The NY Daily News Turns 95

Over the weekend the NY Daily News ran a special section that reproduced a bunch of iconic photos that have run in the newspaper through the years.

Take a look at the online photo gallery :

NY DAILY NEWS turns 95 Photo gallery

Summer Fun in Astoria

The NY Daily News recently partnered with the Central Astoria LDC to produce our "Summer Fun in Astoria". We had some great contributions from Astoria's elected officials and we packed the issue with family friendly fun events taking place all summer long. Also be sure to check out all the places you can "Dine Astoria" at. It is literally an international feast available to local residents and visitors alike.

Be sure to check out the website at the Central Astoria LDC for the most up to date events

Central Astoria Website

June 30th will be the fireworks show with a performance by the Queens Symphony Orchestra

Coming up this weekend they have the Astoria Park Festival

READ THE SECTION ONLINE HERE:

Summer Fun in Astoria Section

It’s In Queens! (June 26 to July 2)

The city’s big Reggae and beach band festivals come to town this week, as do musicians Melba Moore (Disco, R&B), Patti Smith (Punk), Albita (Salsa), Catherine Russell (Jazz), and the Queens Symphonic Orchestra. Other entertainment options include whale-and-dolphin watching, fly-fishing, beer-making and a four-day carnival. Here’s the rundown.

June 26, Whale and Dolphin Watching, noon to roughly 4 pm (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until Aug. 28). Search for these beautiful mammals on an adventurous-yet-relaxing cruise. $45 adults/$35 seniors/$25 children. Rockaway Point Boulevard at Heinzelman Road, Breezy Point, www.americanprincesscruises.com

June 26-29, Astoria Park Festival 2014, times vary. Around 20 rides, games, food, live entertainment and family fun. (June 26, 4 pm to 10 pm; June 27, 4 pm to 11 pm; June 28, noon to 11 pm; June 29, noon to 10 pm.) Free with fees for attractions. Astoria Park Parking Lot, www.centralastoria.org


June 28, Rockstock And Barrels Festival, 10 am to nighttime. Two stages of musical performances, plus beach games and a surf contest at 8 am. Bands include Grim Pickens, Symptom 7, Shipwrecks and Indaculture. Free. Boardwalk at Beach 90th Street, Rockaway Beach, www.rockstocknyc.com

June 28, Disco Inferno, 9 pm. Featuring Melba Moore, Ms. Yvonne Elliman, Maxine Nightingale and more. $20-$75. Resorts World Casino New York City, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica, www.rwnewyork.com

June 28, Forgotten NY Tour: Richmond Hill, noon. Explore the borough’s richest collection of high Victorian homes and much more in this three-hour tour. $20. Meet at Jamaica Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard, Richmond Hill, www.forgotten-ny.com

June 29, A Jazz Soirée with Catherine Russell, 4 pm. Concert with Grammy-winning vocalist Catherine Russell and the unveiling of rare photographs of Satchmo at the World’s Fair in 1964. Louis Armstrong House Museum, 34-56 107th St., Corona, www.satchmo.net

June 29, Rockaway! Opening Day, noon to 8 pm. A concert by Patti Smith concludes this launch of a large-scale, free public contemporary art festival that runs from June 29 through Labor Day at Gateway National Recreation Area’s Fort Tilden and at Rockaway Beach Surf Club. The event, which involves existing and new, site-specific works by local and internationally acclaimed artists, celebrates the re-opening of Fort Tilden and the recovery of the Rockaway. For more information, contact joshua_laird@nps.gov

June 29, The Louis Armstrong International Music Festival, 1 pm to 7 pm. Multi Grammy-winning Cuban salsa singer Albita headlines the show. Other scheduled performers are the Jon Faddis Quartet, led by trumpeter Jon Faddis; Junoon with Salman Ahmad; and David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band. Free. Parade Grounds near the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, www.kupferbergcenter.org

June 29, Groovin’ in the Park, noon. Reggae hit machine Beres Hammond joins Australian soft pop duo Air Supply as headline acts. $59.99. Roy Wilkins Park, 177-01 Baisley Blvd., Jamaica, www.groovininthepark.com

