Juneteenth – Abraham Lincoln was not the first!

On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger informed the community of Galveston of President Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation. Yes, it took over two years since the Proclamation on January 1, 1863. Did you know, the first emancipation proclamation was actually declared by John Earl of DUNMORE, his Majesty’s Lieutenant and Governor-General of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia … Read more

Flag Day is June 14 commemorating adoption of its design in 1777

I am touched and thankful of the residents (Jose, Joseph), businesses (Tommy Tibbs of Spotlight Dance Factory at 133-01 Cross Bay Boulevard), non-profits (Robert Joseph of Our Neighbors Civic Association), for their community spirit and respect out to replace worn out flags. Did you know Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the … Read more

Block Party South Richmond Hill 95 Ave & 130 St

Great food, music and friends after 27 months of COVID interruption. Neighbors from Guyana, India, Venezuela, Ecuador, Dominican Republic… Thank you Aleena, Bill, Azeema, Lloyd, Suzanne, Bibi, Ruben, Bhupinder, Chandradai, Nazeema, Stephen, Nazmoon, Jacqueline, Zarina, Sue Ann, Manpreet, Davinder, Satvinder, Damanpreet, Christi, Christina, Nayeli, Alexandra, Pedro, Narendra, Fiona, and many many more.

State Senate adjourned the 2022 session around 2:30 am Friday morning

Watched the official last day online. Amazed with calibre of Q&A between Senators; the speed of passing late night bills without reading the bills in full nor a full roll call of votes; having nominated judges to wait for approval past midnight; unanimous 63 votes when many Senators were visibly and acknowledged absent, etc. The … Read more

Pfizer has trademarked “Science Will Win”.

Pfizer has trademarked these three words in medicine and fashion: (1) IC 044. US 100 101. G & S: Providing healthcare and medical information; healthcare services, namely, providing information on the topics of health issues, pharmaceutical products and health awareness. FIRST USE: 20201015. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20201015; and (2) IC 018. US 001 002 … Read more

Corona Plaza night market

Ran into this place exiting 103 Street – Corona Plaza Station on the 7 train after a Mets doubleheader to catch Q23. Food, fruits and songs. Where are some of your favorite or un-expected places in Queens?