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Ready to rally? Dive into western Queens’ dynamic pickleball and tennis scene

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Jul. 31, 2025 By jmilitello July 31, 2025 By Jessica Militello The U.S Open is Queens-bound this month with a star-studded line-up of professional tennis players and fans headed toward the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. With all things tennis buzzing in the neighborhood, it might feel like…

Western Queens’ best bars to catch the U.S. Open

Jul. 31, 2025 By jmilitello July 31, 2025 By Jessica Militello As the U.S Open descends upon Queens, the spotlight is on the World’s Most Diverse borough and all of the cuisine, events, and go-to places that the borough has to offer. If you can’t grab a seat in the center of the action…

Astoria Cook Club brings neighbors together through monthly potluck meetups

July 2, 2025 By Jessica Militello Something’s definitely cooking in Astoria, thanks to the monthly potluck meet-ups hosted by Sweet Tones founders Toni Critelli and Mike Mroz, known as the Astoria Cook Club. The potluck meetups, which have been taking place at Our House Astoria, located at 23-71 31st St. since the start of the… Read more »

Astoria native brings a personal touch to luxury condo developments

Jan. 30, 2025 By Christian Murray Thomas Ballis, a lifelong Astoria resident, knows the neighborhood like the back of his hand. “I was born and raised in Astoria,” said Ballis, a real estate developer who has built seven residential projects, all in the district. “I know the neighborhood inside out. I know every block. I… Read more »