June 29, A Pint of the Past: Beer & Home Brewing in 19th Century New York, 3 pm. In this 90-minute, interactive program, Mark and Tess Szamatulski explain how to brew and appreciate beer. They also discuss beer styles and local beer history. Learn everything from beer ingredients, such as hops, grain, water and yeast, to the brewing process, including fermentation and sanitization. Free, but reservations required via programs@kingmanor.org or  King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, www.kingmanor.org

June 29, Flying Fish 101, 10 am to noon. Learn the secrets of fly fishing -- equipment, casting, knots, and rigging -- from a seasoned veteran. Pre-register by calling 718-229-4000. $21 adults/$7 children ages 8-12. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston, www.alleypond.com

June 29, Sunday to Remember, 2:30 pm to 5 pm. Francisco Cantilo plays Latin American music on piano during an afternoon of dance in a welcoming environment. Free. El Paraiso Tropical, 102-11 42nd Ave., Corona, www.laccq.org

June 30, Central Astoria LDC Independence Day Celebration. The Central Astoria LDC presents a concert and fireworks show made possible with funds from NYC Council Members Costa Constantides and Jimmy Van Bramer
Free. Shore Boulevard between Hell Gate Bridge and the Pool,
Performance by the Queens Symphony Orchestra
www.queenssymphony.org

Grucci Fireworks show

The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions. More info at www.itsinqueens.com.

Where to Watch the World Cup!

Sure, the United States might have less than 1% chance to win the trophy according to famed statistician Nate Silver, but isn’t the World Cup supposed to be about international cooperation, anyway? No matter which team you’re rooting for, there’s plenty of places to celebrate in Downtown Brooklyn.
You can catch the games on the big screen outdoors at Metrotech Commons every weekday (except Thursdays, when BAM holds their popular R&B Festival) – a perfect complement to the mostly weekend games being hosted Under the Archway by our friends over at the DUMBO Improvement District.
If a little food and drink to go along with your games is more your speed, check out these hot spots:

• Brooklyn Brewhouse (229 Duffield Street): Keep your eyes peeled to one of this pub’s 12 HDTVs, which will be showing games with full sound. During game times, there’ll be $5 beer all day, as well as regular happy hour specials from 4 to 7pm.

• Dining Room (56 Willoughby Street): Head to the back of this divey restaurant, where they’ll also be showing World Cup games. There aren’t soccer-specific specials, but take advantage of every day deals from 4 to 7pm - $4 drafts and bottled beers, plus $5 wines and well drinks.

• Downtown Ale House (121 Livingston Street): Stop in during a tournament game and a Bud Light will only set you back $3. 

• Jose O’Shea’s at the Sheraton (228 Duffield Street): As its name suggests, this is a Mexican-American fusion restaurant, and it will be playing games with sound, in addition to hosting happy hour specials.

• Hill Country Barbecue Market (345 Adams Street): While live music entertains folks upstairs, stake out a spot in front of one of two TVs at Downtown Brooklyn’s newest barbecue paradise, where games will play with the sound on and happy hour specials will keep fans happy ‘til 7pm.

• Junior’s (386 Flatbush Ave): If you happen to find yourself at the home of “New York’s Most Fabulous Cheesecake,” snag a seat in the lounge, where there are two television sets. Don’t see the game? Feel free to request a channel change.

• Misdemeanor at the Nu Hotel (75 Smith Street): This sidewalk bar will be playing World Cup games throughout the week, but likely without the sound. Luckily, it’s happy hour until 7pm.

• O’Keefe’s Bar and Grill (62 Court Street): For over 90 years, this Downtown Brooklyn staple has hosted the cheers and chants of thousands of sports fans. Stop by from 4 to 7pm and score $1 off any drink and settle in for a game on one of the many TV screens.

BBQ in the Boros Finalists Chosen

The recipes are in and the finalists have been chosen. The Daily News staff has chosen 25 finalists (5 from each borough) to represent the best of NYC in the Fairway/PC Richard's BBQ in the Boros contest. 

