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Ready to rally? Dive into western Queens’ dynamic pickleball and tennis scene

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Jul. 31, 2025 By jmilitello July 31, 2025 By Jessica Militello The U.S Open is Queens-bound this month with a star-studded line-up of professional tennis players and fans headed toward the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. With all things tennis buzzing in the neighborhood, it might feel like…

Western Queens’ best bars to catch the U.S. Open

Jul. 31, 2025 By jmilitello July 31, 2025 By Jessica Militello As the U.S Open descends upon Queens, the spotlight is on the World’s Most Diverse borough and all of the cuisine, events, and go-to places that the borough has to offer. If you can’t grab a seat in the center of the action…

A ferry rider’s guide to neighborhood gems in Astoria and Long Island City

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Jul. 31, 2025 By jmilitello July 31, 2025 By Jessica Militello The NYC ferry offers a fast and fun way to connect Manhattan and Western Queens, and whether you’re heading to work or just looking for something fun to do, the LIC and Astoria ferry stops have plenty to see, do, and indulge in…

New York Road Runners host inaugural Start Line Series run in Queens

A crowd of runners running past the start line at the inaugural NYRR Start Line Series run in Long Island City.

Jul. 30, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Long Island City hit the ground running on July 26, when over 500 participants laced up their running shoes for the inaugural New York Road Runners (NYRR) Start Line Series, a series of free, beginner-friendly runs designed for novice athletes in the sport, at Vernon Boulevard. In partnership…

Finding Room to Grow: NYC Apartment Buildings Designed with Families in Mind

Finding Room to Grow: NYC Apartment Buildings Designed with Families in Mind

Jul. 29, 2025 By Tara Lustberg Finding Room to Grow: NYC Apartment Buildings Designed with Families in Mind Finding family-friendly housing in NYC can be a challenge, especially with the average rent of a two-bedroom apartment in NYC averaging over $5,400 per month, according to apartments.com. According to reports, this is significantly higher (148%)…

Borough President recommends approval of OneLIC Neighborhood Plan with conditions

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Jul. 28, 2025 By Bill Parry Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced on Monday a long list of recommendations to approve the city’s OneLIC Neighborhood Plan with conditions. The sweeping proposal entered the city’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) in April, following certification by the City Planning Commission, and aims to transform a…

Chappell Roan announces four-night Forest Hills run this fall

Breakout Pop star Chappell Roan is heading to Queens this September as part of her exclusive three city tour.

Jul. 25, 2025 By Athena Dawson Pop’s Midwest princess is coming to Queens in September. Pop artist Chappell Roan will headline performances at Forest Hills Stadium, located at 1 Tennis Pl, on Sept. 20, 21, 23 and 24 as part of her “Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things” pop-up shows.  The Bowery Presents,…

Cool off this summer with margaritas in Queens

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Jul. 25, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin The summer season ushers in outdoor adventures, extended daylight hours and sweltering heat, making it the perfect time to kick back at a local restaurant or bar and order a refreshing margarita. Sipping on this tequila-infused cocktail is one of the best ways to beat the heat and…

KORA in Sunnyside crowned Queens’ best bakery by the Queens Chamber of Commerce

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Jul. 24, 2025 By Bill Parry Just four months after opening in the heart of Sunnyside, KORA was named the winner of the inaugural Queens’ Best Bakery competition on Wednesday. The Queens Chamber of Commerce launched the competition on June 13 and invited locals to nominate and vote for their favorite spots, with the…