Best Acting Troupe
Gingerbread Players
St. Luke’s Church,
Forest Hills

“Good choice of musicals; tasty gingerbread for sale.”
— Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens

Best After-School Program
MS172 Beacon After-School
81-14 257th Street, Floral Park

“Provides a safe place for kids to be at no cost.”
— Paulette Clarke, Queens Village  

Best Airport
Kennedy Airport
Rockaway Turnpike

“Easily accessible travel.” — Linda Daigneault, Richmond Hill

LaGuardia and JKF Airports

“Out ticket to the world.” — Mary Flannelly, Rego Park  

LaGuardia Airport

“$5 taxi to get home.” — G. Ransay, Jackson Heights

Best Architecture
(Former) Forest Hills Inn & Gardens
After the trestle on 71st Avenue and Continental Avenue

“The former inn, now an apartment building, - beautiful architecture, gardens, lovely homes and gardens.” — Ruth Shepard

Best Auto Repair
B&M Auto Repair
149-34 Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone

–– Peter Martin, Bayside  

Best Bandshell
Forest Park
Forest Park Drive and Woodhaven Boulevard

“Variety of music events, great outdoor entertainment in the summertime.” — Melinda Arias, Woodhaven

Best Bank
Chase Manhattan Bank
23-98 Bell Blvd., Bayside

“Efficient, quick service, polite and patient tellers.”
— Grace Santamaria, Bayside  

Maspeth Bank
Grand Avenue and 69th Street, Maspeth

“The staff is generally courteous and knowledgeable.”
— Doris Weintraub, Maspeth

Best Bar
Cranberries
82-02 Grand Ave. (corner of 82nd Street), Maspeth

— Joan Armstrong Majeski, Elmhurst  

The Grand Stand Bar & Restaurant
85-35 Grand Ave., Elmhurst

“The Grand Stand is not a ‘bar-y’ bar, and it is a comfortable place to meet friends and associates.”
— Joan Armstrong Majeski, Elmhurst

Best Bike And Pedestrian Path
Cross Island Parkway along the Long Island Sound

“Watching skaters, bikes and people on the path is enjoyable.”
— Bernard Millman, Whitestone

Best Billiards
Slate, formerly BBC
45-18 Bell Blvd., Bayside

“Nice atmosphere, friendly place.” — Edward Kim, Bayside  

Best Books
Any Queens library branch

“Fill up a bag for a few dollars at a monthly sale!”
— Judy Close, Woodhaven

 “They practically give away enough to stock a home library.”
— Catherine Gifford, Jamaica  

Barnes & Noble
70-00 Austin Street, Forest Hills

“A quiet place where you can browse and find treasures.”
— Maria Zacharakis

Barnes & Noble
Bay Terrace Shopping Center, Bayside

“Wonderful books; good place to meet.” — Ben Altman, Bayside

Best Bridge
Queensboro Bridge
Long Island City

“Beautiful at night; looks like diamonds gleaming at dark.”
— Gladie Behrman, Little Neck

“Great bridge to the heart of Manhattan from the heart of Queens. Everyone uses it, even Spiderman!”
— Lauren Kushnick, Howard Beach

Throgs Neck Bridge
Long Island Sound

“It looks so beautiful with all the lights at night.”
— Bernard Millman, Whitestone

Whitestone Bridge

“Beautiful and graceful. No matter from what angle it is viewed, it is so well proportioned, it is a sight to see.” — Lynn Maione, Flushing

Best Bridge View
Francis Lewis Park, Whitestone

“Sunsets are superb, marvelous view and tranquility, a good play area for children.” — Margaret Wolchok, Whitestone

Best Business Location
Atlas Terminals

“Largest enclosed industrial commercial development in Queens.” — George Rozansky of ATCO Properties, Glendale  

Best Carousel
Forest Park Carousel
Forest Park Drive and Woodhaven Boulevard

“Look at those beautiful horses! Old time fun. A keepsake for the park.” — Melinda Arias, Woodhaven

“A fantasy spot for families and their children.”
— Nancy Sotomoyor, Ozone Park

Best Church
Sacred Heart Church
38th Avenue and 215th Street, Bayside

“Wonderful priests, staff and members.”
— Georgianna McGuire, Bayside  

St. Luke’s Catholic Church
1634 Clintonville, Whitestone

“Majestic, awesome.” — Lillian Pawlowski, Whitestone  

Best Cleaners
M&M Cleaners & Laundromat
24-07 150th St., Whitestone

“Laundry & dry cleaning day no longer a chore.”
— Lillian Pawlowski, Whitestone  

Best Club
CQY Friendship Club
108th Street and 67th Avenue, Forest Hills

“Friendly, sociable seniors; wonderful, professional entertainment and theme parties.” –– Paul Goren, Rego Park

