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History Lesson: In Corona, jazz hangs its hat
107th street in Corona is a small, tree-lined block dotted with single-family homes of clapboard and brick. If you walk down that street, it’s easy to pass the two-story house at 34-56 without giving it much thought. It’s a modest mid-century home, with a tall front stoop set back from the sidewalk and a simple [...]
Latino Cultural Festival shakes up Queens Theater
Summer may be winding down but things are heating up at the Queens Theater thanks to the annual Latino Cultural Festival, playing through Sunday night. The festival kicked off with a celebration of the tango. Frank Valiente, originally from Argentina, conducted the on-stage band of violin, accordion, and bass players. Valiente supplied the music for [...]
History Lesson: Time capsules will remain buried in Queens until 6939
In the history of New York City, Queens has often seemed like a laggard compared to Manhattan and Brooklyn. Not the most populous, not the most famous, not (widely) considered the coolest, Queens sometimes struggles for prominence. But did you know that on two separate occasions, in 1939 and again in 1964, Queens served as [...]
City announces new ‘Slow Zones’ across the borough
CORONA, Queens – On 104th Street and 38th Avenue, drivers bring their cars close to a complete stop, slowing down to roll up their windows and flick on their windshield wipers as they enter the harsh spray of an open fire hydrant. Although it does not involve the same tactic many New Yorkers use to [...]
Major League Soccer may build stadium in Queens
In Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, players gather on the sidelines to rehydrate and discuss their game plan, both sides determined to win the scoreless soccer match. As the referee signals the second half, the teams return to the field, ready for a fight. This game is as professional as soccer gets in the park these days, [...]
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