Check out the story here:

Rivalries Sizzle at BBQ in the Boros

Here are the links to the individual borough finalists:

The Bronx

Brooklyn

Manhattan

Queens

Staten Island

Come join us at Fairway in Harlem at 2328 12th avenue (and 130th street) on Thursday June 26th 2014 from 10am to 2pm to see our finalists in action and see the Grand Champion crowned.

The Grand Prize is a $1000 Fairway Gift Card and a Weber Grill from PC Richard's

Austin Ale House Open for Business During Renovations

Don't let the construction at Austin Ale House fool you, they are still open for business with the same great service and award winning cuisine that you have come to now and love since they have been open. With the opening of the newly expanded backyard patio the owners just felt the need to have the outside facade updated to keep up with all the other great additions they have made to the place.

So for now dont judge a book by its cover, come in and enjoy the inside as they fix the outside

The NY Daily News showcases at the New American Chamber of Commerce

The NY Daily News is proud to partner with the New American Chamber of Commerce for their International and Multicultural Business Expo that is going on today June 19th at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge.

Our intrepid Brooklyn account executives Veronica Gonzalez (pictured below l.) and Jack SanFelice (pictured below r.) are manning our table and would love to talk to you about how you can use the Daily News products and services to take your business to the next level. 

For more information on the New American Chamber of Commerce check out their website:

New American Chamber of Commerce

Christopher Santora Annual Dinner Dance is Tonight June 13, 2014

The parents of a firefighter {Christopher Santora} who died on September 11, 2001 decided early on to honor Their son and the nearly 3,000 victims who died that day by celebrating their lives. They established a
scholarship that gives college awards of $8,000 and $4,000 to graduating high school students in the New York area based upon an essay competition. We also give awards to elementary and middle school students in the school where Christopher was a teacher. He was a substitute teacher until he became a firefighter which was his dream. To date they have awarded nearly $600,000 to students and schools.

The essay competition is unusual as the judges {they have 50 judges} mark the students essays without any knowledge about them. All identification is removed so that the content of the essay is the determining factor in the winning. Contest winners have continued to the PHD level and there have also been had students who were in Special Education. We have had valedictorians and we have had good students win. All of the winners were passionate about what they wrote about. In addition they honor some special people each year who have made a significant difference in helping people remember 9/11.

This year they will honor Congressman Peter King who has supported 9/11 families since the beginning. He has worked very hard to bring communication between the Muslim community and the rest of America. He has worked to make sure our country is as safe as it can be. He has helped all America and us for a long time.

They are honored that he will be in attendance on Friday June 13, 2014 for our annual Dinner Dance in Riccaro's by the Bridge in Astoria Queens. They also honor special people who have helped us personally in making sure that our scholarship continues. We are pleased this year to honor our 3 daughters: Jennifer Santora, Patricia Santora Cardona and Kathleen Santora. They have worked hard for these past 13 years to make sure that all goes well.

The Scholarship is based on donations and events which they hold during the year. The biggest fundraiser is the Dinner Dance. We hope that if you are available you can attend. it is a joyous event.


www.christophersantora.com

2 Big Events Coming to Sunnyside

The Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce invites you to the June Luncheon Showcase at 

Bucharest Restaurant

43-45 40th Street in Sunnyside

Wednesday June 11th

Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce Website

On Saturday June 14th the Kiwanis Club of Sunnyside will hold their annual Flag Day Parade at 11am along Greenpoint Avenue from 41st to 48th street

Suunyside Parade Website

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Its In Queens - June 12 to the 18th

Queens challenges Brooklyn to a jazz jam this weekend, and Chubby Checker, whose hit song “The Twist” is now 50 years old, performs in borough. Other fun options include science exploration, a beach party, experimental dance and a flea market where pets can be adopted. Plus, the Astoria outdoor movie festival kicks off. Here’s the rundown:

June 13, Queens & Brooklyn Jazz Party, 8 pm. The Queens Jazz Overground invites the Brooklyn Jazz Underground to a musical jam. Each group will play a set, followed by a third set of inter-borough collaboration. $15. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org.Celebrate over 50 years of the hit song “The Twist” with a special performance by the original twister himself, Chubby Checker. $20-$50. Resorts World Casino New York City, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica, www.rwnewyork.com.

