Queen of Hearts

Queen started getting interested in music in high school. The band members of Queen met at the Ealing school of art which they all enjoyed music (“Queen”,18). Then the queen members joined a band Smile after high school, witch formed the band queen (“Queen”,18). Then out of a random thought Freddie mercury thought of Queen (“Queen”,18). Queen became popular after Performing their first Album on stage in the United kingdom (Gregory, 2008). Then after that in the early 80s they went numerous with…

6.1 Astoria Park Astoria Park is located in the northeastern part of Astoria, Queens, between Ditmars Boulevard, Astoria Park South, Shore Boulevard, and 19th Street. It is easy to get to by foot, bike, or car and a good opportunity for the population in the neighborhood to get outside and be active. The connection to public transport, however, is not convenient and the area seems therefore rather dedicated to the community. It hosts the oldest and largest pool in New York City, and offers…

Major #1- Research Paper Mötley Crüe was a widely known and highly appraised band in the ‘80s. The band won uncountable awards in their time together, but many people do not know that Nikki Sixx was, as well as the bass guitarists, one of the band's primary songwriters,Despite all the struggles he faced and the addictions he overcame, he was a very popular man at the time and still today. Many, including his band mates, are surprised he even survived. Born with the name Frank Ferranna…

The Queens Borough Public Library (also known as Queens Library) is one of the three library systems operating in New York City. The library has 62 locations all across Queens. Volunteering at the library for the past two summers has allowed me to further understand how Queens Library operates. I have always been curious about how the library system is able to be interconnected with all 62 branches. As a kid, I always wondered how they were able to keep track of everything. I could return and…

Beauty and the Beast is an American animated romantic film produced and released by Walt Disney in 1991. It is rearranged based on a namesake French fairy tale, created by the author Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, about a love story happens between an ordinary girl Belle and a dreadful Beast. The beast was originally a prince fallen under a spell, transformed into a hideous monster as punishment; and Belle, a young woman whom he imprisons in his castle. In order to turn back to a prince…

As I travel to and fro the Bronx campus every Wednesday, I always look forward to driving on the historic 108-years-old Queens Borough bridge; especially, on the return journey. Why? Driving on the outskirt of the bridge, gives a feeling of hanging on the side rail of the ship deck; wherefore, if I have made any incorrect maneuver, the tragedy would be devastating. The first week I drove on it, I was scared; as a result, I drove below the speed limit of 30 MPH, while admiring its medieval style…

City boroughs, enriching the neighborhoods with their cultures. The Chinese were definitely recognized for changing the community of Queens, one of the famous five boroughs…

“In Queens, Balking at Change, Even if It’s Called Improvement.”(NYTimes,Turkewitz) , and “From Exclusionary Covenant to Hyper-Ethnic Diversity” (Geographical Review,Miyares) by Vincent Irizarry Gentrification is an issue that entails complications for those living within a community that is being changed. Gentrification means the process of urban renewal throughout areas within the city. Julie Turkewitz, a reporter who specializes in Latin American studies investigates a proposed Business…

The story of Sleeping Beauty is an enthralling fairytale about a girl who was cursed by a malicious villain named Maleficent. This fairytale has provided the basic definition of good and evil -- that is, until the live action film, directed by Robert Stromberg, appeared in 2014. Maleficent begins with a flashback to her childhood years, and progresses through her teenage years straight to adulthood. Through this progression, Maleficent meets Stefan, whom she believes to be her true love, but is…

Dwarfs", the author shows the differences between the middle class and the rich with two extremes. The rich are made out to seem destructive, malevolent and entitled. This is shown because of how Snow White as well as the queen because of how they get what they want. The Queen tells the Huntsman to kill Snow White and all her life Snow White begs for the Huntsman. However, the middle class is made out to look as if they are always joyful and happy, even if they are always working. This is shown…