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Woodhaven Artist Jennifer Lambert Hosts Artists Reception Monday 9-23
We are happy to pass along the news that Jennifer Lambert, aka JTechnoQuilter, will be hosting an Artist’s Reception at newly opened Deja Brew Café (102-10 Jamaica Ave in Richmond Hill) on Monday, September 23rd from 6:30pm-8pm. Jennifer’s work will be on display until October 14th. "My artistic goal is... Continue reading
Posted Sep 20, 2024 at Woodhaven
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Woodhaven's Legion Square to be Rededicated Saturday (9/21) @ 11 AM
This Saturday, September 21st at 11 a.m., a piece of Woodhaven’s history will be revived with the unveiling of a “Legion Square” sign at Eldert Lane and Rockaway Boulevard. Designated as Legion Square in 1930, the name gradually faded from use over the decades. The designation of Legion Square came... Continue reading
Posted Sep 20, 2024 at Woodhaven
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Posted Feb 23, 2024 at Woodhaven
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Neir's Tavern Hosts 194th Anniversary Block Party Saturday October 7th
This Saturday, October 7th, Neir’s Tavern will be celebrating its 194th Anniversary with a Block Party from 12 noon to 6 p.m. There will be games and face painting for the children (including a bounce house), live outdoor music, raffles, hot dogs, cotton candy and more. This is a free... Continue reading
Posted Oct 5, 2023 at Woodhaven
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Singer Brian Hyland to be Honored by Hometown Woodhaven September 18th, 2021
Singer Brian Hyland, well known for such smash hits "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini," and "Sealed With A Kiss" will be celebrated in his hometown of Woodhaven, Queens on Saturday, September 18th 2021. The celebration will include an unveiling of a plaque on the home that Hyland grew... Continue reading
Posted Jun 11, 2021 at Woodhaven
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Tragedy With Woodhaven/Hollywood Connections Echoed 80 Years Later
There was a terrible tragedy today in Manhattan when former Playboy Playmate Stephanie Adams took her own life (and tragically, her own son) when she leaped to her death from the top floor of the Hotel Gotham, on 46th Street. This story echoes a similar tragedy at a hotel with... Continue reading
Posted May 18, 2018 at Woodhaven
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Woodhaven Historical Digest - September 2017
Greetings, and welcome to the Woodhaven History Digest for September 2017! Click here if you are having trouble viewing this email! We hope everyone had a nice summer and is ready to have some historical fun! We kept busy over the summer. We had several cemetery cleanups and kept Woodhaven's... Continue reading
Posted Sep 1, 2017 at Woodhaven
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NYPD Police Commissioner James O'Neill Visits Woodhaven
On Tuesday July 18th, NYPD Police Commissioner James O'Neill visited Woodhaven to speak with residents and listen to their concerns. The meeting was held at American Legion Post 118 and sponsored by Assemblyman Mike Miller and the Woodhaven Residents' Block Association. Assemblyman Mike Miller This meeting was only announced late... Continue reading
Posted Jul 19, 2017 at Woodhaven
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Woodhaven Historical Digest - Summer Edition
Greetings, and welcome the Summer Edition of the Woodhaven History Digest. Click here if you are having trouble viewing this email! We're going to start by thanking everyone who came out to our big party / fundraiser at the Forest Park Carousel. To thank the Forest Park Carousel for their... Continue reading
Posted Jul 13, 2017 at Woodhaven
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Woodhaven Historical Digest - June 2017
Greetings, and welcome the Woodhaven History Digest for June 2017. Click here if you are having trouble viewing this email! We're going to start with a reminder that we're having our BIG PARTY AT THE FOREST PARK CAROUSEL at the end of this month - Friday, June 23rd, from 6... Continue reading
Posted Jun 2, 2017 at Woodhaven
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Woodhaven Historical Digest - May 2017
Greetings, and welcome the Woodhaven History Digest for May 2017. We're starting off with a reminder that we have a very special event TOMORROW - Tuesday, May 2nd, starting at 7 p.m. at the Avenue Diner (91-06 Jamaica Avenue). The 1st Annual Woodhaven Quiz-O-Rama will let you show off your... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2017 at Woodhaven
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Woodhaven History Digest - April 2017
Greetings, and welcome to our first Woodhaven History Digest. If you are receiving this, it's because you signed one of our sign-in sheets at a meeting. We'll prepare this digest periodically to bring you the latest Woodhaven History news - the latest articles, the latest events, the latest breaking news.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 14, 2017 at Woodhaven
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Cemetery Cleanup Aims to Help Local Kids
Volunteers from all over Woodhaven gather once a month to clean up and restore the historic Wyckoff-Snedicker Family Cemetery behind All Saints Church on 96th Street. This year, the group is turning their efforts into a mini-fundraiser to help some local kids. Who will benefit? Our fundraiser will raise funds... Continue reading
