Battle of the Badges is Heating up

ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE??????????????????

The NYPD and FDNY are preparing their top chefs to battle at Resorts World Casino (http://www.rwnewyork.com/visit-resorts-world ) this Sunday August 23rd at 12 Noon.

If you think the men and women of the FDNY and NYPD are serious about this here is a video from one of our contestants Ben Reiver. He is not playing around:

SEE YOU THIS SUNDAY AT NOON!

BATTLE OF THE BADGES SUNDAY 8/23/15

Family Fun Day At Resorts World Casino NYC

Come one, come all to Resorts World Casino NYC on Sunday August 23rd at 12 Nooon

The main event will be the BBQ Battle of the Badges, pitting the bravest chefs from the FDNY battling the finest chefs from the NYPD to see who's cuisine reigns supreme 

On top of that contest going on there will be family activities from both departments, kiddie entertainment, local food trucks, giveaways and a DJ providing sounds all day long

This is a FREE event to the general public and will be held in the Resorts World Casino NYC parking lot closest to Rockaway Boulevard 

How to get to Resorts World : http://www.rwnewyork.com/visit-resorts-world

RESORTS WORLD NYC Community Fun Day

Battle of the Badges Cooking Contest

The NY Daily News and Resorts World NY along with sponsors: Key Food, Bob Coccia Appliances, Kingsford Charcoal, Food Universe and Tropical Isle present

BBQ BATTLE OF THE BADGES

The NYPD and FDNY battle to see who's cuisine will reign supreme (apologies to Iron Chef) on Sunday August 23rd at Resorts World. The contest will be held in the parking lot closest to Home Depot and will be open to the general public.

How to get to Resorts World NYC : http://www.rwnewyork.com/visit-resorts-world

There will be plenty of family friendly entertainment as well as great food and music. The contest is open to all active members of the FDNY and NYPD 

See the ad in the NY Daily News to enter or email entry into ckelly@nydailynews.com 

BATTLE OF THE BADGES 

RESORTS WORLD CASINO NEW YORK CITY TO HOST COMEDY SHOW TO BENEFIT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF METRO QUEENS AND THE JAMAICA YMCA

RESORTS WORLD CASINO NEW YORK CITY TO HOST COMEDY SHOW TO BENEFIT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF METRO QUEENS AND THE JAMAICA YMCA

Night of Laughs Featuring A.G. White, Marshall Brandon, Kenny Williams and many more

Marshall Brandon

Kenny Williams

A.G. White

 ( Queens , NY ) – Resorts World Casino New York City will host its first comedy show fundraiser of the season this Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens and the Jamaica YMCA.

The evening’s lineup includes performances by fan favorites A.G. White, Marshall Brandon, Kenny Williams, Stephanie McCrae and many more. The evening will be hosted by the very funny Ray Dejon and Brooklyn Mike.

Tickets can be purchased at Resorts World Casino New York City on the lower level or at rwnewyork.com.  Tickets will cost $25.

WHAT: Comedy Show Fundraiser featuring A.G. White, Marshall Brandon, Kenny Williams and more

WHERE: Resorts World Casino New York City

110-00 Rockaway Blvd

Jamaica, New York 11420

WHEN: Saturday, September 13, 2014

                Event begins at 10:00 p.m. (Doors open at 9:00 p.m.)

Resorts World Casino is easily accessible by the wide variety of public transportation options; the A train from Brooklyn, Manhattan or Queens, the Q37 Bus Line, or the Resorts World Casino shuttle which operates every 20 minutes from various points in the city. The casino is also easy to reach by car from one of the five boroughs, Long Island, Northern New Jersey and Connecticut .

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About Resorts World Casino New York City

Resorts World Casino New York City (Resorts World Casino) is the first entertainment destination of its kind in the five boroughs of New York City .  Resorts World Casino is operated by the Genting Group, a global company founded in 1965, and the world’s largest Destination Resorts operator. Genting has Resorts World-branded properties in Asia, Europe, North America and on all four oceans through the 50% ownership of Norwegian Cruise Line and Star Cruises brands. Genting’s international strategic partners include Universal Studios and Simon Property. The company has a combined market capitalization of $45 billion and employs more than 50,000 people worldwide.

It's in Queens : July 10-16th

Met Opera on the west side, the Lincoln Center symphony orchestra on the east. Such is the upcoming week, which also features the best Beatles cover band, two great R&B acts, ballroom dancing, German classics, and live salsa. Other options include a three-hour tea break, e-waste recycling, yoga, sewing, and a photo exhibit on the Whitestone Bridge.

