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New York City Economic Development Corporation
http://www.nycedc.com/Pages/HomePage.aspx
Not-for-profit corporation serving the NYC business community. Features business incentives, financing options, tax benefits and energy-saving programs.
Subjects:   Business  

Queens Chamber of Commerce
http://www.queenschamber.org
Organization dedicated to serving the Queens business community. Has a calendar of business-related and community events, listing of members by products/services offered and other information about Queens.
Subjects:   Business  

Queens County Overall Economic Development Corporation (QCOEDC)
http://www.queensny.org/qedc/
Helping to improve the economic environment of Queens by offering programs and assistance to its residents, this agency's web site provides easy access to information about those programs and resources, including the Women Business Center.
Subjects:   Business  

Queens Tribune 2011 Official Guide to Queens
http://www.queenstribune.com/epaper/E-Paper_012711.html
Valuable guide to many vital Queens resources, such as information about transportation, schools and post offices, and government officials and agencies. Hosted by the Queens Tribune, this online blue book is easy to use, just click and go.
Subjects:   Community Information  

Community District Profiles
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/lucds/cdstart.shtml
User-friendly statistical resource for locating profiles of each NYC Community District. Profiles are divided up based on population (age, race and ethnicity), vital statistics, commercial and residential land use.
Subjects:   Community Information  

My Neighborhood Statistics (MNS)
http://www.nyc.gov/html/ops/html/mns/my_stats.shtml
Excellent and comprehensive compilation of the performance of city agencies in your neighborhood. Some of the statistical information available includes infant mortality rates, percentage of certified teachers, asbestos and air complaints and cleanliness of small parks. Color-coded maps are also available.
Subjects:   Community Information  

NYC Department of City Planning : Reference
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/subcats/resources.shtml
Provides maps and tables of citywide and borough population data by race, age, and other demographic information for the years 1990 and 2000. Very thorough and up-to-date.
Subjects:   Community Information  

Queens County, NY Genealogical and Historical Resources
http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyqueens
Queens-related genealogical resources for the novice to expert researcher. Part of the US GenWeb project.
Subjects:   History  

Queens Historical Society, The
http://www.queenshistoricalsociety.org
To help in its goal of researching, recording and showcasing issues that have had a profound impact on the history of Queens, this site provides useful resources such as a directory of programs and events, a listing of its publications, a collection of links, plus the usual information about the society itself.
Subjects:   History  

Douglaston/Little Neck Historical Society, The
http://www.dlnhs.org/
The Douglaston & Little Neck Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the unique character of Douglaston and Little Neck. It has a collection of useful links for related topics and nearby societies. Of particular note are the sections for the various neighborhoods, providing photographs, maps, history and highlights.
Subjects:   History  

New York GenWeb
http://www.rootsweb.com/~nymanhat/index2.htm
Genealogical resources for the novice to expert researcher for the New York City region. Part of the US GenWeb project.
Subjects:   History  

Forgotten NY
http://www.forgotten-ny.com
The past of the five boroughs are wonderfully documented here with a multitude of pictures and historical information.
Subjects:   History  

Greater Astoria Historical Society
http://www.astorialic.org/
Filled with current events and historical content, this vibrant site informs and delights with up-to-date preservation news, online photo galleries, notice of free and low-cost events, and opportunities for residents to get involved in their community.
Subjects:   History  

New York Radio Guide
http://www.nyradioguide.com
Comprehensive listing of radio stations and programs listings in New York City area. Searchable by format or program type. Provides links to station's Website and tells you if it broadcasts over the Internet. Updated weekly.
Subjects:   Media  

New York Daily News
http://www.nydailynews.com/
This popular New York City newspaper retains its graphic, tabloid style on its website. It provides the usual news, sports, entertainment and business section, but also offers access to useful services such as coupons and photo galleries.
Subjects:   Media  

Newsday
http://www.newsday.com/
Started in 1940, this Nassau and Suffolk county local newspaper has grown to become one of the nation's leading daily papers. This online presence provides sections for Long Island, New York City, the state, the nation and the world, plus sports, business and entertainment sections.
Subjects:   Media  

Queens Courier
http://www.queenscourier.com/
Newspaper covering northern and southeastern Queens. Updated weekly with past headlines and special issues available. Also has extensive listing of dining reviews and updated community event information.
Subjects:   Media  

Queens Tribune
http://www.queenstribune.com/
This companion site for well-known Queens newspaper includes a Queens Dining Guide as well as other special features.
Subjects:   Media  