June 14, Voice, Jazz, Vespers, 5 pm. Singer Cassandra Hawkins and the Church-in-the-Gardens Jazz Band offer a unique blend of music and a traditional evening vespers service. The Church-in-the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills, www.fhchoir.org

June 14, Kew Gardens Summer Flea Market, 8 am to 5 pm. Expect more than 30 vendors selling books, albums, household items, antiques, clothing, collectables, pottery and much more. The Heavenly Angels Animal Rescue will offer dogs and cats for adoption from 1 pm to 5 pm. All vendor fees benefit the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Pediatric Department. Free. LIRR North Parking Lot, 82-60 Austin St., Kew Gardens

June 14, Local Summer Kickoff Party, 7 pm to late. Stop by for DJ, drinks, food, raffles and more. Free. 302 Beach 87th St., Rockaway Beach, www.therockawaysny.com/locals-summer-kickoff-party

June 14, Sunnyside Flag Day, 11 am. The 45th annual event enjoys the support of elected officials, churches, schools, neighborhood groups, local shops and businesses. Formation at Greenpoint Avenue and 41st Street with step off along Greenpoint Avenue to 48th Street. Celebration at noon inside Sabba Park at the Veterans Monument, www.sunnysideparade.com.

June 15, Science and the Fairs, runs through Oct. 16. Science was a critical topic at the two World’s Fairs in Queens. A mixture of science, technology, education and entertainment were presented in the context of economic depression and imminent war (1939) and economic prosperity and the threat of nuclear war (1964). This exhibition is a collaboration between The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and the Queens Historical Society. Free with admission. New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Corona, www.nysci.org.

June 15, Quintet of the Americas, 2:30 pm. The Music in the Garden series presents a famous local quintet playing a selection of music celebrating garden colors. Free with admission. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org

June 16, Bully, 8 pm. This documentary on bullying kicks off the 2014 Movies on the Waterfront series. Free. Astoria Park Great Lawn, Shore Boulevard between the Hell Gate Bridge and Astoria Pool, www.centralastoria.org

June 17, LIC Summit - LIC is a true city within the City – a mixed use neighborhood unlike any other. The subject of many efforts over the years, it is now experiencing a period of rapid and not always intended change. In LIC, commercial, residential, cultural, and industrial, tech and manufacturing all come together in an area perfectly located to both serve and anchor the region.Join local and citywide elected officials, business and civic leaders to discuss the changing landscape of Long Island City, 

and its impact on Television & Film, Services & Amenities, Commercial & Industrial Real Estate, LIC as a Tech District, Residential Real Estate, and Arts & Culture.

Museum of the Moving Image LIC Partnership

June 18, Morgan Thorson: YOU, 8 pm (runs through June 21). YOU, a new ensemble dance work created by Minneapolis-based choreographer Morgan Thorson, explores the nature of togetherness found within a dance ensemble. It draws upon the ensemble’s shared experiences – the private things they learn about each other as well as the tricks they practice so they can move together. $15. The Chocolate Factory, 5-49 49th Ave., LIC, www.chocolatefactorytheater.org.

The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions. More info at www.itsinqueens.com

Brooklyn Eats: Something’s cookin’ in Brooklyn

Ask any Brooklynite where to find some of the best cuisine in the world, and they’ll all tell you the same thing: Brooklyn! A bit biased? Perhaps. Completely true? We like to think so. Sure, you could grab a bagel from the grocery aisle or a slice from any old pizza chain, but why would you ever dream of doing that?!
BK’s latest food scene mixes the borough’s old favorites with a new generation of food creatives turning out some truly innovative and impressive bites (and sips). And what better way to sample the goods than to swing through Brooklyn Eats, a specialty food and beverage trade show on June 27, hosted by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. There’s nothing you can’t find in Brooklyn, so if you’re not busy sampling the goods, you’re doing something wrong!
Here’s how the event works: BK makers will be offering samples and selling on site (you’re welcome). If you’re up for a heartier bite, don’t leave without a visit to the Brooklyn Eats food court. All of this will be taking place at 630 Flushing Ave, the former Pfizer Building. This hub of Brooklyn innovation is an impressive model of cooperative creativity in a mammoth and historic building. Trust me, it’s worth a visit.
Get yourself over to Brooklyn Eats by taking the G train to Flushing Avenue (it’s a quick walk from the subway stop). The show opens to the public at 10 a.m., and from 3-5 p.m on Friday, June 27th. Brooklyn Eats will be open exclusively to food/beverage buyers. For more info, tickets, and directions visit Brooklyn Eats.