Best Commercial Landlord
ATCO Properties & Management, Inc.
8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale

“Provides best services and conditions to over 60 commercial, industrial and retail tenants.”
— George Rozansky of ATCO Properties, Glendale

Best Culture
Alley Pond Environmental Center
226-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston

“Small animals, small creatures; kids love it!”
— Gladie Behrman, Little Neck

“Beautiful grounds; lots to learn.” — Theodore Vayos, Bayside

Greater Astoria Historical Society
35-20 Broadway, LIC

— Natalie Paruz, Astoria

Poppenhusen Institute
MacNeil Park
5th Avenue and College Place, College Point

“Offers wonderful programs for all ages.”
— Theodore Vayos, Bayside

Best CUNY School
Queens College
65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing

— Dorothy Weinman, Flushing

 “It provides educational courses, classical films, art museums, culture, concerts, lectures and health fairs, plus superb facilities for exercise, pool, and activities for all interests.”
— David Fisher, Flushing indoor and outdoor tennis, new track

Best Development Corporation
Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation
84-01 Jamaica Avenue, Woodhaven

“It has a great Board of Directors, great staff and Executive Director. It has been great in making Woodhaven a Haven in the City.” — Arlene Annunziata, Woodhaven

Best Elephant Sighting
Queens Midtown Tunnel when Barnum & Bailey
comes to town

“It’s cool! It’s Fun!” — Nancy Lee Bommer, Jackson Heights  

Best Everything

“Queens has the best – active, good people, a world of different stores, libraries and malls.” — Pat Langster, Bayside

Best Excitement
Shea Stadium, Flushing
126th  Street and Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing

“Mets’ home.” — Dorothy Weinman, Flushing
–– Debra Strell, Mineola

“I like the Mets.” — Mike Neiss, Glendale  

Best Farm
Queens County Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park

“Teaches children about animals and growing vegetables.”
— Gladie Behrman, Little Neck  

Best First House In Queens
85-04 Park Lane South, Woodhaven

“Excellent stone construction. They don’t build like that anymore!” — Melinda Arias, Woodhaven

Best Fishing
Captain Mike’s Fishing Boat
158-35 Crossbay Blvd., Howard Beach

“Great fishing! Nice boat!” — John M. McGuire, Sr.  

Best Flea Market
Aqueduct Race Track
Rockaway Boulevard and 115th Street, Ozone Park

“The only race track in NYC with a great flea market.”
— Judy Close, Woodhaven

“A great place to find anything and everything.”
— Maria Zacharakis  

Best Funeral Home
Quinn Funeral Home
35-20 Broadway, LIC

“Receptionist and staff are kind and courteous. They speak every language and offer grief counseling and other family services. They’re nice people, at a time when niceness counts.”
— Jay McManus, Long Island City  

Best Gardens
Queens Botanical Garden
43-50 Main St., Flushing

“Beauty and environment; recreational and educational activities for all.” — Florence Kramer, Flushing

“Eighteen acres of formal gardens and workshops and cultural events for adults and children. Lovely!” — Ruth Shepard

“Great gardens.” — Joseph Guglielmo, Douglaston

“A beautiful area.” — Theodore Vayos, Bayside

“Great plants, flowers and plant sales.”
— Thomasina Roberson, Flushing

“The brooks, flowers, greenery.”
— Elena Jo Ciambriello, Howard Beach

“Wonderful place to walk, enjoy gardens, flowers and enjoy view of wedding parties, graduation events and concerts. Relaxing and enjoyable place to visit.” — David Fisher, Flushing

“Beautiful plants and flowers to show people how beautiful Mother Nature can be.” — Nancy Sotomoyor, Ozone Park

–– Helen Scarlouis, Astoria

Best Gym
Bell Plaza Health Club
45-58 Bell Blvd., Bayside

“Good instructors for senior citizens.”
— Antoinette Passaretti, Flushing

“Friendly atmosphere; open 24 hours, seven days a week.”
— Edward Kim, Bayside

“Its Silver Sneakers Fitness Program for seniors and its fine staff.” — Frank  Roca, Bayside

