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Weekend Events in Queens, NY - Updated Every Thursday Created: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Weekend events listings for the borough of Queens, New York. This list of weekend events is updated every Thursday.
Memorial Day Parades in Queens, New York - Including the Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade Created: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Memorial Day Weekend in Queens: Memorial Day Parades and Activities in Queens, New York
Growing Up in Bayside, New York - Share Your Story: Bayside Memories Created: Monday, May 07, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
Do you remember Bayside, Queens, New York? Folks who grew up in the neighborhood of Bayside, Queens, tell their stories about life in the old neighborhood.
US Open Tennis - Visitors Guide to US Open Tennis in Flushing Meadows New York Created: Sunday, June 22, 2003 Updated: Wednesday, May 02, 2012
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.
4 Hotels in Long Island City, New York Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Long Island City is just across the East River from Manhattan. It's minutes away by subway, but the price in hotels can be dramatically less. Here are five to consider.
36 Things to Do in Long Island City and Astoria Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Here are 36 ideas for fun afternoons, mornings, evenings, dates, play-dates, and more to do in Long Island City and Astoria.
May in Queens - Top 2012 May Events in Queens, New York Created: Monday, May 01, 2006 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Lists the top events and things to do for May, 2012, happening in Queens, New York.
CSAs in Queens, New York - Farm Direct Produce Created: Monday, June 01, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Queens supports 10 CSAs, connecting neighborhoods to farms, and the number has gone up almost every year.
Farmers' Markets in Queens, New York - Fresh Produce at Local Farmers' Markets Created: Thursday, April 07, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Farmers' markets bring fresh, local produce locations throughout Queens, New York.
LeFrak City in Queens, NY Created: Thursday, December 09, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Description of LeFrak City, a gargantuan complex of 18-story buildings with 5,000 apartments, built on 40 acres of land, alongside the LIE in Corona, Queens.
Walking Tours of New York City and Queens With Jack Eichenbaum Created: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
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 hos...
Pho Vietnamese Restaurant - Restaurant Review of Pho Vietnamese in Flushing Queens NY Created: Friday, July 16, 2004 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Pho Vietnamese Restaurant in downtown Flushing is a casual, inexpensive spot for very tasty classic Vietnamese cuisine, especially for the dish that named the restaurant: pho beef noodle soup. The ...
Famous People Who Lived in Queens, New York Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
List of famous people -- actors, musicians, rappers, comedians, directors, and more -- who grew up or lived in Queens, New York.
Best of Queens 2012 - Readers Choice Awards Created: Saturday, January 07, 2012 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
The Best of Queens 2012 is part of the About.com Readers Choice Awards. Learn about who won in 2012!
New York Airports - NYC, Long Island, and Tri-State Airports Created: Friday, March 30, 2012 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
List of airports serving New York City, Long Island, and the tri-state region of Connecticut, northern New Jersey, and Westchester.
Passover in Queens, New York Created: Friday, March 30, 2007 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Find a communal seder in your neighborhood. Passover seder information for residents of Queens, New York.
Easter in Queens - Celebrations and Easter Egg Hunts in Queens, New York Created: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Dates and venues for celebrating Easter in Queens, New York, and for hunting Easter eggs in Queens.
April 2012 Street Fairs and Festival Schedule for Queens, NY Created: Monday, March 26, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 26, 2012
List of street fairs and festivals happening in April 2012 in Queens, New York.
April in Queens - Top 2012 April Events in Queens, New York Created: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Lists the top events and things to do for April, 2012, happening in Queens, New York.
Gambling at Aqueduct Created: Thursday, February 04, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
FAQs on a Racino in New York City
Directions to Aqueduct Racetrack and GPS Created: Monday, October 31, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
How to get to Aqueduct Racetrack and casino by car, subway, and bus. Find complete driving directions plus GPS address and coordinates for Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York.
Aqueduct Casino - Gambling in Queens, New York Created: Monday, January 02, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Aqueduct's casino -- Resorts World Casino -- offers video slots and games in Queens, New York City. Plan your visit and learn about gambling, restaurants, directions, subways, and nearby hotels.
Purim in Queens, New York - Purim Festivities in Queens Created: Thursday, March 06, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
On Purim, Jews celebrate how Esther saved the Jews of Persia from destruction, as recounted in in the Book of Esther. It's a holiday of carnivals, parades, food, and costumes. Here are some of th..
Memories of Growing Up in Bellerose, New York - Share Your Story: Bellerose Memories Created: Sunday, March 04, 2012 Updated: Sunday, March 04, 2012
Do you remember Bellerose, Queens, New York? Folks who grew up in the neighborhood of Bellerose, Queens, tell their stories about life in the old neighborhood.
March in Queens - Top 2012 March Events in Queens, New York Created: Friday, March 03, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Lists the top events and things to do for March, 2012, happening in Queens, New York.
Casino at Belmont Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Belmont Park in New York is a proposed site for a casino. Learn about the proposals to open a gambling casino at the world-famous Belmont Park, hone of the Belmont Stakes.
Casino in Queens Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The casino in Queens -- the Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct -- is a racino attached to the Aqueduct Racetrack. Take a photo tour to see what the casino and its video slots are all about.
Phagwah Parade in Richmond Hill - Annual Phagwah or Holi Celebration in Richmond Hill, Queens, NY Created: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 Updated: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Phagwah is the Indo-Caribbean celebration of the new spring, and the Phagwah Parade in Richmond Hill, Queens, is the biggest Phagwah celebration in North America. Each March, the Sunday after the..
Share Your Favorite Queens, New York, Photo Created: Sunday, January 09, 2011 Updated: Friday, February 17, 2012
Upload your favorite photo of Queens, New York.
Reader Submissions: Your Favorite Queens, New York, Photo Created: Sunday, January 09, 2011 Updated: Friday, February 17, 2012
Upload your favorite photo of Queens, New York.
Photo of Hollis, Queens - Submit an Entry: Your Favorite Queens, New York, Photo Created: Thursday, February 16, 2012 Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Photo of Hollis, Queens, New York.
St. Patrick's Day Parade in Queens - St. Patrick's for All in Sunnyside and Woodside, Queens, New York Created: Thursday, March 04, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The St. Patrick's Day for All Parade held in Suunyside and Woodside, Queens, New York, is a great neighborhood parade, and also famous for including gay and lesbian Irish, in reaction against the M..

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