Aug. 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan For those looking to celebrate National Dog Day on Monday, Aug. 26, with their furry friends, there are a range of dog-friendly spots across the borough, from sprawling dog runs to all-inclusive cafes. NYC Parks requires that dogs be on a leash at all times in most areas,…
Aug. 24, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced a new immersive physical gaming space for the upcoming US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Advantage Arena, a first-of-its-kind immersive gaming space, will allow fans to play and engage with several tennis-themed games and experiences at…
Aug. 23, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Shops at Atlas Park, located in Glendale, is hosting a Swiftie Dance Party on Tuesday, Aug. 27, with Taylor Swift-inspired trivia, giveaways and more. Macerich, the real estate investment trust company that owns the urban shopping mall, located at 8000 Cooper Ave., has scheduled the all-Swiftie event…
Aug. 23, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Aug. 23, 2024 By Amanda Salazar and Jessica Militello In celebration of National Banana Split Day on August 25th, we’ve gathered a list of Western Queens ice cream shops that are serving up cool treats—banana split or not. Whether you prefer your ice cream in a cup or cone,… Read more »
Aug. 23, 2024 By emarshall Aug. 23, 2024 By Ethan Marshall NewYork-Presbyterian announced that its Jackson Heights Family Health Center, located at 73-15 Northern Blvd. in Jackson Heights, will be closing down on Monday, Sep. 30. NewYork-Presbyterian cited conditions at the building that fail to meet the hospital’s standards for a medical practice as the… Read more »
Aug. 23, 2024 By sobrien Aug 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A three-ring circus is coming to Culture Lab LIC next month as part of the art gallery’s annual gala fundraiser. “The Grand Carnaval,” which is scheduled to take place between 7 and 10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, will bring a night of 1930s… Read more »
Aug. 22, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A New York Lottery third-prize-winning ticket worth $50,000 was sold at Moreno Brother’s Inc., located at 94-15 Astoria Blvd., East Elmhurst, for the Aug. 21 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were drawn from a field of one to 69, with the red Power Ball drawn from a separate…
Aug. 22, 2024 By sobrien Aug. 22, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Whitey Ford Field is set to host its first adult baseball action in more than a generation next weekend when youth team the East River Sharks takes to the field for a homerun derby on Saturday, Aug. 31. The park, located between 2nd Street… Read more »
Aug. 22, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan On the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Queens congressional representatives took the stage to promote the party to millions of Americans who tuned in. Central Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng, whose speech was originally scheduled for the first night of the convention, focused her time…
Aug. 22, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Aug. 22, 2024 By Kathryn Greene On 31st Street, nestled under the N/W train tracks, Mister Everything is the latest arrival in a series of retail spaces that include Arepa Lady, Urban Vegan Roots, Sala, and Sotto La Luna. With Mister Everything’s opening at 34-39 31st St., the block… Read more »