“Good for seniors. Ken is a good manager. Good equipment and instructors are the best.” — Gloria Montalvo, Bayside

“Clean, courteous, great instructors and senior classes. Ken is a great manager who takes care of our needs.”
— Grace Santamaria, Bayside

“Great members.” — Ken Gunser, Whitestone

“Clean, respectful, good senior classes.” – Maria Costas, Bayside

 “Lots of good stuff for everyone. Senior classes are good.”
— Pat Langster, Bayside

“Good instructors for senior needs.” — Sharon Long, Bayside

Best Hair Salon
Expo Beauty Salon
103-17 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills

“Great haircutting and styling.” — Carol Biegel, Forest Hills

Lux Hair Design
84-42 Eliot Avenue, Middle Village

“Operators at Plaza Hotel, set up business here.”
— Mary Flannelly, Rego Park  

Petruccelli Hair & Skin Center
61-14 Springfield Blvd., Bayside

“Great cuts in a warm, friendly atmosphere.”
— Ann Larios, Flushing

Best High School
Forest Hills High School
67-01 110th Street, Forest Hills

“Great Adult Education center.” — Mary Flannelly, Rego Park  

Best Historical Building
Bowne House
37-01 Bowne Street, Flushing

“An important reminder of our history – Flushing Remonstrance and Underground Railroad.” — Alice Lerner, Flushing

Flushing Town Hall
137-35 Northern Boulevard, Flushing

“Beautiful restoration and historically significant.”
— Alice Lerner, Flushing  

Quaker Meeting  House
137-16 Northern Boulevard, Flushing

“Historically significant.”
— Alice Lerner, Flushing  

RKO Keith Theater
Main Street and Northern Boulevard, Flushing

“A reminder of a one-time movie palace, interesting interior.”
— Alice Lerner, Flushing  

Steinway Mansion
41st Street, near Berium Bay, Astoria

“A gem from another era.” — Robin Marion, Brooklyn  

Best Housing
Clearview Gardens Co-op
166-70 Willets Point Blvd., Whitestone

“For the caring of seniors.” — Joseph Martone, Sr., Whitestone  

North Shore Towers
Grand Central Parkway

“The most unique housing in the world.”
— Roslyn Gold, Floral Park  

Best Indoor Mural
IS 145, Northern Boulevard and 80th Street, Jackson Heights

“The finest indoor mural in any NYC public school, presented by Frank S. Cariello and his students.” — Frank S. Cariello, Westbury  

Best Kids’ Classes
Alley Pond Environmental Center
226-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston

“It gives my ‘city kids’ a chance to grow up like I did.”
— Tiffany Elliott, Elmhurst  

Best Lake
Oakland Lake, Bayside

“Nice views, walking, fishing, relaxing.”
— Georgianna McGuire, Bayside  

Best Laundromat
Launderland of Bayside
215-23 73rd Ave., Bayside

“Clean facility with brand new dryers.”
— Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside

Best Library
Any and All Queens Borough Public Libraries

“Helpful librarians and great collections of books.”
—  Roslyn Gold, Floral Park  

Astoria Branch
14-01 Astoria Blvd., Astoria

“What an asset to our neighborhood! There are so many programs that bring our community together, especially after Sept. 11. I find myself understanding the diversity and cultures of my neighbors by attending some of the workshops, which are so very entertaining, as well. Some of the free fare is Ballet Mexicana, musical programs, arts and crafts, jewelry making and, perhaps my favorite, mystery book discussions.” — Mary Ost, Astoria

Flushing Library
Main Street, Flushing

“A crown jewel and resource.” — Stephen Cerny, Flushing

“Beautiful structure, lots to offer.” — Theodore Vayos, Bayside

“Shows computers to children, has different kinds of meetings, great selection of books.” — Thomasina Roberson, Flushing 

North Forest Park Library
98-27 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills

“Lots of different programs for children, the elderly and parents. Also, help with computers, toddler time. Wonderful people work here; they’re helpful, polite.” — Vincenza Rini, Forest Hills

Best Limo Service
Kelly’s Limo Service
212-35 42nd Ave., Bayside

“Prompt, courteous and safe.” — Rose Cohen, Flushing  

Best Lumber Yard
Why Not Save?
34-02 Astoria Blvd., Astoria

“If you need it, they have it.” –– A. D’Allessio, LIC

Best Mall
Queens Center Mall
90-15 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst

