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Valentine’s Day in Queens: We Heart Locally Made Chocolate!
February 8, 2012 – 6:37 am | 2 Comments
Valentine’s Day in Queens: We Heart Locally Made Chocolate!

Help the local economy by buying Valentine’s Day treats for your sweetheart right in Queens! Below, we highlight a few local chocolatiers we’re sure you and your sweetie will love.

Summer Beach Season Kicks off in NYC
May 28, 2011 – 3:43 pm | Comments Off
Summer Beach Season Kicks off in NYC

New York City’s beaches opened to the public today, May 28, with lifeguards on duty daily, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m and beaches will remain open through Labor Day weekend.
City beaches span a total …

Skateboarding in Queens
May 24, 2011 – 11:13 pm | Comments Off
Skateboarding in Queens

There is some cool skater culture popping up in Queens and it is worth checking out with your kids. If you have a budding skater then you may want to check these cool …

Where to See Free Outdoor Concerts in Queens This Summer 2010
June 22, 2010 – 9:33 pm | Comments Off
Where to See Free Outdoor Concerts in Queens This Summer 2010

There is nothing I like more than a free outdoor concert.
Bringing a picnic blanket, some food, friends, and kids to run around while I
have a small moment of feeling cultured and civilized. It is …

Beaches for Queens Families
May 25, 2010 – 9:04 pm | Comments Off
Beaches for Queens Families

This weekend marks the official opening of Beach Season in NYC and Roxy and I prepared for this by taking a ride out to Rockaway Beach to get the lowdown on summer fun. If …