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Corona

April 25, 2013

MLS Hopes to Announce Plans For Queens Stadium in 4 to 6 Weeks

Major League Soccer said it's making progress in negotiations with the city.

Corona

April 24, 2013

Residents Propose Concerts, Picnic Spots for Flushing Meadows Park

Neighbors suggest improvements for Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

Forest Hills

March 14, 2013

CB6 Votes For USTA Expansion While Seeking Cash for Park Improvement

CB6 asked the USTA to donate money for the Flushing Meadows-Corona Park's maintenance.

Corona

March 12, 2013

Cops Hunting for Muggers Who Stabbed Cyclist in Flushing Meadows Park

The victim was mugged by a group of eight to 10 men, cops said.

Forest Hills

March 04, 2013

Former U.S. Open Site to Host New Tournament for 100th Anniversary

The West Side Tennis Club will host its first New York Open this summer.

Corona

February 25, 2013

Leaked Renderings Show Proposed Soccer Stadium in Queens Park

Renderings of a proposed MLS stadium in Queens were leaked online, according to reports.

Flushing

February 12, 2013

Queens Residents Slam Proposed US Tennis Center Expansion

Residents and activists voice their concerns to Community Board 7 ahead of a vote Wednesday. 

Elmhurst

February 07, 2013

Unions Back Proposed MLS Stadium in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

Arguing that development will create jobs, three labor unions have come out in support of an MLS stadium.

Corona

January 31, 2013

High-Flying Tony Hawk Skateboarding Exhibit Rolling Into Queens Museum

A new exhibit co-produced by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is coming to the New York Hall of Science.

Corona

January 30, 2013

Queens Zoo Celebrates the Year of the Snake With Slithery Friends

The Queens Zoo is offering kids a chance to meet live snakes to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

Corona

January 21, 2013

MLS Stadium Plan Sparks Tug-of-War Over Hispanic Support

Despite soccer's popularity, Hispanic support for an MLS stadium remains divided, activists say.

Corona

December 18, 2012

MLS Lobbyist Erodes Queens Parkland While on High Line Board, Critics Say

A lobbyist for Major League Soccer also sits on the board of the High Line.

Corona

December 17, 2012

Neglected Fountain of the Planets Has Few Friends in Queens Park

The fountain, built for the 1964 World's Fair, has become an eyesore in the decades since.

Corona

December 10, 2012

Residents March Against Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Development

Neighbors and politicians marched Sunday to protest development plans at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

Rego Park

November 27, 2012

MLS Paid Visit to Rego Park Site in Search for Stadium Parkland Swap

Major League Soccer officials visited a potential replacement park site as pro stadium plans moved ahead.