“Good food and stores.”
— Irene Monforte, Ozone Park

“Convenient shopping.”
— Robert Chirieleison,
Middle Village

“Easy to locate and reach.” — Elisa Marquina, Elmhurst

“Great shopping, good bargain.” — Maria Zacharakis

“I like big stores.” — Mike Neiss, Glendale

Best Marina
Bayside Boat Marina
Long Island Sound

“Beautiful boats in the water.” — Bernard Millman, Whitestone  

Best Movie Theater
College Pt./Whitestone Cinema
Whitestone Expressway, Whitestone

“Matinee prices, coffee and snacks.” — Maria Pappas, Whitestone

Kew Gardens Cinema
81-05 Lefferts Blvd., Kew Gardens

“Presents the best unusual films, very comfortable.” — Loretta Spanover, Rego Park

“A theater that costs five bucks and shows wonderful movies.” — Maria Zacharakis

“The theater is small and comfortable. The films are usually not shown at other theaters.” — Doris Weintraub, Maspeth  

Loew’s Bay Terrace
211-01 26th Ave., Bayside

“Very clean with comfortable seating.” — Emily Hoffenberg

United Artists Midway Movie Theatre
108-22 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills

“Variety of films.”
— Robert Chirieleison,
Middle Village  

Sunnyside Center Theatre
43rd Street and Queens Boulevard, Sunnyside

“An Academy Award winner for decades. Same conveniences as Manhattan, but with a hometown atmosphere.  The best price
in town.”
–– Constance A. McNair, Woodside

United Artists Regal Movie Theater
24th Ave. and 38th Street, Long Island City

“Great sound and picture, comfy seats and inexpensive before
6 p.m.” –– John Cristancho, Woodside  

Best Museum
African Art Museum
43rd Avenue and 36th Street, Corona

“Another bit of culture for the neighborhood.”
— Bridie Race, Sunnyside  

American Museum of Moving Image
36-01 35th Ave., Astoria

“Only museum devoted to film, TV and digital media.”
— Dorothy Weinman, Flushing

Hall of Science
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

“Great for our young ones.”
— Gladie Behrman,
Little Neck  

MoMA
Queens Boulevard & 32nd Street

“At last, culture comes to Long Island City/Sunnyside.”
— Bridie Race, Sunnyside

Isamu Noguchi Museum
36-01 43 Ave., Long Island City

–– Debra Strell, Mineola  

Queens Museum of Art
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

“Excellent lectures.” — Catherine Gifford, Jamaica

“Good exhibits.” — Mary Wedemeyer, Elmhurst  

Socrates Sculpture Park
Long Island City

“It’s free and full of expression.”
— Nancy Lee Bommer, Jackson Heights

“Home to huge contemporary sculptures with the skyline serving as a backdrop.” — Lauren Kushnick, Howard Beach  

Best Music
Trinity Handbell Choir
31-18 37th St., LIC

“Really cool bell ringing.” — Natalia Paruz, Astoria  

Best Neighborhood
Downtown Flushing
Near Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue

“The most exotic shopping area in the entire city.”
— Fred Alexander, Flushing  

Fresh Meadows

–– John Blulko, Flushing  

Jamaica Estates

“Pride of ownership. I grew up there!” — Stephen Cerny, Flushing

Best New Bank
Community Federal Savings Bank
89-07 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven

“Old fashioned service, friendly, helpful.”
— Wayne Ruggiere, Woodhaven  

Best Open Studios
PS 1
Crane Street in Long Island City

“Open on weekends. More art awareness in Queens!”
— Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens  

Best Orchestra
Queens Symphony Orchestra

Performs often at Queensborough Community College in Bayside

“Our very own orchestra!” — Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens  

Best Panorama of New York City
Queens Museum of Art in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

“A wonderful overview of the entire city.”
— Fred Alexander, Flushing

Best Parade
Lunar New Year Parade
Main Street, Flushing

“Beautiful floats and good viewing spots.”
— Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens  

Memorial Day Parade in Little Neck/Douglaston
Northern Boulevard

“Our veterans & neighbors stand together to salute our fallen vets.” — Gladie Behrman, Little Neck  

Memorial Day Parade
Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills

“Young and old join together to honor our country.”
— Mary Jane Lech, Forest Hills

