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Jennifer Lopez set to perform at UBS Arena this summer

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Feb. 19, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Latin superstar Jennifer Lopez is coming to UBS Arena in Belmont this summer, following the release of a new album and movie.  Lopez announced her “This Is Me…Now: The Tour” last Friday, after a five year hiatus from the stage. The announcement also coincided with the release of her first studio album in over a decade, “This Is Me…Now,” which is the first of three albums to chronicle her life story.  The tour will kick off in Orlando, Florida on June 26 and culminate with a final show on Aug. 31 in Houston, Texas….
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Sunnysider wins Acker award for graphic novel on LES legend Clayton Patterson

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Feb. 14, 2024 By admin Feb. 14, 2024 By Kim Brown In 2005, Sunnysider Julian Voloj received an anonymous phone call from someone who would become an integral part of his life. At the time, Voloj–who was born in Germany to Colombian parents–was giving walking tours of the Lower East Side. The voice on the… Read more »

Sustainable Sunnyside florist gears up for Valentine’s Day

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Feb. 13, 2024 By admin Feb. 13, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain A Sunnyside florist using eco-friendly and locally-sourced products is gearing up for Valentine’s Day with a selection of romantic floral arrangements for Feb. 14. Tangni Cortes, a Sunnyside resident originally from Nicaragua, opened Ora – La Casa De Las Flores at 42-08 43rd… Read more »

Queens gets its own Monopoly: Call for locals to shape the board

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Feb. 13, 2024 By admin Feb. 13, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain Roll the dice, Queens! Entertainment giant Top Trumps USA will launch a Queens edition of board game classic Monopoly this fall and is seeking the input of Queens residents and businesses to capture the true essence of the borough. Top Trumps has collaborated… Read more »

Astoria’s Wolfhound Pub to host Irish trad week starting Monday

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Feb. 9, 2024 By admin Feb. 9, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain  Astoria-based Irish pub the Wolfhound will host a week-long Irish traditional music festival kicking off on Monday night.  The Wolfhound’s annual Trad Week, which takes place between Monday, Feb. 12 and Sunday, Feb. 18, features more than 20 traditional Irish musicians, with many… Read more »

Sunnyside Community Services hosting vaccination clinic Feb. 13

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Feb. 9, 2024 By zgewelb Feb. 9, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Sunnyside-based nonprofit Sunnyside Community Services will be holding a vaccination clinic Tuesday, Feb. 13 from noon to 2 p.m. This event comes in partnership with the Queens pharmacy Hopkins Drugs and Compounding. People 12 years of age and older can receive their flu… Read more »

QNS weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Feb. 9, 2024 By Aidan Pellegrino If you enjoy a wide variety of music and entertainment, along with enjoying quality food, the Queens area is the perfect place for enjoying all of the different forms of entertainment in New York City. From poetry to music, there is plenty to do and enjoy this weekend. Friday,…
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