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05/02/2026

ICYMI: Full casinos officially arrive in New York City as Resorts World launches live table games in South Ozone Park

Live table games have officially arrived in New York City after Resorts World New York City cut the ribbon at the city's first commercial casino in South

05/02/2026

ICYMI: Queens’ official World Cup Fan Fest will be free to enter for all fans

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced that the planned World Cup Fan Fest at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will be free for all fans this summer.

05/02/2026

ICYMI: Teamsters, drivers protest at Amazon’s DBK4 facility in Maspeth over third-party delivery model

Amazon workers joined Council Member Tiffany Cabán and Teamsters representatives outside Amazon's DBK4 last-mile delivery facility in Maspeth on April 24 as

05/01/2026

Mount Sinai Queens held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new clinically advanced ICU at its Astoria location Thursday morning, which will see the hospital almost triple its ICU capacity.

The April 30 event, which could more accurately be described as a “wall-shattering” ceremony, marks the beginning of a 16-month project that will see Mount Sinai transform the now-vacant sixth floor of the hospital’s new building at 25-10 30th Ave. into a state-of-the-art intensive care unit.

The $23 million expansion will see Mount Sinai Queens increase its capacity from eight beds to 21 beds, as well as adding a procedural room, which will allow the hospital to perform complex surgical procedures locally.

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05/01/2026

Six thousand runners will descend on Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, May 2, for the third annual Mindful 5K in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Hosted by New York Road Runners (NYRR), a nonprofit organization that empowers communities through movement, the race underscores the connection between running and mental wellness.

As of press time, the race will include approximately 5,000 adult runners and hundreds of youth runners.

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05/01/2026

Music fans across New York City and beyond are eagerly anticipating another epic season of concerts at Queens’ iconic Forest Hills Stadium this summer.

The dynamic 2026 lineup features returning music legends, like Bob Dylan and Queens’ own Paul Simon, along with global stars the Zac Brown Band, Haley Williams, Wilco, the Dave Matthews Band, Erykah Badu, Bright Eyes, Zeds Dead, the Black Crowes, Jon Batiste, Geese and more!

So, get your tickets and get ready to enjoy a diverse array of unforgettable performances presented by this historic, 13,000-seat stadium that Billboard has named one of the top music venues on the East Coast in 2025.

📝By Tammy Scileppi
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05/01/2026

Music fans across New York City and beyond are eagerly anticipating another epic season of concerts at Queens’ iconic Forest Hills Stadium this summer. The dynamic 2026 lineup features returning music legends, like Bob Dylan and Queens’ own Paul Simon, along with global stars the Zac Brown Band, Haley Williams, Wilco, the Dave Matthews Band, Erykah Badu, Bright Eyes, Zeds Dead, the Black Crowes, Jon Batiste, Geese and more!

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05/01/2026

On Saturday, April 25, Central Astoria LDC hosted its 12th annual International Cultural Festival. Stemming two blocks starting from 31-28 Steinway St., the festival is made possible thanks to the public funds received from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. The event was partnered by City Council and Council Member Tiffany Caban through the Cultural Immigrant Initiative, which is a grant funded to projects that support immigrant communities.

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05/01/2026

Nearly a dozen cops are being hailed for their uncommon valor for their acts of courage and bravery during a house explosion in South Ozone Park during the early morning hours of Thursday, April 30.

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05/01/2026

Council Member Joann Ariola says legislation proposing a new Office of Insurance Accountability would help to set standards in the insurance industry and prevent companies from having “free rein to charge whatever they want.”

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05/01/2026

Holi is usually celebrated in festivals, where guests wear white and throw colorful powders. During Holi, guests spread joy at these festivals by dancing to traditional Hindu music and sharing their food. At the Flushing Town Hall, audience members could get a taste of how Holi is celebrated during the Holi Dance and Music Celebration: Festival of Colors.

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05/01/2026

Six thousand runners will descend on Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, May 2, for the third annual Mindful 5K in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Hosted by New York Road Runners (NYRR), a nonprofit organization that empowers communities through movement, the race underscores the connection between running and mental wellness.

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