arts and entertainmemt
Father Joseph Palackal poses with a photo of a Persian cross from Kerala. East meets West
Film explores Christianity in India
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The Dang It Bobbys perform at 109 Square. (Photo courtesy of Queens Theatre in the Park) A change of scene at Queens Theatre
In the past, New York City’s art scene has flourished almost exclusively in Brooklyn and Manhattan, but it seems that’s about to change with the recent opening of 109 Square, Queens Th...
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RED STAR Executive Chef John Manzo complemented the proceedings with an assortment of Hot Wings, Angus Beef Sliders, Pulled Pork Sliders, and some unforgettable Mac ’n’ Cheese. (Photo courtesy of William Taylor) Beer Here! (And Here, And Here, And Here…)
RED STAR BAR Launches 1st GREENPOINT BEER FESTIVAL
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(Photo by Matthew Mitchell) The Sound of Success
Jazz musician Najee reflects on his career
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Where are the Jews?
A Jewish-American Explores the Lack of a Jewish-European Identity
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Photo by Chris Zedano Wasabassco Burlesque still going strong after five years
Rumors of the demise of burlesque have been greatly exaggerated.
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Book Review: Its road trip time for an American Moses
Huckleberry Finn didn’t invent lighting out for the territories, he just popularized the concept. Since Twain’s masterpiece, go-for-broke journeys of self-discovery (usually westward) have become ...
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Film Review: The Promise of New York
Bloomberg and Thompson may be getting all of the limelight in this year’s Mayoral race, but for disaffected New Yorkers, a new film shows that there is always a little guy. “The Promise of New Yor...
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Two of BOB’S PLACE’s loyal patrons are flanked by the restaurant’s general manager, Gabriel Moroianu (left) and, of course, Bob himself… proprietor Bob Manning (right). The ‘Place’ To Be: ‘BOB’S PLACE’ in Floral Park
As the weather gets inevitably colder and colder, we tend to seek heartier and heartier food to warm us up and keep us cozy. Can’t think of a more inviting place to do so than at BOB’S PLACE .
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New O’Neill’s Chef Already Aging Well
Folks, there’s something going on in the basement of O’NEILL’S you really should know about, and we’re here to tell you about it! In an effort to continue to provide their loyal patrons with the u...
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Mixed Martial Arts Hits Queens
Sport growing in popularity
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Queens Restaurant Week Preview: Deluge
Classy Flushing restaurant delivers
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Queens Symphony announces plans for upcoming season
57th season begins this fall
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Dr. Joe Catanello Dr. Joe Catanello is a man with a plan
Brooklyn/Queens CYO director taking program on a new turn
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London Lennies, Peter Franus team up for wine tasting
Subtlety, nuance, intrigue – these words aren’t ripped from the pages of a mystery novel. They’re about the taste of wine. Brad Haskel, wine director of London Lennies Seafood Restaurant in ...
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national news
Initial Senate vote looms on health legislation (AP)

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., left, accompanied by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl of Ariz., right, lifts copy of the Democratic health care reform bill, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)AP - A crucial first Senate vote on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul in a rare Saturday night session looms as a test of Democratic unity and the president's prestige.


Sat Nov 21 02:33:47 -0600 2009
Levin: May be more troubling emails from Hasan (AP)

file - This Oct. 2008 file photo by Muhammad ud-Deen shows Imam Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen. The imam, who communicated with the Fort Hood shooting suspect Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, said he did not pressure Hasan to harm Americans, The Washington Post reported Monday, Nov 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Muhammad ud-Deen, File) MANDATORY CREDIT NO SALESAP - There may be additional e-mails that could have tipped off law enforcement or military officials to the Fort Hood shooter before he went on his deadly rampage, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee said Friday.


Sat Nov 21 00:16:42 -0600 2009
Italian police arrest 2 linked to Mumbai attacks (AP)

This photo taken on November 27, 2008, shows flames and smoke gushing from The Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai, one of the sites of attacks by alleged militant gunmen. The first anniversary of the attacks will be difficult for many of the hotel staff, who have been offered counselling and post-trauma therapy for the last 12 months.(AFP/File/Indranil Mukherjee)AP - Italian police on Saturday arrested two Pakistani men accused of providing logistical support for last year's terror attacks in Mumbai, officials said.


Sat Nov 21 03:21:40 -0600 2009
US to drop shooting case against Blackwater guard (AP)

FILE - In a Monday, July 21, 2008 file photo, Blackwater Worldwide's headquarters is seen in Moyock, N.C. Former top executives at Blackwater Worldwide say the U.S. security contractor sent about $1 million to its Iraq office with the intention of paying off officials in the country who were angry about the fatal shootings of 17 civilians by Blackwater employees, The New York Times reported Tuesday, Nov.10, 2009. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)AP - The Justice Department intends to drop manslaughter and weapons charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide security guards involved in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting, prosecutors said in court documents Friday.


Sat Nov 21 00:17:08 -0600 2009
GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care (AP)

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell of Ky., center, gestures during a health care reform news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. From left are, Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., McConnell, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl of Ariz. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)AP - Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care — and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul.


Sat Nov 21 00:17:45 -0600 2009