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St. Mary’s Big Hearts Walk returns to Crocheron Park in Bayside on May 18

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Apr. 28, 2025 By Jessica Militello St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children will hold its annual Big Hearts Walk at Crocheron Park in Bayside on Sunday, May 18, at 10 a.m., raising critical funds to support children with medically complex conditions. The charity walk-a-thon, a spring tradition in Queens, helps fund healthcare services for…

Leasing launches at Ruby Square in Downtown Jamaica for 614 new mixed-income apartments

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Apr. 28, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Leasing has officially launched for the 614 units at Ruby Square, a new mixed-income residential development at 166-20 90th Ave. in Jamaica. The real estate firm BRP Companies launched leasing for this property, which features retail space spanning 25,000 square feet, residential amenities covering 15,000 square feet and…

Queens Borough President outlines sweeping investments across Queens in State of the Borough address

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Apr. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. delivered his third annual State of the Borough address at Queens Theatre on Friday, April 25, outlining his administration’s efforts over the past year across education, health, the environment, social services and economic development. Richards’ speech took a defiant tone against former…

Award-winning harpist Brandee Younger to perform at Flushing Town Hall

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Apr. 28, 2025 By Jessica Militello Award-winning harpist Brandee Younger will bring her genre-defying sound to Flushing Town Hall on Saturday, May 3, performing alongside her trio at the historic venue in Flushing. Younger, a Long Island native, made history in 2022 as the first Black woman nominated for a Grammy Award for Best…

MTA pop-up events continue across Queens ahead of summer bus network redesign

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Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is hosting a series of pop-up events across Queens and select locations in Brooklyn to help bus riders prepare for major service changes set to take effect this summer as part of the Queens Bus Network Redesign. The outreach campaign began earlier this…

Capoeira celebration brings three days of Afro-Brazilian culture to Queens

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Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens will come alive with the rhythms and energy of Afro-Brazilian culture for the Capoeira festival. Capoeira Luanda Queens will host Energia em Queens, a three-day celebration of the Afro-Brazilian martial art from May 1 to 3, with events taking place in both Whitestone and Rego Park. The…

New York’s biggest pickleball event returns to Queens next month

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Apr. 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello Grab your paddles and hop on the 7 train, pickleball is back in Queens. The fourth annual Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Tournament will return to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park from May 20–25, transforming the iconic tennis grounds into…

Spring cleaning for the soul: Declutter your mind and rediscover peace

Apr. 25, 2025 By jmilitello April 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello Spring is often associated with renewal—a fresh start wrapped in longer days, warmer weather, and that unmistakable urge to tidy up our living spaces. As we pack away winter coats and brighten up our wardrobes, many of us embrace the tradition of spring…