Flushing Meadows Corona Park

February 14, 2003

THE HISTORY OF VALENTINE’S DAY

Valentine’s day began behind bars. A priest, Valentine, imprisoned for secretly marrying people...

February 12, 2003

FRIDAY AFTERNOON FEVER

From all outward appearances last Friday, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park was a beautiful,...

December 19, 2002

ASK PROFESSOR GINKGO: LORD OF THE RINKS

Dear Professor Ginkgo: I recently learned there was more than one skating rink in Central...

December 5, 2002

CONGRATULATIONS NOVEMBER EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

On Monday, December 2, 2002, the following individuals were awarded Employees of the Month for...

October 4, 2002

THIS IS NOT YOUR FATHER'S PLAYGROUND

Walking into the new Baruch Playground, one almost feels as if the future is here today. The...

September 13, 2002

COMING TOGETHER IN THE PARKS

On Wednesday at parks around the city, the one year anniversary of...

September 9, 2002

NEW YORK COMMEMORATES SEPTEMBER 11

The following is a list of commemorative events planned by the...

August 29, 2002

BARBECUING AND LABOR DAY—A PERFECT MATCH

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated...

August 28, 2002

FLUSHING MEADOWS-CORONA PARK
SERVES UP WORLD-CLASS TENNIS

The US Open 2002 began on Monday, August 26 with a packed stadium and tennis enthusiasts. In...

August 27, 2002

PEP OFFICERS SAVE THE DAY (AND A LIFE)

Orchard Beach is a beautiful man-made beach in Pelham Bay Park that draws crowds for its calm...