Aug. 27, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation announced plans for capital improvement projects at three green spaces in Corona. The first project is the reconstruction of the Josephine Caminiti Playground, located along Corona Avenue and 102nd Street. The scope of the work includes bringing in modern…
Aug. 4, 2025 By Athena Dawson A classic family-friendly folktale is coming to Queens this summer. The Queens College School of Arts is partnering with NYC Parks to bring the classic Russian folk tale “Peter and the Wolf” to parks throughout Queens this month. Performances will run from Aug. 5 through Aug. 26, at…
Aug. 1, 2025 By Ethan Marshall NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa joined Queens leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 29, to mark the reopening of the Bayside Marina following an $8 million FEMA-funded reconstruction project to restore the marina after it was heavily damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The reconstruction project…
July 31, 2025 By Jessica Militello The NYC ferry offers a fast and fun way to connect Manhattan and Western Queens, and whether you’re heading to work or just looking for something fun to do, the LIC and Astoria ferry stops have plenty to see, do, and indulge in the neighborhood. From scenic places to… Read more »
Jul. 30, 2025 By Athena Dawson A group of green spaces in Corona is receiving a major upgrade. Major revitalization projects are underway at Josephine Caminiti Playground, located at Corona Avenue and 102nd Street, Park of the Americas basketball courts, located at 104th Street and 41st Avenue in Corona, and American Triangle, located between…
Jul. 23, 2025 By Ethan Marshall City Council Member Vickie Paladino, NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa and other members of the Queens community gathered to celebrate the completion of two projects at Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone and Powell’s Cove Park in College Point on Tuesday, July 15. Repainting was completed for the park’s basketball courts and…
Jul. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Robert Holden has welcomed action by Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa and acting Sanitation Commissioner Javier Lojan to address garbage pile-ups in Juniper Valley Park last week. Holden had previously expressed outrage in a post on social media after large piles of garbage bags were pictured in…
Jul. 2, 2025 By Jessica Militello Summer in Bayside just wouldn’t be the same without the beloved summer-long lineup of performances and family-friendly events at Crocheron Park. Located at 214-41 34th Ave., the park—nestled along the shores of Little Neck Bay—is a popular destination for outdoor recreation including walking, tennis, baseball, and enjoying the…
Jun. 25, 2025 By Athena Dawson A beloved playground in Laurelton is officially open just in time for the summer. After five years of reconstruction, Laurelton Playground, located at 136-20 Brookville Blvd., has reopened to the public, offering a new space for neighborhood families to enjoy. NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner Jacqueline Langsam, Queens…
Jun. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson Jazz lovers of all ages can celebrate the start of this year’s Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series this week. The free concert series is back in full swing, with its inaugural performance on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m., at Astoria Park, located at 19 St. bet. Astoria…