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Astoria
Astoria film lot needs action
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) visited Kaufman Astoria Studios Friday to demand the federal government kill a recommended review for an outdoor studio lot at the site so that the project could move ahead quickly. Comment.
QueensLine
Dancer Ginger Rogers once called Douglaston home
Born Virginia Katherine McMath July 16, 1911, in Independence, Mo., Ginger Rogers was a star of stage, screen and television for five decades from the 1930s to the late 1980s. She made a total of 73 films and is still remembered by fans as Fred Astaire’s dancing partner in many productions. Rogers overcame an unhappy childhood to find an outlet for her talent and attain success through changing times. Comment.
Broad Channel
Jamaica Bay’s survival inspires upcoming documentary
Ask New Yorkers about city wildlife and they will probably tell harrowing tales of dodging sidewalk pigeons and subway rats. Comment.
Long Island City
Once-banned film on Chinese exploitation showcased
Michelangelo Antonioni was renowned internationally for his work in cinema, but many of his films have never been distributed in the United States. Comment.
Film
The Homegrown Voice of Dora
A multitalented and gifted six-grader from Queens, Fatima Ptacek is an actress and top New York City model. She is also the new voice behind Nickelodeon’s beloved preschool character “Dora the Explorer.” And just like Dora, she speaks English and fluent Spanish. Comment.
Bayside
Sullivan puts Bayside in spotlight
Bayside now has its own channel and Gregg Sullivan is its cameraman. Comment.
Long Island City
Bloomy gabs with Gossip Girl in LIC for show’s 100th episode
Before “Gossip Girl” fans tuned in to see if Blair Waldorf would marry Prince Louis Grimaldi of Monaco or return to her old flame, Chuck Bass, Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivered an early wedding present to the cast. Comment.
Long Island City
Mayor visits LIC’s ‘Gossip Girl’ set for 100th episode
Mayor Michael Bloomberg visited Silvercup Studios in Long Island City Thursday to celebrate the TV and film industry for its contributions of money and jobs to the city, in particular the hit TV show “Gossip Girl,” which will air its 100th episode Monday. Comment.
Pomonok
Baby boomers research Pomonok’s post-WWII days
Do you remember Jack the Ice Cream Man? Comments (5).
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