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Fresh Air Fund free summer camp applications officially open to eligible families – QNS
20+ hour, 20+ min ago (212+ words) While snow is still piling up in Queens, the Fresh Air Fund is warming things up and looking ahead to summer camp season." The nonprofit announced that applications for the free summer camp program are open to eligible families with…...
Queens Esthetician offers expert advice on winter skincare
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (393+ words) While the arrival of cooler weather marks the start of pumpkin spice, cozy meals, and the holiday season, the seasonal change can disrupt our skin's balance, causing issues such as dullness, stubborn dryness, and an increase in breakouts, especially for…...
$100K grant awarded to YMCA to support lifeguard initiative and programming at Jamaica branch – QNS
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (251+ words) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield'awarded a $100,000 grant to the YMCA of Greater New York's Jamaica location to support the YMCA of Greater New York's Community Lifesavers Lifeguard Initiative, a citywide workforce development and certification program, as well as community…...
Your autumn hair care survival guide, straight from Ellee Salon
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (426+ words) With over 25 years of experience, Lee has worked with countless hair types. She opened Ellee Salon in Long Island City this past May and has just the right tips and tricks to keep your hair looking fabulous all season long....
Photos: Fresh Pond Road Street Festival kicks off in Ridgewood – QNS
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (184+ words) The Fresh Pond Road Street Festival returned to Ridgewood on Thursday, Sept. 4, and will be running through Sunday, Sept. 7, from Woodbine Street to Menahan Street. Despite light rain, numerous people turned out on Fresh Pond Road to enjoy the opening…...
Queens Together launches ‘Unofficial US Open Dining Guide’ encouraging fans to sample restaurants along the 7 line – QNS
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (710+ words) Queens Together, a nonprofit providing food relief by partnering with Queens restaurants, is aiming to promote the variety and quality of local restaurants throughout the borough through its "Unofficial US Open Neighborhood Dining Guide," highlighting dozens of restaurants from Woodside…...
NYC Parks, Queens leaders celebrate reopening of revamped Bayside Marina – QNS
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (377+ words) NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa joined Queens leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 29, to mark the reopening of the Bayside Marina following an $8 million FEMA-funded reconstruction project to restore the marina after it was heavily damaged by Hurricane…...
Summer events return to Crocheron Park in Bayside – QNS
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (394+ words) Summer in Bayside just wouldn't be the same without the beloved summer-long lineup of performances and family-friendly events at Crocheron Park. In addition to its events, Friends of Crocheron Park regularly organizes free seasonal classes like yoga, open runs, forest…...
Free summer concert series returns to Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone – QNS
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (260+ words) It's that time of year again'grab your lawn chair and head to Francis Lewis Park for the return of its popular summer concert series. Presented by We Love Whitestone and the Friends of Francis Lewis Park, the free concert series…...
Queens public pools reopen Friday as city dives into summer season – QNS
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (736+ words) Queens residents can make a splash this summer as New York City's public outdoor pools officially open for the season on Friday, June 27, just in time for school break and soaring temperatures. All outdoor pools will operate daily from 11 a.m. to…...