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QNS

Queens Centers for Progress invites community to support NYC Marathon runners at Long Island City cheer station

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Brooklyn Paper

Pup culture! Dogs dazzle at Brooklyn’s biggest canine costume contest

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Bronx Times

Former South Bronx chess teacher publishes memoir, reflects on career that transformed young lives

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QNS

Judge dismisses majority of claims in lawsuit against Forest Hills Stadium, allowing concerts to continue

Ronny Kobo, the fashion powerhouse known for sculpting the modern woman’s armor, joined forces with Halim Flowers, an artist whose life journey from wrongful imprisonment to artistic triumph has become a testament to the power of the human spirit.

Arts & Entertainment

Ronny Kobo and Halim Flowers unveil a window to the soul at Bloomingdale’s

Posted on October 24, 2024

Iconic Barbie Corvette at MAD Gala

Arts & Entertainment

Barbie shines with power, pop and pink at the MAD Ball 2024

Posted on October 24, 2024

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QNS

Ridgewood writer brings trans-femme play ‘Clay Mommy’ to the stage in Brooklyn this November

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Brooklyn Paper

Haus of Ellie: Meet the minds behind NY Liberty’s viral elephant mascot

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Bronx Times

“Daredevil” actor Charlie Cox visits students at Bronx’s Institute for Special Education

New York Comic Con cosplayers

SEE IT! New York Comic Con brings out amazing cosplayers and pop culture icons

Posted on October 20, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Rock and wrestling connection: AEW’s Chris Jericho and Fozzy play Gramercy Theatre during band’s 25th anniversary tour

Posted on October 18, 2024

The Department of Transportation released limited edition commemorative "Stan Lee Way" street signs.

Bronx Times

DOT announces limited sale of commemorative ‘Stan Lee Way’ street signs to honor Bronx-born comic book legend

Reach Ruin by Daniel Arsham

Arts & Entertainment

Daniel Arsham: A sculptor of time and memory

Posted on October 17, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

‘Gowanus comes alive’ with art, culture and surprises at Gowanus Open Studios, Oct. 19-20

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LI Press

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze Returns To Long Island For 5th anniversary

Brandee Younger, an acclaimed harpist who performed at the first-ever BRIC JazzFest, returns as this season’s Artist Curator.

Brooklyn Paper

A decade of jazz! BRIC to celebrate 10th anniversary of JazzFest with slate of performances

Native American man wearing feather headdress on Indigenous Peoples Day

Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on Randall’s Island recognizes holiday’s importance, and its cultural impact

Posted on October 14, 2024

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QNS

Experience the sounds of New Orleans brass at Queens College this October

Maria A. Guzmán Capron’s, “En Tu Mirada/In Your Eyes” and “Las Curlies" (2024) commissioned for El Museo del Barrio's second triennial, "La Trienal: Flow States," on view through Feb. 9, 2025.

El Museo del Barrio presents ‘La Trienal: Flow States’: An homage to the Latinx diaspora

Posted on October 13, 2024

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is now open at Industry City’s 7/8 building on the ground floor.

Brooklyn Paper

A sight to behold! Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition opens at Brooklyn’s Industry City

Chord of Three Strands, 2023, by Mackenzie Maisel

Arts & Entertainment

Artist Mackenzie Maisel carves her path in NYC’s male art world

Posted on October 10, 2024

Bisco Smith and his art work

Arts & Entertainment

Bisco Smith’s ‘INNERSTATES’ offers a street art symphony in SoHo

Posted on October 10, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Magician Mark Clearview talks beginnings, spending two weeks in a straightjacket and bringing the magic to NYC

Posted on October 10, 2024

colorful puppets in side the Italian American Museum in Little Italy

Arts & Entertainment

A new Italian American Museum is coming soon to Little Italy

Posted on October 9, 2024

Creator’s of the Monopoly: Queen’s Edition unveiled the new version of the classic board game during an exciting ceremony at Queens Center.

QNS

Monopoly: Queens Edition unveiled – find out which beloved local spots made the board!

