Sep. 15, 2025 By Taliah Gabriel The Queens Night Market is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, returning to Flushing Meadows Corona Park from Saturday, Sept. 13, through Saturday, Oct. 25. The Market will be open every Saturday from 4 p.m. until midnight, offering attendees the opportunity to explore a variety of vendors, merchants…
Sep. 3, 2025 By Claude Solnik Many thousands of tennis fans have been flooding Flushing Meadows Corona Park to watch tennis greats compete at the US Open, among the biggest events in New York City, complete with new construction and multi-million-dollar facilities. But the park that houses this jewel itself is also home to…
Aug. 26, 2025 By Bill Parry The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigations (OSI) has launched a probe into the death of a civilian on Saturday, Aug. 23, following a motor vehicle collision involving NYPD officers in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. At approximately 4:37 p.m., an NYPD officer from the 110th Precinct…
Aug. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A new report has described Flushing Meadows Corona Park as the most “overlooked” park in New York City, stating that the park has severe infrastructural issues after being underappreciated and underinvested in for years. The report, published by the Center for an Urban Future, calls for a new…
Aug. 22, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens Theatre is ready to dazzle audiences with its 2025-2026 season featuring a vibrant lineup of dance, art and culture. Located at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the new season, called “Homegrown and Worldwide,” represents the world’s most diverse borough with performances from companies such as Parsons Dance, Nrityagram…
Aug. 13, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo and Mr. Met joined dozens of Little Leaguers from the Greater New York area in a fun sandlot baseball game on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Baseball Field 10 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Nimmo pitched to the kids during the game and…
Jul. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello With the first half of 2025 now behind us, there’s no better time to pause, reflect, and set intentions for the rest of the year. The Water Lantern Festival offers just that opportunity when it returns to Queens on Saturday, July 12, for an evening of inspiration and…
Jun. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has announced a free weekend of concerts at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park next month, featuring a diverse lineup of musical acts headlined by the legendary hip-hop band The Roots, known as the house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The two-day celebration…
Jun. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson More than 11,000 runners will descend on Flushing Meadows Corona Park this Saturday, June 14, for the 12th annual Citizens Queens 10K, part of the New York Road Runners’ Five-Borough Series. Hosted by New York Road Runners (NYRR), the Queens 10K features a 6.2-mile course that winds through…
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…