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NYCFC breaks ground on Etihad Park, NYC’s first soccer-specific stadium, in Willets Point

etihad park

Dec. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien New York City FC (NYCFC) broke ground on its new stadium in Willets Point Wednesday afternoon The 25,000-seater stadium, which will be named Etihad Park, is scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2027 MLS season and will be the first-ever soccer-specific stadium in the five…

Hall of Famer Lou Carnesecca, legendary St. John’s basketball coach, dies at 99

Lou Carnesecca

Dec. 4, 2024 By Bill Parry The St. John’s University community will gather to mourn legendary basketball coach Lou Carnesecca on the Hillcrest campus he loved with all of his heart Friday morning for his Funeral Mass at St. Thomas More Church, where he will be remembered not just for building a dynamic program,…

Crunching the Queens crime numbers: rapes nearly halved in southern Queens, grand larcenies continue to decline across borough

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Dec. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of reported rapes across southern Queens dropped significantly during the 28-day period from Nov. 4 to Dec. 1, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the latest crime stats from the NYPD. Additionally, grand larcenies continued to trend down across both northern…

Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing blossoms with 25 new trees in Crabapple Grove

queens botanical garden

Dec. 3, 2024 By Colum Motherway Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is enhancing its iconic Crabapple Grove with the addition of 25 new trees, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the City Gardens Club. This beloved feature, known for its breathtaking springtime blossoms, will soon offer an even more vibrant display of color, furthering the…

Voelker Orth Museum in Flushing offers festive events, tours and workshops throughout December

Voelker Orth Museum

Dec. 2, 2024 By Colum Motherway The Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden in Flushing are hosting a series of holiday events throughout December, offering a chance for New Yorkers to embrace the festive spirit. The historic house museum and its award-winning garden, located at 149-19 38th Ave., invite visitors to include…

Hundreds attend 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Holiday Classic in honor of legendary coach Charles ‘Chuck’ Granby

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Dec. 2, 2024 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of Southeast Queens residents attended a day-long basketball tournament in honor of the life and legacy of legendary Campus Magnet basketball coach Charles “Chuck” Granby. As per a tradition started by Granby in 1974, the 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Holiday Classic was held at Campus Magnet High School,…

Bay Terrace Shopping Center to host Santa visits throughout December

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Dec. 2, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Bayside residents can get into the holiday spirit by visiting Jolly Old St. Nick himself at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center this month, where Santa Claus will be available for photos and festive fun every weekend leading up to Christmas. Santa Claus will make special appearances at the Bay Terrace…