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Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Museum embraces some traditions, exchanges others for its 200th anniversary

disenchanted

QNS

Not your average Cinderella story: ‘Disenchanted!’ musical begins its U.S. tour in Queens this October

2010 by Luc Leestemaker

Arts & Entertainment

Luc Leestemaker: A canvas of color and chaos in the City of Angels

Posted on October 3, 2024

Alec Baldwin, NY Phil Opening Gala Co-Chair Karen LeFrak, and Josh Groban at the New York Philharmonic Gala on Sept. 24, 2024.

Arts & Entertainment

Luxurious harmony: New York Philharmonic Gala offers a night to remember

Posted on October 3, 2024

The cast of Drunk Dracula

Arts & Entertainment

Drunk Dracula brings boozy New York City take to classic Bram Stoker tale

Posted on October 2, 2024

Lordz of Brooklyn Michael McLeer/Kaves (R), Adam McLeer (L), and Kaves' partner Donna. (center)

Brooklyn Paper

Immersive exhibit captures ‘Dream of Brooklyn’ and its global influence on popular culture

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Brooklyn Paper

New York City Wine & Food Festival brings smorgasbord of events and celebrity chefs to Brooklyn starting Oct. 17

NY: Atlantic Antic 2024

Brooklyn Paper

Local merchants and global flavors shine at Brooklyn’s 49th Atlantic Antic

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Bronx Times

Disney Tim Burton’s, ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ comes to the New York Botanical Garden

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Brooklyn Paper

Flatbush named one of the ‘coolest neighborhoods’ in the world by Time Out

Brooklyn Pop, a new art exhibit celebrating Brooklyn culture opens in Industry City on Sept. 26.

Brooklyn Paper

Business leaders to cut ribbon on ‘Brooklyn Pop’ exhibit at Industry City

Electroplasm by Eric Moore

Arts & Entertainment

Visionary vantage point: Eric Moore is a late bloomer redefining abstract art

Posted on September 26, 2024

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Bronx Times

Rapper Common and T-Mobile come to the Bronx to help bridge the digital divide

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Darby Allin, AEW’s biggest risk-taker, on becoming a face of the wrestling company, and being unapologetically himself

Posted on September 25, 2024

Ellie the Elephant joined singer Ciara on stage during her concert at Barclays Center. Ellie was received with loud applause and cheers from the crowd, with Ciara noting “We ain’t never seen no mascot like Ellie, baby."

Brooklyn Paper

Ellie on the Aux: The pump-up playlist behind NY Liberty’s viral mascot

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Brooklyn Paper

A B.I.G. celebration! DOT selling limited edition Biggie street signs to commemorate debut album anniversary

New Balance 10 Mile Run

Bronx Times

Bronx 10 Mile brings over 12,000 runners to the streets, showcases borough’s energy

The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

Bronx

New York Botanical Garden to host ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ light trail for the fall

Posted on September 21, 2024

In 2023, the American Library Association reported the highest number of challenged book titles ever documented, a number that increased by 92% from 2022.

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Public Library leads charge against book censorship with events and national day of action

monopoly

QNS

MONOPOLY: Queens Edition set to roll the dice on Oct. 5 at Queens Center Mall

Wrangler by Clarence James

Arts & Entertainment

True Grit: Clarence James celebrates the forgotten spirit of the Black cowboy in new SoHo exhibit

Posted on September 19, 2024

Dinosaur, a giant pigeon coming to New York City

Arts & Entertainment

Your fall arts guide for New York City 2024

Posted on September 19, 2024

woman shocked in movie theater brooklyn horror film festival

Brooklyn Paper

Ghosts, vampires, and mail-delivery mysteries: Brooklyn Horror Film Festival returns with a frightful lineup Oct. 17-24

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From renters to owners: Bronx first-time buyers navigate a tough market

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NYC Health + Hospitals/‌Elmhurst names new leaders for Global Health Institute

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Lucchese crime family captain sentenced to 21 months in prison for long-running illegal gambling biz

People sit on the lawn of Washington Square Park after the 2025 NYC Pride March in New York City, June 29, 2025.

Report outlines New York State’s LGBTQ population and highlights disparities