Randy Jurgensen has had a tremendous life. After earning three bronze stars and a purple heart during the Korean War, he joined the NYPD as a patrolman in 1958. The native New Yorker quickly rose to detective and got involved in some major investigations, including hate crimes, officer shootings, police corruption, and a melee at…
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Queens Museum launches its Spring Exhibitions in grand style on Sunday, May 19, at 1 pm. The four-hour event includes artist-led walkthroughs, a reception, and drop-in family art making. Admission is free, but organizers request that attendees RSVP here. Let’s get into the shows, first. Here’s more information. Lyle Asthon Harris’s Our first and last…
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#InTheLoop | Two Great Oratorio Societies, Two Great Spring Concerts in Queens this Weekend
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Consider it a battle of the bands. The Oratorio Society of Queens, which was founded in 1927, offers its annual Spring Concert at Queensborough Performing Arts Center in Bayside on Sunday, May 19, at 4 pm. A bit earlier, the Queens College Choral Society, which was founded in 1941, presents its annual Spring Concert at LeFrak…
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Six blocks. More than 130 distinct experiences. And a participation list that goes on and on. The LIC Springs! Street Festival will unfold (and explode!) on Vernon Boulevard from 46th Avenue to 50th Avenue on Saturday, May 18, from noon to 5 pm. All systems go and all hands on deck, this annual blockbuster (pun…
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First, we party. Then, we hang out where we partied. The Open Worlds kick off is at Museum of the Moving Image on Saturday, May 18, starting at 4 pm. The five-hour ribbon-cutting ceremony includes music from DJ Stretch Armstrong, a VR demo in the Fox Amphitheater, food, drinks, and Joshua Davis’s renowned sound-responsive video installation…
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Timothy Brownell is the best men’s squash player in the United States. Born in New Hampshire, the 26-year-old lefty is currently ranked number 37 in the world and plays in professional tournaments from Egypt to England to Edmonton. Spencer Lovejoy is right behind Brownell. The Connecticut native is currently ranked number 66 in the world…
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#PickoftheWeek | MoMA PS1 Hosts Open House to Unveil Four Exhibitions + Debut a Dance Extravaganza
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It’s simply called an “open house,” but really it’s a mind-expanding day in one of the borough’s nicest properties. On Saturday, May 18, MoMA PS1 will host an eight-hour celebration with the unveiling of four new exhibitions, live music, performances, food, and talks with artists and curators. It’s free and open to the public from…
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A yoga studio, an olive oil distributor, a female health care provider, a sustainable mushroom farmer, and an AI-powered physical therapy service were announced as the winners of the 2024 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge on Wednesday, May 8. Each entity will receive $20,000 for business-related expenses. Offered via a partnership between Borough President Donovan…
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Want to give mom an unforgettable experience on her special day? The Chocolate Factory Theater presents its second annual Mother’s Day Open House/Block Party in Long Island City on Sunday, May 12, from noon to 4 pm. Free, family-friendly, and full-on, the fun includes cookie decorating with Little Chef Little Kitchen, chalk art with QNS…
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The whole world is invited…literally. On Sunday, May 26, fun-loving types will gather for 1964 World’s Fanfare, Part I at the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. At 2 pm, they will march past several World’s Fair historical sites where popup dance performances, music, and an Aikido demonstration will take place. The organizers – Queensboro…