Taking the A Train to Summer

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It was a vision of summertime idyll that plays out every weekend in the beach towns around New York. But this was not the Hamptons, Fire Island or even Jones Beach. It was the Rockaways in Queens. Continue Reading ›

Free Outdoor Jazz This Thursday!! August 20th!!!

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Missed the concerts at the Stadium so far this summer? Don’t fret. Free Jazz Thursdays returns to 70th Road between Austin St. and Queens Blvd. this Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It’s the second of two Jazz Thursdays this summer!!

It’s In Queens! (August 13 through August 19)

 

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A concert by Carlos Santana is the week’s highlight, but Yo-Yo Ma and even the Beatles make appearances. These events are joined by countless outdoor activities, such as movies, music, water fun, 19th century crafts and a honey festival.  Continue Reading ›

Arthur Ashe Kids Day, Kicks off The US Open!!!

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The 20th annual Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, taking place on August 29 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, is set to be an exciting, star-studded time for kids and parents alike. Continue Reading ›

GET OUT YOUR BIKES!!!!

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This year’s Tour de Queens will start and end in tree-lined Astoria Park, a stone’s throw from the East River. The tour will be approximately 20 miles through some fabulous neighborhoods, including Long Island City, Sunnyside, Rego Park, Forest Hills, and Corona. Our rest stop will be at one of Queens’ most beautiful but overlooked parks, Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village Continue Reading ›