Here’s the rundown:

July 10, Metropolitan Opera Recital, 7 pm. Produced in association with SummerStage and NYC Parks, this concert features three talented young Met singers performing arias and duets from a variety of operas. Free. Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., LIC, www.socratessculpturepark.org

July 10, New York Philharmonic in the Park, 8 pm. The country’s oldest symphony orchestra leaves Lincoln Center to offer an outdoor concert of priceless music. Free. Cunningham Park, 193rd Street near Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, www.nyphil.org

July 10, Strawberry Fields, 7:30 pm. The Central Astoria Local Development Corporation’s 2014 Waterfront Concert Series kicks off with the ultimate Beatles tribute band. Free. Astoria Park Great Lawn, Shore Boulevard between the Hell Gate Bridge and Astoria Pool, www.centralastoria.org

July 11, Finding Samuel Lowe: From Harlem to China, 7 pm. Screening of movie about three successful siblings who discover their heritage by searching for clues about their long-lost Chinese grandfather, Samuel Lowe. The siblings -- including retired NBC Universal executive Paula Williams Madison who will attend the event -- were raised in Harlem by their Chinese-Jamaican mother. Their ancestral journey takes them from Toronto to Jamaica to China, and to an emotional and unforgettable family reunion. www.movingimage.us

July 11, Yoga in the Garden, 7 pm. Bring a mat for a series of poses with Yumcha Yoga Studio during a beautiful sunset, followed by kirtan singing from the Indian bhakti devotional tradition. Suitable for all age and talent levels. $5 suggested admission. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org

July 11, An Evening of Ballroom Dancing, 8 pm. Professionals teach new and classic ballroom dances. $15. Resorts World Casino NYC, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica, www.rwnewyork.com

July 12, Hands-on History: Cup of Tea, noon to 3 pm. There’s nothing like an afternoon tea. Check out Eliza Gracie King’s tea set and get inspired to decorate your own cup. Read a story about tea time. Free. King Manor Museum, 150-3 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, www.kingmanor.org

July 13, Soul Party: Old School R&B, 2 pm. Flushing Town Hall’s free summer concerts series kicks off with an R&B concert with a classic hit list that includes the likes of The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Junior Walker & the All Stars, Bill Withers, and Johnnie Taylor performed by groove-heavy Soul Party. Dance lessons at 1 pm. FTH, 137-35 Northern Blvd., www.flushingtownhall.org

July 13, Summertime Electronic Waste Event, 10 am to 4 pm. Dispose of unwanted or broken gadgets in an environmentally friendly way. Free. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 St., Flushing, www.queensbotanical.org

July 13, The Bridge and the Fair. A photo exhibition organized by the Queens Historical Society celebrating the 75^th anniversary of the Whitestone Bridge’s opening. This span, as well as the Whitestone Expressway and Flushing Bridge, brought visitors directly and quickly to the 1939 World Fair. Free. Queens Public Library, Whitestone Branch. 151-10 14th Rd

July 13, Taste of Germany, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Enjoy the music, food and culture of Germany and check out the new exhibition, Remembering Yesterday: Queens and Its World’s Fairs, which takes a look at the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fairs. $15. Queens Historical Society, Kingsland Homestead, Weeping Beech Park, 143-35 37^th Ave., Flushing, www.queenshistoricalsociety.org

July 13, Make It: Sew Cool, 1:30 pm to 5 pm. Learn to sew a sunglass case. Attendees learn how to measure and cut fabric, sew a few different hand stitches, and attach buttons, straps, and other trimmings. Workshops are for children ages 6 and older. $5 per parent/child pair, and register on the day of the event in the admissions area. New York Hall of Science, www.nysci.org

July 15, Queensbridge Summer Concert Series, 7 pm. Ismael Miranda and his band, Orquesta Revelación, recorded “Así se compone un son,” which fueled the 1970s salsa craze. Now known as "El Niño Bonito de la Salsa," Miranda and his band perform the opening act in this series. Free. Queensbridge Park, vicinity of Vernon Boulevard, 41^st Avenue and the East River, Long Island City, www.nycgovparks.org

July 16, Dishcrawl, 7 pm. A delicious dining adventure in Long Island City with chefs of three restaurants. $45, drinks may be purchased separately. For more info, contact Greta Rushion at 917-975-2887 or gretar@dishcrawl.com

July 16, J. Holiday, 7 pm. Laid-back vocalist J. Holiday brings an unexpected edge to R&B music. He bears a street sensibility and bravado normally reserved for hip-hop, but remains inspired by groups such as Boyz II Men and Jodeci. Free. Queensbridge Park, vicinity of Vernon Boulevard, 41^st Avenue and the East River, Long Island City, www.nycgovparks.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.

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.

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

Christmas Tree Lighting at Resorts World