Best Park
Astoria Park
19th Street and 23rd Drive, Astoria

“Lovely view while enjoying concerts.”
— Annemay Mann,
Long Island City

“Great summer concerts and outstanding Fourth of July concert with fireworks.”
— Mary Jane Lech, Forest Hills

Charles Park
Howard Beach

“Close to home and nice to relax at.”
— Linda Daigneault, Richmond Hill  

Crocheron Park
35th and Crocheron Avenues, Bayside

“Clean, safe, beautiful.” — Grace Santamaria, Bayside  

Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

–– Debra Strell, Mineola

“Site of the U. S. Open and World’s Fair.”
— Mary Jane Lech, Forest Hills

“Home of the World’s Fair in 1939-40 and 1964-65.”
— Dorothy Weinman, Flushing

“The zoo, Theatre in the Park, tennis.”
— Thomasina Roberson, Flushing

“Unisphere, Queens Museum, two lakes.”
— Elena Jo Ciambriello, Howard Beach

“Room and space for all.” — G. Ransay, Jackson Heights

Forest Park
Metropolitan Avenue & Woodhaven Boulevard, Kew Gardens

“Bandshell shows and carousel.”
— Mary Jane Lech,
Forest Hills

“Because the walk of nature is just great!”
— Maria Zacharakis

“Some of the best free concerts given here for the public every year.” — Nancy Sotomoyor, Ozone Park

“Fun for all seasons.” — G. Ransay, Jackson Heights

Gantry State Park
Long Island City

“Beautiful view of Manhattan, clean and fun for children.”
— Colleen Conroy, Maspeth  

Hoffman Park
Woodhaven and Queens Boulevard

“A lot of activities for all ages.” — Elisa Marquina, Elmhurst  

Juniper Valley Park
Juniper Boulevard, Middle Village

“Free summer concerts.” — Robert Chirieleison, Middle Village

“Ball fields, new track and playground make for a great place.”
— Colleen Conroy, Maspeth  

Kissena Park
Rose Avenue and 164th Street, Flushing

“A natural wonder in the heart of Flushing.”
— Stephen Cerny, Flushing  

William Moore “Spaghetti Park”
108th Street and Corona Avenue, Corona

“Italian music, bocce ball, benches, entertainment, heritage of Italy.” — “A woman whose childhood included growing up in Corona, Queens loving her heritage (Italian).”

“A beautiful, newly-restored park.” — Sergey Kadinsky, Forest Hills

Best Place To Socialize
Electchester “Playground”
off 161st Street and Kissena Boulevard, Flushing

“This is really a sitting area with only benches, no play things for children. It has become a haven for senior citizens and others to socialize and discuss everything.” — Nettie Keveson, Flushing  

Best Police Precinct
107th Precinct
71-01 Parsons Blvd., Fresh Meadows

“Takes heart to welcome recruits. It’s the best.”
— Joseph Martone, Sr., Whitestone  

Best Racetrack
Aqueduct
Ozone Park

“Great racing.” — Joseph Guglielmo, Douglaston  

Best Romance
Metro Motel
73-00 Queens Blvd., Woodside

–– Debra Strell, Mineola

Best School
MS 74, Nathaniel Hawthorne
211th Street and Oceania Street

“Smartest kids, best handball courts.”
— Erica Kasten, Parkland, FL  

Best Sculpture
Unisphere
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

“The Unisphere, Science Building and boating provide great recreational space.” — Margaret Wolchok, Whitestone

“The Unisphere and nostalgia of the World’s Fair.”
— Linda Daigneault, Richmond Hill

“It is a symbol of unification. I get chilly when I look at it; I see people of all countries together as one.”
— Betty Weiss, Forest Hills

–– Joe Bellacicco, Elmhurst

Best Seniors Activity
Metropolitan College at St. John’s University

“Excellent art classes and teachers for seniors; low fees”
— Catherine Gifford, Jamaica  

Best Shopping
Austin Street Market and Shops
Austin Street, Forest Hills

“Clean, diversified and charming environment.”
— Roslyn Gold, Floral Park

“Great scenes, restaurants, bars, stores – all on one street!”
— Roma Muela

 “Great shopping and restaurants.” — Mary Jane Lech, Forest Hills

Jamaica Avenue

“Variety, parking, clean.” — Wayne Ruggiere, Woodhaven  

Best Small Business With A Heart
Brite Pharmacy
89th and 90th, Northern Blvd.

