Dec. 2, 2024 By Colum Motherway The Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden in Flushing are hosting a series of holiday events throughout December, offering a chance for New Yorkers to embrace the festive spirit. The historic house museum and its award-winning garden, located at 149-19 38th Ave., invite visitors to include…
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 »
Mar. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Never Stop Running Foundation is hosting their annual Easter run at Flushing Meadows Corona Park this Sunday, Mar. 31. Participants will have the option to race in the 5k or 10k. Those of all skill levels are invited to spend Easter morning running, walking or jogging in the…
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Aug. 23, 2023 By Bill Parry
Apr. 27, 2023 By Bill Parry Leaders from cultural institutions and organizations across the borough came together at the Queens Museum on April 25 to officially announce the launch of the Queens Rising June 2023 Initiative. The second annual monthlong arts celebration will bring visitors from across the city to local venues and galleries to…
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Mar. 15, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Douglaston resident Michelle Li has been hard at work over the last few months working as a costume designer for the Comedy Central show “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens.” With the show’s third season set to premiere as early as this spring, Li is proud of the fact that…
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