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Three-hundred venues — including 27 Queens sites — are participating in Open House New York Weekend 2026, which offers behind-the-scenes tours and special access from Friday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 18. Hurry, because some tours are already sold out! Now in its 24th year, Open House unlocks landmarks and attracts architects, community activists, curators, engineers, gardeners, historians, and others to offer volunteer tours and share their expertise. More than half the tours are free and drop-in, but some require tickets and prices vary. (A few require tickets for safety and security reasons.) Here’s the list of Queens possibilities, please click on them to find out if they are sold out. Go to ItsInQueens.com/ intheloop-with-27-queens-sitesopen-house-new-york-weekend2026-runs-from-oct-16-to-oct-18/

Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Ave., Flushing, Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 at noon.

Fun history Friday, Oct. 16, All the Queens Gardens at 7 p.m. Rafael A. Herrin-Ferri discusses All the Queens Gardens (Jovis Verlag, 2025). To write this book, the architect traveled around the borough, checking out residences and the unique oddities in their yards. Herrin-Ferri, a Queens resident, also wrote All the Queens Houses (2021, Jovis). Queens Historical Society, Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37th Ave., Flushing. Saturday, Oct. 17, International Archeology Day, 1 p.m. Three hours of exhibits, dig ging for ar tif acts, and crafts. Free, but please reserve a ticket. Rain or shine. Onderdonk House, 1820 F lushing Ave., Ridgewood.

Astoria Park Pool, Oct. 17 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Bayside Historical Society Castle, 208 Fort Totten Ave., Oct. 18 at noon. BookOps, Long Island City, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Bowne House Historical Society, Flushing, Oct. 18 at noon.

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The Bowne House Historical Society is taking part in the city’s Open House New York Weekend.

DOT Maspeth Central Sign Shop, Oct. 16 at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Hindu Temple Society of North America, Flushing, Oct. 16, Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.

DSNY Central Repair Shop, Maspeth, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Historic Neir’s Tavern, Woodhaven, Oct. 16, Oct. 17, and Oct. 18 at 11 a.m.

Fort Totten Historic Buildings Walking Tour, Bayside, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. and Oct. 18 at 11 a.m.

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge West Pond, Broad Channel, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.

Fort Totten Water Battery, Bayside, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. and Oct. 18 at 1 p.m.

Lewis Latimer House Museum, 34-41 137th St., Flushing, Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 at noon.

From Roots to Arts at Astoria Houses, Oct. 17 at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.

LIC Boathouse and East River CREW, Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Heliocentric Studios, Ridgewood, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. and Oct. 17 at 10 a.m.

LiveOnNY Kidney Rescue Area & Sim Center, Long Island City, Oct. 17 and Oct. 18

at 10 a.m. and noon. MS053 School-Based Hydroponic Farm, Far Rockaway, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. MTA Jamaica Bus Depot, Oct. 16 at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Nikolas Weinstein Studios, 8-03 43rd Ave., Long Island City, Oct. 17 at noon. QueensLink, Ozone Park, Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. QueensWay Walking Tour, Forest Hills, Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. Ridgewood-Glendale Soundwalk, Oct. 18 at noon. Rockaway Village, Far Rocka-

way, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Rockaway Wellness Way, Far Rockaway, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. Sky Farm LIC by the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens, 37-18 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. Stargazing in Elmhurst, Oct.

Sunday, Oct. 25, Hidden Histories of Jazz Age New York at 3 p.m. Jonathan Ezra Goldman’s talks about Hidden Histories of Jazz Age New York, which offers a fresh look at 1920s New York City, unearthing stories of everyday life and marginalized communities. His new book portrays sweeping events—such as the Harlem Renaissance, Prohibition, and immigration reform. Queens Historical Society, Kingsland Homestead, 143-35 37th Ave., Flushing. –Jeffrey Bessen

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Geri Barish, executive director of Hewlett House, fifth from right, was joined in kicking off October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, by administration and staff members of Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital.