“The tone at Brite is trust and service. In addition, they also offer quality and a willingness to help guide a customer through the doctor’s handwriting and insurance rules.” — Gabe Miller

Best Stadium
Shea Stadium
126th Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing

“Great baseball.” — Joseph Guglielmo, Douglaston

“Top fun.” — G. Ransay, Jackson Heights  

Best Store
Austin Cards ‘n Such
71-24 Austin Street, Forest Hills

“Excellent selection of greeting cards, gifts, stuffed animals…friendly staff.” –– Carol Biegel, Forest Hills

Bell Plaza
45-50 Bell Blvd., Bayside

“24 hours, helpful staff.” — Maria Pappas  

The Corner Stationery Inc.
136-95 Roosevelt Ave., Flushing

“Nostalgia – past keeping up with present.”
— Lillian Pawlowski, Whitestone  

Discovery Shop
Douglaston-Little Neck

“Thriftiest shop, with friendly customer-oriented assistance.”
— Arlette White, Bayside

Gowood-Custom Framing & Art
72-21 Austin Street, Forest Hills

 “Unusual, attractive jewelry at low prices.”
–– Carol Biegel, Forest Hills  

Hilltop Pharmacy
65th Place and 53rd Avenue, Woodside

The staff is courteous, experienced and careful with prescriptions.” — Doris Weintraub  

Kiki’s Karriage
168-06 Union Tpke., Jamaica

“Unusual things, great prices.” — Adele Jalens, Flushing

Lewis Variety Store
84-31 Jamaica Avenue, Woodhaven

“Variety store that has everything from soup to nuts.” — Ida Gilbert

“A tradition on Woodhaven’s Jamaica Avenue for over 60 years, it has everything at great prices with great owners – the Lewis family.” — Arlene Annunziata, Woodhaven

“If you can’t find it, Lewis has it or will get it for you.”
— Mary Ann Telesca, Woodhaven

“Friendly owners and staff; has everything!”
— July Close, Woodhaven

Macy’s, Queens Mall in Elmhurst

“Great bargains, huge selection of clothing and housewares.”
— Audrey Gallugien, Elmhurst

National Wholesale Liquidators
71-01 Kissena Blvd., Flushing

“Low prices, easy access.” — Maria Pappas  

North Pole
46-20 108th St., Corona

“Great bargains on clothes and housewares.”
— Sylvia Barchi, Bayside

Queens Place
81-85 Queens Blvd.

“Can find anything you need.” — Elisa Marquina, Elmhurst  

Raindew Family Store
35-15 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Flushing

“A modern version of the old Woolworth’s, the store has everything you need for everything.” — Sylvia Barchi, Bayside

Salman Chemists
149-19 Union Turnpike, Flushing

“It is a neighborhood pharmacy run by a family – mom, pop, two daughters and a son.” — Gwendolyn Pinn, Jamaica  

Video Station
102-19 Metropolitan Avenue

“Andrea, the Sunday manager, is so sweet and helpful. She makes my visits worthwhile.” — Brian Bast, Forest Hills  

Wicker Baron
80-25 Jamaica Avenue, Woodhaven

“A unique store of interesting wicker furniture and original handcrafted baskets and other items.” — Arlene Annunziata, Woodhaven  

Best Street/Area for a stroll or a bike ride
12th Street between Astoria Boulevard and Astoria Park

“It’s the best historic section of Astoria, with amazing mansions and beautiful front yards.” — Natalia Paruz, Astoria

Walk Path at the World’s Fair Marina

“All new, good view.” — Joe Bellacicco, Elmhurst

Sidewalk by the river
Triboro Bridge and Hellgate Bridge

“Great view.” — Joe Bellacicco, Elmhurst

Motor Parkway, Oakland Gardens, Hollis Hills, Bayside

“Neighborhood friendly, shaded walkway, no traffic.”
— Georgianna McGuire, Bayside

Best Sunset View
Hillside Avenue from 268th Street

“Outstanding views.” — Georgianna McGuire  

Best Swim Club/Pool
Belshire Swim Club
16-66 Bell Blvd., Bayside

–– Peter Martin, Bayside  

Fitzgerald Gymnasium Pool
Queens College
65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing

“Large, warm, indoor, deep, cheap.”
— Sergey Kadinsky, Forest Hills  

Best Swim Team
Flushing YMCA Swim Team
138-46 Northern Blvd., Flushing

“YMCA state champions for 16 years.”
— Richard Finkelstein, East Meadow  

Best Team
New York Mets Baseball
Shea Stadium
126th Street and Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing

