Jul. 19, 2024 By Athena Dawson Two local organizations joined forces to host New York City’s first “Pop Up Garden” at the Flushing Greenmarket on Wednesday, July 17. GrowNYC and the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce partnered to showcase the new garden at the annual green market. The Pop Up Garden is designed to…
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Flushing community launches outdoor art exhibit promoting international culture
Jul. 21, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed In collaboration with local artists, the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce and GrowNYC launched a new pop-up community art project, “Museum Without Doors,” at the Flushing Greenmarket at Bowne Playground at Sanford Avenue and Union Street on Wednesday, July 19. “Museum Without Doors” will be held monthly and feature…
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Flushing community members rally against plan to build casino near Citi Field
Mar. 6, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed About 50 to 60 community members rallied outside on the steps of Flushing Public Library on Friday, March 3, voicing their opposition to Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plans to build a potential casino near Citi Field. Members of Flushing for Equitable Development and Urban Planning (FED UP) Coalition members,…
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