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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Craving a pastry run: When your sweet tooth taps you on the shoulder, Gian Piero Bakery delivers classic Italian greatness in Astoria with cannoli, sfogliatelle, and those famous rainbow cookies, plus natural-starter breads and proper espresso.
Indie flicks + hits: Cinemart Cinemas is the rare neighborhood spot that programs both buzzy new releases and the smaller gems, with trailers, sneak previews, and a steady coming-soon slate that keeps your watchlist busy.
Get curious, Queens: New York Hall of Science is perfect for a brain stretch this week.
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The New York City Health Department has closed seven restaurants across Queens for sanitary violations.
Full story at pix11.com ↗
The recent Nor’easter left many American flags in Rockaway looking tattered, so put them in the flag retirement box at The Graybeards’ office.
Full story at rockawaytimes.com ↗
Queens Theatre is launching a 2026–2027 season that includes performances from around the world, including Latin music and dance, jazz, theatre, family programming, global traditions, and cultural celebrations.
Full story at iloveny.com ↗
The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library in Valley Stream, New Jersey, offers free passes to museums and cultural attractions.
Full story at liherald.com ↗
New York City library cards offer free entry to cultural institutions, activities and resources across the city.
Full story at abc7ny.com ↗
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