Citing Breast Cancer Awareness By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Several community leaders gathered at Hewlett House on Oct. 2, marking October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and recognizing the organization’s mission and the importance of continuing to support those affected by cancer. The nonprofit community resource center, at 86 East Rockaway Road in Hewlett, is once again serving as a reminder that a cancer diagnosis affects far more than the person receiving it. Hewlett House has provided free support and resources to cancer patients and their families, helping about 42,000 people since its doors opened 26 years ago. Hewlett House Executive Director Geri Barish, a five-time cancer survivor and longtime advocate for cancer patients, told Friday’s gathering that the organization has grown into a family for the thousands of people who have walked through its doors. “I’m so deeply honored to be here and see you all here today, especially celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” Barish said. “While we do all cancer, our patients are now a family.” Hewlett House offers support to people at every stage of cancer treatment, providing educational materials, peer support and connections to cancer survivors and health professionals. The organization also works with local hospitals and doctors to help patients navigate appointments,

screenings and treatment. “If you don’t have an appointment, we’ll get you one,” Barish said. “Knowing you could pick up the phone and someone in this town, or the next town, will answer and come and help, that’s all that counts.” The Hewlett family originally owned the building on East Rockaway Road, one of the oldest structures on Long Island, in the early 17th century, before eventually giving it to what became the Hewlett-Woodmere School District. In 1996, the school district contacted then-Nassau County Legislator Bruce Blakeman seeking financial assistance because it could no longer afford the cost of maintaining the historic property. While the building had been considered for use as a museum, Blakeman and Barish instead envisioned something different — a safe place where women battling breast cancer could find help and support. Blakeman asked the school district to sell the property to N a s s a u C o u n t y fo r $ 1 a n d approached Barish about taking over the building and developing the concept. The county ultimately renovated the property, and Hewlett House opened its doors in 2000. What began as a resource specifically for women with breast cancer eventually expanded to serve anyone affected by cancer. Blakeman, who now serves as Nassau County executive, reflected on the organization’s growth during Friday’s gathering.

“This is a house that was restored by the people of Nassau County for the benefit of people originally who just had breast cancer, and then we opened it up to everybody who had cancer, and it’s absolutely free,” Blakeman said. “It is open to the public, and it provides counseling and education on breast cancer to people in our community.” Blakeman credited Barish for keeping the organization focused on its missions. “Geri Barish started this over 30 years ago, and she’s still fighting the fight,” he said. Hewlett House, therefore, serves as a family center, providing support for loved ones as they navigate the uncertainty and emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis. Barish also emphasized the importance of addressing what she described as rising numbers of cancer cases and understanding why more people are being diagnosed. She said Hewlett House is preparing to launch a new program focused on investigating cancer trends and possible contributing factors, including environmental concerns and family history. The effort will involve schools, Key Clubs, patients and community partners, with support from state and county officials. “We need to know why, whether it’s our environment, history, which not everybody knows, or anything else,” Barish said. “That is the new thing that we’re going to be working on.” State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-

Fitzpatrick, who attended Friday’s event, spoke about cancer’s personal impact on her family. She lost her husband, Jim Callahan, when he was 42 years old, leaving their four children, all under age 12, without their father. “Cancer can touch any family, no matter what you do in life,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said. She praised Barish’s decades of advocacy and Hewlett House’s role in the community. “This house is built on the love that you have brought to this community, your heart,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said. “I am in awe of Geri’s commitment to serving this community.” The county’s annual pinklighting tradition is another way officials said they hope to keep c a n c e r aw a r e n e s s v i s i b l e throughout October. The dome at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building will glow pink each night during the month. “We take breast cancer seriously, and until they find a cure, we’re going to do everything we can to make sure that people’s lives are easier,” Blakeman said. Fo r B a r i s h , t h e m i s s i o n remains rooted in the simple promise that no cancer patient or family member should have to face the disease alone. Hewlett House is a place where people can speak to someone who understands what they are going through. “Anybody can get cancer,” Barish said. “We want to make sure that we take care of people and help them.”

