Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
MLS Hopes To Announce Plans For Stadium In Queens In 4 To 6 Weeks
The league and New York City have been involved in negotiations to build a stadium on a 10-acre site in the Flushing Meadows park. A team there would start play in 2016 and be rivals of the New York Red Bulls, who play in Harrison, N.J.
Mets ‘Very Interested’ In Bringing MLS To Citi Field; Politicians Speak Out
City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. said on Thursday that the National League club is “very interested and fully capable” of bringing Major League Soccer to Citi Field, the New York Daily News reported on Thursday.
Boy, 3, Found After Vanishing From Van In Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
A 3-year-old boy was found safe after disappearing Monday evening from Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Neighbors March To Protest Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Development Plans
Neighbors and some elected officials are furious over a proposal to eliminate part of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens for a mall, two stadiums and new roads and parking space.
FDNY Thanksgiving Charity Run To Proceed Despite Sandy
Despite the devastation from superstorm Sandy, a Brooklyn firehouse will continue with a thanksgiving week tradition.
Central, Prospect Parks Largely Reopened; Many Parks Still Closed
Central Park was back open Saturday – five days after Superstorm Sandy struck the area – but many major city parks remained closed.
Queens Communities Concerned About Overdevelopment In Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
There are proposals to expand The U.S.T.A. National Tennis Center with two new stadiums, build a 25,000-seat professional soccer stadium, and build a mall – all in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Police: NYC Parks Employee Fatally Stabbed By Fellow Worker After Altercation
Authorities said the men were arguing on the job when the argument got physical and spilled outside around 3 p.m. near the Al Oerter Recreational Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
5 Fun Things To Do Before School Starts In New York
Share quality time as a family before the hustle and bustle of studying and school activities begins. Check out these perfect places for end-of-summer outings.
Queens Residents Outraged By Pricey And Unused Eco-Friendly Tram
Queens residents have been left scratching their heads after a $260,000 alternative energy tram in Fort Totten Park was scrapped for a $20,000 alternative after only three years.
Ex-NYC Parks Official Accused Of Stealing More Than $50,000 From Queens Park
A former New York City parks department official is accused of stealing more than $50,000 from the nonprofit group she founded to improve the Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
The 5 Best Scenic Running Paths Outside Manhattan
Sure, Central Park and Riverside and the path along the East River downtown are great scenic spots for runners, but not everyone lives in Manhattan. The rest of the city’s runners need only check out these great options for runners with some of the finest scenery New York has to offer.
2011 US Open Guide
Held at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, the US Open is final Grand Slam tennis tournament each year. It’s underway now and runs until Sunday 9/12. Our complete guide is inside.
Free Fun For Kids At NYC Parks And Playgrounds
Where to bring your little ones for some outdoor fun in the Big Apple.
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