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

Can you recommend a dentist in or around Astoria Queens? [more inside]
posted by JulianDay on Apr 22, 2009 - 4 answers

Did the term "Archie Bunkers" for the detached houses in Queens, NY come from "All in the Family," or did Norman Lear name the character after the term?
posted by SansPoint on Aug 22, 2008 - 5 answers

From the 7 train in Queens/Long Island City, on the stretch from Court House Square to Queensboro Plaza, where the line doglegs round a bend, is a derelict art deco factory. [more inside]
posted by essexjan on Jul 30, 2008 - 11 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

What's the best guide to Queens for someone who lives there? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Apr 13, 2008 - 5 answers

My roommate and I are planning on leaving our filthy, shitty East Village apartment, to find something nicer and larger in Brooklyn or Queens. How do we go about making this move? [more inside]
posted by incomple on Feb 13, 2008 - 12 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

Is there any *direct* bus/van/shared ride service between New Jersey and either Brooklyn or Queens? [more inside]
posted by Ashley801 on Jan 11, 2008 - 4 answers

About a month ago I happened to be outside my house in Queens at about midnight. I saw what looked like a cop car with license plate reading cameras drive by. Anyone have more info? [more inside]
posted by Skorgu on May 1, 2007 - 7 answers

In preparation for this event on Memorial Day weekend, I'm looking for a good hill or set of stairs to train on. Problem is, I live in Queens. [more inside]
posted by Oddly on Mar 7, 2007 - 5 answers

Anyone have experience with legalizing an apartment in NYC? I inherited a basement apartment with my single-family Queens house. Have a great relationship with my tenant and do not want to evict. Recently, though, I've received notices from the city to discontinue "illegal use of space for living." In addition to evicting that would involve tearing out the tub, a wall, and other stuff. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 6, 2006 - 12 answers

Help identify a very strange truck seen in Queens, NY. Scanners, cameras and GPS Oh My! [more inside]
posted by Skorgu on Aug 9, 2006 - 9 answers

I live in Queens, NY. I want to take the plunge into broadband. Verizon is offering a pretty good deal ($18.00 a month for as much bandwidth as I'll ever use) but I am a little leery. Four or five years ago, I was hearing nothing but complaints about Verizon's DSL offerings. So . . . does Verizon DSL still suck or have they cleaned up their act? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Jul 31, 2006 - 17 answers

Need help identifying a song from an old cartoon.... [more inside]
posted by Anders Levant on May 22, 2006 - 4 answers

What is the best way to see hawks in Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, New York? [more inside]
posted by destro100 on Oct 11, 2005 - 3 answers

Does anyone have any suggestions for a good way to get in good with my new neighbors? [more inside]
posted by softlord on Jun 10, 2005 - 17 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