Anthem Artist
Paul Fabrizi
An 18-year aide to NYS Senator Serphin Maltese. A great tenor voice who sings our anthem with fervent pride.
-Maria Thomson
Best Borough Folks
The People Of Queens
They're all interesting people in Queens. There's no one person. The borough has a vast variety of people.
-Jim Higgins, Woodside
Breathe Easier
Geraldine Ferraro |
Dr Robert J. Mittman
38-21 Bell Blvd, Bayside. Allergy & asthma doctor who saved my life.
-Mike Sidell, Kew Gardens Hills
Class Act
Geraldine Ferraro
1984 Democratic Candidate For Vice President It was nice because she was from Queens and that made her the most interesting person.
-Gloria Kelly, Long Island City
Close Curtain Call
David Close
Queens's conductor of Oratorio Society
of Queens, Music Reginae and
more. Bringing choral and classical
music to Queen's music lovers.
-Claire Bazinet, Flushing
Coupon Checker
The Coupon Inspector
He's great. He rings our doorbell and makes sure we get our coupons, over on 97th Street and 101st Ave.
-Gregory Laterza, Ozone Park
Delightful Duo
Maestro David Close |
Simon and Garfunkel
Simon and Garfunkel bring me back to my childhood.
-Beth Gluick, Middle Village
Dental Delight
Dr. Carmen Every-Degel, DDS
Astoria Dental 32nd Street and Broadway, Astoria She is wonderful, reassuring, and professional,
and you'll never have pain. You'll smile your way out.
-Tom Brenseke, Woodside
Dog Whisperer
Christina Shusterich
Dog trainer/behavior specialist www.nycleverk9.com Christina has an unbelievable connection with and affinity for dogs; I've never seen anything like it. She is truly a "dog whisperer." My dog went from devil to angel practically overnight. I can't emphasize enough how good Christina is.
-Merryl Kraselnik, Bayside
The Fairer Sex
The Ladies
All over Queens We have such a diverse cultural community, Asians, blacks, Latinos, whites Arabs and everything in between. It never hurt to give us ladies some more recognition.
-Mimo Moore, Flushing
Gwret Denththiss
Dr Abe Dyesenhaus, DDS
84-09 35th Ave., Jackson Heights He does great dentistry and understands garble.
-Mike Sidell, Kew Gardens Hills
Borough Best Leroy Comrie wraps presents for children in his area. |
He's Everywhere
Councilman Leroy Comrie
Leroy Comrie because I see him everywhere and his office is in Queens Tribune
-Stephanie Court, Jamaica
Jam On
Jam Master Jay, Musician
He gave back to the community. He donated money to fix up parks. And that was when he shot his first music video.
-Jeremy Diaz, Hollis
Legal Eagle
Scott Baron & Associates
159-49 Crossbay Blvd., Howard Beach The best attorney in Queens. Scott Baron and his associates handled my accident case with excellent professionalism.
-Larry Tempesta
Loveable Coots
Forest Hills Fellas
In Forest Hills, there are some odd, old-codger types. Interesting. They have all these stories to tell about their lives.
-Ed Hertzman, Bayside
Medical Worker
Vladimir Gabay
69-30 Grand Ave.
I have a great rapport with him and he's given me some great tidbits of information on life.
-M. Bierber, Forest Hills
Cabana Restaurant, Forest Hills
The place has a Latino flare, the food is delicious and it’s a great location
where things are happening
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
It has the New York Hall of Science and Queens Theater, which is all great
for families, inexpensive, has great performances and ethnic shows
Long Island City
A great art community
82 Street in Elmhurst
It has a “street feel” and diverse shops where you can get a little bit of everything
Ultima Florist, 80th Street, Elmhurst
They have an amazingly talented florist, who is very creative and has exotic flowers.
-Lata Singh, Queens Hospital Center |
Mets Third Baseman David Wright stands with his No.1 fan, Emma Rafferty |
Most Amazing Met
David Wright
He's a classy guy who takes the time to answer a letter from a 6-year-old and bring the biggest smile to her face.
-Brian M. Rafferty, Maspeth
Most Likable Teachers
Francis Lewis High School
58-20 Utopia Pkwy. Teachers and staff you get to like.
-Lois Curry, Fresh Meadows
Most Meaningful Dad
My father has meant more to me than any other person in my life.
-John Forenelli, Middle Village
Mr. Fix-It
Dr. Robert Mittman
Bell Boulevard, Bayside He is the only doctor who helped me. He listened to what I had to say and examined me thoroughly. I went to four other doctors and none of them knew how to fix me. Dr. Mittman did!
