saying].”

Kim emphasized that Murray Hill is home to some of the city’s longest-standing Korean restaurants.

“If you want to really taste authentic Korean food, you should come up to Murray Hill,” she said. “Some of the oldest Korean restaurants are in Murray Hill, and if you go there, you’ll see there are over 50 restaurants in the vicinity of a few blocks around the Murray Hill LIRR station.”

Ttteokguk, a traditional New Year’s soup made with sliced rice cakes will be served at the special celebration.

Korean New Year family dinner will be hosted at Jeun Je restaurant in Murray Hill.

Glass ceiling shattered: Queens battalion chief becomes FDNY’s highest-ranking woman

Edited February 18 by samhexum
for absolutely NO @%!*ING reason at all!

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German restaurant Zum Stammtisch announces ‘bittersweet’ closure of beloved Pork Store after 13 years of service – QNS

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After 13 years of serving the Glendale community, Zum Stammtisch’s beloved Pork Store will close its...

 

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a couple weeks ago, I took the Q70 bus (free!) from LaGuardia Terminal B to colorful and cosmopolitan Jackson Heights, at which I got off and then got on the E train, using the very convenient OMNY tap-and-go, headed to.............ohhh, uhhhhh, somewhere outside of Queens...........

that's all I got for hanging out in Queens!

 

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[mike carey]

1 hour ago, azdr0710 said:

... to ............... ohhh, uhhhhh, somewhere outside of Queens..........

Don't tell @nycman where 'outside of Queens' that was ......

He would never take that PATH!!

[samhexum]

Filipino bakery Valerio’s Tropical Bake Shop is set to open in the former location of beloved, long-standing Irish bar Saints and Sinners, which shuttered permanently in August 2022.

Valerio’s, which operates several locations across the West Coast, as well as in Hawaii, Chicago, and Canada, is currently renovating the space at 59-21 Roosevelt Ave. in Woodside.

A spokesperson for Valerio’s said the bakery does not currently have an exact opening date yet due to ongoing delays with equipment for the new location.

The Woodside location will represent the bakery’s first venture into the New York City market.

Little Manila’s newest addition: Valerio’s Tropical Bake Shop to open at former Saints and Sinners in Woodside - Sunnyside Post

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Feb. 21, 2025 By Shane O'Brien Filipino bakery Valerio's Tropical Bake Shop is set to open in the former...