Tennis enthusiasts from all over the world are heading to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park these days. For the twelfth time, the USTA has generously loaned a kiosk to serve as an information-and-referral center during the 2024 U.S. Open, which runs from Monday, Aug. 26, through Sunday, Sept. 8. The Queens Tourism Council will offer tips on the best local restaurants, hotels, cultural organizations, and shopping opportunities. Organizers and local leaders gathered in front of the kiosk on Aug. 21. They are (from left to right) Queens Chamber of Commerce Outreach Associate Virginia Ferreira; QCC Vice President, Strategic Programs George Hadjiconstantinou; USTA Manager, Community Relations and Events Shelby Ponder; Сommunity Вoard 3 Chair Frank Taylor; Queens Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Seth Bornstein; City Council Member Sandra Ung; National Tennis CCO Officer Danny Zausner; USTA COO & General Counsel Andrea S. Hirsch; Quality Services for the Autism Community Assistant Director of Development & Community Affairs Pat Barrientos; QCC Business Development Manager Brendan Leavy; QCC Vice President of Committees Shahriar Hossain; and QTC Director Rob MacKay.
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