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Flushing was established as a settlement of New Netherland on Oct. 10, 1645, on the eastern bank of Flushing Creek. It was named after the Dutch city of
On the final weekend of Black History Month, community leaders and residents from across the city gathered Sunday, Feb. 26, for a special event and tour of
Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell rocks a Kangol hat (far l.) in this 1984 photo that British artist Janette Beckman took near his childhood home on 205th Street in Hollis. He is joined by Joseph “DJ Run” Simmons (immediate r.), while Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels (standing, far r.). They formed Run-D.M.C., a pioneering rap trio whose
Although most prevailing stories about religious freedom in America involve white Christians, there are remarkable stories of faith in the histories of Muslims, African Americans and others.
Progressive countries not only permit building of temples, churches, mosques, and synagogues, but also allow religious leaders to travel and give lectures and discou...