Out of the destruction of September 11 has come a year filled with appreciation for the things that make our City and our borough great . . . our heroes in uniform, our family and friends, our landmarks, our history, our diversity, and even our favorite place to just sit back and enjoy the Unisphere.

In the pages that follow we have compiled the bests and favorites that our readers have shared. Pull up a park bench, sit back with a King of Corona Lemon Ice, and enjoy all the places, people and things that make this and every year the best in Queens.
Photo by Kevin Dooley