Times Newsweekly
http://www.timesnewsweekly.com
Founded in 1908 as the Ridgewood Times, the Times Newsweekly is active in Queens County issues and publishes this site which reports on local news events and provides weather and classifieds.
Subjects:   Media  

New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/
This internationally renown New York City news resource claims over 9 million unique national users, and has a variety of news sections such as business, science and education, a NYC entertainment guide, and well-used classifieds. Free registration required for access.
Subjects:   Media  

Gotham Gazette
http://www.gothamgazette.com
The Gotham Gazette web site serves four functions: as a daily digest of New York City news sources, a news source itself, a policy magazine, and a research tool for students and others. The calendar of NYC events is a popular feature, as is the NYC research section, which has a guide to NYC reference libraries and a handy list of sources for phone and web questions.
Subjects:   Media  

NY1 News
http://www.ny1.com
Website for New York City's 24 hour television news channel featuring a search engine, borough pages, a "Living" section, and a community calendar of events, broken down by borough.
Subjects:   Media  

Queens Public Television
http://www.qptv.org
QPTV manages the four public access channels on the cable TV systems for Queens: 34, 35, 56, and 57. Their site provides access to a program guide, their newsletter and some useful web links.
Subjects:   Media  

Independent Press Association - NY
http://www.indypressny.org/nycma/voices/460/
Access web editions of local independent newspapers and magazines. Covers the gamut of interests, from The African to the Yiddischer Kemfer.
Subjects:   Media  

New York Post
http://www.nypost.com/
One of New York City's most popular tabloid newspapers. Its online presence has entertainment, news, home, sports and gossip sections.
Subjects:   Media  

Queens Chronicle
http://www.queenschronicle.com
Offers eight editions each covering a separate region of Queens. Stories and classifieds are updated every week.
Subjects:   Media  

Queens Gazette
http://www.qgazette.com/
Online version of the weekly publication serving western Queens.
Subjects:   Media  

Rockaway Wave
http://www.rockawave.com
Local newspaper covering the Rockaways.
Subjects:   Media  

Your Nabe
http://www.yournabe.com/
Yournabe.com is the online presence of News Corporation’s Community Newspaper Group (CNG). CNG is New York’s largest group of neighborhood newspapers covering Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.
Subjects:   Media  

New York Press
http://www.nypress.com/
New York Press bills itself as "New York's premier alternative newspaper". The fiery paper is primarily focused on politics and the arts, and features in-depth articles and regular columns.
Subjects:   Media  

El Diario/La Prensa Online
http://www.eldiariony.com
New York edition of El Diario/La Prensa. When the newspapers merged in 1963, they became the oldest Spanish-language daily in the United States. Complete with local, national and international news.
Subjects:   Media  

Metropolitan Transit Authority
http://www.mta.info
Subway and bus maps, LIRR, and Metro-North information is available here. Also includes Long Island Bus line (this information requires Adobe Acrobat).
Subjects:   Transportation  Job Sites by Profession  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
http://www.panynj.gov/
Government agency overseeing the bridges, tunnels, airports, bus terminals, PATH trains, and other transportation facilities in the New York City and New Jersey area. One example of this site's usefulness is determining which airport terminal serves which airline and getting to the airport.
Subjects:   Transportation  Job Sites by Profession  

New Jersey Transit
http://www.njtransit.com/
Official web site for New Jersey Transit.
Subjects:   Transportation  Job Sites by Profession  

Straphangers Campaign
http://www.straphangers.org
Association devoted to making New York City commuters travel better.
Subjects:   Transportation  Job Sites by Profession  

New York City Subway Resources
http://www.nycsubway.org
History, nostalgia, and technical information are some of the things that you can find about the city's subway system and lines.
Subjects:   Transportation  Job Sites by Profession  

HopStop
http://www.hopstop.com/
HopStop is an online city transit guide which provides travel directions via subway, bus, and foot. Detailed routing tells you the exact stops you'll pass along with the estimated time of the journey. Directions are available for New York City and many other large U.S. and Canadian cities.
Subjects:   Transportation  Job Sites by Profession  

511NY
http://www.511ny.org/
Check up-to-date traffic and transit information, schedules and bridge and tunnel travel time for NY, NJ and LI. Maps, satellites, or camera views let you see what delays and obstacles may affect your plans. See Planned Events for construction or use the Transit Planner to make your trips easier.
Subjects:   Transportation  Job Sites by Profession