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Swine Flu in Queens, New York
Swine flu outbreak in Queens, New York.
US Open Tennis Championships 2009 - Visitors Guide
The US Open Tennis Championships are held every August and September in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York. Check here for the US Open schedule, plus info for visitors on eating, weather, and venues.
Hospitals in Queens, NY
Find hospitals and medical attention in the borough of Queens, New York.
July Events in Queens
July, 2009, listing the top events happening in Queens, New York.
June Events in Queens
June in Queens, lists the top events and things to do for June, 2009, happening in Queens, New York.
Walking Tours of New York City With Jack Eichenbaum
Jack Eichenbaum, urban geographer, has led walking tours of Queens neighborhoods and throughout New York City for years. Due to the continual interest in the tours (and with his consent), we're hosting the tour information here at the Queens site on About.com. Tour information will be updated continually.
Memorial Day Parades in Queens
Memorial Day Weekend in Queens: Memorial Day Parades and Activities in Queens, New York
John McEnroe From Douglaston - They Came From Queens
John McEnroe, one of tennis' grestest players, grew up in Queens, in Douglas Manor the tony stretch of Douglaston that noses into Little Neck Bay.
August Events in Queens
August, 2009, listing the top events happening in Queens, New York.
Dragon Boat Festival in Flushing Meadows
The Dragon Boat Festival on Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, in Queens, New York, is an annual tradition now in its 18th year. This August 2 and 3 over 100 teams will compete for $60,000 in prizes. Each team competes by rowing a "dragon boat," a narrow boat decorated like a Chinese dragon with a colorful head and tail.
Festivals and Events at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Flushing Meadows Corona Park hosts the biggest festivals and events in Queens, New York. Use this calendar to plan attending these Flushing Meadows festivals.
May Events in Queens
Lists the top events and things to do for May, 2009, happening in Queens, New York.
Worst of Queens 2008
Worst of Queens 2008
Queens Basics - Getting Your Bearings in Queens, New York
A Brief Orientation to the Most Diverse Place on the Planet: Queens, NY. Get the basics on Queens. Learn to navigate the streets and about this borough of New York City.
Catered Thanksgiving Dinner in Queens, New York
List of Queens restaurants and markets catering a takeout Thanksgiving dinner.
Welcome to Flushing Meadows Corona Park!
Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York, is a great park to check out for its many sports and destinations, including a zoo and the former grounds of the 1964-65 World's Fair and the 1939-40 World's Fair.
How To Survive an MTA Subway and Bus Strike - Queens Edition
Navigating Queens in the event of an MTA Transit strike.
Flushing Chinatown in Queens, New York: A Neighborhood Tour
Flushing Chinatown in Queens, New York: A Neighborhood Tour. Explore Flushing, the largest urban area in Queens, and the second largest Chinatown in New York City. There are great restaurants, street food, shopping, and more in Downtown Flushing. Find directions for getting to Flushing and parking information.
Catholic High Schools in Queens, NY
The Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens supports eleven high schools in the borough of Queens. These secondary schools have an excellent reputation, and have won awards. Though the schools have a Catholic Christian mission, they are open to students of all faiths.
Find the DMV in Queens
Find the closest DMV or Department of Motor Vehicles in Queens, NY.
JFK Hotels
Hotels near JFK Airport, all available by to JFk by hotel shuttle or quick taxi ride. The nearby connection to AirTrain JFK can also bring you to the subway and LIRR.
JFK Airport: The Basics - Arrivals, Departures, and Terminals
One of the busiest airports in the world, JFK Airport is in Queens, New York. Check JFK flight status, arrivals, departures, terminals, and driving directions before heading to the airport.
Halloween in Queens, New York
Halloween, along with Harvest Festivals, is celebrated throughout Queens with costume contests, hayrides, face-painting, and even a Wizard of Oz show. Here's a rundown of how to celebrate this great holiday in the spooky borough of Queens.
Southside Queens - 50 Cent's South Jamaica
Southside Queens is what hip-hop star and rapper 50 Cent calls his old neighborhood. It's more commonly known as South Jamaica, Southside Jamaica, or just Southside.
Elected Officials for Queens, NY: National, State, and Local Representatives
Government representatives for Queens, NY. Find out your local, city, state, and congressional representatives.