I grew up in this church. It's a nice eclectic mix of people there. They have 3 services in…read morespanish, english and chinese. Located near the bustling downtown flushing area which is quickly turning into Chinatown 2.0

While visiting with a very close dear friend of mine in Flushing I attended for the first time The…read moreFirst Baptist Church of Flushing. There are a mix of people there who come to worship in one kindred Spirit. I am caucasian and my friend is chinese. My Dad was with me too as we were in the area to attend a wedding the following day. We were greeted at the door and by a friendly couple who set in front of us who were from the New Hampshire area not too far from where one of my daughter's live in New Hampshire. The church service starts with am awesome worship team who seem to have hearts to magnify the name of Jesus. I was so encouraged to sing as the words are up on the large screen up front and all seem to be singing to the Lord. We were greeted by others also as there were opportunity during the service. Pastor Gary Domiano was Pastoring during this time as we were attending the english service. We were given an overview of what he was preaching on and continued in the Book of Jonah. Such a fresh new prospective. I would certainly recommend attending this Bible preaching , thought provoking church of wondering people. There was a fellowship following the service which I am sorry to say I didn't have opportunity to stay . I am hoping next time I will certainly be there. Thank you First Baptist Church of Flushing for making us welcome.

Update: Come to a realization there was a misunderstanding. There was a prerequisite class my child…read moreshould have took before placed in the current chinese class. Took Kuaile Hanyu book 2 instead of book 1. Book 1 is more age appropriate transition from Chinese Paradise. I'm glad the administrator and I had this all sort out so my child can continue to learn the Chinese language.

This school has many years of history, the teachers are professional, devoted, patient, and kind…read more The Saturday Chinese classes teachers are excellent, they make much effort to inspire students' interest, for example teacher Xia Liu bought online Chinese history class for students out of her own pocket to inspire her student's interest. They have good homework and exams to help students. Their teaching is systematic, you can learn Chinese here up to high school level and up. I am surprised my son can read and even write Chinese characters. The SHSAT preparatory classes are also very helpful. The teachers are professional and experienced. They pay attention to individual student's progress. They are patient and kind too. My son took SHSAT prep for spring semester, summer, and then fall. He has made fast progress. Mr Charlie is an outstanding teacher, he graduated from Hunter college high school, and he is very knowledgable. He studies all kinds of questions from various prep materials and even makes his own questions on different topics. My son just finished the test, wish him good luck. It is a good choice to go to this SHSAT prep.

We have had a great experience at E.A.N.Y. My daughter on this first year has learnt so much! Every…read moreweek I get surprised by her singing a new song or using a new word in Spanish. It's affordable and we'll structured.I see ourselves being part of the E.A.N.Y community for many years to come.

I have 4 boys who range in ages from 6 to 15 and they've been coming to EANY since 2007. They truly…read morelove this school and have learned more than just the spanish language. We have met and made great friends because of this school. The teachers here really care about the students.

Just got a discount deal from living social for the real estate classes in this Queens location…read more The lady from this location claims that the 75 hours real estate sale class I purchased is discounted class, so there is no opening and she doesn't know when there will be an opening. (To my understanding, she just doesn't wanna give me any seat because I am not paying enough) On the same day, my friend purchased the same class in full price automatically got an opening. This is unfair. Seems like this school is only accepting students who pays full price. What confused me alot is that they are listed as one of the location of REEDC available for discount on Living Social, GROUPON... Felt like being scammed. Fortunately, living social is able to give me full refund. Thanks God.

I paid full price for P &C licensing course and from my understanding, job placement was included…read morein the package but after I pass the course, I was left where I started, No jobs and no help finding a job from REEDC. There is a reason why I pay hundreds of dollars for the course for a job and sadly here I am unable to use my license and wasted time and money. Not recommended to anyone. Aside from that, the real estate course was next door and i saw that room was so crowded that whenever they had lecture, it was disturbing our course.

