The landmarked former home of legendary singer, actress and civil rights activist Lena Horne is in contract for close to its $1.22 million asking price, Gimme Shelter has learned. The stately, black-and-white Tudor-style home is in the Addisleigh Park Historic District, one of Queens’ most architecturally rich neighborhoods. The area was once known as the…
The QPL celebrates 130th anniversary
Color-themed clothes, family-friendly projects, giveaways, scavenger hunts, easy access to the most popular reads and more were just a few ways that the Queens Public Library celebrated its 130th anniversary March 19.“For 130 years, our libraries have opened doors to…