Woodside

Neighborhoods

A mix of residential and urban, Woodside has a large Irish population and the neighborhood is filled with lively pubs. It’s a commuter’s paradise, with the 7 train, three bus companies and the Long Island Rail Road line all heading into Manhattan.

“A Slap in the Face”: PS 151 Gets a Failing Grade

By Chad Smith
December 19th, 2007

The school is one of 50 given an “F” by the Board of Ed which says the school’s academic performance and progress are poor.

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Garden tackles childhood hunger

By Rhea Mahbubani
October 15th, 2009

About 12.4 million children nationwide are all too familiar with hunger, malnutrition and malnourishment
Makeup artists raise ovarian cancer awareness

By Rachel Morgan
September 19th, 2009

Early detection is key in diagnosing lesser-known disease
LGBT job fair draws thousands

By Sarah Tung
September 17th, 2009

In a time of economic hardship, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community face added pressure
Small-business owners weigh in on health debate

By Liz Wagner
September 16th, 2009

“I’m scared to death,” one business owner says.
Remembering 9/11

By Rachel Wise
September 12th, 2009

Ceremony onlookers vow ‘never to forget’
Protestors speak out against development

By Rachel Wise
September 12th, 2009

Upper East Side residents band together to save Ruppert Park
In Healthcare Debate, Economics Trumps Race

By Elisa Lagos
September 10th, 2009

When it comes to health insurance economic class matters more than race.

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