Best Baseball Team
The Mets
Shea Stadium, Flushing

“They’re Queens’ own, and we love them.”
— Arlette White, Bayside  

Best Bartenders
Danny
Erawan
42-31 Bell Blvd., Bayside

“He can make anything and make it well.”

Kelly
Pizzeria Uno
39-02 Bell Blvd., Bayside

“The woman knows how to make a real drink.”

Best Doctor And Hospital
Dr. James W. Turner, Chief of Surgery
New York Hospital of Queens
56-45 Main Street and Booth Memorial Avenue, Flushing

“I was shot nine times by a burglar who also attempted to rape my then-11-year-old daughter. Dr. Turner and the hospital saved my life. He had a physician’s assistant by the name of Ronnie, who was also superb.” — Gwendolyn B. Pinn, Jamaica  

Best Girl Scout Troop
No. 4160 at St. Andrew’s Church
Flushing

“Best leader is Sonja.” — Larry Mainolfa, Flushing  

Best Guru
Sri Chinmoy
150-47 87th Ave, Jamaica or at the Unisphere, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

“He lifts weights, race walks, paints, plays music, writes poetry – a Queens Renaissance man!” — Robin Marion, Brooklyn

Best Hair Stylists
Golden Touch
200-17 32nd Ave., Bayside

“Personal, polite attention.” — Rose Cohen, Flushing  

Best Hero for Students
Terri Thompson  

Best Immigrant Advocate
Bryan Pu-Folkes

Best Librarian
John Moran, Librarian
Social Sciences Division, Queens Borough Public Library
89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica

“John Moran is the best damned reference librarian...no matter what the subject area. Period.”
— John A. Drobnicki, York College Library

Best Mail Carrier
Eileen McGuigan, Middle Village Post Office

“The only Queens mail carrier who always puts the mail through the slot and never leaves it by the door, no matter what the weather is. She is always smiling, has a great sense of humor and genuinely loves meeting people!” — David Shapiro, Middle Village

Best Mechanics
Champion Collision
170-30 39th Ave., Flushing

“Best body work on cars, done by Joe.” — Larry Mainolfa, Flushing

Tommy Foley
Absolute Auto Repair
159-02 Union Tpke., Jamaica

“He is a miracle worker. He can fix anything, fix it quick, and fix it with patience and understanding. He’s just a nice guy.”  

Best Mother
Kathleen Flynn, Flushing

“Because she’s always been there for me.” — Nora Flynn, Flushing

Best New Mother
Lianne Procanyn  

Best Orchestra
Queens Symphony Orchestra
8000 Cooper Avenue, Glendale

“Good programs, good music.” — Mary Wedemeyer, Elmhurst  

Best Olympian
Who Didn’t Make The Cut
Michael Vodouris

Best Pastor
Father Tom Joyce
Immaculate Conception Church
86-45 Edgerton Blvd., Jamaica

“Almost always available to help in a multi-ethnic parish.” — Catherine Gifford, Jamaica  

Best Person
Ro Daraio, President of COMET
Maspeth

“Community activist, called media on drag racing.” — Audrey Gallugien, Elmhurst

Best Superhero
Spiderman  

Best Survivor
Robert Decanio  

Best Teacher
Mrs. Grosman
PS 60, Class 5-305

“The best teacher in Queens. She deserves every bit of her raise, and more.” — Wilda Lopez, Woodhaven  

Regina Montefinise
P.S. 115, Class 1-121

“An exemplary education–patient, caring, understanding and talented.

Professor L. Pittili, Speech Department
St. John’s University
Utopia Parkway, Jamaica

“Kind, brilliant and funny.” — Loretta Spanover, Rego Park

Best Trade - Suffolk
for Queens
Congressman Gary Ackerman  

Best Troublemaker
Frank Skala  

Nicest People
Rick and Sis Devito, Bayside

“They’re just one of a kind.” — Nora Flynn, Flushing

The people of Queens

“Hardworking, proud, together.” — Mary Flannelly, Rego Park  

Sweetest Guy
Danny Devito, Bayside

“Because I’ve never met anyone like him.” — Nora Flynn, Flushing  

Weatherman
Al Roker, NBC, NYC

“The best weatherman in the world – born in Queens, NY.” — Gwendolyn Pinn, Jamaica