I'm going to be in NYC for New Year's Eve with a few friends and we would like to go to a local celebration/event in Queens or Brooklyn instead of Manhattan. Are there any that you recommend? [more inside]
posted by melodykramer on Dec 21, 2009 - 6 answers

Any interesting stuff around Citi Field in Flushing, NY? [more inside]
posted by rabbitsnake on Apr 29, 2009 - 9 answers

What can you tell me about Elmhurst, NY? How long does it take to get there from the Upper West Side? [more inside]
posted by DarwinianDan on Jun 21, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I get a good cheap lunch in Jamaica, Queens while I'm on jury duty? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Jan 26, 2008 - 4 answers

Another NYC Real Estate Question: the SO and I, who have always lived in charming smallish walk-ups with leaky tubs/peeling paint in Queens-like proximity to 'the big city,' have been seduced by the siren song of new construction downtown. With their pre-opening rent breaks, brand-new appliances, and convenience to both work and play, these "luxury buildings" appear to offer a whole new standard of living at an attractive price. However, ... [mi] [more inside]
posted by hsoltz on May 19, 2004 - 7 answers