We checked out two parking apps can help you find a parking spot and could save you time and money

Some say that parking is the great equalizer among drivers – everyone with a car needs to park somewhere. That said, there are some new ways you could have and advantage over the many other drivers circling the block. Anne Shisler-Hughes took a look at two parking apps – Primo Spot and ParkPal to see how they help when it comes to finding a parking spot. The verdict? Both of these apps are largely correct in their information and will definitely save you time and potentially money.

You, too, can buy olive oil from a 400 year old Greek olive grove

CitySpoonful has an interesting article about an Astoria couple selling some high-end olive oil made from an ancient olive grove. Lori and Panos Konstantopoulos are the people behind Euphoria brand oil; the oil comes from their 1,000 Koroneiki olive trees in Siamu, a small town in Greece. Half-liter bottles of Euphoria oil go for $28 and can be purchased on their website. The oil has a strong and robust taste, according to Lori.

New York Presbyterian Church has a unique shape to it – you should take a look

In a TED talk from 2009, architect Greg Lynn talks about the effect of calculus on architecture. He uses the New York Presbyterian Church in Sunnyside to illustrate some of his points – it has an unorthodox layered wing structure to it on one side, and looks different from opposing vantage points. It used to be the location of the Knickerbocker Laundry (photo here), active in the 1930s; the renovation and redesign cost $10 million. After it was completed in 1997, the New York Times proclaimed is as “one of the most radical structures recently built in New York.”

Historic millstones living in Queens Plaza are likely the oldest European artifact in Queens

In the Dutch Kills Green, a new open space near Queens Plaza, is home to two 400 pound millstones that ground flour to make bread for Washington’s Continental Army in the 18th century. Local activists were passionate about these millstones and worked hard to find a home for them – they wanted the Queens Historical Society to house them, but they in turn recommended the Greater Astoria Historical Society. The stones lived in the LIC branch of the Queens Public Library, and now they make their home again in Queens Plaza. The Parks Department is working on signage; look for it by the end of the year. You can visit the millstones at any time.

Curious about Thursday’s Primary election results?

Wondering if your candidate won or lost? You can find all the results for the Primary election that took place on Thursday, September 13, here. Not sure what district you’re in for State Senator or State Assembly? Here are two resources:

Queens New York State Senate District Map
Queens New York State Assembly District Map


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