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You work hard. The pandemic was stressful. It’s hot and humid. You deserve to be spoiled. It’s that simple. The 2022 Sunnyside Spa & Salon Fest starts on Friday, June 17, and runs through Thursday, June 30. Several dozen salons, spas, barber shops, and a pet-grooming businesses are offering specials on everything from manicures to…

Foodies have flocked to Singapore food courts for the fantastic cuisine, mouth-watering smells, and reasonable prices for many, many years. Now they can flock to Flushing. Richard Chan, who became famous in the dining world via his Yummy Tummy Asian Bistro in Murray Hill, opened Sin Kee in Queens Crossing Mall on Jan. 22. The…

Rexing, spinning, double axels…Queens wheelie has it all. An outdoor roller-skating rink will open at The Shops at Atlas Park on Friday, April 30. United Skates of America will operate the facility in the Glendale mall’s inner courtyard. Admission is $12 for a 90-minute session, and equipment rentals are $6, but participants can bring their…

We can talk about the electricity bill later. The Amaze Light Festival will turn Flushing’s Citi Field into a winter wonderland from Friday, Nov. 19, through Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (At the same time, a sister festival will operate in Tinley Park just south of Chicago.) The Queens layout contains five interactive, holiday-themed worlds where storybook…

Queens Together provides free-of-charge advocacy for restaurants while also feeding underserved communities. The nonprofit officially joined forces with the Queens Economic Development Corporation on Aug. 1. Welcome! And as the US Open takes place in Queens annually in late August and early September, Queens Together compiled a list of great restaurants located along the 7…

You will find something for all ages this month. From recent award-winning films to all time classics, Queens hosts a variety of free outdoor movies every night in August. Grab a blanket, find a spot, and get comfortable. Movies begin at dusk. Some dates include live performances or activities. No reservations required, unless otherwise specified….

Do you want to know where to get the best bevs and bites during the @USOpen? That’s right you guessed it: @itsinqueens and along the 7 train! To get the details, Sharon Medina from the Queens Night Market took a trip. Her report follows. The first stop on the 7 train was Vernon Blvd –…

Everybody knows that great tennis is about to be served in Queens, thanks to the upcoming US Open. But does anybody know about the Marvel characters, giveaways, wacky racquet games, and pop stars that come first? US Open Fan Week runs at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center from Monday, Aug. 19, to…

Blood is thicker than water, but sometimes it flows like beer and cocktails. Seventy area pubs and breweries – including five in Queens – are participating in the New York Blood Center’s Pint for a Pint campaign this year. From now until Tuesday, Sept. 10, NYBC donors of drinking age can receive a voucher for…

Residents gave their Halloween pumpkins, Chistmas trees, yard waste, and food scraps. Now, they’re returning, but in a different form.  The NYC Department of Sanitation hosts a few Compost Givebacks over the next week. The first one is at Queens County Farm Museum on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 am to 2 pm. (Go to…