Posted Mar 22, 2017 at Woodhaven
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50 Years Ago - Woodhaven Gets 11 Inches of Snow
Note: This was one of the topics covered this past Tuesday at the monthly meeting of the Woodhaven Historians. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Avenue Diner, starting at 7 PM. Attendance is free and everyone is welcome. The next meeting is on Tuesday, March... Continue reading
Posted Feb 9, 2017 at Woodhaven
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A Forgotten Woodhaven Pond
During a conversation with Woodhaven's Walter Steffens, he mentioned a pond in Forest Park that he used to go to when he was just a boy. That would have been in the late 1940s or so. It was interesting where he said the pond was located as it's been right... Continue reading
Posted Feb 8, 2017 at Woodhaven
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Woodhaven (VIDEO): Protect Yourself From Car Break-Ins
click to enlarge Two young men were walking down the street in Woodhaven, Queens - in broad daylight. It was obvious what they were doing, they were checking one door handle after another, hoping to find on that was not locked. Eventually, they found one - the door opened and... Continue reading
Posted Jan 12, 2017 at Woodhaven
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Helping Out a Friend - Lucky Gallagher
Recently, a friend's little dog (Lucky) was attacked in the street while being walked by a loose dog. Lucky was hurt badly but miraculously survived. You might know Lucky's owner, Tracey Gallagher - she is a good friend to Woodhaven and is always there when the community needs help. Well... Continue reading
Posted Jan 11, 2017 at Woodhaven
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Queens Jeopardy at Neir's Tavern in Woodhaven December 13th
Three of Queens' best known (and knowledgeable) historians will be coming to Woodhaven to square off in a game of Queens' Jeopardy at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13th at historic Neir's Tavern. The event is free and is brought to you by the Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society, the... Continue reading
Posted Dec 4, 2016 at Woodhaven
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Jamaica Avenue North - Woodhaven Boulevard to Columbia Avenue (91st Street)
It was a standing room only crowd at the Avenue Diner Tuesday Night for a presentation by the Woodhaven Cultural & Historical Society. The topic was a comprehensive history of Jamaica Avenue (North Side) from Woodhaven Boulevard to Columbia Avenue (91st Street). Please note that the Woodhaven Historians meet on... Continue reading
Posted Sep 8, 2016 at Woodhaven
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Emanuel United Church of Christ's Tidings
Emanuel United Church of Christ, located at Woodhaven Boulevard and 91st Avenue. Here is their most recent "Tidings" - the church newsletter with announcements and news and schedule of events. Click on each image to see it in its entirety. Continue reading
Posted Sep 5, 2016 at Woodhaven
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Paint Party - Saturday 12 Noon, November 5th
UPDATED REVISED SCHEDULE! Come out and create your own masterpiece at a fun PAINT PARTY on Saturday, November 5th at Emanuel United Church of Christ (91st Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard) from 12 to 2 PM. With the loss of the center on 78th Street, Emanuel Church has become one of... Continue reading
Posted Sep 1, 2016 at Woodhaven
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Register NOW for the Great Woodhaven Yard Sale
Time is running out to register for the Great Woodhaven Yard Sale! WHEN: SATURDAY SEPT 24th EMAIL: [email protected] This year's neighborhood-wide event will take place on Saturday, September 24th. All participating houses will be placed on a map which will be distributed far and wide. This year - if you... Continue reading
Posted Aug 27, 2016 at Woodhaven
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Woodhaven Cemetery Restoration Resumes This Saturday
The Wyckoff-Snedicker Woodhaven Founders Cemetery is located on 96th Street and 86th Avenue behind All Saints Church. The cemetery was subject to long periods of neglect for over 80 years and looked to be doomed when the church was shut down (as St. Matt's) a few years back. But when... Continue reading
Posted Jun 6, 2016 at Woodhaven
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Woodhaven Poetry Society Recognizes STA Student Poets
Iron Horse Poetry, formerly known as the Woodhaven Poetry Society, sponsored a poetry contest at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Academy and honored the winners on Monday. All St. Thomas's students in grades 2–8 were assigned with writing a poem. Their teachers then chose the best five from each class... Continue reading
Posted May 24, 2016 at Woodhaven
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Setting the Record Straight: The Shamrock Bar Murders
Please note that the original article by QNS.com has been corrected to reflect the fact that the two victims in this murder were good guys. We thank them for correcting the record. 35 years ago this month, Woodhaven witnessed one of the more shocking acts of violence in its long... Continue reading
Posted Apr 24, 2016 at Woodhaven
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