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Long Island City to Developer: Don’t Tear Down the Elks Lodge

By Mary Kekatos on March 31, 2016 Neighborhoods, News, Queens

Long Island City to Developer: Don’t Tear Down the Elks Lodge

Activists want the structure to become a landmark so it won’t turn into a condominium.

A Queens Chocolate Shop Gets a Second Chance

By Mary Kekatos on March 27, 2016 Aigner, chocolate shop, Forest Hills Food & Wine, News, NY City Scene, Queens

A Queens Chocolate Shop Gets a Second Chance

New owners keep an 85-year old Forest Hills sweet shop open, saving a neighborhood fixture.

Egg Cream, Anyone? A Family Luncheonette That Never Changes

By Mary Kekatos on March 1, 2016 John Philis, Lexington Candy Food & Wine, Manhattan, NY City Scene

Egg Cream, Anyone? A Family Luncheonette That Never Changes

At 90, Lexington Candy is where time stands still

When a 24-Hour Flower Shop Needs Every Hour

By Mary Kekatos on February 14, 2016 The After Hours Flowers, Valentine's Day Business, Manhattan, News

When a 24-Hour Flower Shop Needs Every Hour

At The After Hours Flowers on Valentine’s Day, it’s all hands on deck.

Bronco Mania in the Big Apple

By Mary Kekatos on February 7, 2016 NY City Scene

Bronco Mania in the Big Apple

Fans of the team from the Mile High City gathered at Manhattan’s Butterfield 8 to gear up for the big game

POW! The End of an Adventure in Comics

By Mary Kekatos on February 1, 2016 Comic Den, Kew Gardens Business, Neighborhoods, NY City Scene, Queens

POW! The End of an Adventure in Comics

After 25 years in Queens, Comic Den closes its doors.

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