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Asian supermarket giant 99 Ranch Market to open first NYC store in Flushing

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Jul. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Asian supermarket 99 Ranch Market will open its first New York City location in Flushing on Friday, July 25, debuting a 37,000-square-foot facility that combines grocery shopping, dining and entertainment under one roof. Located at 37-11 Main St., between 37th and 38th avenues, the long-awaited flagship marks a…

Sip, purr, repeat: Celebrate National Kitten Day at these Queens cat cafés

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Jul. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Got a craving for caffeine and cuddles? National Kitten Day is the purr-fect excuse to curl up with a coffee and some whiskered company. In celebration of National Kitten Day on July 10, we’re spotlighting the rise of cat cafés in Queens—cozy hangouts where you can sip tea…

Flushing man presents symbolic pennant to Pope Leo XIV during Vatican Jubilee

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A Flushing man with a long record of endurance-driven pilgrimages for peace, faith and remembrance is once again receiving international recognition. Victor Mooney, 59, presented a commemorative pennant to Pope Leo XIV during a recent Jubilee Audience in Vatican City, marking a highlight in his latest spiritual endeavor:…

Flushing intersection co-named for longtime community advocate Arthur O’Meally

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The corner of Union Street and 32nd Avenue in Flushing now bears the name “Arthur O’Meally Place” following a street co-naming ceremony on Saturday, May 31, honoring the late community advocate and longtime North Flushing resident. U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, State Senator John Liu and Council Member Sandra…

Flushing students parades homemade balloons in Macy’s-inspired event

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Dec. 3, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team St. Kevin Catholic Academy in Flushing takes a page from Macy’s with its own balloon-filled parade held on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The “Balloons Over St. Kevin’s” event took place outside the school on 195th Street, featuring handmade balloons crafted by students as part of…

Bishop Brennan leads All Souls Day Mass at Flushing’s Mount St. Mary Cemetery

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Nov. 7, 2024 By QNS News Team Bishop Robert Brennan, head of the Diocese of Brooklyn, led All Souls Day Mass on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Mount St. Mary Cemetery in Flushing, drawing a congregation of 450 to honor their deceased loved ones. The event, organized by the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Catholic Cemeteries office,…