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NewYork-Presbyterian announces closure of Jackson Heights Family Health Center

Aug. 23, 2024 By Ethan Marshall NewYork-Presbyterian announced that its Jackson Heights Family Health Center, located at 73-15 Northern Blvd. in Jackson Heights, will be closing down on Monday, Sep. 30. NewYork-Presbyterian cited conditions at the building that fail to meet the hospital’s standards for a medical practice as the main reason for the decision… Read more »

LIC martial arts school to hold school supply giveaway this weekend

Exterior of Champions Martial Arts LIC.

Aug. 22, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A Long Island City martial arts school is hosting a school supply giveaway over the weekend. The school will provide 100 free school supply kits to local schoolchildren. Champions Martial Arts Long Island City, located at 49-15 Vernon Blvd., is giving away basic school supplies from 2 to 8… Read more »

LaGuardia Community College announces new major, academic department and expanded course offerings

Aug. 20, 2024 By Czarinna Andres LaGuardia Community College is poised to welcome students for the Fall 2024 semester with a range of new academic offerings, including the introduction of a new major, the establishment of a dedicated academic department and the addition of several innovative courses to its curriculum. The college, located at 31-10… Read more »

Score big: Top spots to visit in Flushing during the US Open

Aug. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The US Open is in full swing, drawing tennis fans from around the world to Queens for the final major of the year. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, home of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, is renowned for its links to tennis, but the park—and its surrounding area—have much… Read more »

Meadow Dessert brings delicious and adorable Japanese-style sweets to Astoria

Aug. 16, 2024 By Jessica Militello Meadow Dessert, a charming new addition to Astoria, is winning hearts with its freshly made Japanese-style sweets that are almost too adorable to eat. Operating out of Koyo, located at 37-12 31st St., this takeout and delivery-only spot has quickly become a go-to destination for dessert lovers in the… Read more »

New Jackson Heights pizzeria adds to Northern Boulevard’s food offerings

Exterior of Elements Pizzeria in Jackson Heights

Aug. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new pizzeria offering a range of classic New York-style pizza slices served with specialty dough is adding to the growing diversity of food options in Jackson Heights. Elements Pizzeria, which opened at 83-01 Northern Blvd. at the end of June, is a joint venture by brothers Sami and… Read more »

Sunnyside Spa and Salon Fest kicks off with two weeks of beauty deals

Aug. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The sixth annual Sunnyside Spa and Salon Fest returns today, Wednesday, Aug. 14, with more than 20 local businesses taking part over the next two weeks. A combination of neighborhood salons, spas, and barbershops will be participating in the hugely popular event hosted by the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement… Read more »