“Best team in the NL.” –– John Cristancho, Woodside  

Best Temple
Free Synagogue of Flushing
41-60 Kissena Blvd., Flushing

“Congregation 86 years young, sanctuary building 75 years young. They can’t build like this any more. Breathtaking.”
– Eileen Brajer, Flushing  

Congregation Machane Chodosh
67th Road and 108th Street, Forest Hills

“A friendly rabbi and a hazan with a great voice.”
— Sergey Kadinsky, Forest Hills  

Best Tennis
Derek Dilworth Tennis Courts
Brookville Park, Rosedale

“Derek (deceased) was a dedicated volunteer who worked hard for park revitalization. He was a tennis pro for the City Parks Department.  Through his efforts, they reconstructed and expanded the tennis courts and added a comfort station.”
— Enid Y. Hoggard, Cambria Heights

North Shore Tennis and Racquet Club
34-28 214th Street, Bayside

–– Peter Martin, Bayside  

Best Theater
Queens Theatre In The Park
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

“Superior shows at affordable prices.” — Lillian Blank, Flushing

“Great shows and great prices.” — Linda Daigneault, Richmond Hill

“Professional shows, reasonable cost and on-site parking.”
— Roslyn Gold, Floral Park

–– Helen Scaroulis, Queens  

Best Train
No. 7 Line
At Queens Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue

“It offers excellent transportation and wonderful kaleidoscopic views of our great City.” — Fred Alexander, Flushing

“You can smell the food from the streets below. (Roosevelt Avenue from 46th Street to Main Street). — Sergey Kadinsky, Forest Hills  

Trolley Car Inc.
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

“The free access to the museum and theater in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is a Godsend.” — Lillian Blank, Flushing

Best Trees
From Utopia Parkway and Northern Boulevard to Sanford Avenue and Bowne Street, and surrounding areas, Flushing

“Old, beautiful trees improve the quality of life and enhance the landscape – a rarity these days in big cities.” — A. L. Chin  

Best Veterans Hospital
New York State Veterans Home/Hospital
178-50 Linden Blvd., Jamaica

“Many of these veterans, who have given so much, appear to have been forgotten. Everyone should always remember them in their hearts, as well as in their prayers. It would be nice to just stop by and say hello.” — Enid Y. Hoggard, Cambria Heights

“One of the best veterans hospitals with beautiful grounds for everyone to enjoy.” — Nancy Sotomoyor, Ozone Park

“Great extended care facility!” — Dorothy Weinman, Flushing

Best Victorian Houses
Forest Parkway, between Jamaica Avenue & Park Lane South, Woodhaven

“Old style structures, beautiful and spacious, with pretty gardens.” — Melinda Arias, Woodhaven 

Best View Of Manhattan Skyline
Grand Avenue overpass of LIE

“Speaks for itself in beauty (now slightly lacking after 9-11).
— Joe O’Sullivan, Massapequa  

Queens West Piers
48th Street, near Vernon Blvd., LIC

“Piers go far into river view NYC.” — Joe Bellacicco, Elmhurst

Best Vision Center
Eye Supply
39-25 Bell Blvd., Bayside

“Very good service.” — Mrs. And Mrs. William Conti, Flushing  

Best Waterfront Vista
Crossbay Blvd. Bridge
South of Howard Beach

“Always a great view of the bay on the west parking lot side, with the sparkling city in the background.”
— Lauren Kushnick, Howard Beach  

Fort Totten
Northern-most Bayside, at end of Little Neck Bay

“Awesome ocean view!” — Robin Marion, Brooklyn

Pleasure Cove

“Great place to bike and view of bridge.”
— Stephen Cerny, Flushing

Best Weekly Feature Page In A Neighborhood Paper
The Trib ActionDesk
Queens Tribune
174-15 Horace Harding Expwy., Fresh Meadows

“Because it lives up to its name.”
— Julia G. Turchuk, Jackson Heights  

Best Y
Bay Terrace YM-YWHA
212-00 23rd Ave., Bayside

–– Richard Finkelstein, East Meadow  

Best Zoo
Queens Zoo
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

“A world-class zoo right in our back yard.”
— Mark Solkoff, Long Island City

“Take children and grandchildren – has farm and wild animal sections, well maintained, pool for seals, special programs for children to learn about wildlife and caring for animals and appreciating nature.” — David Fisher, Flushing