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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN QUEENS

Yara Herrera, with long curly hair, sits on a peach-colored chair at Queen of Swords, a retro-style salon with vintage hair dryers, potted plants, and colorful floral wallpaper. She is wearing a black outfit and looking at the camera.
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Yara Herrera’s Guide to Ridgewood, Queens

The chef of Hellbender discusses her top neighborhood places to eat, sing karaoke, take a yoga class and get a new do.

Rebecca Vicars, in a bright teal dress and purple gloves, stands in a colorful, crowded vintage clothing shop filled with patterned fabrics, hats, boas, and a wall with art behind her.
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Discover Bliss Vintage

This small shop in Sunnyside, Queens, has a big personality.

Talisa Almonte kneels on a vibrantly painted mural with swirling yellow, orange, pink, and blue patterns. She wears a floral outfit and a dark jacket, smiling up at the camera.
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Almonte Studio Interview

Artist Talisa Almonte celebrates her Latin heritage and love of Queens in her prints and products.

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Artists Revisit the World’s Fair at the Queens Museum

Solo exhibitions by artists in residence Umber Majeed and Abang-guard reflect on the 1964–65 World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Salt-N-Pepa performing at a NYC park in Ozone Park, Queens.
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A Guide to Hip-Hop Culture in Queens, Past and Present

With its roster of legends, Queens continues to leave an indelible mark on hip-hop culture. Learn about the artists and locations that have made the borough essential.

Portait of Chef Cosme Aguilar
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Chef Cosme Aguilar Q&A

The chef of Queens’ highly touted Casa Enrique keeps his focus on family and flavor.

A portrait of a person while raising a Colombian flag at Bar 43 in Queens
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Soccer Culture Thrives at Bar 43

Bar 43, known as the "home of soccer in Queens,” attracts numerous fan communities from its diverse Sunnyside neighborhood.

Photo: Richard Renaldi
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Late-Night Queens

If you’re looking for late-night bites or places to dance until the wee hours, this list is for you.

A person wears a Chilean hat while celebrating before the game starts.
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Watching Copa America at La Roja de Todos

Soccer fans in NYC’s Chilean community came to this College Point restaurant to wear their colors and show their support for the national team.

Family on paddle boat in the water, Meadow Lake, Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
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Family-Friendly Flushing Meadows

The former site of two world’s fairs provides acres upon acres of year-round activities for kids and adults.

Various food dishes from Yumpling
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Asian Culture in Long Island City

This small residential Queens enclave boasts a large Asian-identifying community.

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Ridgewood

Latino-Owned Ridgewood, Queens

These locally owned shops and restaurants are staples of Queens’ Latin American community.

Liberty Avenue, Little Guyana
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Little Guyana Guide

Take the A train to a vibrant, underexplored neighborhood in Queens.

Photo: Jordana Bermúdez
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Black-Owned Jamaica Itinerary

Spend a few days visiting Black-owned restaurants, bars and cultural attractions in this vibrant Queens neighborhood.

Lilith NYC founder Sarah Sukumaran in Elmhurst, Queens
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Interview with Sarah Sukumaran

Sarah Sukumaran draws inspiration from biblical mysticism, the Sri Lankan island of Nainativu and her home in Queens.

THINGS TO DO IN QUEENS

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Restaurants
Corona

Queens Night Market

This expansive open-air night market celebrates the rich cultural diversity of NYC.

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Sports
Flushing

New York Mets Baseball

Major League Baseball’s Queens team now features superstar Juan Soto.

Outside of Noguchi Museum, Queens, New York City, gray building with green leaves from trees hanging over the building with the Noguchi Museum sign.
Museums & Galleries
Long Island City

The Noguchi Museum

See an unparalleled collection of Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi's work.

Museum of Moving Image interior
Museums & Galleries
Astoria

Museum of the Moving Image

Witness the art, technology and social impact of film, television and digital media at this Queens institution.

Socrates Sculpture Park, Astoria, Queens
Museums & Galleries
Long Island City

Socrates Sculpture Park

This internationally renowned outdoor museum and park offers a host of free programs and events.

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Hotels
Jamaica

The TWA Hotel

The TWA Hotel features 512 ultra-quiet hotel rooms with exhilarating views of JFK Airport’s runways and the iconic TWA Flight Center.

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Attractions & Tours
Flushing

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

The largest park in Queens, which has served as the backdrop for countless iconic hip-hop music videos.

Kids playing in New York Hall of Science
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Museums & Galleries
Corona

New York Hall of Science

New York City's only hands-on science center caters to families, groups and event planners.

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Restaurants
Corona

The Lemon Ice King of Corona

The Lemon Ice King of Corona is a beloved neighborhood institution.

A spacious, modern interior with large, curved floor-to-ceiling windows allowing natural light. The ceiling glows with orange lighting. Metallic columns and pillars are spaced throughout the open area, creating a futuristic ambiance.
Broadway & Performing Arts
Flushing

Queens Theatre

Queens Theatre is the premier performing arts center in the borough of Queens.

Queen's Museum exterior
Museums & Galleries
Flushing

Queens Museum

Its temporary exhibitions and collection of Tiffany glass are second to none.

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