Nadal and Ivanovic No. 1 For U.S. Open -- August 21, 11:28 AM The USTA announced on Tuesday that reigning Frech Open and Wimbledon champion and new world No. 1 Rafael Nadal of Spain and reigning French Open champion and world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic of Serbia will be the top seeds at the 2008 U.S. Open in men’s and women’s singles, respectively. The 2008 U.S. Open... [Full Story] Photographs Emote Rhythm and Forms -- August 21, 11:23 AM The New York Hall of Science will feature images from celebrated photographer Walter LeCroy until Sept. 28. His collection, entitled Rhythmic Patterns and Forms, showcases 24 notable images spanning four decades and seven continents. On Sunday, Sept. 21, the Hall will host a reception to honor... [Full Story] Socrates Park Hold Benefit -- August 14, 10:36 AM Tickets are on sale now for the Socrates Sculpture Park Benefit Event The event will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the park, Vernon Boulevard and 31st Drive in Long Island City. The benefit will honor Ursula Con Rydingsvard. A sunset cocktail buffet dinner with music... [Full Story] Father Teaches Kids About Loving Life -- August 14, 10:35 AM Without a doubt, you’ve played the game with yourself a time or two: what would you do if you were told you had a few months to live? Would you travel to places you’ve never been, enjoying a tornado of travel before your end? Or would you stay put close to home, friends, and family? Would you learn... [Full Story] Theater Camp Performers Wow Proud Parents -- August 8, 12:25 PM As the curtain opened and the house lights went down the proud-parent-filled theater erupted with whoops and hollers for the talented kids who spent four weeks putting together an utterly impressive show. These driven, young performers spent their summer working with Broadway dancers and choreographers... [Full Story] Recordings by Queens Legend Newly Available -- August 8, 12:24 PM The Jazz Heritage Society of New York announced Thursday the release of recordings by jazz legend Louis Armstrong that have never before been available to the public. The two-CD set will include radio broadcasts, performances with his big band and excerpts from home-recorded tapes made by Armstrong... [Full Story] Dragon Boats Race In Flushing Meadows -- July 31, 1:34 PM In Celebration of the “Year of the RAT,” the organizing committee of the 18th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 at Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The multicultural celebration and sporting event, is the largest multi-cultural... [Full Story] Brother Pens Bio Of Former Queens Resident -- July 31, 1:29 PM Did you ever wonder what it would’ve been like to grow up with a different family? If you were an only child, you might have dreamed about the fun you’d have with a houseful of kids to play with. Maybe you even gravitated toward friends with siblings, a little covetous of their raucous households.... [Full Story] Torahs Stolen From Jewish Center Gas Prices Fall After Summer Peak Weprin Wants Tough Text Laws Summer Rains Cat Needs A Home Queens Man is New Buildings Commissioner Congressman Takes Office On The Road Non-resident Kicked Off Senate Ballot Home Repossessions In Queens Up 374 Percent Man Charged In Brutal Double Murder Gas Drilling Could Affect Drinking Water Seat Sale Begins At Shea Stadium Queens Caver Finds Holocaust Refuge Residents Protests Persuade JP Morgan New Bill Shuts Down Slaughterhouse July Blast Leaves Residents Finger Pointing Man Charged With Killing Girlfriend In Car Wreck Flood Problems Persist After 2007 Flood Residents Flood DEP With Questions At Meeting Queens Celebrates A Night Against Crime Queens GOP Leader Dies And Leaves Legacy Road Repaving Is Increased This Summer DOT Targets Safety Around Boro’s Schools