Oct. 5, 2024 By Tara Siegel Did your favorite Queens spots make the board? Saturday, Oct. 5, marked the official unveiling of the much-anticipated Monopoly: Queens Edition. The event, held at Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst, revealed the local spots that have earned a place on the iconic board game. Several notable speakers were…
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Queens Night Market kicks off fall season this Saturday
Sep. 11, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Night Market returns this Saturday, Sept. 14, to Flushing Meadows Corona Park for its fall season. Running from 4 p.m. to midnight, the event will continue every Saturday through Oct. 26, culminating in its signature Halloween-themed celebration, complete with costume contests and trick-or-treating. John Wang, founder…
QEDC and Queens Night Market launch food voucher program to support vendors and combat food insecurity
Aug. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A collaboration between the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and the Queens Night Market (QNM) will provide 2,000 delicious meals to borough residents in need, thanks to an innovative voucher program. Every year, QNM, the family-friendly night market in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, suspends operations for three weeks in…
Enjoy free performances hosted by The Public Theater at the Queens Night Market
Jul. 29, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Public Theater is hosting a free pop-up festival at the Queens Night Market this weekend. Head to the Queens Night Market at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, to experience performances by Brooklyn-based music artists Gentleman Brawlers and BYRNE. The Gentlemen Brawlers collective is known for their…
DMC of iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC set to headline Queens Live! Concert at SummerStage Sunday
Jul. 15, 2024 By Athena Dawson Darryl McDaniels, co-founder of the world-renowned rap group Run-DMC, is set to headline Queens Live! Concert at SummerStage in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Sunday, while also planning to attend the Queens Night Market the night before. McDaniels, who hails from Hollis and goes by the stage name “DMC,”…
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Summer fun on a budget: Free activities to explore in Queens
May. 29, 2024 By QNS News Team As summer heats up, Queens offers a plethora of free events and activities, ensuring residents and visitors alike can enjoy the season without stretching their wallets. From outdoor concerts to art exhibitions, here’s a guide to enjoying Queens this summer at no cost. Outdoor Concerts and Performances This…
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Citizens Bank supports Queens community with new initiatives and sponsorships
Apr. 11, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain Citizens Bank announced a series of new initiatives to support a range of community programs in Queens over the summer, becoming the first-ever title sponsor of the Queens 10K. The event, organized by New York Road Runners, is part of the organization’s Five-Borough Series and will see 14,000… Read more »
Check out the 14 food destinations in Queens featured on New York Times ‘100 Best’ list
Apr. 10, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Over a dozen Queens dining destinations made an appearance on this year’s New York Times list recognizing the best restaurants across the city. While the majority of the restaurants are located in Manhattan, fourteen of the hundred lauded establishments are spread across Queens. But what is most notable about…
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Queens Night Market returning with new vendors and more space this month
Apr. 8, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Frugal foodies rejoice! Queens Night Market is returning to Corona on Apr. 27 for its ninth season. Despite everything from groceries to eating out going up in price recently, all bites at the night market will remain affordably capped at $5 or $6. And in an effort to ease…
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New York Hall of Science hosting family-friendly solar eclipse watch party Monday, Apr. 8
Apr. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) is gearing up to host a Solar Eclipse Watch Party on Monday, Apr. 8, from 1-5 p.m. This special event will be conducted in their outdoor field located at 47-01 111th St. in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. This is a ticketed event, with…
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