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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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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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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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…
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Furry friends. Hayrides. A tractor exhibition. Farmstand veggies. Folk music. Wool-making. Get ready for another day in NYC! Queens County Farm Museum hosts a Sheep Shearing Festival on Saturday, May 11, from 11 am to 4 pm. Spring haircuts for the animals is the main focus, but this thirteenth annual event includes spinning, weaving, and…
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Science shows that it reduces stress, controls anxiety, improves sleep, relieves pain, and decreases blood pressure. Sunset Meditation starts at Socrates Sculpture Park on May 7 at 7 pm. Then, the program runs weekly on Tuesdays through Aug. 27. Designed for all experience levels and practices, the roughly one-hour activity includes mindful breathing, mindful movement,…
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The bargains are back! The QED Makers Market returns to QED Astoria on Saturday, May 4, from noon to 5 pm. Several dozen Queens-based artisans will sell their work, including candles, jewelry, pottery, prints, and surprises. It’s a fun, festive vibe and a great way to support borough crafters. Plus, Astoria-based SingleCut Beersmiths and Sexy…
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Hiroshi Shimizu is probably the most prolific director you’ve never seen. Not only did he make 163 films, he also worked with his country’s biggest stars and played a large role in the Golden Age of Japanese Cinema after World War II. A Hiroshi Shimizu Retrospective screens at the Museum of the Moving Image from…
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In the spirit of National Financial Capability Month, Flagstar Bank awarded $100,000 to the Queens Economic Development Corporation on April 25. The grant supports the Corona Plaza Vendor Initiative, which provides digital literacy, financial education, and business skills to local vendors. Seen in the top photo at Corona Plaza are (l-to-r) Street Vendor Project Managing…
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#Newsflash | Queens Historical Society Opens Exhibition on the Relocation of its Headquarters on May 2
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Kingsland Homestead has happy feet. To avoid demolition due to a planned subway extension in 1923, the two-story Long Island half house — which is now Queens Historical Society’s headquarters — was physically moved about one block to 40-25 155th St. Then with more development on tap in 1968, the structure was rolled about one…