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Taste of Sunnyside: An Annual Celebration of Culinary Diversity

Each year, the Taste of Sunnyside festival brings a variety of flavors from Queens' Sunnyside neighborhood to locals and visitors alike. Known for its extensive selection of food, beer, wine, and vibrant entertainment, this event...

The Most Enigmatic Event of the Fall: How Queens Celebrates the Halloween Harvest Festival

Halloween is traditionally celebrated worldwide on the night of November 1st, most notably in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and the U.K. In Queens, this holiday is marked by the Halloween Harvest Festival, held in late...

Lunar New Year Parade: Celebrating Chinese New Year in Queens

During Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, New York comes alive with dances, fireworks, and vibrant shows. Essential elements of the celebration include fire, lanterns, and the color red. The festivities are incomplete without...

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Actor and director Christopher Walken: movies and facts

Native of Queens, Christopher Walken gained fame with his unforgettable plays in leading and supporting roles. During his more than 60 years of work,...

How Art Garfunkel created one of the most popular duets in pop music history

Singer Art Garfunkel and songwriter Paul Simon created the legendary pop duo Simon & Garfunkel. The band's success was fueled by Garfunkel's magnificent lyrical...

Carnivals, Rides, and Delicious Food: Why You Should Visit the Astoria Alive Street Fair

Each September, Queens residents gather for the Astoria Alive Street Fair. During this time, the streets of the Astoria neighborhood fill with top-quality artisan...

Queens Pride Parade – Annual March Honoring the LGBTQ+ Community

Queens, known as the most ethnically diverse part of the U.S., is home to people of various nationalities, faiths, and sexual orientations. Since 1993,...

The Road to Fame of Queens Actor Ray Romano

American actor and comedian Ray Romano became widely famous for his role in the TV show Everybody Loves Raymond. Known for creating a humorous...
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