-D. Zofrea, East Williston
Musical Inspiration
Charles Mallia, Music Director,
Brooklyn-Queens Diocese He really inspired me to do music. He taught me to get up in front of people and not be afraid.
-Scott Jensen, Forest Hills
The People
All the people in Queens are so diversified that it’s easy to enjoy cultures from all around the world
The Unisphere
It is germane to our time, to the top thing we like – peace and understanding
Time capsules from the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fairs
When they are opened, people will see what we did collectively as human beings
The 7 Train
This is a national and international historic trail that signifies Queens
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
It has the best tennis facility and ice-skating rink
- Wellington Chen, Senior Advisor for TDC Development |
Photo Fanatic
Walter Paul Bebirian
Forest Hills Everyone knows him! You've seen him along 108th Street, Austin Street. Continental Avenue, Uptown, Midtown, Downtown, all around town, giving out his fabulous business card. He has single-handedly given out over 2 million of them! You must have at least one of them yourself! Hold on to it because someday you'll need a photo for a special event, affair, self or family portrait. Don't call anyone else! He gives you the best professional services around: Excellence in quality at a very reasonable fee. He's patient, honest, sensitive to your needs, creative, will go anywhere for you shoot, spends hours with you until you get the look you want. So many clients have marveled at the results of his art. If you want the best service and quality available, take out that card and call the best.
-Antonia Taylor, Forest Hills
The New York Mets
It’s nice to be number one for a change
Queens County Farm Museum
Who said farms are reserved for upstate New York?
New York Hall of Science
Some of science’s most amazing mysteries uncovered right here in Queens
Queens Theatre in the Park
Broadway’s got nothing on these guys and the parking is easier, too
- Councilman David Weprin |
Borough President Helen Marshall and Mets GM Omar Minaya |
Queens' Queen
Borough President Helen Marshall
I like that she seems really down to earth. I can relate to her more than other politicians.
-Susan Anthony, Maspeth
Spectacular Seller
Michal Landor, Tag Sales
Tudor Rd., Jamaica Estates Michal is the best tag seller I know in all of my years in this business. She's very helpful to people who want to dispose of their merchandise, as well as to those who want to buy merchandise. She's nice, polite and hardworking. Most importantly, she's honest, a trait difficult to find in this business. She's always willing to lend a hand, especially to those who financially need it. Everybody loves her.
-Gloria Bushansky, Rego Park
Shin Son
The executive director of Korean Community Services, is devoting his time to KCS and has developed it greatly
Korean Community Services
The group serves 15,000 clients per year and contributing a lot to the community
Korean Medical Providers Group
They are doing great community work with the programs, lectures, screenings and vaccinations they voluntarily provide
Nakwan Rice Cake House
It has great food and does great community service by donating food and helping with programs
Jinny Park, Korean Community Services |
Councilwoman Melinda Katz |
The Katz Meow
Councilwoman
Melinda Katz
She's a good politician and she stands behind people.
-Ludmila Kandov and Rita Jacobs, Forest Hills
Top Teacher
Mrs. Axelrod from PS 13,
My 4th grade teacher. She and I kept in touch for years. She was very kind
and patient and gave wonderful advice.
-Fran Kanowsky, Rego Park
Weiner Toast
U.S. Rep Anthony Weiner
He's the only person from Queens that I can think of who's done anything.
-Ricky Chen, Astoria
U.S. Rep Anthony Weiner |
With Immunity
Dr. Michael Landor, MD 69-20 Main St., Flushing
I've been a patient for many years and have referred many people to the doctor. Everyone was extremely pleased with him. He's the best internist and immunologists in Queens.
-Dina Moshe, Rego Park
Dr, Landor is the by far the most compassionate doctor I've ever been to. He is attentive and helpful, treating his patients like human beings, not just medical charts. For real care, see Dr. Landor.
-Paul Sidito, Middle Village
Tony Avella
He is responsive and has, for decades, run the anti-graffiti campaign
Ann-Margaret Carrozza
She is very active and very responsive
Frank Padavan
The godfather of Northeast Queens. He always takes a position that is along the line of his constituents The bike track along Little Bay Park to Northern Boulevard It has a great view, fresh air, breeze that comes off the water and is a fun place to be
Crocheron and Colden Park
A little oasis in the city with ball fields and woods. Also, the dog run at Little Bay Park has a nice
community of people who gather there and share bags and water
Ed Sawchuck, PTA President of
MS 158 in Bayside |
