Annual corn roast celebrates a-maize-ing culture of Jamaica
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Community members of all ages made it out to the event in Downtown Jamaica, with many stopping by during their shopping trips in Downtown Jamaica.
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Flushing mural shows that home is where the art is
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The 30-foot-long mural at 37-23 Union St. decorates the side of a deli and is the first portion a beautification project on the block.
Read MoreJamaica artist’s video installation celebrates the spirit of the neighborhood
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The videos are screened on a wall along 149th Street between Jamaica and Archer Avenue.
Read More‘Sunnyside’ set to make small screen debut
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NBC has picked up a show called “Sunnyside,” following characters within the titular Queens neighborhood.
Read MoreHow one of America’s most beloved games started in Jackson Heights
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Though you can now find the quintessential word scramble game across the nation, the first game of Scrabble was dreamed up in Queens.
Read MorePHOTOS: Orchid exhibition takes center stage at Queens Botanical Garden
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The exhibit features over 400 pots of orchids, and will include orchid craft; an “orchid doctor,” who will help explain the flowers’ care; and a watercolor workshop.
Read MoreDiscrimination lawsuit against Assemblymember Vivian Cook will proceed to trial
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“I think the Assembly tried to whitewash the issue.”
Read MoreThe jury is out: Prospective panelists weigh in on service in Queens
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Like death and taxes, eventually all citizens get the call to come to court — and many find that they even enjoy it.
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These limited-edition Snapple bottles feature Queens-inspired artwork
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Snapple bottles are getting a New York area makeover starting this month, with limited-edition bottles featuring artwork inspired by the five boroughs — including Queens.
Read MoreProposed Edgemere development highlights divide on Rockaway peninsula
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The proposal for the 2.4 million-square-foot development involves breaking up a block to create a new street and would take over a dormant area.
Read MoreYoung adults in city jails miss half of their mental health appointments
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“The young people are at the mercy of officers to escort them to any type of services, and the officers are not usually in a hurry to assist them.”
Read MoreQueens’ dolltr!ck is shattering the glass ceiling of electronic music
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In a genre dominated by men like deadmau5 and Daft Punk, dolltr!ck is not your typical electronic musician. But she hopes to not be atypical for long.
Read MoreEarly Cabán supporter wants to transform the Manhattan DA’s office
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The race for Manhattan District Attorney is nearly two years away, but the field to challenge current DA Cyrus Vance Jr. in June 2021 is already beginning to emerge.
Read MoreNYC Restaurant Week is light on Queens eateries. But that’s OK with local boosters.
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“Every week is Restaurant Week in Queens.”
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