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Why did the chicken cross the Woodside road? An internationally famous, Philippines-based chain known as “the House that Fried Chicken Built” is about to open a branch there…not far from a competitor that’s known for its own Filipino version of drumsticks and breast fillet tenderloin. A Max’s Restaurant franchise is set to open at 40-09…

A penny saved is a penny earned…and here’s the chance to save hundreds of them. Queens County Farm Museum is offering 20 percent discounts to three major events — the Sheep Shearing Festival, the Queens County Fair, and Halloween on the Farm – from now until March 1. Use the promo code “EarlyBird20” when selecting…

Just like so many others, this Valentine’s Day story includes passion, heartbreak, conquering long distance, and a second chance. The Feb. 14 tour of the Newtown Creek Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility is sold out…so the organizers will offer an encore tour on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 5:30 pm. Due to COVID, it’s virtual. So from…

The Baby Vamp is coming home! The Mae West Drag Bingo Birthday Bash is at Neir’s Tavern on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 7 pm. Very Gerry Entertainment makes sure that the early 1900s entertainer will be there – in spirit and outfit – for a night of song, birthday cake, one-liners, bingo, prizes, and whatever…

Just in time for the Holiday Season, Primark Queens opened in Jamaica earlier this month. Located at 162-10 Jamaica Ave., the 34,000-square-foot store stresses affordability while selling accessories, beauty products, clothing, footwear, home goods, gifts, and other products for children, men, and women. To start on a high note, the brand-new branch supplied Jamaica Children’s…

Big tings a gwaan, Rasta! The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival New York will bring West Indian cuisine, folklore, music, and fashion to Southeast Queens on Sunday, July 31, starting around noon. There’s plenty to celebrate as this tenth annual extravaganza returns to 54-acre Roy Wilkins Park after a Covid-induced break. The island of Jamaica gained…

Mixologists will show off their skills to bar owners, industry experts, and the adoring public in Long Island City on Sunday, Aug. 18. The NY Cocktail Expo is on tap at Melrose Ballroom. More than 60 brands are expected along with stage shows, contests, and several hundred attendees. Participants will taste and vote for their…

Bollywood is the common term for the Hindi film industry, which is based in Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay). Extremely popular on a worldwide basis, it has produced such crossover Hollywood stars as Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan, and Freida Pinto. Bhangra is the common term for an infectious, upbeat dance music that originated in the…

The Ramones played their first gig at CBGB in Lower Manhattan on Aug. 16, 1974. The rest is Punk Rock history. Get the details when the Grammy-nominated documentary End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones screens at Queens Theatre on Friday, Aug. 16, at 8 pm. Part of a 50th anniversary celebration, a…

What a summer! Hazy and hot. Humid and hot. Scorching and hot. Luckily, some crops do well in high temperatures. Celebrate this summer’s bumper crop and enjoy fresh produce during Tomato Shack 2024 at M. Wells Restaurant on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 2 pm. Tomatoes — which are technically edible berries — are the main feature,…