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The Rock Hall Museum’s Country Fair will return for its 40th year on Oct. 17 and 18, combining its annual fall festivities with a celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 199 Broadway in Lawrence. The event is hosted by the Town of Hempstead and benefits the Friends of Rock Hall, the volunteer organization that supports the museum and its programming. This year’s fair will have a special focus on the American Revolution and the history surrounding the nation’s founding, a theme that museum Director Amy Vacchio said is particularly fitting for Rock Hall. The historic house dates to about 1767, predating the United States, and the Martin family, who lived at Rock Hall during the Revolutionary War, were Loyalists to the British Crown. “We were made for this,” Vacchio said of the museum’s connection to the 250th anniversary. “The house predates our country, and the exhibit is a fabulous exhibit about loyalties during the American Revolution, and how divided really Long Island was.” A new Revolutionary War exhibit, titled “Which Side Are You On?” will be on display in the museum’s new education center during the fair. The exhibit explores the divided loyalties on Long Island during the Revolutionary War and offers a different perspective on the founding of the United States. The fair will also feature historians and artisans portraying the 18th century. The featured program will

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Lauri Vale, right, showed how to weave on a loom at the 39th annual Rock Hall Museum Country Fair last year. be “Many Faces of the Continental Army,” a living-history reenactment group that will discuss the 250th anniversary of American independence and different aspects of the Revolutionary War, including events that took place on Long Island. Vacchio said the programming is intended to give visitors an opportunity to learn about the Revolution while enjoying the traditional activities that have made the Country Fair a community staple. The fair will feature a country band, vendors, his-

toric demonstrations, family activities, crafts, food and refreshments. Visitors can also tour the historic Rock Hall Museum and learn more about the property’s history. Doug Sheer, president of the Friends of Rock Hall, said the event typically draws about 1,000 people each day. “It’s a lot of fun, and people come to both get entertained and to learn,” Sheer said. “You can always take a tour of the museum or go to presentation to everything from making food in colonial days, working on handicrafts, or view historical objects.” The fair has become an annual tradition for families throughout the Five Towns, the Town of Hempstead and Long Island. Vacchio, who grew up in the Five Towns, said she remembers attending the fair as a child and has helped coordinate it for the past 26 years. “People come down with their children and grandchildren,” Vacchio said. “I remember coming here when they were kids, and I think it’s a great, nostalgic and just wonderful thing people look forward to every year, including myself.” Sheer said the fair also introduces new visitors to the museum. “People have a lot of fun picking pumpkins, buying apple pies and participating in perennial favorites,” he said. “People may come to the fair, but they may be seeing Rock Hall for the first time, and that’s always great because that’s the ultimate purpose.” For Vacchio, the 40th anniversary is also a tribute to the museum’s former director, Linda Barriera, who started the Country Fair four decades ago. “It’s a labor of love for me,” Vacchio said.

Rock and Wrap It Up!, Giants fight hunger By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Former New York Giants defensive tackle and Super Bowl champion Jay Alford joined local Ford franchise owners and Giants representatives at Trader Joe’s in Hewlett to help collect and transport food donations for veterans through Rock and Wrap It Up!’s Veteran Farmers Market. The volunteer effort brought together sports, business and community partners to support the Cedarhurst-based nonprofit’s ongoing effort to combat food insecurity among veterans and other community members. Alford, who played from 2007 to 2010 and was part of the team’s 2008 Super Bowl championship, helped load donated food into trucks before it was transported to Rock and Wrap It Up!’s pantry in Inwood. “It’s always a good thing, and it makes me feel good,” Alford said. “For me, coming from an inner city, I understand what people tend to have less of. For me to be in this position to help and give back, it means the world.” Rock and Wrap It Up! founder Syd Mandelbaum, a Cedarhurst resident, said the organization has recovered food from Trader Joe’s in Hewlett for its Veteran Farmers Market three times a week for the past six years. “The food donations have helped us feed over 100,000 hungry community members,” Mandelbaum said. The organization distributes recovered food through its pantry in Inwood, where veterans can shop for fresh food and other necessities. Mandelbaum said the Veteran Farmers Market typically serves between 10 and 15 veterans during a distribution, with volunteers helping shoppers fill their bags. The Sept. 24 volunteer effort marked the first time Giants personnel and Ford franchise owners participated in the food pickup. The Giants and Rock and

