Tag: Flushing Meadows Corona Park

USTA unveils $800M renovation of Arthur Ashe Stadium to enhance US Open experience

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May. 20, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced an $800 million investment, unveiling plans to reimagine Arthur Ashe Stadium and construct a cutting-edge Player Performance Center to elevate the US Open’s global stature and athlete experience in Flushing. The investment, which represents the largest single investment in US…

Nonbinary athlete breaks Guinness World Record at Queens Marathon

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May. 20, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin As a borough that boasts diversity, Queens naturally brings the best of the world to its doorstep, along with trailblazers and record breakers. On Sunday, March 30, Nat Hoty, a nonbinary actor, dancer and fitness coach from Kent, Ohio, broke the Guinness World Record (GWR) for fastest half-marathon…

Queens Taste returns May 13 with 50+ vendors at New York Hall of Science

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May. 2, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and Queens Tourism Council announced this week that Queens Taste 2025, the borough’s signature culinary and networking celebration, will take place on Tuesday, May 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. Now…

Queens Rising launches fourth annual arts and culture celebration at Queens Museum

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Apr. 22, 2025 By Jessica Militello Artists, creatives, and leaders from New York City’s cultural institutions gathered on Monday, April 21, to launch the fourth annual Queens Rising, a month-long celebration spotlighting the borough’s thriving arts scene and the diversity that defines it. Held at the Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, the launch…

Queens Theatre to celebrate Latin Culture & Dance Fiesta May 2–4

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Apr. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Theatre’s beloved Latin Culture & Dance Fiesta returns from Friday, May 2, to Sunday, May 4, offering a lively weekend filled with Latin American music, dance, and culture. This year’s celebration features a lineup of performances, including the acclaimed Argentinian folk band CEIBO, the award-winning musical Señor…

Spring blooms bright in Queens: your guide to cherry blossom hotspots around the borough

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Apr. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello Cherry blossoms are already blooming across Queens, marking the arrival of spring. The sight of the delicate pink flowers marks the start of the special season in Queens, letting admirers take photos or simply appreciate the cherry blossoms’ beauty. The season, while brief, offers a chance to slow…

Sen. Liu and Mets owner Cohen outline $8B plan for Flushing Skypark and new pedestrian bridge as part of Metropolitan Park project

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Mar. 31, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon and QNS News Team New York State Senator John Liu hailed an ambitious park project near Citi Field as a “home run” for Queens on Sunday, announcing plans to introduce legislation that would clear the way for the Metropolitan Park casino development. The proposed project would transform the…