City workers did an amazing job clearing

large trees downed in Norwood Gardens by Sandy.

On November 18th, Queens Museum of Art will host a fundraiser and open house to help hard hit Rockaway residents. Please see announcement for information.

Fall is in the air!

Look what is being planned for Flushing Meadow Parkland! Queens residents have too little parkland and green space already. Now the city wants to take more away!

http://www.change.org/petitions/mayor-michael-bloomberg-protect-parkland-at-flushing-meadows-corona-park

Daffodil Project! Bulbs are here!

Great news! A 150 daffodil bulbs were picked up this Saturday from NYC Daffodil Project volunteers at the Queens pick up location in Forest Hills. Next weekend is ideal time to plant! So let us know soon if you want bulbs. There are enough for 15 tree pits. 

Here are tips for planting bulbs to keep your tree healthy: http://www.nycgovparks.org/trees/tree-care/planting

LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST: Two unenclosed sidewalk applications on 30th Avenue open for public review and comments next Tuesday's Community Board meeting:

Bar 30 (15 Tables & 52 seats)
Sugar Freak (8 tables and 16 seats)

Does sidewalk seating enhance the neighborhood streetscape in a beneficial way? Comments welcome.

Problems stemming from the super saturation of  liquor licenses on 30th Avenue between 35th Street and 38th Streets have eased in recent years. The improved Quality of Life has a lot to do with Revelry and Onerio (the two most problematic night clubs) closing down.  The 4 AM brawls and street fights are less frequent. Speeding performance cars is much greater, but thanks to installation of speed bumps on 36th Street  high speed traffic has slowed considerably.

Fortunately the majority of the new cafes and restaurants are attractive additions to the community and operate in a responsible way. The few that don't can make life miserable for many residents such as the one who e-mailed NNA and sent the link below to petition for Noise problem at Don Coqui Club. 

With ever increasing liquor licenses being approved for 30th Avenue and a high growth density of outdoor cafes, responsible cafe and restaurant owners are much appreciated.

http://www.change.org/petitions/alma-realty-114th-precinct-astoria-close-don-coqui