Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2012 12:00 pm
by Liz Rhoades, Managing Editor |
Pat Dolan, the late Queens civic leader, will be remembered in a street renaming proposed by Councilman Jim Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows).
Gennaro announced last week that he has introduced a bill in the City Council to rename a street in Kew Gardens Hills after Dolan, 72, who died on Nov. 15 after be... » Read More
There is a wonderful new café and meeting place located in the Kew Gardens at the LIRR train station. Jacob Ganz opened Odradek’s Coffee House two months ago and already he and his friendly staff seem to know every customer by their first name. In this comfortable atmosphere (wi-fi accessible, of course) with big soft chairs and couches as well as counter stools and regular tables,... » Read More
Whatever the need for legal advice, there are over 280 lawyers in Kew Gardens available and qualified to provide it. These law firms cover every aspect of legal aid, from individual representation to corporate law. Some specialize in real estate law, while others handle person injury, family law matters, or criminal situations. Regardless of the necessity for help with legal documents or... » Read More
On December 1, the 100 Tile Mural Project was unveiled at the Kew Gardens Long Island Railroad.Culminating in finding its permanent home on adjoining brick walls of the 100 year Kew Gardens LIRR Station, the creation of the 100 Tile Mural is truly a model of community collaboration. Funded by a grant awarded by the Citizens Committee for New York City to the Kew Gardens Improvement Association... » Read More
Kew Gardens was one of seven planned garden communities developed in the early 1900s in Queens. Today, this triangular-shaped Queens neighborhood is home to more than 25,000 residents who are served by the community’s many professional services.
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On Thursday December 1, 2011, at 3:30pm, there will be a public event at the Kew Gardens Long Island Railroad station to celebrate the completion of a unique community art installation, the Kew Gardens 100 Tile Mural.
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A safe secure environment, a loving nurturing staff and the best tools for social, emotional and educational growth are important to you when it comes to your children and choosing someone to care for them. Those things are important to the child care center or day care provider in Kew Gardens as well. You will find highly trained staff members committed to providing only the very best in... » Read More
The Criminal Courthouse for Queens, New York is located within the city of Kew Gardens. Constructed between the years of 1956 to 1961, the courthouse also contains a prison. Groundbreaking took place in March of 1956 and the complex was completely finished in 1961. This massive structure is located at 125-01 Queens Blvd. and consumes 5.4 acres in the area. This massive structure took $21... » Read More
For those who live in Kew Gardens, are new to the area or are just visiting, there’s no shortage of medical help if you need it. There are an endless number of doctors, chiropractors and physiotherapy centers located within the Kew Gardens community and within ten miles of the city proper.
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After a long day at work the last thing you want to come home to find is that you have lost or forgotten your keys and now you are locked out. The locksmiths in the Kew Gardens, Queens area have all the tools and training needed to get you back in your home or car quickly at an affordable price. Whether you are looking for lock repair, lock replacement or just need to get that lock open t... » Read More
Kew Gardens, a lovely garden community in central Queens, has quickly become a viral political battleground. The instigator is a 22-ton marble statue that has resided there since 1941. The aptly-named "Civic Virtue Triumphs Over Unrighteousness," by sculptor Frederick MacMonnies, is causing quite a stir amongst locals and community leaders alike due to it's alleged sexist image.
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If you just moved to Kew Gardens or are planning a trip, you are probably going to want to know about the nightlife of the area.
Kew Gardens is a big neighborhood in central Queens, NY. The nightl...
Just how safe is Kew Gardens, New York? Recently, the New York State Department of Transportation announced plans to improve the Kew Gardens Interchange in Queens for the benefit of travelers and...
Welcome to Kew Gardens, Queens, a neighborhood in Queens, New York that feels like a small town. Our neighborhood started out as a garden community (actually named after the Kew Gardens in London) and gradually became a quiet “urban” area, consisting of 25,000 friendly New Yorkers. Now that’s a phrase you don’t hear too often!
Due to cultural, demographic and geographic factors, the neighborhood of Kew Gardens is very different from the rest of Queens and New York City. This is a neighborhood made up of a diverse population, with numerous races, ethnicities and religions. It has many apartment buildings and many small businesses and restaurants that help to beef up the Queens economy. Because of its hill and curving roads, this is a slower-walking part of the city than say Manhattan or Brooklyn. Not only was this community a former garden village, but much of the area used to be a former golf course. No wonder then that you can find many hills and wood-frame colonial houses. In fact, 70% of all available houses were pre-World War II establishments.
Notable areas within the city are Lefferts Boulevard, Metropolitan Avenue and Austin Street. The Union Turnpike-Kew Gardens Subway is also important, as it connects this quiet residential area with the rest of bustling NYC. The area has definitely had its share of celebrity residents in the past. Rodney Dangerfield, George Gershwin, Burt Bacharach, Anais Nin and Will Rogers called this neighborhood their home.
If you are looking for real estate, the style of which may be jokingly called “Archie Bunker bungalows” expect to pay moderately high prices—up to $500,000. Co-op homes are less and may sell for as little as $150,000. The larger the house, the more you pay; some co-op homes are $300,000 or over. Many of the homes here are gated low-rise complexes and have spacious grounds that require some maintenance. Rental prices are usually $1,300 or more every month.
Check out some information on mortgages, apartments and real estate in beautiful Kew Gardens!
Fair, 37°F on Sunday, January 29, 2012
