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John McEnroe, Venus Williams to take part in star-studded US Open fan event

Stars of the US Open promotional poster. Photo courtesy of USTA.

Jul. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A Hall of Fame roster of US Open champions, including John McEnroe and Venus Williams, will take to the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium next month as part of an exhibition event ahead of the US Open.  “Stars of the Open,” returning for the third year, will take…

Annual Rockaway Dog Parade to raise funds for ARF-ARF this September

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Jul. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Pups and pet lovers are invited to put their best paw forward for the fourth annual Rockaway Dog Parade, which is set to return this September. The popular annual event will return at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, kicking off from the Beach 94th Stage Amphitheater on…

Tim Hollingsworth brings Michelin-Inspired dining to Belmont Park

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Jul. 15, 2025 By Jessica Militello Belmont Park Village just got a lot more delicious with the opening of Hundredfold, a new American brasserie developed in partnership with James Beard Award-winning Chef Tim Hollingsworth. The restaurant, located at 2601 Hempstead Tpke. in Elmont, joined the list of boutiques and eateries in Belmont Park Village,…

Off to the races! Bayside High School students compete in annual 5K

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Jul. 15, 2025 By Athena Dawson A group of student runners took to the pavement at the Bayside 5K on Sunday.  Nearly 30 Bayside High School students joined the race on July 13, as part of a free entry program for Bayside High School and Cardozo High School students. Students received a free entry…

Queens families harvest over 50 pounds of produce at NYSCI’s hydroponics lab

Children harvest plants at the hydroponics lab at New York Hall of Science. Photo courtesy of NY Sun Works/New York Hall of Science.

Jul. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) teamed up with sustainability nonprofit New York Sun Works to welcome Queens families to NYSCI on July 11 to harvest over 50 pounds of produce grown at a hydroponics lab at the Queens-based science museum.  New York Sun Works installed a…

Mark your calendar: DOB in Your Community returns to Queens with event at Queensborough Community College

The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) will host a free in-person event in Bayside which will provide the opportunity for property owners to resolve violations and summonses with agency staff.

Jul. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry Queens homeowners and small businesses will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with staffers from the NYC Department of Buildings with the return of the agency’s “DOB in Your Community” initiative on Saturday, July 19. The event, held at the Queensborough Community College Student Union Building, will allow…

UniverSoul Circus returns to Queens with all-new global acts this fall

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Jul. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson Something out of this universe is coming to St. Albans.  The UniverSoul Circus is returning to Queens with its new “Rythm of the World Production” from Friday, Sept 5 through Sunday, Sept 28, under the big top tent at Roy Wilkins Park, located on Merrick Blvd. For 31…

Free jazz and R&B festival returns to Jamaica’s Rufus King Park on July 26

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Jul. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) is celebrating the summer with its biggest event of the season. JCAL is hosting its free Downtown Jamaica Riddim and Jazz Festival on Saturday, July 26, at 2 p.m. in Rufus King Park, 150-29 Jamaica Ave. in Jamaica. Last year’s…

Queens RockFest returns to the Forest Park Bandshell on July 12

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Jul. 11, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Wear your best band t-shirt and raise your horns. The eighth annual Queens RockFest (QRF) will transform the Forest Park Bandshell into a thunderous rock n’ roll hub on Saturday, July 12, from 12 noon to 8:30 p.m. Queens rock and metal fans will descend on Forest Park…

Rideshare and delivery drivers hold memorial in Queens for colleagues killed on the job

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Jul. 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Dozens of rideshare and delivery workers gathered at Little Bay Park in Bayside on Wednesday, July 9, for a solemn memorial honoring their colleagues who have died while working for app-based companies. Organized by the Justice for App Workers coalition, the event featured portraits, candles and emotional speeches…