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The New York Giants and Tri-State Ford partnered with Rock and Wrap It Up! to pick-up food donations from Trader Joe’s in Hewlett to the Veteran’s Farmers Market on Sept. 24. Wrap It Up! have maintained a relationship for 25 years, according to Mandelbaum. The Giants have previously worked with the organization at MetLife Stadium, where food from games and other events has been recovered and distributed to people in need. Mandelbaum said the partnership expanded during the FIFA Club World Cup, when Rock and Wrap It Up! coordinated food recovery from seven games at the stadium, collecting more than 50,000 pounds of food. The organization also received about 60,000 bottles of soda. The nonprofit has relationships with both the Giants and New York Jets, as well as churches and other community organizations that help distribute recovered food. “This is an event where Tri-State Ford wanted to do with their owners, their franchisees, and we said, of course,” Mandelbaum said. “Our pantry is a very wellknown pantry now, and it’s involved with veterans.” John Billard, president of Your Local Ford Stores,

said the partnership reflects the growing need to address food insecurity. “Food insecurity is more prevalent than ever, which is why Your Local Ford Stores are stepping up to make a difference,” Billard wrote in a statement “Together with the NY Giants, we’re proud to partner with Rock and Wrap It Up to help feed veterans in our community.” For Alford, the event was another opportunity to give back to people facing difficult circumstances. He said he volunteers when his schedule allows, including with homeless shelters and Boys & Girls Clubs. “Coming from a big family, it always hits home whenever they reach out to me,” he said. “So it’s never an issue with them. Always fun.” For Mandelbaum, the event demonstrated how partnerships can turn surplus food into meaningful support for the community. “It’ll get the word out of the pantry, helping veterans,” he said, “and more importantly, it’ll help the Giants out, and that’s what we need to do.”

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Episcopal Health Services joined together health care professionals, patients, families and community members in Far Rockaway on Sept. 30 for its third annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk & Talk, an event focused on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging people to seek help. It began at the St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Community Garden at 327 Beach 19th Street, where participants gathered for remarks, resources and activities before walking to the boardwalk and back. Dr. Tanya Barros, vice president of Behavioral Health Services at EHS, said the event is intended to make mental health and suicide prevention part of everyday conversations. “Awareness just opens the door,” Barros said. “The goal is for people not to suffer in silence.” Barros said stigma, shame and discomfort can prevent people from talking openly about how they are feeling or asking for professional support. “We really want to spread awareness,” she said. “We want to remove the stigma, remove the shame and have conversations without judgment.” Participants walked and talked to make connections. Barros said that informal environment can help people feel more comfortable approaching behavioral health professionals. The walk also provided an opportunity for people to connect with others who may have personal experience with mental health challenges. “We’re building connection to the community,” she said. EHS provides behavioral health services through a team of social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and peer specialists. Services are also to people experiencing a cri-

sis, but also to those dealing with relationship problems, grief, separation, divorce and other life changes. Barros emphasized that people do not have to wait for a crisis before seeking help. “You don’t always have to be in some sort of psychiatric or psychological distress or crisis,” she said. “It’s always nice to have someone at the other end of the board and just to hear different perspectives.” Dr. Andrew Riggert, an EHS psychiatrist, said starting a conversation can be one of the most important steps in suicide prevention. “The more we talk about this, the more comfortable people are with talking about it,” Riggert said. He said warning signs can include withdrawing from activities someone once enjoyed, changes in sleeping or eating habits, neglecting personal care and appearing unusually sad or disconnected. He encouraged loved ones to focus on emotions rather than confronting someone about their behavior. “Hey, you seem really off. I’m here to listen,” Riggert suggested saying. “Are you upset about something? Are you sad or down? Let’s talk.” He also stressed that asking someone directly about suicide does not plant the idea in their head. “A lot of people have reported that the doctor or my friend or my parents asked me,” Riggert said. “That’s kind of what I needed was to just say yes.” For people uncomfortable speaking face-to-face, Riggert said the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides call and text support for people experiencing emotional distress or a crisis. EHS also offers confidential behavioral health services, including virtual sessions, evening hours and interpreting services. Its Community Mental Health Center can be reached at (718) 869-8822 to schedule an intake.

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