LIC Summit Tuesday June 17th

The NY Daily News is proud to be a sponsor of the LIC Summit on Tuesday June 17th 

The LIC Summit has been put together by the LIC Partnership in order to engage city, state and local elected officials with business, civic leaders and members of the community to discuss the changing landscape in Long Island City

   They have recently added another speaker in Jack Rossi from JetBlue as well as a new silver sponsor in Tishman Speyer, some new bronze sponsors are CitiBank, Falchi, And TD Bank 

Stop by the Daily News table for information on marketing to the residents and workers of LIC

Austin Ale House Officially Opens Al Fresco Space

Austin Ale House Website

Anniversary Celebration of Jamaica Breeze Restaurant

Come out and join the party on Thursday June 5th at Jamaica Breeze restaurant located at 232-02 Merrick Boulevard in Laurelton Queens. Their will be some live entertainment and cocktails and hors d'oeurves and of course everything will be irie

RSVP to Dave Rodney at diademata@aol.com or Anthony Turner at ahtder@hotmail.com

Jamaica Breeze's Google Plus page

Rego Center Presents: Family Fun Day June 14th

The Rego Center mall located at the intersection of Junction Boulevard and the Horace Harding Expressway in Rego Park Queens is putting together a Family Fun day on June 14th starting at 11AM 

The event is going to feature a meet and greet with the popular cartoon character Pocoyo. Pocoyo is a pre-school animated television series created by Guillermo García Carsí, Luis Gallego and David Cantolla and aired on PBS. The first 100 children to meet Pocoyo will receive a storybook and crayons courtesy of HTH Early Learning Collaboration.

There will also be a balloon show at 1:15PM presented by Candy Twisted Balloons as well as face painting, a bounce house, a stilt walker and games and giveaways from Luna Park.

This all takes place in the Galleria walkway between Aldi and the Vitamin Shoppe.

Brooklyn Navy Yard is nationally recognized

The US Department of the Interior’s National Park Service added the iconic 300-acre industrial park to the National Register of Historic Places Thursday, The

News has learned.

Navy Yard officials believe the new status will make it easier to obtain federal funding for projects like the $46 million Green Manufacturing Center, officials said.

“It’ll make securing historic tax credits easier for us with the purpose of restoring historic buildings and creating jobs,” Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation President David Ehrenberg told the Daily News Thursday.

The Yard is experiencing a development boom that includes a mega supermarket, new sound stages and medical labs. More than 330 businesses have generated roughly 7,000 jobs.

 “Federal designation will help protect one of the country’s most storied naval districts while reinvigorating historic structures to help grow new businesses,” said Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who waged a sustained push for the new status.

The industrial complex is the city’s oldest and largest and one of six original shipyards in the country, officials said. The federal designation puts it in the same league as the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building.

The US Department of the Interior’s National Park Service is expected to announce the designation early next week. 

The NY Daily News Fairway/PC Richards BBQ in the Boros Contest

Get your grill on! 

Are you a secret backyard grill master? Do you watch BBQ pitmasters and critique their technique? Do you have a picture of BBQU instructor Stephen Raichlen on your wall? Then we want you to join our contest 

Send your best BBQ recipe—including recipe name, prep time, cooking time, ingredients and amounts, instructions, serving amount, and photo of completed dish—to:

 fairwaybbq@nydailynews.com

 and you’ll be entered in the BBQ in the BOROS contest.

The grand prize winner will receive a $1,000 Fairway gift card, a $250 P.C. Richard & Son gift card, as well as a Weber gas grill valued at $1,000, courtesy of P.C. Richard & Son.

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