Wow! Italian people! -- I thought they (we) were all in Staten Island now, it seems as though we…read moreare like an endangered species of ethnicity in Queens and Brooklyn -- how times have changed. Starting with a rant here --- but if you boast and brag any bit about your charitable contributions, it cheapens what the kindness in your heart intended, it cheapens you. Conversly, if you happen to find yourself on the the opposite side of the spectrum, you are special and there is a very nice place for you above when your time comes -- with hope, many moons from now -- for us all. I was raised to be charitable with my time and money, "serving your fellow man is important" they would say.. -- Rant complete. The Italian Charities of America's mission: A human services organization providing services, activities and programs for the benefit of the community. A friend of mine told me she rents a table for the flea market and has been asking me to stop by. For a $25.00 fee, they peddle their wares -- forty to fifty tables full of new and used unique goods, lit by a stunningly beautiful chandelier adorned by four smaller satellite illuminators. The second floor room is beautiful! Classic Italian stately design, form meets function, with thick framed paintings of our pioneering people past, adorning the marble walls with golden sconce highlights. Handbags, leathers, costume jewelry clothing and household items may appeal more to the female persuasion, guys, y'all gotta go check it out anyway -- with your ladies, your buddies or alone, if your single and in the market, you might meet a nice Italian girl. Speaking of which, I met one of the finest woman at the great of the room fronting the Christopher Columbus painting. Marie is the Italian Charities publicist and with her Ad Hoc team, coordinate and promote monthly events from dances to dinners, unfortunately the Easter Italian Dinner was sold out because I had a fist full of greenbacks in hand ready to plunk it down for tickets to attend. It's quite common for Italian people to talk about where their family is from back in the old country. She and her family are Barese, my family being Genoa -- we kick butt in ship building and stuffed ravioli. Thankfully Marie and her committee are hard at work creating new events, so check the website for details -- I know I'll be in attendance for their next Pasta Dinner Evening, maybe I'll see you there.

Pre-COVID: A friend of mine was showcasing her photography here during a flea market so I decided…read moreto stop in and keep her company for a bit. The building has crystal chandeliers, Italian tchotchkes in glass cases, some articles and other bits of history. There's an elevator to the upstairs banquet hall if you can't use the small staircase, and this was where the flea market was. It mainly seemed to be people selling things they no longer wanted, costume jewelry, books, glassware, clothes - one lady did manage to find a stunning fur coat. They apparently hold Saturday night dances, I saw a flyer for one advertising Latin & Italian oldies, classics, and Top 40 from 8pm-12am with food, coffee, tea, dessert, and alcohol. I would love to see the crowd that comes out for that! This is a community center, so you can rent space or give money to various fundraisers they hold, all in all it's a great local resource.

SPSON like many school has its up and down. Don't count it out. I have been accepted at two…read moreProminent colleges and decided to try SP and I do not regret this decision. I must say it was not always smooth sailing, but no place is perfect. My professors held me accountable for doing my part, they are smart, dedicated and approachable. I have put in the work that my professors set out for me, as every student should, and accomplished what I set out to do. See for yourself, and remember this is a school that is preparing you to have a professional career, think critically and make wise choices In life, if this is not your goal then, this is not the school for you. Nursing is a vocation, it's not a walk in the park. With self discipline, hard work and perseverance you can have your degree at St. Paul's School of Nursing In several months.

As a current student, I feel it's important to share some concerns about the way this school treats…read moreits students. Recently, we received an email stating that students are not permitted to enter classrooms before the scheduled class time so that instructors can "prepare the learning environment." However, in reality, many professors arrive exactly at the start time or even after class is supposed to begin. Meanwhile, students are expected to stand in hallways or find somewhere else to go even when we arrive early after work to study. The only alternative spaces are the library or cafeteria, both of which have very limited seating. It feels unreasonable to pay out of pocket for an education and not even be allowed to sit in an empty classroom while waiting. We then received another email about elevator use, which is understandable for accessibility reasons. However, the message stated that misuse could result in parent/guardian contact. This is a school of adults, and many of us are parents ourselves. Including language like that clearly shows how little the administration thinks of its students and reinforces the feeling that we are treated like children rather than responsible adults paying for a professional education. Another major concern is the lack of respect and support from some faculty members. For example, Professor Jayne Kier is extremely unapproachable. Students feel uncomfortable asking questions because responses are often sarcastic, dismissive, or met with long, intimidating stares. There is little guidance provided, yet students are made to feel as though they are wrong for seeking help. This creates a stressful and discouraging learning environment. Lastly, it often feels like students cannot safely voice concerns. When issues are brought up to administration, they are dismissed as complaints rather than taken seriously even though many of us are committed, adult learners who care deeply about our education and future careers. It is incredibly disappointing to be treated this way as paying adult students. We invest our time, energy, and money into this program, yet we are treated as if we are receiving a free service and should simply accept it without question. The tone and treatment are not only disrespectful, they are humiliating.