Tag: sports

Queens shoe store opens baseball batting cages on site as part of unique business venture

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Feb. 20, 2024 By Rachel Butler Combining the world of fashion and sports, a Flushing shoe store owner has innovatively introduced baseball batting cages within his premises. The unique addition comes after owner Peter Song, 46, observed a notable absence of batting cages in Flushing and the neighboring areas. Shoe Village, located at 45-22 162nd…
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Flushing councilwoman joins senior citizens for free tennis program in Kissena Park

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Sep. 26, 2023 By Rachel Butler Flushing Councilwoman Sandra Ung joined local senior citizens at Kissena Park for the first session of a free tennis program that is now available to residents ages 60 and above. The program is administered by the City Parks Foundation and made possible due to a $15,000 allocation in the…
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Mets 2023 home opener postponed to Friday: What you need to know

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Apr. 5, 2023 By Joe Pantorno After a seven-game season-opening road trip, the New York Mets’ return home to Citi Field will have to wait just a bit longer. The 2023 home opener, originally scheduled for Thursday afternoon, has been postponed to Friday due to impending inclement weather expected in Queens. Facing off against…

Former Queens basketball star signing with New York Knicks: report

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Mar. 8, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Former Archbishop Molloy basketball star Moses Brown has signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks on March 8, according to reports. The New York Knicks are signing center Moses Brown on a two-way NBA contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Brown averaged 4.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in…
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