Dec. 10, 2024 By Tracey Khan Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) marked its 13th anniversary with its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, featuring a 40-foot Christmas tree, Menorah, and Kwanzaa candles. The event highlighted the evolution of RWNYC from a casino into a full-fledged entertainment destination, complete with a hotel, diverse dining options, and […]
Feb. 9, 2024 By Bill Parry Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) will usher in the Year of the Dragon on Sunday as part of its Lunar New Year celebrations, in what is one of the most significant events in Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures. The Resorts World team will participate in the Lunar New Year Float Parade on Main Street in Flushing on Saturday, hosted by the Flushing Chinese Business Association, which promises a colorful display of cultural pride and unity. On Sunday at noon the celebration gets underway back in South Ozone Park with a Blessing Ceremony…
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Dec. 21, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi The 80s have been making a comeback, and if you can’t get enough of that decade’s unforgettable music, don’t miss White Wedding’s totally radical 80s tribute show, happening Saturday evening, Dec. 23, at Resorts World New York City. Celebrate the holiday season and party all night — like it’s…
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Nov. 3, 2023 By Bill Parry
Southeast Queens business owners and entrepreneurs can learn ways they can work with Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) as it hosts a procurement fair on Monday, Nov. 6, at the South Ozone Park casino.
Aug. 28, 2023 By Bill Parry One of the borough’s foremost conservationists, Don Riepe, is currently exhibiting photos of his favorite subject at the Red Wall Art Gallery at Resorts World New York City. The 83-year-old Broad Channel resident was the longtime manager of the National Park System’s Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and in 2003 he became the director of the Northeast Chapter of the Littoral Society where he coordinated the annual International Coastal Cleanup for the state of New York, initiated the derelict boat removal program known as Jamaica Bay Clean Sweep and spearheaded countless community-based marsh restoration efforts…
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Aug. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry
Jun. 8, 2023 By John Schilling Resorts World New York City in South Ozone Park reopened RW Prime, the casino’s fine dining restaurant, with a new look and taste this past week. Along with a newly renovated space that includes contemporary decor and carefully curated lighting, RW Prime will now offer a reimagined “East Meets…
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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. 13, 2023 By Bill Parry Ozone Park residents and transportation advocates from around the borough will be able to ensure their voices are heard on Thursday, March 16, during QueensLink’s town hall. The meeting at MS 137 America’s School of Heroes will allow QueensLink the opportunity to ask the community how best to meet…
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