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Queens Chamber of Commerce announces inaugural Best Barbeque Competition

Aug. 2, 2023 By Julia Moro Members of the public are encouraged to nominate and vote for their favorite eatery as part of Queens’ Best Barbeque Competition, which will take place in August and September. The Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in Queens, is attempting to settle the barbecue debate…
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USTA Open Fan Week returning with tennis, star-studded events and activities

Aug. 2, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed US Open Fan Week, a predominantly free week of activity, will begin with the start of the 2023 US Open Qualifying Tournament on Aug. 22 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.  Each day of Fan Week will be anchored by a…
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Bronx woman faces 25 years to life in prison for causing fatal crash while allegedly drag racing on Whitestone Expressway: DA

Aug. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry A self-described street racer from the Bronx was criminally charged in Queens Supreme Court on Aug. 1 with murder and manslaughter after she caused a high-speed crash that killed an Uber passenger on the Whitestone Expressway alongside Harvey Park in Whitestone in May. Melissa Rodriguez-Lopez, 28, of Kossuth Avenue…
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Queens rises in ranks documenting most popular cities to live in: report

Aug. 1, 2023 By Julia Moro Queens is showing consistent growth in new reports documenting the most popular cities for renters, according to RentCafe. In July’s renal activity report, Arlington, Virginia was found the be the most popular among renters. However, the Bronx climbed five positions in the rankings to #9, and Queens went up…
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