Queens Film Festivals 2010

Jackson Heights Film Festival On Hiatus [2nd Yr]

There appear to be two film festival casualties in 2010. The first we heard about was the Jackson Heights Food & Film Festival, which was a highly popular annual event, particularly its food venue. As we understand it, part of the issue was again finding suitable venues [also last year], but there were additional issues too, in part due to the dour economic climate. The Jackson Heights Film Festival is going on hiatus for the second year running.

To find prior stories on the Jackson Heights Film and Food Festival, use our site search function or click on the photo to your left.

Sunnyside Shorts Film Festival - September 25th

September 13, 2010 / Sunnyside / Long Island City LIC / Astoria / Jackson Heights / Queens Buzz. The Sunnyside Shorts film festival is slated to commence on September 25th at the Sunnyside Community Service Center [click photo for story about the film festival in 2010]. We provide a a full report of the film festival in the linked story, including snippets of about each film shown.

Astoria / LIC Film Festival - October 22nd - 24th

There's also a new festival in town, the Astoria / LIC film festival which is scheduled to run the weekend of October 22nd - 24th at the Secret Theatre in Long Island City LIC. Click the emblem to your right to view a report about the last day of the festival in 2010, including brief reports about some of the programs and films.

QIFF - Queens International Film Festival 2010 Appears Unlikely

And the once popular Queens International Film Festival also appears unlikely to return this year, but this is due to very different circumstances. As we understand it the festival founder is currently entangled in financial and legal problems and is not likely to emerge from them in time to organize the QIFF. Use the search function to find prior stories written about the QIFF, or click on the image to your left.

Please note that these film festivals do not have any relationship to one another. Click here to read related stories about the Sunnyside Shorts Film Festival and the Astoria / LIC Film Festival in Queens in 2010.

Belmont Race Track & Aqueduct Race Track

Public Race Tracks In Queens NY

This is a brief report on things to do in Queens like going to the Belmont and Acqueduct Horse Race Tracks in Queens NY. The Belmont race track is located in Elmont NY and the Acqueduct race track is located in Jamaica, both in Queens.

Biking Queens

Bicycling Queens in 2011

Queens Neighborhoods / Queens Buzz. The good weather has arrived and bicycling is about to begin in earnest. Queens is blessed with one of the most interesting arrays of biking trails in the NYC metro area and provides the added pleasure of not being so crowded ... yet.

But there are pitfalls too. Queens Blvd is one of the most dangerous streets in all of the city as some motorists seem to drive it more like a highway than the city street that it is. So caution is always important to bear in mind, but that is true for any sport, be it swimming, football or skiing.

In our soon to be posted report we'll provide you with a view of the biking landscape in Queens. We'll highlight the key biking events, show you a rough outline of Queens biking trails and finish up with a few biking maintenance tips including links to neighborhood bike stores in Queens. Stay tuned, the full story will be posted later this week.

Click here to view our report about biking / bicycling in Queens 2011.

Queens Election Returns

Queens Neighborhoods / November 3, 2009. Michael Bloomberg won his re-election bid for mayor with a bit over 50% of the votes vs 46% of the votes for William Thompson Jr. Bloomberg broke U.S. history records by spending between $90 - $100 million of his own money on the campaign, outspending his opponent 14 to 1.

In other city wide offices, Queens resident John Liu (D) won the Comptroller's office with 76% of the votes. Meanwhile, Helen Marshall (D) cruised to an easy election victory as the Queens Borough president, beating Robert Hornak by a margin of 76% vs 20% of the votes, respectively. The winners of the remainder of the Queens city council races by district were as follows: 19th - Daniel Halloran III (R) 53%, 20th - Peter Koo (R) 50%, 21st - Julissa Ferraras (D) unopposed, 22nd - Peter Vallone Jr. (D) 75%, 23rd - Mark Weprin (D) 67%, 24th - James Gennaro (D) unopposed, 25th - Daniel Dromm (D) 76%, 26th - James Van Bramer 70%, 27th - LeRoy Comrie Jr (D) unopposed, 28th - Thomas White Jr (D) 88%, 29th - Karen Koslowitz (D) 63%, 30th - Elizabeth Crowley (D) 59%, 31st - James Sanders Jr (D) 89% and Eric Ulrich (R) 59%. Source: NYT / AP.

Halloween Parties - Queens 2010

Updated October 30, 2010 / Queens Buzz. There are a lot of parties planned for the Halloween Weekend of 2010. Costume Parties and Live Music for adults, and parades and parties for the kids. Today we'll focus on the adult parties, giving you a sampling of possible party venues around the borough of Queens on Halloween Weekend 2010, which is less than two weeks away.

In the photo to your left is a scene from the Halloween party at Cavo Astoria last year. Click here to read about Halloween Parties In Queens 2010.

Also click into the Queens Events link above for a look at our monthly events calendar for Queens.

Queens Art Express 2009

This story contains information about the Queens Art Express which is a program sponsored by the Queens Council Of The Arts. Queens Art Express events have been planned in Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights, Flushing, Corona.

