AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Jamaica New York. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:18:29 -0600 Get breaking news, daily news highlights, carribbean business news, market news, business news, business reviews and more online media services from... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/jamaica-news-and-business-content-235874 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/jamaica-news-and-business-content-235874 Business and Professional Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 On November 9, 2009, P.S. 75X  students and teachers were given an opportunity to change the landscape of their school. Thanks to the initiative... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/saintalbans/news/p-s-75x-loves-trees-new-york-233760 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/saintalbans/news/p-s-75x-loves-trees-new-york-233760 Schools and Libraries Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Queens County, NY area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Queens County,... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/glenoaks/news/queens-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-queens-county-221151 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/glenoaks/news/queens-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-queens-county-221151 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Queens County New York area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/glenoaks/news/queens-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-queens-county-221970 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/glenoaks/news/queens-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-queens-county-221970 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a New York corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/find-new-york-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-new-york-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217162 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/find-new-york-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-new-york-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217162 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 British soprano Alison Buchanan has been praised for her musical versatility and enjoys a busy international career singing opera, recitals, chamber... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/robert-sims-and-alison-buchanan-an-evening-of-opera-213338 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/robert-sims-and-alison-buchanan-an-evening-of-opera-213338 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Founded in 1999 by conductor, producer, musician and Village Voice icon Greg Tate, Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber is a sprawling band of musicians... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/burnt-sugar-arkestra-213334 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/burnt-sugar-arkestra-213334 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 One of the world’s great Jazz musicians, Cyrus Chestnut began his musical training at age five and made his first public performance at his... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/cyrus-chestnut-trio-213336 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/cyrus-chestnut-trio-213336 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Known for her musical creativity and electrifying stage presence, pianist Jade Simmons is committed to expanding the boundaries of Classical music.... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/jade-simmons-painist-213332 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/jade-simmons-painist-213332 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Quintet of the Americas is one of the Western Hemisphere's finest chamber ensembles. The Washington Post has called their performances,... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/quintet-of-the-americas-orchestra-213333 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/quintet-of-the-americas-orchestra-213333 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dem 3 Jamaican Tenors concert promises to be classy, funny, and romantic, as three generations of remarkable singers interact with each other and... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/dem-3-jamaican-tenors-with-special-guest-dahlia-wynter-soprano-213340 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/dem-3-jamaican-tenors-with-special-guest-dahlia-wynter-soprano-213340 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Abstractionist, John L. Moore will exhibit select pieces from his body of work at Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning. Moore works with a... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/exhibition-john-l-moore-paintings-and-drawings-212967 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/exhibition-john-l-moore-paintings-and-drawings-212967 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 JCAL & Rodrigo Dance Studio Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Join us for Salsa in Jamaica! Enjoy an evening of salsa, merengue, bachata... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/salsa-in-jamaica-212965 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/salsa-in-jamaica-212965 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Join us for a FREE guided tour and discover Jamaica Center's rich past and hidden gems.  One of the earliest settlements in New York, Jamaica... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/jamaica-center-b-i-d-historical-jamaica-free-walking-tour-212984 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/jamaica-center-b-i-d-historical-jamaica-free-walking-tour-212984 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Holding it down, Staying Strong Special Guest Sherton Smith David Miller Cassandra Mack Cathy Middleton Guest Speakers Edwin Torres - Keeping boys... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/loving-our-single-mothers-212961 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/jamaica/news/loving-our-single-mothers-212961 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-jamaica-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-jamaica-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600