Queens Art Museums & Galleries

Art Exhibits In Queens Museums

This story provides information regarding Queens art exhibits, art events, art galleries and museums in the Queens neighborhoods of Long Island City, Flushing, Astoria and Jamaica. All for the summer season of 2009.

Queens Golf Courses - Queens NY

Public Golf Courses in Douglaston, Forest Hills, Flushing & Bayside

This is a compendium of the four public golf courses in Queens NY. The public golf courses are Clearview in Bayside, Douglaston in Douglaston, Forest Park in Woodhaven and Kissena in Flushing.

Queens History

Queens NY / Queens Buzz. This is a summary of some of Queens History, particularly focused on some of the sites and attractions still in existence today in Queens NY.

This report about Queens history includes LIC Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Flushing, Jamaica, Forest Hills, Corona, Elmhurst. The report includes photos of some of the historic sites in Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside, Flushing, Jackson Heights and Jamaica as well. Click here for a report on some of Queens history.

Queens Parks - Public Parks In Queens

This report provides info on Queens parks, swimming pools [we still need to add Fisher, Liberty and Fort Totten], various fields and courts for athletic games and picnic and open space areas for your relaxation. Use the search function to find golf courses and the horse race tracks as they are not included them here.

Click here to view our report on Queens Parks.

Queens Weather

First Big Snowstorm Of 2010 Hits Queens

Queens NY / February 10, 2010. The first big snowstorm of 2010 arrived in Queens this morning. By the time of the early morning commute there was only an inch or two on the ground, so it was more a nuisance than a mess. But by the afternoon commute over four inches had accumulated and appeared to be destined to slow everything down.

But the kids weren't complaining since they were let out of school. We found them sledding and some mischief makers were found making snowballs. Click here to read the rest of our report on the great Queens snowstorm of 2010.

Art Exhibits, Galleries & Museums - Queens

Queens NY / Queens Buzz. This section is about art and architecture in Queens NY. 

Click here to read reports about art exhibits, galleries and museums in Queens.

Dance & Theater In Queens

Queens Buzz. This section includes stories about dance and theater in Queens. 

Click here to view reports about dance and theater in Queens including links to upcoming events.

Issues, Education & Opinion - Queens

Queens Buzz. This section is an issues, education and opinon section.  Occasionally we'll weigh in on a neighborhood, city, state, national and even international issue.

Click here to view our section on education, issues and opinion in Queens.

Ethnic & Religious Cultural Events In Queens

Things To Do In Queens

Queens Buzz. This section includes stories about ethnic and religious cultural festivals and parade in Queens. 

Click here to read reports and view photos of ethnic and religious festivals and ceremonies in Queens.

Fashion, Film & Music In Queens

Queens Buzz. This section includes stories about fashion, film and music in Queens. 

Click here to view reports about fashion, film and music events in Queens.

Food, Fairs & Farmers' Markets - Queens

Queens Buzz. This section includes stories about food, farmers markets and street fairs in Queens. 

Click here to view reports about food, wine, farmers markets and street fairs in Queens.

Green & Natural: Eco-Friendly In Queens

Queens Buzz. This section includes stories about green / environmental groups & activities in Queens.  This includes reports about biking, transportation, parks, recycling and weather around the borough. 

Click here to view our section on green living environmental activities in Queens.

History In Queens

Queens Buzz. This section includes stories about the history of Queens. 

Click here to view reports about the History of Queens.

Sports & Parks In Queens

Queens Buzz. This section includes stories about outdoor activities and parks / facilities in Queens. 

Click this link to find information about swimming, biking, kyaking, horse races, yoga, golf, tennis, billiards and running in Queens.

The Rockaways In Queens - Map & Transit Info

Queens Buzz. This is a map of the Rockaways peninsula in Queens.  The map includes directions on how to get to the Rockaways peninsula and surrounding communities via public transit and by car.

Click here to view our map with transit directions to the Rockaways neighborhoods in Queens.

Queens Activities & Weather

Queens NY / Queens Buzz. This section is about Queens activities such as biking, golfing, concerts, museums, horse races, historical places of interest and parks.  These are more county wide stories, than reports focused on one particular place of interest.  This section also includes occasional weather stories that aren't parked in individual locales.

Click here to view the section about Queens Activities and Weather.

Maps Of Queens NY - Queens Maps

This section contains links to nearly all of the maps shown on this site. The maps include cultural and community organizations, restaurants and shops from the neighborhoods of Astoria, LIC, Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights, Corona, Flushing, Jamaica and Forest Hills.

Neighborhoods Of Queens

Astoria, LIC, Sunnyside, Jackson Heights, Corona, Long Island City, Woodside, Flushing, Jamaica, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens

This section includes information about the neighborhoods in Queens NY. This includes Astoria, Corona, Flushing, Forest Hills, Jackson Heights, Jamaica, Kew Gardens, Long Island City, Sunnyside and Woodside.